- Catching a Show at the Ryman Auditorium: Known as the "Mother Church of Country Music," the Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N. (tel. 615/254-1445), was the home of the Grand Ole Opry for more than 30 years. Now restored, it once again has country music coming from its historic stage. And, yes, the old church pews are still there and just as uncomfortable as they always were.
- Attending the Grand Ole Opry: This live radio broadcast is an American institution and is as entertaining today as it was when it went on the air nearly 80 years ago. Luckily, the current Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Dr. (tel. 800/SEE-OPRY), is quite a bit more comfortable than the old Ryman Auditorium where the Opry used to be held.
- Checking Out Up-and-Comers at the Bluebird Cafe: With its excellent acoustics and two shows a night, the Bluebird Cafe, 4104 Hillsboro Rd. (tel. 615/383-1461), is Nashville's most famous venue for country songwriters. Only the best make it here, and many of the people who play the Bluebird wind up getting "discovered."
- Line Dancing at the Wildhorse Saloon: What Gilley's once did for country music, the Wildhorse Saloon, 120 Second Ave. N. (tel. 615/251-1000), has done again. The country line dancing craze that swept the nation a few years ago reached its zenith in this massive saloon. The fun continues today.
Nashville Travel Experiences
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Centennial Park
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Multi-District Outgoing Scholar Orientation
As part of my orientation as Ambassadorial Scholar, I attended the Multi-District Outgoing Scholar Orientation, held in Nashville, TN.&nb... Continue reading »
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Nashville, TN Continued
Fantastic...Got front row seats at the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman. We saw T Gram Brown, Lisa Neugent, Jimmy Dickens, Jack Green, L... Continue reading »
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Nashville, TN
Spent the day touring. Visited the Gaylord Opry Land Resort…inside we saw Hall of Trees, they had many shops, restaurants and did bo... Continue reading »
Popular Nashville Hotels
- Embassy Suites Nashville - at Vanderbilt
- Hyatt Place Nashville Airport
- Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown
- Drury Inns And Suites Nashville Ap
- Marriott Nashville Hotel
- GuestHouse Inn and Suites Music Valley Drive
- Hampton Inn and Suites Nashville At The University
- Hilton Suites Nashville Downtown
- Hampton Inn Nashville Vanderbilt
- Hyatt Place NashvilleOpryland
Popular Nashville Things to Do
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Parthenon, (The)
- Tootsie's Orchid Lounge
- Carnton Plantation
- General Jackson Showboat
- Laser Quest
- Wave Country
- Broadway Brewhouse/Mojo Grill
- NashTrash Tours
- Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson, (The)
