July 4th In Nashville

Credit: Visit Music City

This year promises to be another exciting Independence Day celebration in Music City with a full schedule of music and events planned for Nashville's biggest party! Taking place downtown on Broadway's Riverfront Park stage, country artist Chris Young has been tapped to headline the festivities. Taking over the #1 spot from New York City, this year's fireworks display in Nashville promises to be the largest in the country with a 30-minute long spectacle accompanied by a live performance from the Nashville Symphony!

If you're considering making the trip to Nashville for July 4th, contact us today to reserve one of our brand new RVs. Come to celebrate the birth of our nation and witness one of the greatest parties of the year in downtown Nashville!

Southern City Guides From The Bitter Southerner→

One of our favorite publications here at Camp South RV is the outstanding crowd-funded outlet, The Bitter Southerner. This is a web magazine that produces meaningful, thoughtful, and insightful stories about the South. Readers can check back weekly for new takes on Southern food, travel, music, literature, and culture. 

Today, we'd like to highlight a set of Wildsam Field Guides that are available at The Bitter Southerner General Store. These unique guides highlight prominent Southern destinations including Nashville, Austin, Charleston, New Orleans, and San Antonio. Each guide entails local stories, travel intel, and modern lore. They give a unique perspective to each location with exclusive essays and interviews from local celebrities, and lists of what to eat, do, and see in each location. 

Visit The Bitter Southerner General Store to order your copy today and start exploring everything the South has to offer!

CMA Music Fest in Nashville

The 2017 CMA Music Festival is almost here! We're just one week away from the festival kicking off in downtown Nashville. If you don't have tickets, don't worry because The Tennessean's Mary Hance has put together a list of how to catch four days of free country music!

This year, country music fans are able to catch free performances from Keith Urban, Sara Evans, Darius Rucker, Big & Rich, and Hunter Hayes among many more. For the full list of free performances, and information on access passes to CMA Music Fest, visit The Tennessean.

Camping Recipes: Buzzfeed

Food and camping go hand in hand, so today we're highlighting this great list of 21 foil-wrapped camping recipes put together by the folks over at Buzzfeed. Check out the full list here, and see our favorite picks below!

Camp South RV's Top 5:

1. Warm S'mores & Granola (obviously #1 👍🏻)
2. Campfire Breakfast Burritos 
3. Foil Pack Cheesy Fries
4. Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
5. Chocolate Marshmallow Banana Boats

Campground Of The Day→

Today's featured campground is Tims Ford State Park, located in central Tennessee on the Tims Ford Reservoir. Tims Ford State Park provides 52 camp sites with water, electric, picnic tables, and a fire ring. The marina on Tims Ford Lake provides boat rentals and a launch ramp, allowing visitors a chance to take part in the lake's stellar bass fishing. In addition to fishing and hiking, the park is also home to Bear Trace at Tims Ford, a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course boasting 18 scenic holes along the reservoir. This park is also located near Lynchburg, TN, the iconic small town that is home to Jack Daniel's Distillery.

Visit: Tims Ford State Park website for information on reserving a camp site, plus trail maps and an events calendar. 

Nashville Named One Of Travel + Leisure's Top Places To Visit→

While it's no surprise to those of us who call Music City home, Travel + Leisure Magazine has included Nashville in its 'Best Places To Travel in 2017.' Nashville-based journalist Kristin Luna says, "This gateway to the South has hit its stride, and 2017 looks to be a banner year." Kristin points out that the historic Ryman Auditorium is celebrating its 125th anniversary, the Country Music Hall of Fame is marking its 50th year, and Nashville's iconic Bluebird Cafe is 35 years in the making. 

Are you planning a trip down to Nashville this summer? Nashville boasts eight local campgrounds, all with easy access to everything this city has to offer. Visit Campintennessee.com to find a campground and book one of our luxury RVs today!

Photo: Courtesy of Ryman Auditorium

Tennessee Campground of the Day→

Today's featured Tennessee campground is Gatlinburg's Adventure Bound Camping Resorts, located in the foothills of Smoky Mountains National Park. Located just minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and the attractions in nearby Pigeon Forge, Adventure Bound is the ultimate family destination. Reserving a site at Adventure Bound Gatlinburg provides access to the on-site pool, waterslide, kids funzone, and campground activities.  

RV camp sites are available streamside or on wooded lots with water and electric hookups. And they all come with picnic tables and fire rings. Check out the gallery below and visit Adventure Bound Camping Gatlinburg today to plan your next family vacation. 

For more information on Camp South RV's rentals, you can find more information on our available motorhomes at Accommodations, or contact us to schedule a walk through.  

Also be sure to check out this fantastic review of Adventure Bound Gatlinburg by Erin from Brownie Bites. She recounts her time spent here as a child, and the experience she had returning with her own family back in 2015. Scroll to the bottom of her post for site recommendations! (All images courtesy of Brownie Bites) 

2018 Updates To The Four Winds RV Lineup

Camp South RV in Nashville is excited to take delivery of a brand new 2018 Four Winds Class C RV from Thor Motor Coach. Thor has continued to elevate its Class C lineup, stocking each floor plan with useful, intuitive, upgrades including:

• glass covered stovetop
• convection Microwave
• stainless steel sinks in kitchen & bath
• convenient USB charging
• extended countertop prep space
• maple cabinetry with ample storage
• bluetooth music control on outdoor speakers
• LED lit awning
• tankless water heater for immediate and continuous hot water

To tour this RV in person, or to book your vacation rental, please contact Camp South RV via email or phone any time. 

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is right around the corner and as music lovers from all around the world prepared to descend upon Nashville for Bonnaroo & CMA Fest (both taking place the same weekend this year), we at Camp South RV wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the best artists playing Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN this year. We're pulling from our friends, and favorite music blog, at No Country For New Nashville. Check out their full preview at: http://nocountryfornewnashville.com/2017/05/01/bonnaroo-announces-full-day-schedules-lineup-additions-cinema-slate/

Some of Camp South RV's favorite acts playing Bonnaroo this year include Cold War Kids, Cage The Elephant, The Front Bottoms, WAKER, and the Bluegrass Situation Superjam Hosted By Ed Helms & Friends.

Bonnaroo offers a variety of RV campsites available to fit Class A, Class B, and Class C rentals, with or without electric. Check with Camp South RV in Nashville, TN to see what rentals we offer for Bonnaroo this year or in 2018. 

Memorial Day in Nashville

Memorial Day is quickly approaching and the folks at Visit Music City have put together a comprehensive list of activities and events taking place in Music City over the holiday weekend!

Visit historical sites such as Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage or the Belle Meade Plantation. Memorial Day weekend also boasts events including the Music City Jazz Festival downtown at RIverfront Park and Eric Church performing at Bridgestone Arena on May 26 & 27.

View a full list of Memorial Day events at Visit Music City

For a family-friendly getaway within town, Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort on Percy Priest Reservoir opens daily beginning on May 25th. The Waterpark/Treetop Adventure Park offers 84 RV sites, with some situated directly on the waterfront. 

Contact Camp South RV today to rent a motorhome and explore everything Nashville has to offer!

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