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Find the best things to do to take in the culture, heritage, and history of Nashville while you’re recovering from last night! Grab a Gatorade and your favorite pair of shades and dive into these awesome things to do while your trip to Nashville!
Learn something new (or old) about Nashville by visiting any of these local establishments. From music to old automobiles, Nashville seems to have a separate display hall for any niche subculture.
Music City Walk of Fame
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Much like Hollywood, Nashville is the kind of city that is fueled by all things entertainment. With a lean towards country and western themes, the Music City Walk of Fame features stars for all the big names that have added to Nashville’s music scene over the years. Get excited to walk the same streets as musicians and performers like Faith Hill, Reba McEntire and even Elvis Presley. This is one of those expenditures that you will want to come prepared for, phone fully charged. Countless photo opportunities in this 4th St park. Right in the middle of downtown Nashville, the Music City Walk of Fame is free and open to the public so make it a stop while touring the area. Plenty of historic significance lines the walkways that these tiles live beside, despite the park opening just under thirty years ago. Take a walk around and see if your long time favorite artist has made a name for themselves in this park. Music plays an important role in Nashville, Music City would not have a heartbeat without it.
National Museum of African Music
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Music City is always growing, adding to the scene that is already held in the highest regards. From one day to the next, you never know what business is going to end up on a normal walk down Broadway St especially. In January of 2021, the National Museum of African Music opened in a 56,000 square foot building that stands out even amidst all of the sparkle that comes with the Fifth + Broadway area. Plan to spend plenty of time with this collection, with every exhibit feeling like a brand new museum as you make your way from the Roots Theater Immersive Film Experience to The Message, a gallery exploring the origins of Hip Hop culture. The hard working brains behind the National Museum of African Music have clearly put their hearts into all of these displays, really drawing in music appreciators from all eras are sure to fall in love with any exhibit. Purchase tickets ahead of time or at the front door any day from 10 am – 5 pm during the week and from noon – 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Fort Nashborough Tour
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Long before any of our parents (and maybe even great grandparents) had ever taken a step into Nashville, Fort Nashborough had been standing since before the 1800s. Located on Riverfront Park, this structure designed by James Robertson has been one of Nashville’s popular tourist spots for many years. Take this self guided tour every day of the week from 9 am – 4 pm and see what you can learn about the days of old when Nashville was still brand new. History resides in every nook and cranny throughout this massive building and you can add the experience to the list of FREE tours in the city. There is something particularly special about being able to take as much time as needed to really bask in the feel of a historic monument. Something about the air feels separate from anything happening out in the present time. See what vibes you pick up on with a trip to Fort Nashborough on 1st Ave and pick up some info on Nashville’s roots from the visitors center while you’re at it.
Lane Motor Museums
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While most people might know this area as Music City, Nashville has something to offer just about any niche community and Lane Motor Museums fits the bill for a relatively specific collection of motor vehicles that come from Europe. Start with bicycles and move your way up to airplanes with a wide array of transportation methods in between. Get to know something brand new about an old concept at Lane Motor Museums and don’t skip out on asking any and all questions you can come up with. Working at Lane Motor Museums, any of the employees have picked up countless facts about their displays along the way. They are always happy to answer any questions you might have to the best of their ability. Out of the entire US, this is the largest collection of European vehicles throughout the country. Though they are closed on Monday and Tuesday, their hours are always 10 am – 5 pm during their open days. Kids who are five and under get free admission and adult tickets are always only $12.
CMA Hall of Fame and Museum
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Don’t be shocked to find out that country music is one of the most discussed topics in all of Nashville, Music City thrives in the western world and has no intention of changing that. Visiting the CMA Hall of Fame and Museum is one experience that goes through growth as quickly as country music does in general. Featuring a growing series of devotion pieces regarding all the greats of the music scene, the CMA Hall of Fame and Museum appreciates Patsy Cline, Hank Williams along with the rest of the best. While you might come in to bask in the nostalgic memorabilia, this location has more to offer than just the museum. Check their events calendar for information on all of the best concerts, or visit Hatch Show Print to check out posters from over 100 years ago. Creating the perfect blend of capturing the constant changes in country music while preserving the classics, the CMA Hall of Fame and Museum waits for your party every day from 9 am – 5 pm on John Lewis Way.
Johnny Cash Museum
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Sometimes, one solo artist is known for having such a fulfilling life and career that the folks of Nashville can’t help but create an entire museum in their honor. Johnny Cash is one of those artists and if you keep an eye out while traveling down 3rd Ave from 9 am – 7 pm, there is no reason to miss out on a chance to wander around this location. Ranked #1 Music Museum in the world by Forbes and National Geographic Traveler, the Johnny Cash Museum has a reputation that speaks for itself, much like Johnny Cash himself. This place is no joke, they host the world’s largest collection of JC memorabilia and is located right in the middle of downtown Nashville’s most popular area. After taking advantage of all that the museum has to offer, head to the restaurant next door. Johnny Cash’s Bar & BBQ takes good care of everyone who walks through the door. If you need to fill a couple of hours with music and history, only to top it all off with out of this world plates of barbecue. This restaurant is only ever closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, so take advantage of any chance you get to sit down with Johnny Cash’s Bar & BBQ.
City Cemetery
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Don’t let the idea of a cemetery freak you out, think of this location as an “outdoor museum” instead. Located on 4th ave, you would have a hard time missing the sight of these statues, many of which have been around since the 1800s. Nashville’s history rests all throughout these grounds, continually being maintained as the city’s oldest continually operating cemetery. Read about past politicians, creators, business owners and prominent families as you walk amongst the headstones. Back in the day, folks took immense measures to make sure that their gravestones and statues were dramatic enough to make a statement well into the future. Every second Saturday, City Cemetery offers free tours to the public so take advantage of that offer if you ever get the chance. If you want to do something very on brand for Halloween season, they offer lantern lit tours throughout October. Outside of special tours that go into the evening, City Cemetery is open to the public from 4 am – 8 pm every day.
Belmont Mansion
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Dramatic architecture is one common thread connecting all of the classic buildings throughout Nashville and Belmont Mansion includes all of the drama. Experience the largest house built in Nashville before the Civil War took place by finding this piece of history on the Belmont University campus. Tours run daily from 10 am – 3:30 pm and are fairly priced even for adult tickets. Over seemingly countless years, the brains behind the Belmont Mansion team have managed to get their hands on a vast variety of objects that once resided in the mansion all those years ago. Period specific rooms, paintings, personal items, even furniture that was part of the mansion’s legitimate history, there seems to be no end to how much of the past they have preserved here.
The Parthenon
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Located in Centennial Park, The Parthenon is a piece of Nashville that does not feel like it came from present day America. Don’t worry about not being able to find this museum/performance hall, there is no missing the massive structure on West End Ave. This thing looks like it cropped up from the pages of an old history book. Since the 1930s, The Parthenon has kept up with a multitude of artist displays, constantly altering their collection to keep the public interested. While the inside contents are more than enough to learn from at any moment, don’t forget to take some time to really contemplate the building itself. The Parthenon is the world’s only exact replica of The Parthenon in Greece. All the way down to each detail, this copy is scaled to match 100%. During the week, you can tour this museum from 9 am – 4 pm. Thursday through Sunday, they close at 7 pm. See what the “Athens of the South” is all about when you hang out at The Parthenon in Centennial Park.
Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
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One of Nashville’s oldest sites is the Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery on Harding Pike, dating all the way back to the 1840s. From 9 am – 5 pm every day, you can purchase tickets to tour this gorgeous estate. Three different tours are offered from varying points of historic view, each more enriching than the last. The newest tour available is centered around food and how culinary influences tell a story of their own, showing off what Nashville was like through taste buds. Every tour is at least 45 minutes long so plan accordingly. Once you get over all the razzle dazzle that comes with this site’s general stature, the real fun can begin with a wine or bourbon based experience. Belle Meade is Nashville’s oldest winery, after all. Get a group of friends together for a bourbon or wine tasting, you can even hype the experience up more by selecting the food/alcohol pairing deal. Look into their events calendar, Belle Meade hosts regular workshops and the occasional free open house. An annual pass is available for when you ultimately fall in love with the grounds and want to visit more than once a year.
Conclusion
Nashville is full of sites that try to preserve all the best parts of local history with new ones seeming to pop up every few years. Learn something about Music City while having the time of your life at any mentioned business or landmark. Who knew a history lesson didn’t have to keep you stuck inside of some boring classroom or book? At The Nashville Insider, we are full of fun lists like this one so be sure to click through our past guides to get the most out of your visit.
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