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Nashville Indiana, and Brown

County, Indiana - Perfect

October is prime time for Brown County, Indiana, one of the most scenic places in the Midwest. With massive 2nd-growth forests covering the rolling hills and the winding roads revealing breathtaking vistas, it's no wonder that traffic jams--rare in rural Indiana--are in full force during the peak of "leaf" season.

As I write this, that peak is right now. It's been a colder than usual fall, but the leaves seem to be cooperating. I recommend a weekday trip as weekends usually bring the awful traffic. Go on the weekends if you must, but don't say I didn't warn you.

Meantime, what I really want to write about is Nashville, the little burg that anchors this lovely county. For many years the home of artists, musicians and back-to-nature types, the store selection has changed over time. Gone, for the most part, are the junk shops, antique stores and second hand stores. I miss them, but you can still find a lot of antiques and flea market items as you go east on Highway 46 towards Columbus. Gnawbone Indiana has two good weekend flea markets.

Meantime, shopping in Nashville has become more of a specialty boutique experience. Lots of decorative items, glass, art galleries, artisan work and niche shops predominate, with ice cream and snack-type shops dotted in between. Still, it's a unique Indiana retail experience, full of Indiana stores that are owned and operated locally. Indiana shopping that is totally eclectic, if not as exciting as it used to be for antique lovers and collectors.

Walking in Nashville is a real treat as long as it's not too crowded. One of my favorite places is the candy store, just around the corner from the main intersection. I love to get salt water taffy there.

Another Indiana shop that many will be glad to find is The Toy Chest, especially since Indiana toy stores are in such short supply these days.

One longtime treasure that you won't be able to visit, at least this year, is the Nashville Little Opry, which burned down in a fire in late September, 2009. No word yet on whether the country music landmark will be rebuilt, but the preliminary cause of the fire was determined to be arson.

So...plan your trip to Nashville, Indiana. Just remember that you'll need to plan ahead to secure a hotel reservation or a cabin in Brown County. Some weekends are booked well in advance.

For more on Indiana shopping, Indiana stores and Indiana retail, visit Indiana-Market.com.

Rick Wilkerson is a lifelong Hoosier (well, except for a few times when he tried to escape). He writes about Indiana retail, Indiana shops and Indiana shopping at http://www.indiana-market.com.

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Little Nashville Indiana. Brown County Indiana
By Paul Wonning

Little Nashville Indiana is located in the scenic hills of south central Indiana at the intersection of Indiana State Roads 46 and 135. It is about a mile west of Brown County State Park. Nashville is the county seat of Brown County.

While not a large town, Little Nashville is chuck full of shops, restaurants and coffee houses making it a delightful place to visit. Most of the buildings are patterned after early American architecture. Some are apparently original log cabin structures, others are reproductions. It resembles Gatlinburg, Tennessee, only smaller.

The shops offer merchandise not found in the big box stores. Some of the offerings are handcrafted, made locally. A local winery maintains a shop in the village, as well as numerous antique and art galleries, candle and gift stores. To find them all, you must peruse every little alleyway and street, as the stores are tucked in every conceivable corner.

The restaurants in Little Nashville are mostly small and locally owned which have excellent food and accommodations. There are several bed and breakfasts which also have restaurants on the premises. There are also several coffee shops in which gourmet coffees and lattes may be enjoyed.

To get to Little Nashville from the east, you would exit Interstate 65 at Columbus, Indiana and travel west. You will pass Brown County State Park about twelve miles after leaving Columbus. Nashville is about two miles past the Park. To get to the shopping area, turn right (north) on State Road 135. There is a free public parking area on Washington Street, which is the first street to the left. There are pay parking lots in the town at various locations.

Visiting Little Nashville, Indiana is an enjoyable experience. While there you may enjoy the scenic hills of Brown County and the quaint shops of the village and surrounding area.

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