Nashville, TN

Two words. Funnel cake.

That’s really all you  need to know, right?

Oh, and where to get it. Right. The Wilson County fair is alive and kickin’ this week through Saturday the 25th. I know it’s hot folks, but come on. Funnel cake.

I’ve never been to this particular fair, but I’ve heard good things. I’ve heard it’s clean - which is something uniquely worth making the 40 mile one-way trip out to Lebanon to verify. I normally regard Lebanon about as likely a place to visit as the middle-eastern country of the same name, so the very fact that I am not only planning to go on Saturday, but also recommending it to you, is an historical record indeed.

Again. Funnel cake.

I’m actually not a fan of rollercoasters, or isolated heights in general, so my interest in this fair has nothing to do with the traditional mode of entertainment normally sought at a county fair. I, instead, am drawn to the opportunity to capture the nostalgia of such an event on my super sweet Canon 30D. That’s all. Oh, and funnel cake.

So if you’re interested - come on out on Saturday and try to find me. It shouldn’t be too hard. I will be the one (a) not on a ride, (b) taking pictures with the most beautiful camera in existence, and (c) eating funnel cake. It’s like Where’s Waldo, only I’m giving away clues. And possible a funnel cake, if you find me.

Or if you can’t come on Saturday, there’s always tonight, Wednesday night, Thursday night, and Friday night. All nights sell funnel cake. (because I know that was your next question).

Where: James E. Ward Agricultural Center, 945 Baddour Parkway, Lebanon

When: August 17 - 25

How much: Kids $3 (under 5, free); Adults $6

Why: funnel cake.

Just a quick promo for Thursday night’s RAINN benefit concert. The venue is 3rd & Lindsley. Be there at 7pm.

Several great acts will be there, including one of my recently added favorites, Peter Bradley Adams. Old schooler, Shawn Mullins will also be performing.

This one’s for the demographic that has been searching low and praying high for a local children’s biblical musical, free to the public, and conveniently located about one mile in between your pick of two main exits off 65.

That’s right, your prayers are answered.

Otter Creek Church of Christ is producing “Go Go Jonah!”, a children’s musical, tonight on their campus for one night only. Free and open to the public, and conveniently located about 1 mile north of Concord Road exit, or about 1 mile south of Old Hickory Boulevard exit off 65 on Franklin Road in Brentwood. Come and enjoy as the children of Otter Creek chronicle an important providential event in the life of a biblical hero named Jonah. Starring…….my niece JBelle!

Ok, so she’s probably not the star. But she will be to me.

Watch this video about Safe Haven Family Shelter . “Watch while I’m waiting for what?” you may ask. Well, you have to get to the end of the video to find that out.

I won’t say anything more about them, because this video says it all perfectly. Just give them 7:43 minutes of your time and then, who knows…you take it from there.

I’ll see all y’all in a week. I’m off to Panama! Keep coming back each day though while Michael holds down the fort.