Last weekend we traveled to Nashville, Tennessee.
Despite its May, 2010 devastating flood,
the city full of history has come back strong. It's as beautiful as ever.
I have so many fun filled memories of Nashville. The
old Ryman Auditorium, The Grand Old Opry, Tootsie's Bar & Grill, Printer's Alley, Music Row, The
Hermitage, Belle Meade Plantation, Belmont Mansion, to name a few. If you're planning a trip to
Nashville, be sure to check online for other attractions. You'll not run out of
things to do and see.
Also, Donelson, a suburb of Nashville, is home to Tennessee School for the Blind.
There are so many musical talents there! The memory of that one place in
Nashville, holds a special place in my heart. The children there are strong,
and don't feel sorry for themselves. I wonder how many of us sighted people would
have the courage to overcome their plight in life? They are my heroes.
I'm sure there were, and are, famous graduates from
the school, but one man in particular comes to mind. I personally met a man
named Hargus"Pig" Robbins. Hargus is a quiet, soft spoken, unpretentious man.
I'd seen him at the school for a number of years, but had yet to hear his story
until last weekend. He'd gotten his nickname from coming in from playing one
day. One of the teachers had told him he was dirty as a little pig. Thus, the
nickname, "Pig" stuck. Here
are a few photos of Hargus with some of
the people he played back-up for. Hargus "Pig" Robbins was inducted into the Music Hall of Fame and Museum in 2012.
I wish Hargus had played for us, but we didn't get
to hear his music while his fingers tickled the ivory! :)
The next time I see a visually impaired person, I'm
going to tip my hat.
Carol DeVaney
