NASHVILLE TENNESSEE!
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.
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".