Nashville 30s-40s Social

As we know Nashville has gained a reputation as a foodie haven. Jack Cawthon's Bar-B-Que may be listed as the 5th, 8th and 10th best BBQ spots in Nashville, but several folks in this group have argued it is the best... so we're checking it out!

ABOUT from web:
In 2013 a 3rd location opened at 1601 Charlotte Ave., at the foot of Capital Hill on the corner of McMillin St & 16th Ave. west off I-40 & I-65. Located on the historic site of what once was a corner of the first State Penitentiary of Tennessee, 1831-1898. For this location, Jack chose to use and trademark his full name, Jack Cawthon’s Bar-B-Que, taking it back to the early days of Nashville when neighborhood bar-b-que joints used the proprietor's full name.

MENU:
Jack’s Bar-B-Que serves Tennessee pork shoulder, beef brisket, turkey, ribs, smoked sausage and smoked chicken. Patrons can choose from an array of traditional sides including baked beans, green beans, corn, baked apples, cole slaw and potato salad, and crowd favorite mac and cheese along with dessert options of chess pie or fudge pie.
https://www.jacksbarbque.com/menu

MORE INFO:
https://www.jacksbarbque.com

Several of you have asked for more outdoor activities so here we go!
Visiting all of the TN State Parks is on my TN bucket list, and this one is close enough to be a day trip!

Note: This trail is paved!

About the Park from the web:
Long Hunter State Park is located in Hermitage, TN. The 2,600 acres which make up this area became a state park in 1974 and has four sections, Couchville, Baker’s Grove, Bryant Grove and Sellars Farm. Long Hunter State Park offers a variety of recreational activities including fishing and hiking and has two boat launch ramps on J. Percy Priest Lake, a group camp, a backcountry campsite, meeting facility and a visitor center. The more than 30 miles of hiking trails provide a variety of terrain and habitats and range from pleasant strolls to longer jaunts for the more adventurous. Trails include a self-guided, paved arboretum trail and the five and a half -mile Volunteer Trail that follows the lakeshore. It is approximately 30 minutes from Nashville.

About the Trail from the web:
Couchville Lake Trail – 2.1 miles - Loop Trail
This flat, paved, mostly shaded trail encircles 110-acre Couchville Lake. This is one of the most popular walks in the state park system due to its accessibility, lakeshore scenery, abundant wildlife, and arboretum. White-tailed Deer and Wild Turkey are common sights here, as are such birds as Great Blue Heron, Prothonotary Warbler, Baltimore Oriole, Hooded Merganser, and Osprey. Occasional/rare sightings include American Bald Eagle, Sandhill Crane, Common Loon, and White Pelican. The nearby water-filled sinkholes result in a variety of frogs and turtles. American Mink has been spotted along the shoreline, and River Otter has been seen in the lake. Wildflowers found along the trail include Mayapple, Mistflower, Green Dragon, and Passionflower. The path is home to Couchville Lake Arboretum, where forty-five species of trees are labeled and identified along the route.
Essential Eligibility Criteria: Travel over asphalt for 2 miles in an estimated 45-90 minutes. Travel over trail for 20 minutes without sitting. Benches are scattered along the trail. Navigate a wooden bridge for 200 feet.

LOCATION:
Let's meet at the Visitor Center.
2910 Hobson Pike
Hermitage, TN 37076

MORE INFO:
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/long-hunter
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/activity-detail/long-hunter-hiking