West End Avenue & 19th Avenue, going west away from downtown & toward Vanderbilt University. This is the charming and bustling section of Nashville known as "Midtown." It is replete with a variety of restaurants, hotels, shops, and art galleries. We'll be taking a walk starting at 19th Avenue. It's a cold winter's day and the sky is gray, but notice that there is a dark green tree on the right. That's a southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) and Nashville happily abounds in them. Their leaves are evergreen so even in the bleakest months they brighten the landscape. When we do our walking tour of Vanderbilt, you'll see some specimens that are ancient giants. [Photo taken 01/25/08: Camera: Sony DSC-R1] Next photo >

West End Ave & 19th Ave, going west

West End between 19th & 20th Avenues

Hampton Inn at 1909 West End Ave

Blackstone Brewery & Restaurant at 1918 West End Ave

Amerigo's Italian Restaurant at 1920 West End Ave

Approaching corner of West End & 20th Ave

20th Ave North & Hayes Street, going north

Hayes Street, going east (downtown Nashville in distant view)

Row of brick offices across from the street from Guesthouse

Lobby of Guesthouse Inn

Lobby of Guesthouse Inn

View looking east toward downtown, from 6th floor hall window of Guesthouse