Country music's home is
based in the heart of Nashville. But even if you are not a country
lover, there's still plenty to do. Museums, sporting events, history,
it's all here. So come and pack up your things and take a ride to
Music City USA.
First stop, Ryman Auditorium. The history of Nashville starts at
the Ryman which began as a church and then later became the music hall
for entertainers such as Roy Acuff, Dolly Parton and Hank Williams.
Now, the Grand Ole Opry at Opryland has taken over where Ryman left
off. The Opry is home to the "world's longest-running live radio
program", which got its roots at Ryman. And just around the corner is
the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Nashville's "Music Row" is
home to dozens of recording studios, music company offices and
songwriting houses.
Other Nashville attractions include a replica of the ancient Greek
Parthenon, inside which are paintings of from the 19th and 20th
century and numerous mansions on display. Visitors enjoy Andrew
Jackson's "The Hermitage", Belle Meade and Belmont Mansion, to name
just a few.
Vanderbilt University's campus is located in the heart of
Nashville, and numerous other schools and colleges can be found in the
greater Nashville-Davidson County metro area.
If you need a little fresh air, Cheekwood is just outside
Nashville. Its 55 acres of land and numerous gardens are a garden
lover's dream come true.
Nashville is home to the Tennessee Titans of the National Football
League; the Titans' renovated Adelphia Field claims to be the "loudest
open stadium in the NFL" during the football season.
Whether touring the country music sites or enjoying the laid-back
charm of the delightful state capital, visitors to Nashville are in
for a "down-home good ole time".
