Nashville, Tennessee has been on my list for quite some time. Growing up, I visited Tennessee often since I have family there, however never experienced Nashville! This was a quick trip and many steps were involved, but it was well worth it.
Here are a few places I visited!
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
This is a must if you are visiting Nashville! The museum is a three-story building full of music history, starting from 1967 til present time. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum owns and operates the 140-year-old Hatch Show Print letterpress business (located inside the Museum complex). It also operates historic RCA Studio B, which opened in 1957 and is the oldest surviving recording studio in Nashville.
The great part about this tour is that you don't need to be a country music fanatic in order to have a great experience.
Open seven days a week from 9am til 5pm, with admission starting at $27.95
Next Up: The Parthenon
This by far was one of my favorite stops! I love history, and the Parthenon building and the Athena statue are both full-scale replicas of the Athenian originals. A completely remarkable building and must see. For my history lovers, here's more information about the Parthenon!
The History of the Parthenon
1895 Tennessee Centennial organizers lay the first foundation stone of the Nashville Parthenon. The Parthenon, made of plaster, wood and brick, is the first building to begin construction for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition.
1897 The Tennessee Centennial Exposition is held May 1 – October 30, 1897. Like a world's fair, all the exhibit buildings are temporary and made of inexpensive materials. Over the six-month duration, approximately 1.8 million people attend the Centennial.
1898 The majority of the Centennial buildings are moved or destroyed. The Parthenon remains the centerpiece of the empty fair grounds.
1901 The Nashville Board of Parks is created.
MON-THURS: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM | FRI-SAT: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM | SUN: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
2500 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
The Capitol
This is your fair warning! There are A LOT of stairs, and just when you think you've reached the top, there are more stairs. I visited the Capitol right before the sun set, which made for a beautiful view once I reached the top.
Visiting hours are from 9am til 4pm, Monday through Friday. Visitors can take a 45-minute guided tour of the Capitol or a self-guided tour. Don't forget to see the War Memorial Plaza just right across the street.
Address: 600 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd
Nashville, TN 37243
On To 12 South
12 South is a hip little spot with amazing food, desserts, and cute boutiques! If you have extra time, spend an afternoon on 12 South, you won't regret it! Not to mention, there is a list of really cool art murals almost on every corner.
Start at 12th Ave S & Linden Ave and work your way down to Sevier Park.
Head Down to Honky Tonk Broadway
Take a stroll down Broadway to experience live music and dancing 24/7, seven days a week! Most definitely a must-do when in Nashville!
Here are just a couple places to check out:
Honky Tonk Central stands out by offering a different live band on each floor.
Nudie’s lays claim to the longest bar in Nashville—it’s 100 feet long and decorated with thousands of silver dollars
Famous Nashville is a multi-level honky-tonk located off of Broadway on 2nd Avenue. Stop in and experience breathtaking views from one of the tallest rooftops in town and performances from Nashville’s top new artists!
Miranda Lambert made history when opening Casa Rosa, the first female country star’s honky tonk on Broadway.
You might see a famous face or two at The Stage
Luke’s 32 Bridge, owned by country music singer-songwriter Luke Bryan
Late Nights on Printer's Alley
Printer's Alley is a happening place after 11pm, and some say the party doesn't start until 2am. During the day is great to capture pictures of the empty alley and see all the pubs without the crowd.
Start your journey at Commerce St and Printer's Alley, going North!
More adventures from Nashville coming soon!
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