New Pipe Smoker in Nashville

[tnpiper]

Just found this site recently and trying to learn as much as I can about this new venture. I drive by a B&M (a little pipe lingo) multiple times a week and have always been to intimidated to go inside. Almost two months ago I stopped in and they were very helpful. Set me up with a MO Meerschaum, tamper, pipe cleaners, matches and a few samples of bulk tobacco. Other than two episodes of tongue bite -- which lit me up for a couple days, I'm truly enjoying this experience. I am watching videos online and searching the web for more info -- first pipe brand, first tobacco, etc. I just ordered my briar pipe and found what looked like a good deal. It is a Savinelli Rusticated 628. Can't wait for it to arrive. Looking forward to learning more and getting to know some fellow hobbyists. All the best!

 

[briarbuck]

Did I hear that the Pie Wagon shut down? What's the world coming to? I Loved that place for greasy eggs bacon and grits.

 

[jaytex1969]

Welcome!
My wife and I visited her son in Nashville last year.
Stopped by BriarWorks and bought a pipe from the man himself.
Saw the eclipse at a great German Bier Haus oddly situated in a mall.
A wonderful town you have there.
Sounds like you have a good B&M that treated you right. Worked to ease you into the scene and not sell you everything in the store!
Glad you found us. Hope you stay awhile!

 

[carolinachurchwarden]

Welcome to the forums! I've been in Nashville quite a few times, since the majority of my work revolves entirely around a site up in Gallatin, TN. Hope you have a good time here!

 

[tnfan]

Welcome to the forum. I live in the Bellevue/Temple Hills area. Lots of local pipe carvers in Middle Tennessee.

 

[opus777]

Welcome tnpiper!!!

 

[ssjones]

Welcome. Nashville is one of our favorite cities to visit,I easily live there. Welcome to the forum!

 

[james72]

Welcome to the forum, dude!

 

[scloyd]

Welcome. I am also a newbie and I smoke a Savinelli Clark's Favorite with the balsa filter. I really enjoy it. I have yet to smoke it without the filter. I plan to soon...to see if I notice a difference.

 

[tnpiper]

Thanks for all of the warm welcomes!
folanator - yes, the Pie Wagon shut down. Metro was going to require them to completely redo all the pipes in their building and they just chose to close after 90+ years. Sad to see them go. They were the second oldest restaurant in Nashville.
tnfan - you're not too far away. I'm in Brentwood. I'm starting to see quite a few artisan pipe makers are in the area. Hope to see what they have to offer.
Appreciate the encouragement and look forward to interacting with many of you. Cheers!

 

[bnichols23]

Welcome from upstate SC! Glad to have you with us. You've already got several "+1"s with a bunch here, since Savinelli is a major favorite of quite a few of us. You picked a good one. Shameless Plug Dept.: If you ever go over around Gatlinburg, drop by the Gatlinburlier in the Mountain Mall; Ira Lapides is the big cheese there, & he & his guys will treat you right. I get almost all my tobacco from them. Good stuff, & no, they *don't* pay me to shill for them. -laugh-
One site you'll probably also want to bookmark is smokingpipes.com . They have an excellent stock of both new & estate (read, "used") pipes, plus a broad selection of good tobaccos & other "schtuff." They're one of the sponsors of this site, & you can trust them implicitly.
Don't hesitate to ask ANY questions that may occur to you; asking questions around here is like asking people if they have any pictures of their grandkids. } A lot of the answers will sometimes conflict since a HUGE amount of areas of expertise on pipes is completely & totally subjective, e.g., charring light or no charring light. In the end it will largely boil down to what works for YOU, so ask away!

 

[tnpiper]

bnichols23 - Thanks for the welcome! I get over toward Gatlinburg for business and will definitely drop in to the Gatlinburlier. Have a great weekend!

 

[pylorns]

Welcome, and you're lucky to be in the Nashville area with Briarworks and so many good carvers there.

 

[handyman66]

Welcome tnpiper, as you can see I am new here too, seems a friendly helpful bunch of folks on here, and lots of interesting info, with a laugh here and there thrown in. All the best to you.

 

[Civil War]

Welcome to the Forums!!

 

[Civil War]

Welcome to the Forums!!

 

[jacks6]

Welcome aboard!

 

[pepesdad1]

Welcome brother, from the state of confusion also known as Floriduh.

 

[ekert]

Welcome, love visiting Nashville.

 

[maker]

Welcome> Nashville's a fun place.