Incredible holidays in nashville!
Sitting on the banks of the Cumberland River is Nashville, also known as Music City, a hive of business and bars, and the undisputed capital of country music! This buzzing city is home to some of the greats, including Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Taylor Swift, and Miley Cyrus. A trip to Nashville includes great music, great food, and a warmth and welcome like no other!
Despite its main streets being lined with live music bars, Nashville isn’t just a playground. It plays a very important role in music history, with two of the most prominent music theatres in America sitting within its core. The Grand Ole Opry is a theatre which has showcased some of the top country music acts over 95 years and was the place that Johnny Cash first met June Carter. The Ryman Auditorium began as a place of worship before becoming the stage for many famous acts, including modern day concerts by the Cyrus family, Sheryl Crow, as well as historic shows by Houdini, Charlie Chaplin, and even Theodore Roosevelt.
There is also a myriad of museums dedicated to the stars that called Nashville their home - take a tour of the Johnny Cash museum, or learn about the tragic history of the original voice of country music, Patsy Cline, in the Downtown district.
A tour of Music City wouldn’t be complete without visiting some of Nashville’s most iconic music studios. RCA Studios is the city’s oldest recording studio, and in its day, produced records for Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson. A more recent venue, Blackbird Studio, records contemporary artists such as King of Leon and Black Eyed Peas, as this melodic city continues its musical journey.
With something to see and do on every corner, why not check out:
- The Music City Walk of Fame, the only one in the US dedicated to the famous musicians that have lived, played, or recorded in this famous place. Step in the footsteps of musicians spanning generations and genres, such as legendary Jimmy Hendrix and WYnonna Judd.
- If you’re interested in Tennessee’s most popular export, hop on a bus tour, and travel the 90 miles to the Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchberg for a tour and a few tipples!
- Nashville’s signature dish is hot chicken, which is Southern fried and is available at most restaurants and cafes. It would be rude not to give it a try whilst in its hometown! Add some fried green tomatoes for a truly Southern dish.
- If you like a little music with your chicken, head to Broadway where most of the bars offer live music and great food. You’ll notice that most of the bar staff also double up as the music acts. These are Nashville’s next stars working hard for their fame, so don’t forget to tip your waiting staff.
- The best way to see the sights and sounds of Nashville, especially if you’re bringing the kids, is via the double decker Hop On Hop Off bus tours. These quirky wooden buses run right around the city every 30 minutes and have an experienced tour guide on board to make sure that you don’t drive right past the best attractions!
Nashville is a great place to learn about country music’s evolution, from the most well-respected music venues in the world to the museums and recording studios that still produce great artists today. It’s a fun, friendly city with entertainment all around.
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The CMA Fest!
If you’re travelling to Nashville in June, then be sure not to miss the biggest festival in the South! Experience four days and nights of non-stop Country music in Downtown Nashville, with music alongside the Campbell Riverside as well as spectacular nightly concerts held in the Nissan Stadium, which holds around 70,000 people. This epic week in country music history has been running since 1972. It’s hosted by the Country Music Association and is made up of record companies who showcase their artists. The CMAs have featured artists such as Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, and Paul McCartney. This is a fun festival, with free and ticketed events, which spans most of the riverside and is perfect for families wanting to take in the best that this city has to offer.
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