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Tennessee Railway Museum offers rare chance to ride rails

February 27, 2004 Todd DeFeo

The rare and fleeting opportunities to take either a train excursion or a long-distance train trip are an experience to behold. Taking time to sit and watch the scenery breeze by the train’s window is an experience in and of itself.

At the track or lottery, gambling has its place

February 20, 2004 Todd DeFeo

I was excited about the start of the Tennessee Lottery. Realizing I probably won’t win, I usually enjoy the occasional rush of the scratch-off ticket. Yet, with the games being weeks old, I haven’t yet made the plunge.

First impressions key to second date, survey says

February 13, 2004 Todd DeFeo

It seems that no holiday is safe from the cyberworld.

Cameras are great for remembering travels

February 6, 2004 Todd DeFeo

I like to travel. And with my camera in hand, I’m ready to document the places I visit.

‘Murder Mystery Train’ departs Nashville on Valentine’s Day

February 6, 2004 Todd DeFeo

Get ready to don that Sherlock Holmes attire. The Tennessee Central Railway Museum’s “Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery” is rolling out of Nashville.

Internet broadens communication, allows for railfanning

January 23, 2004 Todd DeFeo

At times, it turns out the Internet is also quite useful. Instead of spending money on long-distance phone bills, I use messaging software to keep in close contact with my friends.

Member of Jimmy Buffett’s band goes ‘Hi Fi Baby’

January 16, 2004 Todd DeFeo

There’s one guarantee to a Greg “Fingers” Taylor album — it’s going to rock.

‘Sorry, but we are out of that item’

January 9, 2004 Todd DeFeo

I stepped into a chicken joint a few weeks back, expecting a hearty meal of… what else, chicken.

‘One-Hour Photo’ does not always live up to name

January 2, 2004 Todd DeFeo

I’ve lost count of the number of places I’ve been where one-hour photo really means two to three hours.

Crows count the decade

December 26, 2003 Todd DeFeo

When the opening chords of “Mr. Jones” hit the airwaves in 1993, it was obvious that this was something big.