General Jackson Showboat Aboard a 300-foot-showboat enjoy an evening of Nashville's breathtaking skyline, a dinner and a stage show. This has become one of Nashville's most popular pursuits.
The Tennessee State Capital Building Located on Charlotte Avenue, the Capitol is the home of the Tennessee legislature, the sheriff's office, and is now a National Historic Landmark. The Greek Revival structure was designed by renowned architect William Strickland and took more than two years to construct.
Nashville Public Library The library's main construction downtown is really a work of art values wandering, even when you aren't into libraries. In addition to books, the Nashville Public Library provides a superb line-up of free programming which includes music in its own courtyard, puppet shows for kids, author talks, movies and more. (Kami Rice)
Vanderbilt University Commonly called Vandy, this individual university was founded in the spring of 1873 by Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. Today, this privately endorsed establishment thrives as the biggest private employer in Middle Tennessee.
The Parthenon and Centennial Park With Nashville's mild winters, Centennial Park is occupied year round, but summer is its own glory season with a lot of free programming such as big band music and dancing, weekly films, Shakespeare in the Park, Musicians Corner concerts and all kinds of festivals. (Kami Rice)
Tennessee Titans Cheer on the home team in LP Area! Nashvillians adore their Titans and look forward to game day whether the team's on a winning streak. (Kami Rice)
The Hermitage Step back in time at The Hermitage, home of President Andrew Jackson, seventh U.S. president. Situated on the outskirts of Nashville, the Hermitage is one of America's biggest and oldest historic site museums. (Kami Rice)
First Center for the Visual Arts The basis of Nashville's burgeoning visual arts scene, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts opened in 2001 in Nashville's former main post office, a 1930s art deco building. The Frist has since hosted an impressive selection of displays from all over the world. Do not overlook the family-friendly Martin ArtQuest Gallery. (Kami Rice)
Nashville Farmers' Market The Nashville Farmers' Market that got its start on the town square in the early 1800s now resides adjacent to Bicentennial Park. It is open every day, but weekends at the Farmers' Market often include festivals and other attractions as well as the flea market. (Kami Rice)
Jack Daniel's Distillery Jack Daniel's Whiskey is famous the world over, and you can see where the magic is made with an easy drive south of Nashville to the Distillery. The little town of Lynchburg, Tenn., offers other homespun attractions too. (Kami Rice)
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park The Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, in the heart of downtown, commemorates Tennessee's 200th birthday in 1996 and provides a view of the Capitol building. A Tennessee geography and history lesson is built into the park's design.
Nashville Zoo and Gardens Nestled deep among trees which reflect the creatures' natural habitats, the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere delights children and adults alike. Locals frequently buy annual passes because it's such a fantastic spot for strolling and getting their very own zoo brood from the home. (Kami Rice)
The Famous Ryman Auditorium There's no substitution for its storied Ryman Auditorium, the Mother Church of Country Music. ABC's Nashville concert scenes and award ceremonies have been shot in this venerated venue, and building owners are so accommodating that there's no need to construct a likeness of it onto a sound point.
Schermerhorn Symphony Center Situated in downtown, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center is home to the Nashville Symphony. In the middle of the building the Laura Turner Concert Hall seats as many as 1,800 individuals.
CMA Music Festival Each June, over 200,000 excited country music lovers from around the globe descend on Nashville for concerts and autograph sessions during the four-day music festival hosted by the Country Music Association. (Kami Rice)
Country Music Star Taylor Swift Nashville's honky tonks are something of legends, also to understand Nashville you really must visit them on Broadway Ave. There'll be music, maybe some dance, and maybe the next major star gracing the point ... or some certifiable star next to you singing together. (Kami Rice)
Nashville's Famed Honky Tonks The planet's longest-running live radio broadcast remains offering great performances from country legends and contemporary chart-toppers. You can be part of the magical when you claim a seat in the Grand Ole Opry. (Kami Rice)
Grand Ole Opry This four star resort and convention center is minutes from Grand Ole Opry Museum and Grand Ole Opry. It's a favorite tourist attraction during holidays and for special occasions.
Gaylord Opryland Resort The Gaylord Opryland Resort includes over 2,800 rooms, nine acres of indoor gardens, and cascading waterfalls.
HGTV Smart Home 2014 Nashville - About the Region Back in 1951, Lon and also Annie Loveless began serving Southern dishes outside the front door of their home to travelers who passed by on US Highway 100 in Nashville, Tennessee. Sixty years after the Loveless Caf remains serving up helpings of fried chicken and biscuits, a timeless Tennessee tradition.
Loveless Motel and Cafe With its remarkable memorabilia, rare recordings and exhibits tracing country music's history, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will take you deep into the genre's past when celebrating its future. (Kami Rice)
Country Music Hall of Fame Found in the heart of Tennessee, the Nashville Convention Center includes over 118,000 square feet of exhibit floor area and 25 meeting rooms. Every year this popular attraction downtown brings in nearly 350,000 traffic for conventions.
Nashville Convention Center For over 65 years Earnest Tubb Record Shop was a go-to for vinyl records. Whether stocking the shelves with hard-to-find-releases or an eclectic mix of musicians, this store remains true to country music lovers.
