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1. Ryman Auditorium ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ryman Auditorium
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2. Nashville Farmers' Market ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Nashville Farmers' Market
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3. Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum

Category: Entertainment
Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum
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4. Admire The Parthenon Replica in Centennial Park

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Admire The Parthenon Replica in Centennial Park
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5. Etch Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Etch Restaurant
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6. Tennessee Performing Arts Center

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Tennessee Performing Arts Center
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7. Andrew Jackson's Hermitage

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
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8. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Category: Entertainment
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
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9. The Farm House

Category: Activities
The Farm House
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10. Johnny Cash Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Johnny Cash Museum
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11. The Grilled Cheeserie

Category: Food & Drink
The Grilled Cheeserie
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12. Tootsies Orchid Lounge

Category: Food & Drink
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
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13. Party Fowl

Category: Museums & Culture
Party Fowl
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14. Five Points Pizza

Category: Activities
Five Points Pizza
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15. Pinewood Social

Pinewood Social
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16. Antiques and Garden Show

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Antiques and Garden Show
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17. D. Luxe Home

D. Luxe Home
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18. The Fox Bar and Cocktail Club

Category: Food & Drink
The Fox Bar and Cocktail Club
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Plan a quick weekend getaway or stay for a week – in Nashville, you won't get bored.
  • After a delicious breakfast or lunch, take a tour of the historic RCA Studio B where Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton recorded their tunes.
  • Shop at the vibrant Nashville Farmers Market, relax in the park, and explore the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum.
  • Other top things to do in Nashville include visiting the Johnny Cash Museum and the Fontanel Mansion, or catching a theater or music performance at one of the city’s famous venues.
  • Dine at casual and elegant restaurants to complete your trip.

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Nashville Events:
- CMA Music Festival - June 5-8, 2025
- Nashville Film Festival - September 19-25, 2025
- Iroquois Steeplechase - May 10, 2025
- Grand Ole Opry Anniversary Celebration - Every October
- CMA Awards - November
- Christmas at Gaylord Opryland
- Black History Month - Throughout February
- Dine Nashville - Throughout February
- Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival - April 12, 2025

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