Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum- The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the world's largest museums and research centers dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of American vernacular music. Chartered in 1964, the museum has amassed one of the world's most extensive musical collections. From interactive exhibits to only-in-Nashville events and family-friendly programming, there's lots to see and do at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Grand Ole Opry- The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly American country music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee, founded on November 28, 1925, by George D. Hay as a one-hour radio "barn dance" on WSM. Currently owned and operated by Opry Entertainment, it is the longest-running radio broadcast in US history.
Ryman Auditorium- "Mother Church of country music"
Johnny Cash Parkway- This red-brick museum displays pictures & memorabilia from the life of music icon Johnny Cash.
Broadway- Broadway is a major thoroughfare in the downtown area in Nashville, Tennessee. It includes Lower Broadway, an entertainment district renowned for honky tonks and live country music. The street is also home to retail shops, restaurants, dessert spots, tourist attractions, and a few hotels.
Music Row- Home to record label offices, radio stations and recording studios, Music Row is at the heart of Nashville’s country music industry. The iconic Historic RCA Studio B, where legends like Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton recorded hits, is open for tours. Various country stars are honored with street names in the area, and in Owen Bradley Park there’s a statue of the influential record producer seated at a grand piano.
Bicentennial Park Path- Located near the capitol, the beautifully landscaped 19-acre Bicentennial Mall State Park is the setting for the Pathway of History, a 1,400-foot-long wall engraved with significant events that occurred from 1796 through 1996. You can also see the 95-bell carillon and the Court of 3 Stars, which represent the musical heritage of the Volunteer State and the three main regions of east, middle and western Tennessee. The attraction has an inlaid map of the state detailing its geographic features, the Walkway of Counties and splash fountains representing the state’s major waterways. The World War II Memorial has a unique floating granite globe. After exploring the Bicentennial Mall, hop on the next Old Town Trolley as it makes its way to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts.