Nashville Tennessee, Music City

Nashville Tennessee is the home of country music. But wait, there's more.

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Live Music Venues List

Bluebird Cafe
615-383-1461
4104 Hillsboro Road
Nashville, TN 37215
Description: The Bluebird Cafe is Nashville's best loved live music venue, featuring up and coming as well as hit songwriters.

Douglas Corner Cafe
615-298-1688
2106-A Eighth Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37204
Description: For over 20 years, Douglas Corner has been one of Nashvilles premier live music and showcase venues. An industry haunt where established artists, songwriters and up-and-comers gather.

Graham Central Station
615-251-9593
128 2nd Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37201
Description: Graham Central Station is Nashvilles largest nightspot. It is a 4-story entertainment complex with seven clubs under one roof, featuring The White Buffalo Roadhouse.

Grand Ole Opry
800-SEE-OPRY
2802 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
Description: What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a live-entertainment phenomenon dedicated to honoring country music's rich history and dynamic present with a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps.

Grand Ole Opry House
800-SEE-OPRY
2802 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
Description: Home to the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, this 4,400-seat theater is also the site of television specials, concerts and other events. Go online for an upcoming schedule of performances.

Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum
615-244-FAME
301 Sixth Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
Description: The Hall of Fame recognizes musicians of all genres. Among the museum's artifacts are numerous instruments played on legendary sessions.

Ryman Auditorium
615-458-8700
116 Fifth Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37219
Description: The Ryman Auditorium built in 1892 and designated a National Historic Landmark, offers the best in entertainment opportunities.

Station Inn
615-255-3307
402 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
Description: A very casual and relaxed atmosphere where you can come as you are, sit back and listen to some of the best music Nashville has to offer.

Stock-Yard Restaurant
615-255-6464
901 Second Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37201
Description: Steakhouse/Seafood. Named "One of the Top Ten Steakhouses in the US," the Stock-Yard has served Nashville proudly since 1979. Serving Certified Angus Beef, lobster, fresh seafood, ribs, chicken, pasta and more.

The Gibson Showcase
615-514-2200
161 Opry Mills Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
Description: Gibson Showcase - Home of the Ultimate Musical Experience features dinner theatre shows and live music entertainment in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tootsie's Orchid Lounge
615-726-0463
422 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
Description: The legendary Tootsie's Orchid Lounge.

Wildhorse Saloon
615-902-8200
120 Second Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37201
Description: This famous dining and entertainment hot spot features three-floors of action packed fun. You'll hear the hottest bands, enjoy delicious dining and learn the latest dance steps on the largest dance floor in town! With five bars under one roof, it's always a party at the Wildhorse!

Nashville Music City

The City Of Music - Nashville, Tennessee
By Jean Pardue

Nashville, located in Davidson County on the Cumberland River, is the capital of the state of Tennessee. People travel from all over the world to visit Nashville, Tennessee better known as Music City. The opening of the Grand Ole Opry in 1925 and a thriving publishing business led to this title.

Nashville is now a major music production and recording center. There are abundant record label companies who have offices in Nashville. Musicians and songwriters flock to this town hopeful of becoming a country & western music star. Live music can be heard around the clock in Nashville because of the increase in interest of live music events and festivals which are held April-September. Country music is not the only kind of music to be heard in Nashville. Gospel and bluegrass are also a big part of Music City.

Nashville's biggest public event is The Music City Independence Day Concert Spectacular which is held each year on July 4th at the downtown Riverfront Park. Everyone can enjoy free entertainment and a fireworks display. With so many well-known country singers appearing at the event, it has grown every year and has been aired on the A & E TV Network.

There are so many attractions in Nashville for all age groups it would be impossible to name them all here. Some of the "must see" attractions include: Grand Ole Opry, Nashville Zoo, Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Adventure Science Center, General Jackson Showboat, Nashville Shores Outdoor Water Park just to name a few.

You and your friends have the option of strolling the streets of Nashville at your own pace or taking one of the many tours offered. Listed below are a few of the current tours available:

1. Carriage Tours

2. Trolley Tours

3. Self-Guided Driving Tours

4. Self-Guided Walking Tours

5. River Cruises

Check out the Visitor Information Center once you arrive in Nashville, and they can give you all the information you need concerning these tours.

If your budget is running a little short, you will glad to know there are many free attractions in Nashville. Here are a few: Ernest Tubb Record Shop, Civil Rights Room, Carl Van Vechten Gallery, Jack Daniel's Distillery, not to mention all the parks and museums which are free of charge.

Have you ever dreamed of making your own record? Well, your dream can come true in Nashville. You can cut your own demo by using a song you wrote or you can choose a song from the many they offer. This would make the perfect souvenir to take home. Your friends would not believe you actually recorded a song in Nashville, Tennesee!

Music City offers a wide variety of restaurants for the dining experience of your choice. While dining at many of the restaurants, you can enjoy listening to a saxophonist, guitarist, or pianist while enjoying your favorite cusine.

Now that you have enjoyed your meal, you are ready to check out the nightlife in Nashville. The nightlife offers many options of entertainment which you and your friends will truly enjoy. Most nightclubs are open late and have live music. So you can party all night long.

Nashville is the place to visit no matter if you are a music lover or a student of history. Even if you are not a music lover, you will be once you leave Nashville. Enjoy your visit and, who knows, maybe one day you will be a country musci star!

Jean Pardue is a freelance travel writer and can be contacted at speed-writer@hotmail.com She travels with her husband, Bob Pardue, who is a stock travel photographer. http://www.parduephotos.com

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