I didn't get a chance to stop in Clarksville, but I'll make sure to go back on a weekend when I have more time to poke around. A few years ago, Clarksville was hit by a pretty serious tornado, so some of the buildings I'd remember are gone: namely Collin's music store, where Jimi Hendrix bought some of his guitars. The owner had framed a reciept with Jimi's signature on it, but it was tragically lost in the storm. My Dad used to take me to Collin's when I was little, and it's one of my fondest early memories...I remember looking at the big shiny drum kits, and the newly finished guitars hanging up. Not to mention tuning heads, strings, and accessories that I didn't understand. 
I also passed the exit to Dunbar Cave State Park...I remember going there with the family and feeding ducks and whatnot.Here's the Clarksville water tower:
And soon I was in Music City: 
I hooked up with a friend for a tour of the major areas: The rock block, with venues "The End" and "Exit/In". Broadway street downtown has more country venues, but hosts all kinds of artists. We stopped at Tootsie's for a beer - a Nashville landmark where many Country artists got their start. They have two stages in the bar. Seemed too country for me, but it was cool to go in and see all the autographed pictures on the walls. Then it was a short walk past the Ryman auditorium, and into Gruhn Guitars, which had a remarkable collection, and this was excluding the invitation-only room upstairs that holds unkown gems that produce not only pure tones but the drool of their proprietors. 
After another short drive, we stopped at Corner Music, which reminded me more of Music Villa back in Bozeman.After seening some of the main points and Nashville, we returned to my host's home for a jam and some quality time with Borat.
HahahaI'm excited to explore Nashville further and see what little nooks and crannies I can burrow my way into...Game on, Nashville, game on.
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