Our group of four adult friends arrived late on Friday night after a seven hour drive, and we couldn't have been made to feel more welcome. Having made sure we felt comfortable and 'at home', Marie was very considerate about respecting our privacy - but was readily available for helpful and informative chats. Marie and Mark have a beautiful, interesting house and garden; our two bedrooms, connected by a living room area and adjoining bathroom, were spacious, attractive and quite separate from the rest of the house. We even had our own entrance from the garden so that we didn't have to worry about disturbing our hosts when we returned home late from exploring Music City! Arranging for Uber lifts downtown and around Nashville after dark was simplicity itself, and during the day we drove into the city centre in a matter of about 10 minutes. We parked just out of the centre to avoid big parking bills and walked the remaining few minutes to the middle of town. Broadway is the bustling main street where you can listen to as much music, in as many bars and restaurants, as you care to fit in. There are plenty of attractions in easy walking distance; Marie and her husband Mark gave us several great tips for things to do and see which required driving or Uber. We just wished we'd had longer to take better advantage of them. The neighbourhood around Marie's house was leafy and green, it felt very safe and was easy to navigate from the main roads in and out of town. Marie prepared fruit juice and fresh coffee each morning - which we were welcome to drink in the communal kitchen, on the front porch or on the back patio, surrounded by birdsong and a lovely wooded grounds. On Sunday morning we were treated to a light breakfast too. In short, our hosts were extremely accommodating, interesting to talk to and great ambassadors for Nashville where they have lived for many years, and of which they are clearly, and rightly, proud. Highlights of our short weekend stay included: The Bluebird Cafe (songwriters evenings); Monells for Sunday Brunch; the Pinewood Social Club; BB King's Blues club (late night dancing, loud and fun); Johny Cash museum (give it at least an hour); and just soaking up the atmosphere of a very vibrant city. Great to see new developments planned along the riverfront which look likely to add to the cultural, rather than just the commercial, life of the city.