General Jackson Showboat Aboard a 300-foot-showboat like a night of Nashville's breathtaking skyline, a dinner and a stage show. This has become one of Nashville's most popular activities.
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 over fourteen years to build.
Nashville Public Library The library's main construction downtown is a work of art worth wandering, even if you are not into libraries. Along with books, the Nashville Public Library offers a superb line-up of free programming that includes music in its courtyard, puppet shows for children, author talks, movies and much more. (Kami Rice)
Vanderbilt University Commonly called Vandy, this independent university was set up in the spring of 1873 by Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. Today, this privately endorsed establishment thrives as the largest 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 dance, weekly films, Shakespeare in the Park, Musicians Corner concerts and all kinds of festivals. (Kami Rice)
Tennessee Titans Cheer on the home team at LP Area! Nashvillians adore their Titans and look forward to match day whether or not the group'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. Located on the outskirts of Nashville, the Hermitage is among America's biggest and oldest historical site museums. (Kami Rice)
First Center for the Visual Arts The basis of Nashville's burgeoning visual arts landscape, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts started in 2001 at Nashville's former main post office, a 1930s art deco building. The Frist has since hosted an impressive array of displays from around the world. Don't overlook the family-friendly Martin ArtQuest Gallery. (Kami Rice)
Nashville Farmers' Market The Nashville Farmers' Market that got its start on the town square at the early 1800s now resides adjacent to Bicentennial Park. It is open daily, 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 out of an easy drive south of Nashville to the Distillery. The little city of Lynchburg, Tenn., provides other homespun attractions as well. (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 history and geography lesson is built into the park's design.
Nashville Zoo and Gardens Nestled deep among trees that reflect the animals' natural habitats, the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere delights children and adults alike. Locals frequently buy annual passes since it's such a fantastic spot for strolling and receiving their very own zoo brood from the house. (Kami Rice)
The Famous Ryman Auditorium There's no substitution for the storied Ryman Auditorium, the Mother Church of Country Music. ABC's Nashville concert scenes and award ceremonies are shot in this venerated venue, and building owners are so accommodating that there's no need to build a likeness of it on a sound point.
Schermerhorn Symphony Center Located in downtown, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center is home to the Nashville Symphony. At the middle of the construction the Laura Turner Concert Hall seats as many as 1,800 people.
CMA Music Festival Each June, over 200,000 eager country music lovers from around the globe descend on Nashville for concerts and autograph sessions throughout the four-day music festival hosted by the Country Music Association. (Kami Rice)
Country Music Star Taylor Swift Nashville's honky tonks are a thing of legends, and to understand Nashville you must visit them on Broadway Ave. There will be music, maybe some dancing, and maybe the next big star gracing the point ... or some certifiable star alongside you singing along. (Kami Rice)
Nashville's Famed Honky Tonks The world's longest-running live radio broadcast remains offering excellent performances from country legends and modern chart-toppers. You can be part of the magic when you claim a seat in the Grand Ole Opry. (Kami Rice)
Grand Ole Opry This four star hotel and convention centre is minutes from Grand Ole Opry Museum and Grand Ole Opry. It's a popular tourist attraction during holidays and for special events.
Gaylord Opryland Resort The Gaylord Opryland Resort features over 2,800 bedrooms, nine acres of indoor gardens, and cascading waterfalls.
HGTV Smart Home 2014 Nashville - Around The Area In 1951, Lon and also Annie Loveless began serving Southern dishes out the front door of their home to travelers who passed on US Highway 100 at Nashville, Tennessee. Sixty decades after the Loveless Caf is still serving up helpings of fried chicken and biscuits, a classic Tennessee tradition.
Loveless Motel and Cafe With its impressive 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 own future. (Kami Rice)
Country Music Hall of Fame Located in the center of Tennessee, the Nashville Convention Center includes over 118,000 square feet of exhibit floor area and 25 meeting rooms. Every year this popular fascination downtown brings in nearly 350,000 visitors 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 stays true to country music lovers.
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