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Nashville's music scene is as diverse as the talented songwriters and musicians who shape it. Dive into the nightlife, catch a live show, and immerse yourself in the heart of Nashville's music scene.

From the beginning, music and storytelling have been a part of Nashville’s culture, so it’s no surprise the city’s creative roots have flourished and grown into an entertainment mecca where artists share stories through music, dance, theater, the visual arts, and comedy.

The ways to immerse yourself in Nashville’s creative climate are as diverse as the entertainment options. Gain a historical perspective at museums, channel your creativity with hands-on activities, and tap into the American soundtrack with live music on stages big and small throughout the city.

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The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum collects, preserves and interprets country music and its history for the education and entertainment of diverse audiences. In exhibitions, publications, digital media and educational programs, the museum explores the cultural importance and enduring beauty of the art form. The museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964. The museum is accredited by

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Founded by brothers Charles and Herbert Hatch, Hatch Show Print opened in Nashville in 1879. For much of the 20th century, the shop’s vibrant posters served as a leading advertising medium for Southern entertainment. Hatch Show Print produced posters for many members of the Grand Ole Opry such as Bill Monroe, Minnie Pearl and Ernest Tubb, as well as a variety of performers from across the musical spectrum, including Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley and Bessie Smith. Thousands of posters and billboard

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Historic RCA Studio B—once home to musical titans such as Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Eddy Arnold, Roy Orbison and the Everly Brothers—is one of the world’s most famous recording facilities. Today it serves as a popular cultural attraction and as a classroom for students who visit the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Visitors can stand where Roy Orbison recorded the heartbroken “Only the Lonely” or Dolly Parton tracked the classic “Coat of Many Colors.” Built in 1957, Historic RCA Studio

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Imagine Recordings takes you right into the heart of a 90-minute live recording session at legendary Sound Stage Studios, a state-of-the-art studio facility loved by Dolly Parton, Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini and a host of other Music City hit-makers. The historic studio is also the home of the countless hits for Hall of Fame stars like George Strait, Merle Haggard, Vince Gill, Reba McIntyre, Conway Twitty

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Legends of Country Music Museum celebrates the icons of traditional country music with an impressive collection of memorabilia from Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, and more. Located in Nashville, it’s a must-visit for fans wanting to connect with the history and legends of the genre.

Opryland/Music Valley

Madame Tussauds Nashville is a captivating tribute to country, rock, jazz, soul, and pop legends. Step into an immersive world where lifelike wax figures of iconic celebrities come to life. From strumming guitars with Hank Williams to covering top hits in a real recording booth to dancing alongside your Diana Ross, every exhibit is a testament to why we’re called the World’s Greatest Wax Museum. With meticulously crafted figures spanning genres and generations, guests can get up-close and

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The stars on the Music City Walk of Fame, spanning genres and generations, honor those that make, create, record, perform, and present music to and for the world. The Music City Walk of Fame is uniquely Nashville and completely Music City. Inductees include Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Reba McEntire, Emmylou Harris, Little Richard, Hank Williams, Vince Gill, The Crickets, Kings of Leon, Barbara Mandrell, Wynonna Judd, Roy Orbison, and more. Stroll through the free Music City Walk of Fame, find

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Led by music director Giancarlo Guerrero, the Nashville Symphony has been an integral part of the Music City sound since 1946. In a typical year, the ensemble performs more than 150 concerts annually, with a focus on contemporary American orchestral music through collaborations with composers including Jennifer Higdon, Terry Riley, Joan Tower and Aaron Jay Kernis. The orchestra is equally renowned for its commissioning and recording projects with Nashville-based artists including bassist Edgar

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The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is the only museum of its kind dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of Black music in America. The museum’s expertly-curated collections share the story of the American soundtrack by integrating history and interactive technology to bring the musical heroes of the past into the present. NMAAM is the premier global destination for music lovers of all generations and inspires, educates, and transforms your appreciation of

Downtown - North of Broadway

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A world-renowned concert hall, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame landmark, former home of the Grand Ole Opry, and music’s most iconic stage, Ryman Auditorium is Nashville’s “Mother Church.” The Ryman’s incomparable acoustics create an authentic and transcendent concert experience for every person in the room (even the performers). Its unique architecture and state-of-the-art sound technology make every show one of the best you’ve ever seen. Even skeptics have called it “spiritual,” making it a sacred

Downtown - North of Broadway

The Bluebird Cafe is one of the world’s preeminent listening rooms. Over the last 40+ years, The Bluebird has gained worldwide recognition as a songwriter performance space where the “heroes behind the hits” perform their own songs. Located in a small strip mall outside of downtown Nashville, the 90-seat venue is unassuming in appearance but some of the most significant songwriters and artists have performed on The Bluebird’s stage; Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kris

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Nashville’s musical roots go far, wide and deep, with a mix of music genres taking center stage at historic venues like the Ryman Auditorium, built in 1892, and the Grand Ole Opry, established in 1925—plus a slew of iconic attractions such as the Bluebird Café listening room, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Music Row music district, just to name a few. If any city had a soundtrack, you could hear it playing throughout Nashville."

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Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans are one of 32 teams participating in the National Football League (NFL). In 1999, the team moved to Nashville and has since called Nissan Stadium home. Located on Nashville's East

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Historic RCA Studio B

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum collects, preserves and interprets country music and its history for the education and entertainment of diverse audiences. In exhibitions, publications,

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Nissan Stadium

Nissan Stadium, Home of the Tennessee Titans, is a state-of-the-art, open-air facility which seats approximately 69,143 fans, including about 12,000 club seats. Located on 105 acres on Nashville’s

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Grand Ole Opry

The Grand Ole Opry is the live performance showcase that features today’s country music stars, superstars, and rising stars all on one stage, every week in Music City. The world-famous show is where

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Rippy's Honky Tonk

Located on the corner of 5th Avenue and Broadway, Rippy's has two floors, three stages with live musical performance daily, and three bars. The kitchen serves an extensive menu to each floor.

Downtown - Lower Broadway

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Tootsie's Orchid Lounge

Located 422 Broadway, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge has three floors, three stages with live musical performances daily, and three bars. The 3rd story is an open-air rooftop. The kitchen serves an extensive

Downtown - Lower Broadway

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Ryman Auditorium

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Equipped with 7 TVs, Bar Jackalope is the perfect neighborhood spot to enjoy live sports over some good beers.

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Jackalope Brewing Company

Jackalope Brewing Company's newly renovated, Bar Jackalope, in the Wedgewood-Houston Neighborhood offers food, wine, cocktails and Jackalope's award-winning beer on tap and in cans to-go. Weekly and

Wedgewood/Houston

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Arrington Vineyards and Winery

Co-owned by Country Music artist Kix Brooks, Arrington Vineyards is located 25 miles south of Nashville, Tennessee. Our beautiful 95 acre property includes 16 acres of vineyards, five tasting rooms,

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Bridgestone Arena

Bridgestone Arena opened in December 1996 and has been the home of the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators since 1998. The facility has hosted more than 13 million guests for such events as

Downtown - Upper Broadway

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Stompin' Grounds Nashville Line Dancing

The quintessential Nashville experience! Learn to Line Dance in the heart of Nashville. Classes are held at one of our two iconic Honky Tonk locations on Broadway. Free video keepsake included!

Downtown - Lower Broadway

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