HyperLocal News for Opryland, Tennessee

Monteagle Winery: Serving up a glass of simplicityMonteagle Winery gives visitors an experience of local, simple tastes of the mountain countryside through wine.

The Fontanel: Southern hospitality, down home comfortThe Fontanel Mansion & Farm grants you an all-access pass to the custom-built home of famous country singer Barbara Mandrell. The property also features a restaurant, trails and amphitheater.

Long Hunter State Park: The lake awaits you!Long Hunter State Park, consisting of four units, brings an outdoor adventure to anyone who's ready for it.

Chateau Ross Winery and Vineyard: A local favoriteChateau Ross Winery and Vineyard, located an hour outside of Nashville, produces barrel-aged dry wines from vinifera grapes in a simple, yet desirable way.

Stones River National Battlefield: Preserved battlefield tells Civil War historyStones River National Battlefield recounts the story of the Battle of Stones River, one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War, with a preserved battlefield, guided tours and more.

Loretta Lynn’s Dude Ranch: Country family funLoretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills offers rugged adventure with several recreational activities, beautiful grounds and entertaining fun.

Burgess Falls State Natural Area: Beauty in abundanceBurgess Falls State Natural Area, located middle Tennessee’s Sparta, lies on the eastern edge of the state’s Highland Rim adjacent to the Cumberland Plateau. The park beckons to visitors with its sheer bluffs, narrow ridges, rolling water and abundant mixed forest.

Beech Bend Park offers plenty to pleaseBeech Bend Park and Splash Lagoon in Bowling Green has long been loaded with good times — thrill rides, family rides, music and magic shows, swimming and more. Now, with the addition of a major water-park expansion the fun comes at you in waves.

Kentucky Down Under: The Outback meets the BluegrassA trip to the Land Down Under can take more than 30 hours on a jet and cost more than $1,000 in airfare. But you can enjoy an up-close encounter with kangaroos, exotic birds and reptiles, and other outback attractions at Kentucky Down Under and Kentucky Caverns — just a short hop away off of Interstate 65 in Cave City, Ky.

Kentucky Repertory Theatre: Great plays, not far awayKentucky Repertory Theatre in Horse Cave, Ky., formerly Horse Cave Theatre, was called “one of 10 great places to see the lights way off Broadway” by USA Today. While once the theater performed only during the summer, the award-winning Kentucky Rep now has performances from July through December. It’s located just 80 minutes from Louisville, 40 minutes from Elizabethtown, 60 minutes from Bardstown or Radcliff and 90 minutes from Nashville, Tenn.

Dan McGuinness: Demonbreun Street's spot for festive Irish fun!Downtown on Demonbreun Street, Dan McGuinness Irish pub serves about what you'd expect: good fish and chips, tall pints of Guinness and occasional live music. The weekends can get crowded with a college crowd.

The Station Inn: It’s time to be bombarded with bluegrassThe Station Inn, a music venue located on 12th Avenue, presents a quaint atmosphere for Bluegrass lovers to enjoy their favorite music with live performances every night.

B.B. King’s Restaurant and Blues Bar: Legendary music, legendary tastesB.B. King’s Restaurant and Blues Bar on the historic Second Avenue in downtown Nashville provides the downtown scene with guttural blues and Creole flavors.

Tootsies Orchid Lounge: A honky tonk traditionTootsies Orchid Lounge, a Nashville icon with a rich history, is the place to be to hear up-and-coming artists perform while enjoying the nightlife scene that Broadway has to offer.

The Stage on Broadway; free, live country music every nightWith the biggest dance floor, the most seating, and live music seven days a week, The Stage on Broadway packs the house for a rockin' good time.

Tim McGraw hosts 2010 CMA Music FestivalJune 10th in downtown Nashville is the setting for the 2010 CMA Music Festival.

Shakespeare in the Park: Love’s Labor's Lost through Sept. 12The Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s 23rd annual Shakespeare in the Park offers delightfully witty comic theatre under the stars with this summer’s production of Love’s Labor’s Lost through Sept. 12.

Franklin Jazz Festival livens up Franklin SquareThe downtown Franklin Square will be alive with the sound of music come Sept. 4 and Sept. 5 for the Franklin Jazz Festival.

23rd Annual Shakespeare Festival stats todayNashville's Shankespeare Festival presents the Annual Shakespeare In The Park production and it starts today.

Dierks Bentley to host music event in NashvilleThe Dierks Bentley's Miles and Music for Kids celebrity motorcycle ride and benefit concert will take place on October 17th.

Kentucky Repertory Theatre’s 2010 season ends Dec. 18Whether it’s the gospel according to Peanuts, the gospel according to Mark Twain or competing Christmas gospels, you’ll find Kentucky Repertory Theatre’s 2010 season has all that — and more!

Chattanooga Dragon Boat Festival: An annual rowing success!The Fourth Annual Chattanooga Dragon Boat Festival features the adrenaline-pumping action of the world’s eighth fastest-growing sport.

Uncle Dave Macon Days Festival: Old-time music, big time funUncle Dave Macon Days features old-time music and dance competitions at Cannonsburgh Village in historic Murfreesboro.

Music City July Fourth: Let freedom sing!Nashville rings in the Fourth of July in the only way the Music City – with great music and a dazzling fireworks display.

Riverbend Festival: Music, fireworks and fun!One of the oldest summer festivals in Chattanooga, Riverbend Festival brings an award-winning nine-day musical festival that draws more than 600,000 patrons annually.

Riverfest talent show holding auditionsRiverfest will not only have free concerts lined up buy a chance for kids to display their talents.

Dragon Boat Races in NashvilleThe 4th annual Dragon Boat Races and River Festival will be in Nahville on Saturday Aug. 14th.

West Nile infected mosquitoes foundTraps set up locally catch Mosquitoes that tested positive for dangerous West Nile.

Alan Jackson to be honored by ASCAPAlan Jackson to be given prestigious Founders Award in Nashville.

LeGarrette Blount trying to put past behind him.LeGarrette Blount is trying to put the past behind him and play for the Titans.

Local winery, Local beautyAt the Chateau Ross Winery and Vineyard you can taste amazing wine and take a stoll in a beautiful vineyard.

Recount shows how close race really wasAfter a recount, Douglas Henry and Jeff Yarbro are only seperated by 13 votes.

Las Paletas: Mexican popsicles in NashvilleLocated in the trendy up-and-coming 12th South area of town, Las Paletas serves up gourmet Mexican popsicles, ranging in flavors from cantaloupe, avocado, basil, pistachio and much, much more.

PM: Asian-inspired cuisinePM serves up a relaxed, mellow atmosphere in addition to the creative dishes on the menu.

Sweet CeCe’s Frozen Yogurt & Treats: Frozen yogurt never tasted so goodSweet CeCe’s Frozen Yogurt & Treats combines the love of self expression through dessert, offering self-serve frozen yogurt with every topping imaginable, including gummy bears, cereal, nuts and more.

DaVinci's Gourmet Pizza: cozy atmosphere, fresh bitesWhether you're sitting outdoors or indoors, the charm of DaVinci's is as impressive as its pizzas. Share sangria with friends at this cool spot off West End.

Niko’s Southside Grill: You’re invited to a trendy dining experienceNiko’s Southside Grill brings a blend of Southern flavors with the taste of the Mediterranean at this Chattanooga restaurant.

Boathouse Rotisserie and Raw Bar: Riverside deliciousnessBoathouse Rotisserie and Raw Bar features seafood and American dishes served up with pristine views of the Tennessee River.

English Rose Tearoom: British tradition, Tennessee charmThe English Rose Tearoom in Chattanooga brings timeless traditions of England to Chattanooga with afternoon tea.

Sambuca: Dinner, drinks and live entertainment aboundLocated in the up-and-coming Gulch district, Sambuca’s the place to partake in dinner, drinks, live music and a buzzing atmosphere.

Good Dog Restaurant: Sit. Stay. Eat.Regulars head to Good Dog Restaurant when they want a quality hot dog experience. The restaurant features toppings that make each hot dog an original feast.

Cabana: The place for an elegant, casual eveningCabana is an elegant, casual bar and restaurant that is known among Nashvillians as a great place to gather with friends while enjoying creative dishes and an upscale atmosphere. The bar and restaurant is located at 1910 Belcourt Avenue.