Nashville – the City of Music & Vibrant Culture

Whenever it comes to taking a tour in US State of Tennessee, Nashville is the most recommended city to discover. Nashville is located in the northern middle Tennessee region on the Davidson County seat. It is the capital city of US State of Tennessee, and also known as the heart of Country Music. The population of the city is less a million, nevertheless, it is still the most populous city in the state. Nashville also houses the world-class museums, stunning historic architecture, and country’s most leading educational universities, as well as vibrant nightlife and live street performances. Nashville was founded by the James Robertson in the early 1779 and it is named after the Francis Nash who was a well-known revolutionary war hero. In the year 1826, Nashville became the capital city of US State of Tennessee. Due to the wide variety of the entertainment, dining options, architectural and cultural attractions, Nashville attracts over ten million visitors from all around the world. By the virtue of strong music heritage, the city holds numerous annual music and cultural festivals including the renowned CMA Music Festival that takes place in each June in the heart of the city. Here, the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum is the best landmark to begin the city tour; it exhibits the star-studded history of Nashville top celebrities who made the city a beating heart of Country Music.

Must Visit Places in Nashville, Tennessee

• Parthenon: Located in the heart of Centennial Park, Parthenon is a full-sized replica of Athenian Parthenon temple which was built in 447 BC.It was built in the year 1897 by the famed architect William Crawford Smith. Parthenon is the centerpiece of Centennial Park and it is built exactly like it was built in ancient Parthenon has now become the iconic attractions in the Nashville.
• Ryman Auditorium: Formerly known as the Grand Ole Opry House, Ryman Auditorium is renowned performance venue at the fifth avenue in Nashville. It served as the Grand Ole Opry House from 1943 to 1974 (31 years), and now it is designated as the National Register of Historic Places. Ryman Auditorium played a vital role in promoting the Country Music, ultimately making the city a capital of Country Music. The iconic Statue of Thomas Ryman is placed at the entrance of Ryman Auditorium.
• Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum: It is the best site to visit in order to learn about the history of Country Music in the Nashville. It honors the individuals who played a significant role in promoting the Country Music. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum also houses a wide variation of interactive exhibits and artifacts including the Elvis’s Gold Cadillac, Hank Williams Outfits, and much more.

Tennessee State Capitol: It is one of the oldest capitol buildings in the country, built in the year 1859 in a spectacular Greek Revival architecture. It holds the Office of Legislature, Governor’s Office, and the General assembly of the State. It is now designated as the National Historic Landmark and known as one of the unique capitol buildings without the dome.