First, I've been reading post since we bought our trailer in Dec. 2012. Finally got around to sign up because I have so many questions to ask the experience. However, I will keep questions to a minimum so that I can make a good impression.We have a 4 and 6 year old(won't mention wife's age), in July we are traveling to Breyerfest in Kentucky. On our way back we are planning to spend a few days in Nashville, any suggestions on family friendly RV parks to stay(within a reasonable price)?Also, outside of the "known" sites Nashville to see, any cool and less publicized places that are a must visit with the family?(We'll be there on a Mon.-Wed.)This may seem like a silly question but I am still learning lingo and "rules" of RVing. When you color in a state on the map, does it count if you drive through it or do you have to camp in that state?:)Thank you,Kyle

Go to Nashville Tn. Chamber of Commerce on google. (The sight you want is Nashville Tn chamber of commerce, but I dont recall the exact name on the website). Anyway, go there and order a Nashville travel guide. It is very helpful.I didnt go to your personal page, so I dont know what trailer you bought, or tow vehicle you have, but have a great time travelling/camping. Be careful.WELCOME TO THE FORUM from St Louis, Mo.

Welcome to the forum as a contributing member. Jump in anywhere you think you can help, and the only stupid question is the one you don't ask. A couple suggestions. "Kingwood" means something to you, but most of us don't have a clue. Good thing for us to know if you ever need directions to someplace.Second, parking the RV is generally divided into Full hookup parks (FHUs) which offer water, sewer and electric and sometimes with WIFI and cable TV, and Boondocking with no or minimal hookups. If you have a preference, let us know.As far as the map goes, there aren't any rules. Mine shows the places I've overnighted in the RV, but I've been in every state except Washington, Oregon and Hawaii, many without the RV. And I suspect that many of us haven't updated our maps in a long time.

I don't bother with the map We have been to 48 States and from B.C. to New Brunswick/Nova Scotia in Canada so it would be pretty much filled in. Someonly count with the current RV and some decide they had to sleep there. Your choice on the map.

I was going to recommend you take the NashTrash tour till I got to the part about the yard apes. Definitely not recommended for underage persons, but it was a LOT of fun!As far as the map goes, your map, your rules. MY map has only states where I have slept in the RV, plus Hawaii where I tent camped one night. (Had a hotel room, but the beach was SO romantic, and deserted.) It is kind of hard to get the RV to Hawaii, hence my exception.

Kyle, There are several Kingwoods, and which you are returning to is not identified.... If it is Texas, then I may have an idea. Get the book and take the kids home down the Natchez Trace. Detour for Vicksburg (and maybe the Windsor Ruins - with a TT that might not be fun), but be sure to stop at the Meriwether Lewis memorial and read about a lot of the others stops, you just can't make them all in a summer unless you have all summer. Antique Archeology has an new store in Nashville, but it would be difficult to get near for a TT and the kiddies will be bored. When we went by, there was a line waiting to get in. We didn't wait.Matt

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BarterOnly
Explorer
Apr 26, 2013
See, I told y'all I was a rookie! I see what everybody has in their signatures, so I updated mine.:)

Oh yes, Antique Archeology is definitely one stop. I completely forgot about the Windsor Ruins. Thanks.

Thanks for the campsite info. If anyone else has suggestions, please chime in.

Thanks for the map info. I thought it would be like fishing and what is classified as a catch and a fish story.
jamnw
Explorer
Apr 26, 2013
I think downtown Nashville is a neat place to visit. You have all the country music stuff to see, and there are some nice restaurants.
There is a nice area along the river.

Nashville

Enjoy and welcome to TN, don't forget about Chattanooga!
sdianel_-acct_c
Explorer
Apr 26, 2013
We liked Two Rivers Campground in Nashville. Cheaper than the others and suited us fine. Look at www.rvparkreviews.com for more info.
Matt_Colie
Explorer II
Apr 26, 2013
Kyle,

There are several Kingwoods, and which you are returning to is not identified....
If it is Texas, then I may have an idea.
Get the book and take the kids home down the Natchez Trace. Detour for Vicksburg (and maybe the Windsor Ruins - with a TT that might not be fun), but be sure to stop at the Meriwether Lewis memorial and read about a lot of the others stops, you just can't make them all in a summer unless you have all summer.

Antique Archeology has an new store in Nashville, but it would be difficult to get near for a TT and the kiddies will be bored. When we went by, there was a line waiting to get in. We didn't wait.

Matt
Bobbo
Explorer III
Apr 26, 2013
I was going to recommend you take the NashTrash tour till I got to the part about the yard apes. Definitely not recommended for underage persons, but it was a LOT of fun!

As far as the map goes, your map, your rules. MY map has only states where I have slept in the RV, plus Hawaii where I tent camped one night. (Had a hotel room, but the beach was SO romantic, and deserted.) It is kind of hard to get the RV to Hawaii, hence my exception.
bsinmich
Explorer
Apr 26, 2013
I don't bother with the map We have been to 48 States and from B.C. to New Brunswick/Nova Scotia in Canada so it would be pretty much filled in. Someonly count with the current RV and some decide they had to sleep there. Your choice on the map.
Jim_Shoe
Explorer
Apr 26, 2013
Welcome to the forum as a contributing member. Jump in anywhere you think you can help, and the only stupid question is the one you don't ask. A couple suggestions. "Kingwood" means something to you, but most of us don't have a clue. Good thing for us to know if you ever need directions to someplace.
Second, parking the RV is generally divided into Full hookup parks (FHUs) which offer water, sewer and electric and sometimes with WIFI and cable TV, and Boondocking with no or minimal hookups. If you have a preference, let us know.
As far as the map goes, there aren't any rules. Mine shows the places I've overnighted in the RV, but I've been in every state except Washington, Oregon and Hawaii, many without the RV. And I suspect that many of us haven't updated our maps in a long time.
chevyman2
Explorer
Apr 26, 2013
Go to Nashville Tn. Chamber of Commerce on google. (The sight you want is Nashville Tn chamber of commerce, but I dont recall the exact name on the website). Anyway, go there and order a Nashville travel guide. It is very helpful.

I didnt go to your personal page, so I dont know what trailer you bought, or tow vehicle you have, but have a great time travelling/camping. Be careful.

WELCOME TO THE FORUM from St Louis, Mo.

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