Chances are, when you think of Nashville, you immediately think of country music. While we do not disagree that this thriving city is definitely the capital city of country music, there is a lot more to be found in the once nicknamed ‘Athens of the South.’ From the thrilling night light, delicious cuisine, and amazing music here are a couple of reasons you should definitely consider visiting Nashville this year.
Well, this is definitely an obvious one. The city is not called the ‘Music city’ for nothing. Does not matter which part of Nashville you go to. You can always catch some live music from some of the best musicians in town, if not the country. From the Ryman Auditorium, the Plaza Mariachi, the Grand Ole Pry to the bars on Honky Tonk Highway. There are so many to places catch live music in Nashville, and it includes a wide range of genres.
Furthermore, if you wish to dive into the history of music, the city hosts some of the best music museums in the country. Just step into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and learn all about country music; or take a tour of the RCA Studio B, the birthplace of the ‘Nashville Sound’ and where Elvis Presley recorded more than 200 songs. You could also visit the legendary Johnny Cash Museum and learn more about the legendary Man in Black.
The cuisine available in Nashville is absolutely to die for. If you love good old Southern comfort food, then you are absolutely going to enjoy your visit to Nashville. Moreover, you cannot leave Nashville without trying hot chicken, Nashville’s signature dish that can be found practically everywhere in Nashville.
Whether you are a vegan, vegetarian, or meat lover, what we can guarantee is Nashville has something for everyone.
Did you know, a replica of the Parthenon (the ancient temple dedicated to Athena, found in Athens, Greece) stands in the Centennial Park in Nashville? Created in 1897 for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, this impressive replica is definitely one of the reasons you should be including Nashville as one of the places you must visit this year.
Currently serving as an art museum, the Nashville Parthenon boasts a 42-foot statue of Athena that is an absolute marvel to look at. It also contains plaster replicas of the Elgin Marbles used to build the original Parthenon, a permanent collection of artwork from various 19th and 20th-century American artists, and other temporary paintings that come and go.
If you are a sucker for Southern charm or hospitality, then you should know Nashville is overflowing with it. Nashville has often been labeled “a small town trapped in a big city.” People in Nashville are extremely friendly, well-mannered, and hospitable even to strangers.
Visiting a new place is not the easiest thing for most people. However, the people of Nashville make you feel so welcomed that you may never want to leave the city.
All in all, with all Nashville, has to offer, you should definitely add it to your list of places to visit.