We made it! Before I say anything else, am I the only person who didn’t realize there was a time difference here? Should I be embarrassed to admit that out loud?

I have a lot of writing to do on this trip, so let me go ahead and tell you that you can read almost everything in my newsletter. I’m opening each issue up to the public, so if you are not a paid subscriber, you can still read it.

I typically share more of a behind-the-scenes account here. By behind-the-scenes, I mean, pics of Jackson living his best life in the pool or any goofy shenanigans that might pop up.

We’re staying in an old historic farmhouse in Thompson Station. I’ve written all about it and shared all my photos over in my (free) newsletter! I’ve even shared the link to the rental so you can make your own reservations!

Jackson is on Cloud (one hundred and) 9 because there’s a pool. A very well kept, clean pool, I might add.

Everything has been smooth-sailing for the most part. This part of Tennessee is EVERYTHING I imagined it would be. Jackson isn’t the only one in heaven.

Dinner Thursday night was in Franklin at Culinary Dropout.

Dear Greenville, we NEED one of these. Some of the BEST shrimp I’ve had. Oh, and the fried zucchini was *chef’s kiss!

Friday, we had the opportunity to spend (part of) the day exploring Downtown Franklin. I’ll be sharing much more about this spot on the GVL site and in the newsletter.

Stay tuned.

Friday night, we ate dinner on Broadway in Nashville ~ another Bucket List spot for me.

Today (Saturday) we’ve been hanging out at the Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin.

This whole trip has been a DREAM so far! We’ll be sharing most of the Pilgrimage content on the GVL site. I’ll share the link when it’s published.

Hope all of you are doing well!

Kings of Leon is LIVE… gotta run!

*Disclaimer: this post has not gone thru edits ~ please forgive the sleep-deprived journalist*