What are the must sees and dos when visiting Nashville, TN?

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

With country music legends like Loretta Lynn inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, you'll quickly learn why it's a must-see destination. It is the world’s largest music museum that delivers constant changing exhibits featuring the greatest country music singers and songwriters. After your tour, you can relax and dine inside the museum at the Bajo Sexto for authentic Mexican tacos (taquerias) or eat at the 2/22 Eatery a full-service establishment. There are also other attractions in the Hall of Fame, like clothing shops, locally made gift stores, music shops, and bookstores. 

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is located at 222 5th Ave S.

Tour Music Row

What would a visit to Music City be without a tour of Music Row? The historic district is home to various businesses that cater to an array of music. We all know Nashville is all about the music! Most of the professionals play gospel music, country, and contemporary Christian.

Another great place to visit while sightseeing Music Row is RCA Studio B. It is a recording studio that has recorded some of the best in the music industry. Elvis recorded over 200 songs here! Dolly Parton, Eddy Arnold, Roy Orbison, Chet Atkins, and many more filled the studio with their legendary voices.

Music Row is between 16th Avenue South and 17th Avenue South, which is basically Music Square East and Music Square West.

Downtown Nashville

Downtown (DT) Nashville is the center of Music City, where you will find loads of entertainment and nightlife. Just within a few blocks, you will discover first-class concerts and events, world-class art, outstanding restaurants, and various venues of entertainment:

• Frist Art Museum – has a large selection of displays from Paris-themed entertainment nights to graphic impressions of the Civil Rights movement. The Frist is a must-see for all museum and art enthusiasts. 

• Nashville Farmers Market – there are over 150 booths that hold a variety of foods, artisan breads, authentic cheese, handicrafts, produce, and more. 

• Pub Crawl – there are numerous drinking establishments DT Nashville (all with nightly live bands). Likewise, you won’t find any cover charges. 

• Bicentennial Capitol State Park – features nineteen acres of green, a two-thousand seat amphitheater for outdoor events, a plaza, and music in the park. 

• Peg Leg Porker BBQ – a popular restaurant that has starred in many TV shows. Their menu includes nachos with pulled pork, a full rack of ribs, and other smokin’ favorites. 

• Tennessee Performing Arts Center – this cultural centers features three theaters. It’s a great place to catch a concert, ballet or a Broadway show. 

• Pontoon Saloon Party Cruise – a must-do if you love the water. The floating saloon sails for two hours along the Cumberland River and offer a fabulous view of DT Nashville. 

• Johnny Cash Museum – this museum has more memorabilia of Johnny Cash than any other museum in the world. It is a must-see, especially for country music or Johnny Cash fans. 

• Ascend Amphitheater – this amphitheater has some of the largest and the best outdoor concerts in the nation. It contains six thousand eight hundred tiered seats as well as a massive green lawn. 

The Parthenon

The Parthenon was constructed in Centennial Park for Tennessee’s Centennial Exposition as far back as 1897. It is a 42-foot reproduction of ancient Parthenon in Athens, Greece. As well, it is the tallest indoor sculpture in the U.S. 

The Parthenon is located at 500 West End Ave. 

Cheekwood Botanical Garden

If you want to get away from the crowds and city lights, Cheekwood Botanical Gardens is a nice reprieve. There are 55 acres of beautiful botanical gardens plus a fabulous art museum. Some of the spectacular sights include one million holiday lights in the winter and 150,000 flourishing bulbs in the spring. Moreover, the museum of art contains various exhibitions, from pop and contemporary art to classic. 

Cheekwood Botanical Gardens are located at 1200 Forrest Park Dr. 

Plantation Tour

One of the top must-do events in Nashville is going on one of the Plantation tours. Some of the most popular tours are the Belle Meade Plantation, Historic Travelers Rest Plantation, Two Rivers Mansion, and Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage. Visitors can enjoy tours, authentic architecture and costumes, history, and sometimes an onsite winery for tasting after the tours, such as the Belle Meade Plantation. 

Auditoriums

Music City is the best when it comes to sightseeing, especially when you want to visit some of the most beautiful music auditoriums for concerts. 

A dream of many is seeing a country superstar performing at the Grand Old Opry at Ryman Auditorium. With over 90 years of operation, this amazing auditorium has had some of the biggest music names in history. As well, the Grand Old Opry has the record for the world’s longest-running shows and broadcasts. 

The Ryman Auditorium is located at 116 5th Ave N.
The Grand Old Opry is located at 2804 Opryland Drive.

The Best Time to Visit Nashville

The best time to visit Nashville is the spring months between March and May and also the autumn months between October and November. The least favorable time to visit is during the peak of the summer season when temperatures are hot, and prices are costly. The humidity and heat in Nashville during the summer can be quite unpleasant when you are trying to enjoy the sites. 

However, in the spring and fall, the weather is quite enjoyable and pleasant. In addition, the prices are more reasonable and cost-effective.

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