Music City

Country Music Hall of Fame   This museum is superb.   Plan for a little more than one hour to tour all of the exhibits, hear the great hits of all time and just soak in the history of this pure American art form.  Hall of Fame events and information

Ryman Auditorium   The  mother church of country music.  Started by a riverboat captain, as a church for Nashville, the Ryman became one of the South’s notable venues for performing artists of all genre.   The Grand Ole Opry home from 1943 to 1974 made history featuring the greatest country singers of all time.  Ryman events and information

Honky Tonk Row   Lower Broadway and Second Avenue is the home to a number of clubs and bars that feature country music.  These bars feature the future stars of the business.  Not to be missed.

Blue Bird Café  A local phenom.   Two sets every night.  A non-smoking in-the-round session by the best songwriters and singers in Nashville.  Although the artists are scheduled, impromptu appearances by the biggest names is not unusual.  Many of the best drop in to try out new numbers. 

The Schermerhorn Symphony Hall   Opened in the Fall of 2006. The Schermerhorn is a  world class venue for a wide range of artists. Built in the style of early European concert halls, this $123 Million hall was fully subscribed by private donations from Nashville.  Tours, of the hall, are given daily.  Schermerhorn events and information
 

Gospel Music  Nashville churches have some of the best choirs in the nation.  If you are a fan of traditional hymns or southern gospel, church on  Sunday morning will do it.  Two suggestions, Christ Church on Old Hickory Road in Nashville or the Nashville First Church of the Nazarene behind the L&P Field (Titans Stadium).