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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Nashville: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Nashville
- Nashville, Tennessee's capital, is located on the Cumberland River, almost in the centre of the state.
- Because of its importance as a place of learning, the city has many universities and colleges and its superb replica of the Parthenon, it's often referred to as the "Athens of the South" and is a joy to explore on foot.
- Nashville, founded in 1779, is perhaps best known as the capital of country music, as evidenced by attractions such as the Country Music Hall of Fame and the city's famous Music Row district.
- Nashville's surroundings offer many historical and recreational tourist attractions, including old plantations and Civil War sites.
- If you enjoy walking, don't miss the historic John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, which offers stunning views of the Cumberland River.
- Another popular activity is walking to (and around) the trendy Germantown neighbourhood, known for its boutique shops and excellent restaurants.
- There are also numerous music-themed walks to enjoy.
- The most famous is the Music City Walk of Fame, located in Nashville's "Music Mile."
- A series of plaques dedicated to acts and artists with a connection to the city and its rich musical history can be found here, tracing the city's influence on music.
- This, combined with the city's many pleasant parks and people-friendly streets, makes it one of the best cities in the United States for exploring the old-fashioned way.
- Capital – Nashville
- International Airport – Nashville International Airport (BNA)
- Population- 1,272,000
- Currency- US dollar
- Time - GMT-6
- Driving side- Right
- Main electricity- 120 V
- Official Language- English
- Religion- Christian
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Nashville
- The General Jackson Showboat is another excellent place to get your country music fix.
- The Country Music Hall is housed in a stunning building in downtown Nashville, complete with tall windows shaped like piano keys.
- The Grand Ole Opry's former home, the Ryman Auditorium, is hosting performances of the popular radio show.
- The impressive Belle Meade Plantation is only a short distance from the city centre.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Nashville
- April through October are best for visiting Nashville because the warm weather brings this music city to life.
- Although the Christmas decorations at the Opryland Hotel and the Belle Meade Historic Site are pretty charming in December, winter is a low season.
04
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Nashville
Music Row
- Music Row, which surrounds Music Square, is the heart and soul of the country's music industry.
- Music Row is home to significant landmarks such as RCA Studio B, the recording facility credited with giving birth to the distinct "Nashville sound" that defined so many big hits in the 1960s.
- It is now used for educational purposes, and tours can be arranged through the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
- This is the place to go if you like country music.
- There are numerous memorials and plaques dedicated to some of the sites associated with music, in addition to multiple souvenir and memorabilia shops and museums devoted to music and musicians.
- Names associated with other musical genres, such as gospel and Christian music, can also be found in Nashville's hub, such as recording studios, record labels, and radio and TV stations.
- Whether sightseeing, shopping, or dining, it's a great place to get your music fixed.
The Nashville Parthenon
- Nashville's most recognisable landmark, a replica of Athens' Parthenon, is located in Centennial Park, just a short walk west of the city centre.
- Originally constructed of wood to commemorate the state's centennial in 1897, it was later rebuilt in cement on the same site.
- It now stands as a stunningly accurate full-scale replica of the original Greek temple.
- The city's impressive permanent art collection, which includes 63 works by 19th- and 20th-century American painters, is housed here, as is a 42-foot-high replica of the goddess Athena Parthenos covered in gold leaf.
Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
- The former home of America's seventh President, Andrew Jackson, is without a doubt one of Nashville's most picturesque spots.
- The Hermitage, located just a few minutes drive east of the city centre, was built in 1819 and completely rebuilt 25 years later after a devastating fire.
- This magnificent old mansion, now fully renovated to look exactly as it would have during Jackson's time — he lived here from 1837 to 1845 — now houses a fascinating museum with numerous exhibits and displays focusing on his private and public lives.
- If you have the time, consider taking part in a formal guided tour of the property.
- Wagon rides and themed events such as ghost tours are also enjoyable.
- The grounds are also enjoyable to explore, with numerous attractive flowerbeds and the burial site of Jackson and his wife.
- The nearby Tulip Grove mansion, once the home of family members Emily and Andrew Jackson Donelson, is also open for viewing.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Nashville Off the Beaten Track
Downtown
- Downtown Nashville is the city's economic and tourism hub and its geographic centre and the location of the Lower above Broad.
- The honky-tonks can be found here almost any day, belting out Western swing music. But this isn't just a party zone.
- Downtown is home to expensive hotels, restaurants, and enviable views of the Cumberland River, in addition to some of the city's most popular attractions.
- This location appeals to tourists looking for a walkable stay in Music City without the need for a car.
East Nashville
- This has a love-hate relationship with the "hip" label it's earned over the years due to its concentration of creative people.
- This large neighbourhood just east of downtown is home to many of the city's tastiest chef-owned restaurants and the best tiny watering holes, as well as stylish vintage boutiques and purveyors of handcrafted goods.
The Gulch
- This is Nashville's most trendy neighbourhood in terms of construction, with high rises and dense city living combined with retail space.
- It is named after the physical gulch that houses the railroad tracks that ran through this area.
- It is within walking distance of downtown, SoBro, and Midtown, but it has its own set of attractions, primarily shopping, eating, and drinking.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Nashville Culture and Traditions
- The white European pioneer tradition influenced East Tennessee's music, crafts, and legends, while African Americans were a formative cultural force in the West.
- Middle Tennessee has produced a diverse range of religious, educational, and other institutions.
- The Frist Art Museum is the beating heart of Nashville's art scene.
- Experience Nashville's vibrant performing arts scene by attending a thrilling stage show or performance.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Nashville: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Hot Chicken
#FOOD
- Hot chicken invented in Nashville but beloved far beyond its borders is a must-eat Nashville food whether you visit for a day or a week.
- We've had Hot Chicken in Columbus and Philadelphia, but it's never been better than its birthplace.
- According to legend, Thornton Prince began serving Hot Chicken after his girlfriend concocted the fiery recipe as retaliation for Prince's infidelity.
- With a recipe that includes buttermilk and a generous amount of cayenne pepper, Prince's Hot Chicken Shack is the standard-bearer for Nashville Hot Chicken.
Biscuits
#FOOD
- Biscuits are served in many Nashville restaurants and cafes alongside other Southern specialities such as grits and collard greens.
- Biscuits pair well with toppings such as gravy, jam, and pimento cheese, but not all simultaneously. That would be incorrect.
- Plan on eating several biscuits in Nashville because the best bakers add their twists.
- For what could be the ultimate Nashville food pairing, combine a biscuit with hot chicken.
Meat and Three
#FOOD
- Although Meat and Three meals are available throughout the American South, Nashville is the epicentre of this particular cheap eats favourite.
- The Meat and Three concepts take Southern food to the next level by allowing diners to select their meal from various meats and sides.
- As the name suggests, a Meat and Three meal consist of one meat and three sides.
- Popular meat options include fried chicken, BBQ, meatloaf, and pork chops, while popular sides include macaroni, corn, and potatoes.
- Sweet Tea, a traditional Nashville beverage, goes well with your Meat and Three meal.
Green hills
#FASHION
- Every day, there's a new reason to visit this shopping paradise.
- It's never too crowded, only houses the best stores (Nordstrom, J.Crew, Tory Burch, Restoration Hardware, Apple, Louis Vuitton), and has unique designer clothing/accessories boutiques. Like Gus Mayer and Judith Bright, you can find original, Nashville-inspired style.
- Absolution is where you'll find the most incredible gifts in town.
- There are numerous restaurants in the area, including a Cheesecake Factory, Jonathan's, Carrabba's, and the lovely Table 3 French Bistro (boasting a take-out market and bakery).
- The hotspots do not end at the mall but continue on Hillsboro Road in both directions.
CoolSprings Galleria attracts
#FASHION
- CoolSprings Galleria, one of the premier malls in the Nashville area, attracts shoppers with its five department stores, over 165 speciality shops, and a 500-seat food court.
- Customers visit this retail hub to shop at well-known Belk, The Limited, Dillard's, Williams-Sonoma, Macy's, and Forever 21.
- Outside, visitors will find more fantastic stops, such as Whole Foods Market, Target, and Pier 1 Imports.
- Visitors can enjoy sit-down restaurants such as Romano's Macaroni Grill and Stoney River Legendary Steaks, in addition to a great food court.
- The new Apple retail store attracts a sizable crowd on its own.
Nashville Arcade
#FASHION
- While it may not be the busiest mall in town, it is without a doubt the most unique.
- The Nashville Arcade, located in the heart of Nashville's business district, is a two-level shopping mall inspired by one in Milan.
- Pedestrians have enjoyed this shopping area since 1903, and it now includes traditional merchants such as barbershops, peanut shops, jewellery stores, and photography studios.
- As more retailers have opened up shop downtown in the last five years, the arcade has grown in popularity, and it is always busy at lunchtime during the week, thanks to the downtown working crowd.
Dollywood
#FUN
- Dollywood has been one of Tennessee's most popular attractions and destinations for over 20 years.
- This is located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the state's most scenic and beautiful areas.
- Along with its Splash & Play water park, it has over 40 different rides and entertainment options.
Beech Bend Park & Splash Lagoon
#FUN
- Beech Bend Park & Splash Lagoon, in operation since 1898, is the closest traditional theme park to Nashville.
- This locally owned park is a one-stop family destination with over 40 rides (including four roller coasters), a water park, two racetracks, and even an on-site campground.
Lake Winnepesaukah
#FUN
- Since 1925, Lake Winnepesaukah, also known as Lake Winnie, has been a family-owned and operated amusement park.
- Three roller coasters, a 1916 carousel, and paddleboats are among the 40 rides available.
- Lake Winnie has miraculously maintained its old-time fair atmosphere and charm over the years, making it a must-see for families.
08
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Nashville: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- The region's early settlers used the Wolf River as an aquatic highway, a reliable food source, and a convenient location for villages and trading centres.
- Early residents constructed large earthen mounds that can still be seen along the Mississippi River.
- Mr William "Buck" Clark Jr. donated the preserve's heart to The Nature Conservancy of Tennessee in 1993 in honour of his father.
- The Wolf River watershed has been home to The Nature Conservancy since 1993.
- A three-quarter-mile boardwalk along the river was completed in the spring of 2001.
- The William B. Clark Conservation Area now serves as a Tennessee State Natural Area and a Nature Conservancy preserve.
- Both organisations keep an eye on it and keep track of it.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Nashville Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Every August, Nashville's largest open-air concert event brings national and up-and-coming local bands to two stages on the Public Square for free on Thursday nights, culminating in a Labor Day bash that draws tens of thousands of music fans.
- Big-name acts like Gary Clark Jr. and St. Paul and the Broken Bones perform alongside up-and-coming musicians, demonstrating the city's incredible diversity of musical tastes and talents.
- You know it has to be unique as Music City's favourite live music event.
- Every June, tens of thousands of fans flock to Nashville for four days of performances and meet-and-greets with new artists as well as legends like Jo Dee Messina and Tracy Lawrence.
- Nightly outdoor concerts at Nissan Stadium, riverfront stages, and a massive expo hall bring together the genre's top talent for a nonstop street party that includes one-on-one encounters with your favourite stars.
- Since 2003, the Tomato Art Fest has celebrated the tomato's power as an "uniter, not a divider," and its message of unity through art is expressed in two free days of music, food, and tomato-themed parades and events.
- A 5K run, tomato costume contests for people and pets, food trucks and vendors, multiple performance stages, and the best people-watching in the city's funkiest neighbourhood are all part of this quirky East Nashville tradition.
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