Party at Honky Tonk Tennessee

“My entire perception of Tennessee was torn to shreds the second I stepped onto Broadway and entered my first Honky Tonk. [...] I could hear all varieties of music being performed from every window I passed by, from country, to heavy metal, EDM, and rap. As a person who listens to music every single second of my day, this atmosphere was a musical heaven for me. I was also relieved it wasn't only country music being performed, because I can only listen to country for so long. Every bar had a rooftop where we had a view of the street, lounges had multiple levels, and at each level there would be a different band performing. My first day on Broadway, I was surprised by how calm and clean the street was. This would change later at night and also once the weekend rolled around, but I expected Broadway to be crowded and packed to the brim at all times of the day.”

“Sitting on my bar stool I stared, mouth agape as fire flew from her fingertips. Awestruck, I witnessed the energy radiating out, over the crowded room, seeking me out and pulling me in. It hugged me as tight as the boots on my feet. It pulled us all in. Sipping an ice cold beer on a hot day, enjoying a fried bologna sandwich, honky tonk style, I sat captivated by the spell of the music.”