Dogs of CMA Fest: These very good pups joined the fun in downtown Nashville
A few four-legged friends joined the fun as tens of thousands flocked to downtown Nashville for CMA Fest this week.
Ace, a 1-year-old English white lab, was walking Lower Broadway Friday morning with his owners, Michael and Jane Erbe. They were visiting from Safety Harbor, Florida, and staying on Percy Priest Lake in Smyrna.
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"We thought we'd come up for the day," Michael Erbe said, as he snuck Ace a treat.
Toby was tucked in under an umbrella at a picnic table with his owner, John Nieman, a little further down Broadway. Nieman was giving Toby, who is three, a drink of cold water.
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"He's the best dog," Nieman said. "He's a cuddler. He's nothing but love."
Rosie, a 4-year-old mini goldendoodle, was cooling off in the shade Saturday with her owner, Davis Perrigo. The two were from Nashville and came down to the festival for the day.
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George, who is a service dog, was out for a lunch break walk during the festival with his owner.
Piper was also out with her owner during the festival. The pair live nearby in downtown Nashville and were out for a walk.
Find reporter Rachel Wegner at rawegner@tennessean.com or on Twitter @rachelannwegner.
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