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Home to the legendary Ryman Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry, and to scores of hugely accomplished guitar-pickers and songwriters, Nashville is every inch one of foremost music cities. Tonight, perhaps catch some live music.
The capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee remains the heart and soul of country music. The city houses various music venues that have contributed to the country genre, including the legendary Studio B, home to countless country hits and a galaxy of Elvis’ RCA recordings and the famed Grand Ole Opry – the world's longest-running live radio show. Downtown, The Country Music Hall of Fame reveals the impact the city has made in music since the 1920s.
Read moreAn artistic city, Nashville is still as vibrant as it was years ago; the ‘District’, features many music clubs and honky-tonks with live music, while the Frist Center for Visual Arts hosts stunning exhibits for art lovers. As well as music, Nashville is also proud of its history. Once known as the ‘Athens of the South’. The city constructed The Pathenon, a replica of the famous Greek structure to pay homage to its nickname – earned for having several institutions of higher education in the city.
Great music venues, museums and art galleries all add to Nashville’s artistic charm.
Visitors of Nashville can enjoy Southern staples, from smoked ribs to fried catfish. Meat lovers can enjoy a meat and three, often one meat and three side dishes from a list of daily specials.