We Say:
One of the top five largest cities in the Southeast U.S., Nashville is known for many things, but none more than music.
Nicknamed the "Music City," the capital of Tennessee boasts one of the world's top entertainment scenes and is rich with history. Every year, tourists flock to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Grand Ole Opry but are likely to fall in love with everything else Nashville has to offer in the process.
With an endless array of delicious food to choose from and beautiful parks to explore, there's a whole lot more to Nashville than its beloved collection of Honky Tonks.
They Say:
From its very beginnings, Nashville grew from a foundation built on music. Music has always been the common thread connecting the life and soul of the city and its people. And now, more than ever, Nashville is on people's radar. Named one of the Top Places to Visit in 2015 by MSN, AFAR, Business Insider, Budget Travel, and Orbitz, visitors from across the world are taking time to enjoy Nashville's unmistakable sights and sounds. Known worldwide as Music City, Nashville offers everything from an electrifying multi-genre music scene, award-winning cuisine, world-class art, a myriad of attractions, unique shopping, college and professional sports, and more. - Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
Weather:
Current Traffic:Google Traffic
Airport:Nashville International Airport
Public Transit:Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority
Bikeshare:Nashville B-Cycle, Nashville GreenBikes
Walkability: 26 at Walk Score
Parking Options / Expense:Best Parking, Park Me, Park It Downtown
Best Accommodations: (Expedia.com Highest Guest Rated w/ at Least 30 Reviews)
Boutique: The Inn at Fontanel
High End: Omni Nashville Hotel
Mid Range: Courtyard Nashville Green Hills
Bargain: Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Nashville-Opryland
Foods to seek out:
Country Ham and Biscuits: Try this delicious Tennessee combination at The Loveless Cafe
Brisket: The Tuck Special at Edley's Bar-B-Que is smoked heaven
Fried Chicken: The menu changes daily at Husk Nashville, but keep an eye out for chef Sean Brock's fried chicken
Known for:
Music: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Fontanel Mansion, Grand Ole Opry, Historic RCA Studio B, Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
Healthcare: Hospital Corporation of America, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Saint Thomas Health Services
Education: Belmont University, Lipscomb University, Tennessee State University, Vanderbilt University
Sports Teams:
NFL: Tennessee Titans
NHL: Nashville Predators
NCAA: Vanderbilt Commodores
Cool Attractions
Single
1. Spend the day at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
2. Explore Honky Tonk Highway in Downtown Broadway. Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, The Stage and Robert's Western World are standout venues
3. Discover Nashville on an Echoes of Nashville Walking Tour through downtown
Couple
1. Visit the world's only full-scale reproduction of the ancient Parthenon at Centennial Park
2. Catch a live performance at the Grand Ole Opry.
3. Have a romantic rendezvous courtesy of Sugar Creek Carriages
Family
1. Have a ball together at nearby Cumberland Park or Warner Parks
2. Enjoy a delicious music-themed menu at Pied Piper Eatery
3. Learn about the history of Tennesse at the Tennessee State Museum
Nightlife
1. Whiskey Bar: The 404 Kitchen
2. Dancing: Wildhorse Saloon
3. Theatre: The Belcourt
Nashville is:
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