Webbspun Ideas

Gotye- Making Making Mirrors - a short documentary

2012-02-05T23:44:00.001-06:00

The Amish Project

2012-02-04T22:11:00.000-06:00

"Like" The Nashville Experience

2012-02-04T20:49:00.004-06:00

Visit us on Facebook and "like" The Nashville Experience to see what we are doing and to be able to share your Nashville Experience.

Templeton Thompson the Hippie Chic Cowgirl

2012-02-01T01:40:00.001-06:00

Dark Horse Recording Studio

2012-01-31T02:00:00.001-06:00

The Nashville Culinary Experience

2012-01-18T01:03:00.002-06:00

We're having The Nashville Culinary Experience with chef Hal Holden-Bache on January 19. This is a chance to eat some inspiring and delicious food and listen to the amazing Suzi Ragsdale perform for us in her music room after the dinner.

There are only 16 seats available so please be sure to RSVP. I hope
you can join us.

Cost
$35.00 per person

Schedule
Social time 6:00-6:30pm (appetizers)
deviled eggs, pimento cheese and chicken salad

4 courses 6:30-8:00(soup, salad, entrée, dessert)
soup: pureed butternut squash
salad: cauliflower, broccoli with buttermilk dressing
entree: grilled pork with collared greens and mashed potatoes
dessert: apple crisp with nuts

Suzi Ragsdale will be performing from 8:30-10:00pm

Location
1034 Woodvale Drive
Nashville Tn

Corey Webb
The Nashville Experience
615-484-5894
corey@nashvilleexperience.com

Nashville Restaurant Week

2012-01-18T00:57:00.002-06:00

He Loves Us

2011-04-23T10:22:00.000-05:00

The Jesus Movie

2011-04-21T09:30:00.000-05:00

I Stand With Israel

2011-04-03T15:20:00.001-05:00

Miracle Territory Continues

2011-02-01T02:26:00.000-06:00

Tony Robbins at TED

2011-01-09T02:43:00.000-06:00

2011-01-08T01:19:00.000-06:00

Clifford Stoll: 18 minutes with an agile mind

2010-12-28T00:05:00.000-06:00

With a Little Help From my Friends - Keith Urban & Friends

2010-12-21T21:30:00.000-06:00

Musicians on Call: Nashville

2010-12-19T13:15:00.000-06:00

Keith Urban in Edmonton busking again...fun stuff

2010-12-13T11:20:00.000-06:00

2010-12-03T09:00:00.000-06:00

Metallica Releases the Grimey's show from 2008

2010-11-24T20:45:00.001-06:00

Metallica releases it's secret pre-Bonnaroo show that happened in The Basement below Grimey's in June 2008. Get it on CD or double gatefold 10" vinyl. Get yours this coming Friday!

Sunrise of Your Smile by Michael Card

2010-11-24T12:15:00.000-06:00

Keith Urban - Urban Developments

2010-11-21T01:55:00.000-06:00

I am American

2010-11-15T12:00:00.000-06:00

Pink Floyd in concert - part 2

2010-11-03T01:30:00.001-05:00

Pink Floyd - live in concert pt 1

2010-11-02T04:00:00.000-05:00

2010-11-01T10:30:00.000-05:00

Designer Tree Hotel

2010-10-27T02:30:00.000-05:00

2010-10-27T00:45:00.000-05:00

Weird looking robots

2010-10-23T11:05:00.002-05:00

Top 10 Weird-Looking Robots @ Yahoo! Video

The worse kinds of guests in hotels

2010-10-23T01:30:00.000-05:00

The Procedure: a new book by Denise Harlan

2010-10-23T01:15:00.000-05:00

Check out the book The Procedure by Denise Harlan and be sure to buy a copy.

Spaghetti Tacos? What were they thinking?

2010-10-06T00:09:00.003-05:00

Read an article about how this is a new rage with kids.

The Empire Strikes Back

2010-10-02T22:44:00.003-05:00

Have you visited the hotel in Las Vegas with a death ray? I wonder if Darth Vader is the General Manager.

Keith Urban and Big & Rich in downtown Nashville

2010-05-15T21:15:00.001-05:00

I walked out of Legends on 5th and Broadway the night that the CMA Awards Show was ending at the Sommet Center (2007 i think) and I ran into Big & Rich and Keith Urban standing there talking. I stood there about 3 ft away just taking it all in. A crowd started gathering so John Rich and Keith Urban hailed a cab and sped off leaving Big Kenny and his wife just standing there.

Read Terry's whole story here... http://www.webbspunideas.com/news.html

Templeton Thompson Writes Song for Barbaro Documentary

2010-04-27T09:15:00.002-05:00

The singer-songwriter and Nashville recording artist, Templeton
Thompson, and her musician husband, Sam Gay, have written a song for
the new documentary, Sculpting The Wind; Alexa King & The Making of
the Barbaro Memorial Statue, which chronicles artist Alexa King's
creation of this now famous statue that resides at Churchill Downs.

The song, I Love to Run, captures the essence of the famous Derby
winner who famously fought to overcome catastrophic injuries only to
ultimately lose his battle with laminitis.

Read the entire article at Webbspun Ideas; http://www.webbspunideas.com/news.html

Yogurt World

2010-04-20T11:35:00.001-05:00

Gourmet chocolate truffles for my birthday

2010-03-31T08:30:00.001-05:00

They were so good and they actually had Guinness Beer in them. Very rich and decadent and I loved them!

Cafe Bosna in Nashville

2010-03-09T11:15:00.001-06:00

Nashville restaurants and businesses unite!

2010-03-05T16:00:00.001-06:00

Road to the Horse & other horse shows in March at Miller Coliseum

2010-02-26T10:40:00.001-06:00

March 5-7

Road to the Horse
See the Schedule for event times
Purchase tickets online

For more information visit the RTTH website

To see the entire list of horse shows at Miller Coliseum in March, visit The Nashville Experience

What are the top 5 places that showcase Nashville to visitors?

2010-02-22T19:00:00.001-06:00

Find out what Nashvillians think are the best places to show off our city. Visit http://www.webbspunideas.com/news.html to see the list.

What are your Nashville memories?

2010-02-21T22:10:00.001-06:00

Comfort vs. Changing Your Life

2010-02-12T11:00:00.000-06:00

Prepare yourself for the 2010 CMA Music Festival

2010-02-11T18:00:00.001-06:00

Seth Godin interview by Rise to the Top

2010-02-09T19:00:00.000-06:00

Creative Minds Summit is coming

2010-02-09T11:40:00.004-06:00

Corrieri's Formaggeria

1110 Caruthers Avenue
Nashville Tennessee 37204
USA 615-385-9272

Price: No admission fee
6:00pm

The Creative Minds Summit is a place where idea driven, creative entrepreneurs can meet, socialize and get to know each other while enjoying the flavor of a local business. Come join us and see who you might meet and work with in the future. Be sure to bring some business cards and a creative spirit.

Please RSVP to let us know if you will be attending. We need to know how much space is needed. Thanks and see you all there.

Nashville's best specialty food shop - Corrieri's

2010-02-03T12:05:00.002-06:00

Corrieri's is a great place to stop in for a variety of cheeses from across the USA and Europe. The staff is very knowledgable and happy to share all they know with you and they'll also let you sample the cheeses so you know what you like and dislike. Have you ever tried a variety of blue cheeses to see how they compare? Well, you can at Corrieri's and they often have cheeses that are delicious AND have fun names, like the Drunken Cow or the Drunken Goat

Read the entire article at http://www.webbspunideas.com/news.html

Horse events at Miller Coliseum in February

2010-01-31T12:05:00.002-06:00

Visit the Webbspun Ideas website to see the schedule. http://www.webbspunideas.com/news.html

The Concierge Recommends...the book

2010-01-29T11:00:00.001-06:00

When you check into a hotel and you are imagining all the places to go, things to see and restaurants to eat at and you ask for recommendations just believing that they will tell you the best place for what you have a taste for at the moment. Someone points you towards a leather covered book to see menus and read descriptions of each restaurant. and you think "oh look these are the places that they think we should go for dinner."

Read the entire article at http://www.webbspunideas.com/news.html

The weekly restaurant health scores have been moved.

2010-01-25T22:00:00.001-06:00

Starting this past week the restaurant Health Department Scores will be posted at the Webbspun Ideas website instead of here at the blog. Please visit us there to keep up with which restaurants are clean in Nashville.

Here is the link to follow, WebbspunIdeas.com

Nashville honky-tonks and the Nashville Experience

2010-01-18T07:00:00.001-06:00

Everyone thinks of our honky-tonks when they think of Nashville and that's for a good reason. There is a good bit of history that ties Nashville's music legends to the honky-tonks. Back when Tootsie's Orchid Lounge was called Mom's and "Tootsie" bought it in 1960. So many legends worked there singing or drinking as they struggled to make it in the music business.

Tootsie's is the most famous of all the honky-tonks but there are some other ones on the same strip that carry as much weight. Robert's Western World, Legend's Corner, The Stage, Bluegrass Inn, Rippy's and more. Each one has it's own style and flair so be sure to visit each one and see which one is right for you. Sometimes the music is mediocre but days and nights it is some really great music. These are some of the best places to hear up and coming as well as some established artists.

Read the entire article when you follow the link...

http://www.webbspunideas.com/news.html

The Flavor of Nashville

2010-01-16T14:15:00.004-06:00

As our city grows, changes and becomes even more diverse when it comes to our culinary options we find more people who are delving into the deliciousness all over the city. Many of us still love the traditional Southern types of food like fried chicken, pork chops, greens, mashed potatoes, corbread, biscuits and things that you would find at a meat and three restaurant or at your grandmas house but also love the new options.

Over the last few years we have seen restaurants like Margot's, Zola, Mambu, Rumba and others open and become very popular as they bring exciting new flavors to Nashville. They bring spiciness, fusion, boldness and a sense of adventure to the culinary landscape but they also have become very comfortable places to visit and enjoy. I love having the culinary options of Italian, Mediterrean, French, Caribbean and more in the same neighborhoods as traditional Southern foods.

Read the entire article here, http://www.webbspunideas.com/news.html

Nashville's Best City Tour - Gray Line of Nashville

2010-01-06T09:00:00.002-06:00

Gray Line Nashville is the best tour company for a true look at Nashville. They offer tours that are historical, they show you the homes of the stars and even have a tour that helps you "Discover Nashville." Their prices are reasonable and the drivers are usually fairly entertaining and always informative. If you are a fan of Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey, well they even have a tour to the famous distillery which is a beautiful drive and a fun place to visit.

So they next time you are planning a trip to Nashville and you want to take a tour that will be the best and most informative, Gray Line fills that bill.

Visit their website and tell 'em you heard about the tour from "The Nashville Experience with Corey Webb." http://www.graylinenashville.com/

Tour prices range from $40-75 per person

Nashville's Most Unique Tour - Nash Trash Tour

2010-01-04T07:55:00.011-06:00

Break out the hairspray and blue eye shadow cuz its time for the Nash Trash Tour! The Nash Trash Tour takes you onto the big pink bus and whisks you around town and through the parts of Nashville history you won't hear about anywhere else. Nashville's most unique tour and one that will keep you laughing the entire time. Now this tour is really geared towards adults but is okay for most teenagers as well. It is a BYOB tour and they do provide a minimal a small snack. Now don't expect all factual stories or pure history here...This is done for fun so if you want serious, I'll tell you who provides that.

Visit their website and tell 'em you heard about the tour from "The Nashville Experience with Corey Webb." http://www.nashtrash.com/

Prices per person including TN sales tax:
$29.50 13 and up ($32 includes driver tip)
$27.31 55 and up (30 includes driver tip)

Inside the big pink bus

Upcoming from Webbspun Ideas in Nashville

2010-01-01T12:45:00.001-06:00

~Contacted the Nashville Chamber and the Tn. Film and Entertainment folks to gather info about movies made in Nashville. Locations as part of the Nashville Experience guide coming soon

~Still working, writing, planning and talking to folks about the The Nashville Experience with Corey Webb. That will be here soon...~

~Also talking with local radio stations about bringing The Nashville Experience with Corey Webb to the airwaves. One is a MAJOR station!

~If you are part of the Creative Minds Summits, I'm working to have some speakers in the future. Leaders who will provide some motivation and a map to your vocation and calling.

Nashville Restaurant Health Scores - January 1

2010-01-01T08:00:00.000-06:00

High Scores:

Kobe Asian Cuisine
1609 Murfressboro Road
Date Inspected: 12/23/2009
Score: 89

Yamamoto Japanese Restaurant
2695 Murfreesboro Road
Date Inspected: 12/23/2009
Score: 88

Low Scores:

There are no low scores.

Updates:

There are no updates.

The Creative Minds Summit will be at Noshville

2009-12-29T11:50:00.000-06:00

December 17 at 6:00pm. Please RSVP if you are going to join us because I need to know how much room we'll be needing. Thanks and I look forward to another night of ideas, creativity and great people.

Quote of the day

2009-12-29T02:00:00.000-06:00

“Imaginary obstacles are insurmountable. Real ones aren't. But you can't tell the difference when you have no real information. Fear can create even more imaginary obstacles than ignorance can. That's why the smallest step away from speculation and into reality can be an amazing relief. The Reality Solution means: Do i...t before you're ready.” - Barbara Sher

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-23T10:00:00.000-06:00

Merry Christmas to you all and remember that the season is a time for family, faith and sharing. Take the time to enjoy and we'll see you in the new year.

Exciting news from Webbspun Ideas in Nashville

2009-12-23T09:30:00.001-06:00

I will have some new services to offer very soon for groups and businesses so check back shortly after Christmas. These will be fun for local Nashvillians and visitors to our great city as well. I look forward to sharing this news and I look forward to an exciting 2010!

In the process

2009-12-19T10:30:00.001-06:00

Hey everybody, thanks for coming by Webbspun Ideas. I've been working on scripts, the business plan, locations, equipment logistics and more lately for "The Nashville Experience with Corey Webb." It has been a daunting task but at the same time it is so much fun and a thrill to see this dream coming to fruition.

I've also been working on my goals for 2010 and there are some that are pretty big but also some that are pretty standard, just like we all have.

Read the entire post here, http://www.webbspunideas.com/news.html

What is "The Nashville Experience with Corey Webb?"

2009-12-17T09:00:00.000-06:00

"The Nashville Experience with Corey Webb" is the vessel that takes us on air and online. Bringing people closer to experiencing Nashville by showing them around while teasing and enticing their senses with the sights, sounds, the feeling and help them imagine the smells of the places we visit. This will be a full sensory exploration into Music City.

Ideas for "The Nashville Experience with Corey Webb"

2009-12-17T08:30:00.000-06:00

Good morning everyone, I'll have a busy day working on plans, scripts and more for my show "The Nashville Experience with Corey Webb" but I'd love to hear from you all about what you think people should see about Nashville.

I have my ideas but I'm curious to know what you feel is the thing(s) that everyone should see or know about. Would you want to see me learn to cook or serve at a meat & three, maybe learn how to play hockey with the Predators or try to play ball with the Nashville Sounds? Some of you might even want to see me out on the roads filling potholes with the guys that do that all day or attempt to write and sing a song in a honkytonk in downtown Nashville.

Whatever you have in mind that you would want to see me do or try, feel free to comment or contact me. Have an amazing day everyone and I'll see you soon.

Corey

Nashville Restaurant Health Scores - December 16

2009-12-16T08:25:00.002-06:00

High Scores:

International Market & Restaurant
2010 Belmont Blvd.
Date Inspected: 12/10/2009
Score: 94

Knock Out Wings
1300 Jefferson Street
Date Inspected: 12/10/2009
Score: 95

Las Palmas
155600 Old Hickory Blvd.
Date Inspected: 12/9/2009
Score: 96

Sicily Pizza
3610 Anderson road
Date Inspected: 12/10/2009
Score: 96

Watermark Restaurant
507 12th Avenue South
Date Inspected: 12/10/2009
Score: 95

Low Scores:

There are no low scores.

Updates:

There are no updates.

2 Bon Jovi tickets needed for Nashville concert let's trade

2009-12-10T18:18:00.005-06:00

For 2 tickets I would offer a dinner for two at a local restaurant, good bottle of wine and a night at the Marriott. Any takers? The value of the above listed would be the same value as the tickets. Contact me if you are interested.

Join Creative Minds Network today

2009-12-10T13:00:00.001-06:00

Do you want to be able to meet, talk and work with idea driven, creative people? Well, join us at Creative Minds Network and be a part of an exciting new movement in Nashville to bring like-minded people together and help each other grow and prosper.

Contact me today for more information and how you can be a part of this exciting group.

Corey Webb

P.O. Box 112

Cross Plains, Tn 37049

corey@webbspunideas.com

615-400-0966

What song would you want playing while you show?

2009-12-05T23:30:00.001-06:00

Click on the link and keep an eye out for Joe Wolfe. He is the best, a good fella and a friend.
http://vimeo.com/7925984

Dr. Seuss quote that is so true

2009-12-05T11:30:00.001-06:00

“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
-Dr. Seuss

Travel Advice and Tips for Nashville

2009-12-04T12:40:00.005-06:00

We'll start putting some travel tips and advice on here again for you all but if you have any questions or problems, please email me and I will get the answer for you or offer suggestions depending on your need.

Personal Nashville Trip Planning

2009-12-04T12:05:00.000-06:00

I've created personal trip plans for folks who wanted to visit Nashville but didn't know where to go or who to talk to. I am a local city guide and concierge who will be more then happy to help you plan your trip to Nashville. I can help you see things that travel agents and many travel guides/books don't tell you about.

C'mon to Nashville and have a great time. I'll help you enjoy it and get the Nashville Experience. Contact me to see how I can help you.

Creative Minds Network

2009-12-04T11:30:00.000-06:00

A place where creative, idea-driven, entrepreneur-types come together to meet, promote and just share the creativity and passion for what they do and love. We're starting this in Nashville and will look to expand it elsewhere but let me know if you are interested in being a part of this.

The cost to be a member will be $120 for 2010 and this will be a very interactive group and unlike most social networking groups this will not require you to be at a meeting once a week or twice a month. We understand that you don't have time to always step away from your business or projects and we want to make this a place where you can focus on what you do but have an outlet for folks to know you are out there and a part of the community.

Contact me if you have questions and I look forward to working, creating and being a part of this with you.

~Corey Webb

Creative Minds Summit #2 was another success

2009-12-03T10:15:00.005-06:00

Thanks to everyone who came out last night for the Creative Minds Summit and thanks to Batter'd & Fried for allowing us to be there for so long.

We shared many wonderful ideas, talked about individual plans, creations and events that are really interesting and we are going to get information out to everyone about these things so that you can enjoy them.

To give you an idea of the type of people showing up for these events I'll tell you what a few of them do. We had entertainment production, stained glass artist, concierge, body artist and more. Be sure to join us for our next one and find more incredible people and things through the Creative Minds Network and Summits.

See you there!

Corey Webb

Nashville Restaurant Health Scores - Dec. 2

2009-12-02T08:55:00.001-06:00

High Scores:

Taco Bell/Pizza Hut
2200 Childrens Way
Date Inspected: 11/25/2009
Score: 91

Vandy Deli
1313 21st Avenue South
Date Inspected: 11/25/2009
Score: 91

Low Scores:

There are no low scores.

Updates:

There are no updates.

Business of the Week - Batter'd & Fried

2009-12-01T11:55:00.001-06:00

Please visit Batter'd & Fried in East Nashville and try their mouth watering seafood and spirits. If you like sushi, well they have that too. Stop by and visit them and tell them that Corey and Webbspun Ideas sent you. This is a place that I have visited many times and I've always enjoyed the service, food and atmosphere.

Check out their menu, location and hours of operation at their website. http://www.batteredandfried.com/

Creative Minds Summit this Wednesday at Batter'd & Fried

2009-11-30T09:00:00.002-06:00

Will be held at Batter'd & Fried in East Nashville at 6:00pm this Wednesday. Please RSVP so I know how many people are attending.

Batter'd & Fried

1008 Woodland St # A
Nashville, TN 37206

615-226-9283

Watch the NRHA Futurity live online

2009-11-27T08:25:00.002-06:00

I can't be there but I still love to see wht is going on at the Futurity. Great times, great rides and all the good people. Follow the link to watch the rides.

http://www.nrhafuturity.com/coliseum.php

Nashville Restaurant Health Scores - November 26

2009-11-26T07:00:00.001-06:00

High Scores:

Brother Zs Wings
308 Douglas Avenue
Date Inspected: 11/18/2009
Score: 97

Low Scores:

August Moon Express
1000 Rivergate Pkwy.
Date Inspected: 11/19/2009
Score: 58
Major Violations:
* Roach on floor by prep. table
* No sanitizer in three-compartment sink

El Tacorriendo Mobile Unit
4537 Nolensville Road
Date Inspected: 11/19/2009
Score: 59
Major Violations:
* Beef tripe on top of lids on steam table was 91 F
* Pans stored inside hand sink

Updates:

There are no updates.

2010 calendar from Webbspun Ideas

2009-11-23T12:30:00.002-06:00

Would anyone be interested in calendars for 2010 that use my photographs of Nashville and from my travels? Contact me if you are.

Monday night at Creative Minds Summit

2009-11-20T20:10:00.000-06:00

See you this coming Monday at 6:00pm at Batter'd & Fried in East Nashville for the next Creative Minds Summit. Instead of $1 entrance fee, please bring a can of food or something that we can give to the Nashville Rescue Mission. It is thanksgiving after all and let's try to help someone else enjoy the season as well.
~Corey

Batter'd & Fried

1008 Woodland St #A

Nashville, Tn 37206

Creative Minds Summit - Monday November 23

2009-11-19T11:00:00.000-06:00

The first Creative Minds Summit went very well and now we are gearing up for the second one. This coming Monday, November 23 at a location to be determined. $1 gets you into the fun, so come ready to talk about ideas, your business, Nashville or whatever comes up.

See you there!

Winner of the "Horse Doctors" book

2009-11-19T09:30:00.003-06:00

Stephanie Mertin-Slaughter won the book "The Horse Doctors." Thanks Stephanie for being a part of the Webbspun World.

Nashville Restaurant Health Scores- Nov. 18

2009-11-18T08:00:00.000-06:00

High Scores:

At the Table
907 12th Avenue South
Date Inspected: 11/12/2009
Score: 95

H & T Home Cooking
2371 Murfreesboro Road
Date Inspected: 11/11/2009
Score: 91

Low Scores:

There are no low scores.

Updates:

There are no updates.

Testimonial about the Creative Minds Summit

2009-11-18T07:30:00.003-06:00

Lynda Drewry attended the Creative Minds Summit. Here are her thoughts afterwards, - Thank you Corey. Tonight was lively, informative and delightfully fun! My friend Faye loved meeting you. DO THIS AGAIN....SOON!!!! It was great!

Success with the Creative Minds Summit tonight

2009-11-17T21:00:00.000-06:00

Had a small group for the first Creative Minds Summit but it was a great time and we talked about a lot of things. Ideas were hatched and future meetings were planned. Are you in for the next one?

The Creative Minds of Nashville Summit

2009-11-16T09:40:00.004-06:00

The round table gathering will be tomorrow at 5pm at Past Perfect on 3rd Ave South. Near the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

Past Perfect, 122 3rd Ave. South, 615-736-7727

Here is a link to their website. http://www.pastperfectnashville.com/

Southern Food in Nashville - Meat and three

2009-11-12T17:00:00.001-06:00

Nashville and food is a tricky situation. We are known for fried chicken and most things fried but we are also known for meat and three's. We don't have a certain thing that we are known for when it comes to food but we are slowly building an amazing network and family of restaurants, candy shops, chocolatiers and locally grown foods.

What is a meat and three? It is where you go and pick some meat from a selection of anywhere from 3 to 6 choices and then 2 or 3 choices of vegetables on the side. For the vegetarians there is always the option of getting a plate of 3 or 4 vegetables. Each dish comes with either biscuits or cornbread and the desserts are most always delicious and homemade.

The desserts are often something along the lines of banana pudding, apple or peach cobbler, pie or cake. Always some variety with some places having more choices then others. When it comes to the pies you usually have some pecan, apple, chess, sweet potato, chocolate, coconut and sometimes even more options. Cakes are usually a yellow cake with chocolate icing, coconut and some others.

When it comes to drinks most folks go with sweet iced tea but you usually also have the options of lemonade, coffee, sodas and not much more then that.

Business hours are usually lunch time which usually means 11am-2 or 3pm. Some places are open for dinner but it is always best to check before assuming because most of the meat and threes are family owned and they want to get home to be with their family as much as possible.

This will get you started and if you have any questions or thoughts, email or call me. My cell phone number is 615-400-0966 and my email address is corey@webbspunideas.com

I look forward to seeing you all out there and trying our local foods and restaurants. Enjoy the taste of Nashville, ya'll!

Customer service and hospitality

2009-11-12T15:45:00.002-06:00

When you go into a hotel or any type of business and you hear about customer service and hospitality, does it ever feel fake? The words ring hollow to often because they say them as long as you can bring money to them and it is a one way street. Once you need them to extend a favor or the hospitality back your way they just don't seem to care about you like they did before.

I've heard many frequent flyers and hotel chain members who complain about being one night or flight short of reaching the top level of membership and when they ask for the night to be given to them, they are told no. Yet when these companies need the business of the travelers, like now or after 9/11 they said and did all the right things to get people to come back and stay or fly with them. Soon after business was back to normal, they eased back and starting changing they way they handled frequent travelers needs.

Now I understand that businesses are in business to make money and I'm all for that but please don't be fake and pretend like you care so much about the customer. Yes, I've been in the hospitality industry for most of 20 years and most people that I've worked for truly care to keep the guest happy and it can be discouraging when you are told to do things a certain way and then at some point in begins to change and it is solely to save money.

Getting out and communicating with the public through Twitter, blogs, emails, newsletters and the like are great but people can see when you truly care and when you are just looking to get their money. They don't want to be nickeled and dimed to death but would be willing to pay a decent price to have everything included.

I would love to see the best of both worlds come together. The modern convenience and technology mixed with the old-school way of caring for the person right in front of you and not just seeing them as a dollar sign or a number.

As the economy changes and people reevaluate how they do business and whether or not they even have to travel will begin to see many businesses change how they treat the public. If not, they may not make it long term.

Southwest Airlines is a great example of that. They do things that make flying with them a joy. The other airlines don't and then they complain about the things that Southwest Airlines does. Change or close up shop may be the answer.

I just want the companies and businesses to do what they say and be genuine. Don't be shy about making money but don't try to rip everyone off in the process or be two-faced about it.

Thanks and have a good day.

Nashville Restaurant Health Scores - November 12

2009-11-12T10:05:00.003-06:00

High Scores:

La Terraza Taqueria
2256 Murfreesboro Road
Date Inspected: 11/5/2009
Score: 96

Ruby Tuesdays
2304 Murfreesboro Road
Date Inspected: 11/6/2009
Score: 93

Low Scores:

There are no low scores.

Updates:

There are no updates.

90 minutes at Robert's Western World

2009-11-12T09:30:00.001-06:00

Went down to Robert's Western World last night for a little while and sat a couple of stools down from Rhonda Vincent. Wow, she is a beautiful lady and she is sooo talented. I had some Michelob Ultras and I received a free sandwich from the bartender because some guy didn't wait for his order so I received a ham sandwich with fries. Okay, it wasn't gourmet or fine dining but for a lil honky-tonk food, it was good and helped keep the beer in check.

Great times as the crowds flooded in from the CMA Awards at the Sommet Center. Talked just a itty bitty bit with Rhonda, Manuel came in and the Travis Mann Band absoutely tore the place apart. They all are so much fun and the new guitarist really fit right in to their fine grooviphonics. Dig the rockabilly!

I love Nashville and I think this is the kind of thing that truly only happens here in Nashville. Oh, oh yeah...the irony is that I don't think anyone recognized Rhonda Vincent. She sat at the bar with a couple of folks, ate a cheeseburger and enjoyed the music. I think the only time someone besides me talked to her, was to tell her they wanted a drink and to help get the bartender.

Fun, fun, fun night ya'll!

This cowboy is visiting the chiropractor today

2009-11-11T07:31:00.002-06:00

Going to visit Dr. Chad McClellan today. He is an amazing chiropractor and while there for an adjustment we will plan another "Chat with Dr. Chad." Stay tuned to find out when they will be posted. Alright cowboys and cowgirls, let's saddle up and head out cuz they day is going fast.

Nashville - what a place

2009-11-10T17:55:00.002-06:00

So Manuel makes it to the wall of the Palm restaurant and a massive party rolls out and later Kid Rock goes over to Tootsies, or so I hear. Visit Steph in the City to find out more. Everybody gettin wild and woolly!!! HAR HAR HAR

Tomorrow night in Nashville should be fairly nuts. Gotta love Music City! My friends...this is the Nashville Experience. Ha!

Stacy Westfall interview

2009-11-10T14:50:00.002-06:00

Coming soon to the Good Life Cowboy and brought to you by Corey Webb and Webbspun Ideas.

On this day, God wants you to know...

2009-11-10T13:45:00.000-06:00

that what you are most afraid of is where your greatest rewards are. If all you had to do was wish for something and you would have it, life would be pretty boring, wouldn't it? God placed barriers between us and what we want, so we can enjoy interesting and satisfying lives. God hid our biggest rewards behind the ...highest barriers - our deepest fears. God wants us to face our fears, and hold ground in their presence, and let them go, and that's how we get out biggest rewards. What are you most afraid of? Say it, just start by saying it.

I got this today on Facebook and thought it was so amazing and so true.

Thanks to The Cocoa Tree and Threadventures for their support of "The Nashville Experience"

2009-11-09T08:05:00.003-06:00

I need to thank The Cocoa Tree and Threadventures for sponsoring my show the other night. The Cocoa Tree provided $10 gift card, which Nicole won and Threadventures created the Nashville Experieince shirt. Thanks to both businesses, I really appreciate your support!
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Visit The Cocoa Tree website to start planning your next visit there. http://www.thecocoatree.com/
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Visit the Threadventures website to find out what all you can have done for you. Embroidery, designing logos, direct to garment printing, vinyl graphics, digitizing and much more. http://www.threadventuresemb.com/

and the winner of a gift card to The Cocoa Tree is...

2009-11-09T08:00:00.001-06:00

Nicole Winter won the $10 gift card to The Cocoa Tree. Thanks for watching the Nashville Experience and keep watching for more cool stuff in the future.

Win a copy of the book "The Horse Doctors"

2009-11-06T13:00:00.000-06:00

Giving a copy of "The Horse Doctors" from the AAEP away.

Email, message, sign up at WebbspunIdeas.com or call me to be in the drawing. This is a brand new copy that is still in its plastic wrapper.

Real Love

2009-11-06T11:00:00.000-06:00

Did you ever love someone absolutely and completely with a love that is there no matter what happens? Have you loved beyond words and conditions? I never did but I have for the last few years. My heart belongs to and with Andrea and is unconditionally hers.

Nashville Restaurant Health Scores - November 5

2009-11-05T11:00:00.000-06:00

High Scores:

Whitts BBQ
3621 Nolensville Road
Date Inspected: 10/28/2009
Score: 96

Low Scores:

There are no low scores.

Updates:

There are no updates.

The Nashville Experience Guidbook ordering info

2009-11-05T07:00:00.001-06:00

Wanna order a Nashville Experience Guidebook? No problem! Just mail a check or money order to

Corey Webb, po box 112, Cross Plains Tn 37049.

With tax it is $27.38 + $3.00 for shipping. Thanks for the interest you guys!

I hope to be able to take credit cards soon for those of you had inquired about ordering with them.

Let's talk about Nashville, food, travel and more tonight

2009-11-04T18:00:00.001-06:00

Live chat with Corey tonight! Mingle, ask questions and win a $10 gift card to The Cocoa Tree. http://www.ustream.tv/

Just search WebbspunIdeas and the show is "The Nashville Experience"

The Nashville Experience Guidebook release date and price

2009-11-02T12:30:00.001-06:00

The Nashville Experience Guidebook will be release on Nov. 24 and will have a price of $24.95. Order yours now for Christmas or birthday presents.