To get a true sampling of Nashville's personality, an overview tour must incorporate history, art and music.

Morning:
Begin in west Nashville with a country breakfast at the Loveless Cafe followed by a tour of Cheekwood's beautiful gardens and fine art collection. From there, travel 10 minutes down the street to Belle Meade Plantation for a taste of life in the antebellum South at this thoroughbred horse farm.

Midday:
Eat lunch at Martha's at the Plantation or stop at one of the many restaurants in midtown or downtown.

Afternoon:
Tour the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum for a good overview of the city's musical heritage. Afterwards, take a walking tour of downtown including a stop in the historic Ryman Auditorium and Hatch Show Print. Take a little music break at Tootsie's or one of the other clubs on Lower Broadway.

Evening:
Live music, of course! Choose from any of the city's clubs that feature live entertainment. The Wildhorse Saloon offers free dance lessons. Other options include musical showcases such as Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater or A Tribute to the King. The legendary Grand Ole Opry is a "must see" on weekends.

Other Great Options:
History: The Hermitage, Travellers Rest, Belmont Mansion, Tennessee State Museum
Art: Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Van Vechten Art Gallery, Parthenon
Music: Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, Grand Ole Opry Museum, Historic RCA Studio B