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  • Music in Music City

    Nashville is home to the best musicians and best instruments in the world. Browse visitmusiccity.com/music to explore Nashville's music scene.

  • Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th

    Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th is the party of the summer, offering free live music, family fun, and spectacular fireworks. Find out more details here: www.visitmusiccity.com/july4th

  • Nashville Zoo at Grassmere - Carousel

    The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is a fantastic family destination in Music City, boasting mammals, birds, and reptiles of many kinds - with a Wild Animal Carousel for the kids!

  • Gaylord Opryland Delta River Boats

    Take a ride on the Delta River Boats at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. www.visitmusiccity.com/gaylordopryland

  • Gaylord Opryland - Findley's Irish Pub

    Shake off a long day with a pint of Guinness in an authentic pub atmosphere at Findley's Irish Pub inside the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.

  • Steel Guitar at Gruhn Guitars

    Pick up a new or vintage steel guitar at Gruhn Guitars, located close to downtown Music City.

  • Mafiaoza's in 12South

    Mafiaoza's serves up pizza and Italian favorites with your favorite wine or cocktail in the heart of 12South. www.visitmusiccity.com/12south

  • The Parthenon

    The Parthenon in Nashville's Centennial Park is the world's only full-scale replica of the Athenian original.

  • Honky-Tonks

    From 11am to 2am each day, the honky-tonks of Lower Broad play live music for all comers. visitmusiccity.com/honkytonkhighway

  • Tootsie's Orchid Lounge

    The world-famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge has been churning out amazing music for over 50 years in downtown Nashville - a must-see on Honky Tonk Highway. www.visitmusiccity.com/honkytonkhighway

  • Guitar Playing in Music City

    In Music City, there's a guitar for every tune, and a guitar player for every song.

  • Tiger at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

  • Nashville Concerts

    Nashville's live music scene is alive and well with concerts playing all day, every day. See upcoming concerts and music events: visitmusiccity.com/events/upcomingconcerts

  • Nashville Skyline

    The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge is a lovely place to take a stroll and catch a stellar view of Nashville's skyline.

  • Ryman Auditorium

    The historic Ryman Auditorium offers the best acoustics in the world, second only to the Mormon Tabernacle, and plays host to the best in every genre.

  • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

    Explore the exhibits at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and learn about country music's history.

  • Nashville Musicians

    Nashville musicians play sounds for every genre - making it the true Music City.

  • Sunset in Music City

    The Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge offers a gorgeous picture of a Nashville sunset.

  • Live on the Green Concert Series

    Live on the Green is just one of many outdoor concert series happening every year in Nashville. Find more details on this year's concerts here: visitmusiccity.com/liveonthegreen

  • Live Music 24/7/365

    The Nashville music scene is like no other in the world. www.visitmusiccity.com/livemusic

  • Music City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony

    Keith Urban is one of the many stars on the Music City Walk of Fame. Spanning genres and generations, the stars honor those that make, create, record, perform, and present music to and for the world. Find out more: www.visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame

  • Meeting in Nashville

    Meetings in Nashville offer fun and networking for all attendees. www.visitmusiccity.com/Meetings

  • Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

    Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center boasts 2,884 guest rooms, more than 600,000 square feet of meeting space, and over 15 restaurants and lounges. www.visitmusiccity.com/gaylordopryland

  • Meeting at Opryland

    Meetings always have an entertaining theme in Music City.

  • Meeting Luncheon in Nashville

    Nashville meetings set a stage for excellent networking opportunities, learning, and fun. www.visitmusiccity.com/Meetings

  • Special Events at the Visitor Information Center

    The Nashville Visitor Information Center, located in Bridgestone Arena, is a great setting to have your next event. www.visitmusiccity.com/visitorcenter

  • Historic RCA Studio B

    RCA Studio B is home of 1,000 hits. This is a great spot to tour on Music Row during your next trip to Nashville!

  • Keith Urban at the Grand Ole Opry

    Keith Urban is a member of the Grand Ole Opry along with the ranks of Vince Gill, Emmy Lou Harris, Loretta Lynn, and so many other greats.

  • Kings of Leon

    The members of Kings of Leon, along with countless artists of all genres, call Music City home.

  • Music City Center

    The stage is set for the LEED-certified, 1.2 million-square-foot Music City Center, opening in downtown Nashville in May 2013.

  • Hatch Show Print

    Explore iconic locations like Hatch Show Print that have contributed to Nashville becoming Music City.

  • The Songwriting Capital of the World

    The artistic collaboration among Nashville's songwriters lends to the creative landscape of the city.

  • Douglas Corner Cafe

    Douglas Corner has hosted live music on 8th Avenue South since 1987.

  • The Basement

    The Basement, one of the hottest music venues in Nashville, is located on 8th Avenue South under Grimey's New & Pre-Loved Music.

  • Antique Shopping on 8th Avenue

    The 8th Avenue Antiques District offers a concentration of unique antique shops to stroll between looking for that perfect piece. www.visitmusiccity.com/Visitors/neighborhoods

  • Frothy Monkey

    Frothy Monkey offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and delicious local coffee in a comfortable setting in the 12South neighborhood.

  • Imogene+Willie

    Imogene + Willie is a custom denim designer and maker located in an old service station in the heart of 12South. www.visitmusiccity.com/Visitors/neighborhoods

  • 12South Dining

    12South offers restaurants serving everything from barbecue, seafood, or gourmet burgers to pizza, organic local sandwiches, and Mexican popsicles.

  • 12 South Neighborhood

    12South is a great neighborhood to grab a drink with friends, kick back, and relax.

  • Mafiaoza's Pizzeria & Neighborhood Pub

  • Schermerhorn Symphony Center

  • Shopping in Green Hills

    www.visitmusiccity.com/Visitors/neighborhoods

  • Bluebird Cafe

  • Songwriters at the Blue Bird Cafe

  • The Mall at Green Hills

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  • Hill Center in Green Hills

  • Dining at Hill Center

  • Shopping in Green Hills

    www.visitmusiccity.com/Visitors/neighborhoods

  • Hillsboro Village

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  • Shopping in Hillsboro Village

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  • Belle Meade Plantation

  • The Parthenon

  • Fisk Jubilee Singers

  • Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson

  • Hatch Show Print

  • RCA Studio B

  • RCA Studio B

  • RCA Studio B

  • Tin Roof

  • Tennessee Titans

    www.visitmusiccity.com/visitors/placestostay/titans

  • LP Field

  • Nashville Sounds

    www.visitmusiccity.com/Visitors/thingstodo/nashvillesounds

  • Golf in Nashville

  • Sylvan Park

  • Park Café

  • The Gulch

    www.visitmusiccity.com/Visitors/neighborhoods

  • Watermark Restaurant

  • Music in Music City

    Music City has a sound for every listener.

  • The Arts in Music City

    Dubbed the “Athens of the South” in the 1850s for its elegance, style and many academic institutions, Nashville is also home to a vibrant, ever-growing art scene with a variety of art museums, galleries, and performing arts institutions. www.visitmusiccity.com/ArtandCulture

  • Live Music in Music City

    You can hear live music of every genre throughout Music City. www.visitmusiccity.com/livemusic

  • Two Old Hippies

    Two Old Hippies is a lifestyle shop and music venue in The Gulch.

  • The Belcourt Theatre

  • Concert at the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Amphitheatre

  • View of the Capitol from Bicentennial Mall

  • Cabana

    Cabana offers Southern Comfort Cuisine like crab hush puppies and blackened local catfish as you dine in your own private cabana.

  • The Parthenon at Centennial Park

    The only full-scale replica of the Greek Parthenon stands in Centennial Park, a popular park on West End for picnics, kite flying, and frisbee throwing.

  • Fido

    Loved equally for the coffee and seasonal food selections, Fido is a popular spot in Hillsboro Village for studying, working, and playing.

  • I Dream of Weenie

    I Dream of Weenie is located in the heart of East Nashville's 5 Points and serves delicious charcoal-grilled weenies out of their modified VW bus.

  • The Local Taco

    The Local Taco combines Tex-Mex and Southern food for some of the best tacos around.

  • Lucchese

    Lucchese offers high-end handcrafted leather boots, fashion, and apparel in The Gulch.

  • Oktoberfest

    Oktoberfest is annually celebrated in Germantown, offering a day of live music, dancing, food, drink, and family fun.

  • Oktoberfest Celebration in Germantown

  • Oktoberfest Oompah Band

  • The Produce Place

    The Produce Place handpicks products from local growers and producers for sale in their Sylvan Park store.

  • Guitar Playing and Songwriting

  • Piano Player

  • Bluebird Cafe Microphone

  • Live Music at Tootsie's

  • New Year's Eve Crowd on Broadway

    www.visitmusiccity.com/newyearseve

  • Berry Hill

    Berry Hill is a lovely area of Nashville with tree-lined streets and creeks throughout.

  • Patterson House

    Patterson House is a modern-day speakeasy serving exciting and unique cocktails, original and classic, in Midtown Nashville.

  • The Catbird Seat Dining Room

    Thirty-two diners sit around the U-shaped kitchen as chefs prepare the meal at The Catbird Seat in Midtown Nashville.

  • Ingram Hall at Vanderbilt University

    Ingram Hall at Vanderbilt University hosts performances throughout the year from students and world-class performers alike.

  • Hutton Hotel

    The balcony at the Hutton Hotel provides a gorgeous view down West End Avenue into downtown Nashville.

  • Nashville Opera

    The Nashville Opera is Tennessee's largest professional opera company.

  • Opry Mills Mall

  • Opry Mills Mall Fashion District

    J. Crew, Tommy Bahama, Calvin Klein, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, and Polo Ralph Lauren are just some of the amazing shopping found at Opry Mills Mall.

  • Rainforest Cafe

    The Rainforest Cafe at Opry Mills Mall is a wild place to shop and eat!

  • Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

    Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World offers the most comprehensive selection of Fishing, Hunting, Camping, Boating, Golf and Outdoor Gear, that you will find anywhere under one roof, and conveniently located at Opry Mills Mall.

  • Nashville Symphony at Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th

    www.visitmusiccity.com/july4th

  • Let Freedom sing! Music City July 4th Family Fun Zone

    www.visitmusiccity.com/july4th

  • Let freedom sing! Music City July 4th Fireworks

    The sky lights up every 4th of July for the annual Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th celebration in downtown Nashville. www.visitmusiccity.com/july4th

  • The Legendary Grand Ole Opry

    The Grand Ole Opry plays to a packed audience every week in Music City.

  • Making Music in Music City

    Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys has made Nashville his home to live and make music.

  • Live Music 24/7/365

    Live music venue signs dot the landscape letting you know so many of the great places to catch live music in Nashville. www.visitmusiccity.com/livemusic

  • Music in Music City

    Nashville is home to the best musicians and best instruments in the world.

  • Kangaroo Kickabout at the Nashville Zoo

    Kangaroo Kickabout at the Nashville Zoo offers families the opportunity to view kangaroos from outside or within the habitat!

  • CMA Music Festival

    CMA Music Festival is a 4-day festival of live music, autograph signings, special events, and more to showcase the best in country music - in the heart of downtown Nashville. www.visitmusiccity.com/cmafest

  • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

    The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is one Nashville's premier attraction spots to learn, listen, and enjoy.

  • Adventure Science Center

    Space Chase at the Adventure Science Center gives kids the chance to experience zero gravity.

  • Music City Center

    The Music City Center is Nashville's new convention center located in the heart of downtown. www.visitmusiccity.com/musiccitycenter

  • Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

    Gaylord Opryland has it all - 2,884 guestrooms, a plethora of dining options, full-service spa, salon and fitness center featuring indoor and outdoor pools, unique shopping experiences, and live entertainment. www.visitmusiccity.com/gaylordopryland

  • Meeting in Music City

    Nashville meetings set a stage for excellent networking opportunities, learning, and fun.

  • Uniquely Nashville Venues in Music City

    There are so many uniquely Nashville special event venues, like the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, available to host your next function. www.visitmusiccity.com/Meetings

  • Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

    The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center boasts more than 9 acres of indoor gardens. www.visitmusiccity.com/gaylordopryland

  • Songwriters at The Bluebird Cafe

    Hit songwriters like Tim Nichols, Rivers Rutherford, and Brett James play the world-renowned Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, TN.

  • Nashville Pickers

    Incredibly talented Nashville pickers can be found on every street corner and in every club, making music on instruments with almost as much character as the player.

  • Emmylou Harris

    Her distinctive voice and long, storied career make Nashvillian Emmylou Harris one of the most well-known and influential women in music.

  • Live Music in Music City

    Nashville is Music City where live music plays the soundtrack to life. www.visitmusiccity.com/livemusic

  • The Parthenon at Centennial Park

    The Parthenon in Nashville's Centennial Park is the world's only full-scale replica of the Greek original.

  • Nashville - Music City

    Nashville is Music City.

  • Patterson House

    Located in an historic former residence at the corner of 17th Avenue South and Division Street in Midtown, The Patterson House offers a vibe and drink menu that suggests a throwback to the pre-Prohibition era when tempting cocktails and stimulating conversation highlighted a cosmopolitan American nightlife.

  • Hattie B's Hot Chicken

    Music City's culinary scene is spiced up by Nashville staple hot chicken from popular hot chicken joints like Hattie B's.

  • Jim Sherraden at Hatch Show Print

    Hatch Show Print is one of America’s oldest working letterpress poster shops. Since 1879, Hatch has created original art for Mumford and Sons, Elvis, Grand Ole Opry Stars, and more. Unique group experience available.

  • Grand Ole Opry House Concert

    Music City hosts concerts of every size, from street corners to small listening rooms to large capacity concert halls - and everything in between.

  • Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

    Cheekwood's Botanical Garden is a spectacular showcase of color and horticultural diversity with eleven specialty display gardens and stunning natural landscape.

  • Lucchese

    Located in The Gulch between downtown and Music Row, Lucchese's Nashville store is the third flagship for the renowned American luxury boot company.

  • Let freedom sing! Music City July 4th - Special for the Entire Family

    Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th is a special event for every member of the family to share. visitmusiccity.com/july4th

  • Let freedom sing! Music City July 4th

    Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th is a happy day for all in downtown Nashville! www.visitmusiccity.com/july4th

  • New Year's Eve in Music CIty

    The note drops, the confetti falls, and the fireworks explode, and we welcome the new year in downtown Music City! visitmusiccity.com/newyearseve

  • Ben Folds at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center

    Ben Folds is a Nashville resident and musician that helped to tell the Story of Nashville.

  • Live Music

    www.visitmusiccity.com/livemusic

  • Grand Ole Opry

    The Grand Ole Opry is the longest-running radio show, turning out amazing live musical shows every week from Music City.

  • Nashville Visitor Information Center and Music City Marketplace

    The Nashville Visitor Information Center, in the tower of the Bridgestone Arena at 5th & Broadway in Downtown Nashville, offers visitor information, guest assistance, live music, and the uniquely Nashville Music City Marketplace. www.visitmusiccity.com/visitorcenter

  • Hattie B's Hot Chicken

    Hattie B's serves up some of Nashville's most famous hot chicken.

  • The Johnny Cash Museum

    The Johnny Cash Museum is dedicated to the life and music career of the late "Man in Black" and features the largest and most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia in the world.

  • Tommys Sims Plays in Music City

    Hit songwriter/musician Tommy Sims plays at a club in downtown Nashville.

  • Omni Nashville Hotel and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

    The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Hatch Show Print, and Omni Nashville Hotel sit just across 5th Avenue from the Music City Center.

  • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Special Event Space

    The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a uniquely Nashville special event space in the heart of downtown Music City.

  • Live Band at Peter Nappi

    Unique Nashville spots like Peter Nappi host special events and live music. This was taken at a GQ How-To Kickoff Weekend celebration in 2014. Photo credit: Tony Czech

  • The Station Inn in The Gulch

    The legendary Station Inn sits in the center of The Gulch neighborhood near downtown Nashville.

  • Giancarlo Guerrero and the Nashville Symphony

    Giancarlo Guerrero conducts the Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in downtown Nashville.

  • Honky Tonk Legends

    The world-famous honky-tonks that line Lower Broadway in downtown Nashville have so many musical stories to tell, it's written on their walls. www.visitmusiccity.com/honkytonkhighway

  • Peter Nappi

    Peter Nappi is a luxury Italian footwear company based in Nashville and offering handcrafted footwear, bags and accessories curated alongside imported furniture and home goods. Photo credit: Tony Czech

  • Bowling at Pinewood Social

    Pinewood Social is a restaurant with a creative cocktail and coffee program, bowling alley, bocce ball court, and wading pool in downtown Music City.

  • Dining at Watermark Restaurant in The Gulch

    Watermark Restaurant features a culinary emphasis on exceptional Southern product, classically prepared, and warm, professional service - serving to diners in The Gulch.

  • Jack Daniel Distillery

    The Jack Daniel Distillery is just down the road from Music City - a perfect afternoon trip for unique Tennessee fun.

  • The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson

    The Hermitage is the home of President Andrew Jackson, offering tours of the mansion and grounds.

  • Virago

    Virago is Nashville's premier Asian fusion and sushi restaurant, located in the Gulch.

  • 4th of July 2014 Fireworks

  • Music City New Year's Eve Bash on Broadway

    The 2014 Jack Daniel's Bash on Broadway: New Year's Eve in Music City was a spectacular party in downtown Nashville!

  • Nashville Hits the High Notes

    www.visitmusiccity.com/rankings

  • Gaylord Opryland's A Country Christmas

  • New Year's Eve in Nashville

    www.visitmusiccity.com/newyearseve

  • New Year's Eve Concerts

    www.visitmusiccity.com/newyearseve

  • Everyone Welcome

    Music is the Universal Language

  • Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena

    The NHL Nashville Predators play at the Bridgestone Arena in downtown Music City.

  • Ascend Amphitheater

    Music City is a beautiful backdrop for an outdoor concert. www.visitmusiccity.com/ascendamphitheater

  • Let freedom sing! Music City July 4th

    Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th is the best Independence Day celebration in the USA. www.visitmusiccity.com/july4th

  • Nashville's Music Scene

  • Nashville is Music City

  • Downtown Nashville

  • Music City Walk of Fame

    visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame

  • Free Music All the Time

    Nashville offers amazing free live music every day all over town. But tip the bands if you like their sound! www.visitmusiccity.com/freemusic

  • Music City Marketplace

    The Music City Marketplace offers a curated selection of gifts, home goods, and accessories for an authentic take on the creative culture that defines Nashville. Visit at 150 4th Avenue North at the corner of 4th Avenue North and Commerce Street. visitmusiccity.com/musiccitymarketplace

  • Nashville Hot Chicken

    Hot chicken is a Nashville specialty. And you can't leave town without a taste. www.visitmusiccity.com/visitors/food/hotchicken

  • Kings of Leon at Nashville's New Year's Eve

    Kings Of Leon played Nashville's New Year's Eve party in 2015. See who's playing this year: visitmusiccity.com/newyearseve

  • Music City Center

    The Music City Center is Nashville's largest convention center, located in the heart of downtown. www.visitmusiccity.com/musiccitycenter

  • Biscuit Love

  • Honky Tonk Highway

    Nashville's Honky Tonk Highway, located on Lower Broadway, is a row of clubs pumping out incredible live music from 10am to 3am. visitmusiccity.com/honkytonkhighway

  • Nashville Concerts

    Nashville has amazing concerts, like this one from Moon Taxi, every single day of the year. www.visitmusiccity.com/upcomingconcerts

  • Keith Urban at Nashville's New Year's Eve

    Keith Urban played Nashville's New Year's Eve in 2016. See who's playing next year: visitmusiccity.com/newyearseve

  • Hatch Show Print

  • LIve Music Scene

    www.visitmusiccity.com/livemusic

  • Nashville's Food Scene

  • Downtown Nashville on the Cumberland River

  • Hatch Show Print

  • Inside Nashville's Restaurants

    Explore Nashville's delicious culinary landscape: visitmusiccity.com/food

  • Jack Daniel's Music City Midnight: New Year's Eve in Nashville

  • Jack Daniel's Music City Midnight: New Year's Eve in Nashville

  • Keith Urban at Jack Daniel's Music City Midnight: New Year's Eve in Nashville

  • Music City July 4th

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