Golden Nashville Skyline
Music Scene

The music scene in Nashville is as diverse as the songwriters and musicians who make up the community. Watch For the Love of Music or It All Begins with a Song documentaries to learn more about the story of Nashville and how the foundation of this town was built on music.

The Music of Nashville
The Story of Music City

From its very beginnings, Nashville grew from a foundation built on music. Music has been the common thread connecting the life and soul of the city and its people. And visitors have ventured here to experience the music that weaves such a fundamental pattern in its cultural, business, and social fabric.

Caitlyn Smith
Documentary
It All Begins with a Song

We all hum their tunes and know their words by heart. Created in 2020, this is a film that tells the story about the most important unknown forces in music: The Nashville Songwriter.

Music Row/Demonbreun/Edgehill
Documentary
For the Love of Music

For over 130 years, Nashville has evolved into the world’s premier Music City. Created in 2014, this is a documentary film rooted in authenticity. A story filled with passion and truth. A film made simply for the love of music.

Ryman Auditorium Stage
Experience the sounds of Nashville
Music & Entertainment

Nashville has a mix of music’s past, present, and future with cuts of country, bluegrass, rock, pop, Americana, gospel, classical, jazz and blues, all blending and overlapping in perfect harmony. With music and entertainment around every corner, friends and family can enjoy the sounds that make this town a Music City.

Music City Picks Playlist

Curated by our friends at BMI, the Music City Picks playlist is the perfect soundtrack for your Nashville explorations. Press Play.

Nashville sunrise
Still looking for more?

Explore the creative energy in the neighborhoods, or celebrate year-round with each season in Nashville. Start your journey with some inspiration from a trip idea or just enjoy the music.

Explore More of Music City

Flip through to explore the neighborhoods and seasons in Nashville. Explore the Music Scene, browse trip ideas, and discover the story of Music City.