Nashville is Tennessee's lovely state capital, known around the world for its connection to the country music industry. Visitors can tour and attend live music performances at renowned country venues like the Grand Ole Opry House, the Ryman Auditorium, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Honky-tonk bars and club line the city's downtown district near Lower Broadway and Printer's Alley, showcasing the hopeful next generation of music stars. The city's Vanderbilt University campus showcases gorgeous architecture and public museums, while its Tennessee State Museum showcases Civil War-era artifacts. The unique Parthenon dots the city's downtown landscape, recreating the famed Ancient Greek landmark. Visitors can also tour Andrew Jackson's former estate home Hermitage, shop at the lively Opry Mills shopping complex, or explore the beautiful indoor gardens of the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Each year, the city hosts many country music-related events, including the annual CMA Music Festival in June. Nashville Map