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More Than Country Music

Music Venues

The Ryman

Known as the Mother Church, the former home of the Grand Ole Opry was originally a place for Nashville revivals. Today, the music venue is known as the most iconic structure in Tennessee and even hosts artists-in-residence.

Grand Ole Opry

This weekly country music stage concert was founded in 1925. It’s the longest-running radio broadcast in America, with shows four nights a week. You’ll be sure to see country music stars here.

The Bluebird Cafe

Reservations are recommended at the iconic Bluebird, located in Green Hills.

Exit/In

Just a few minutes down the road, Exit/In is located in Nashville’s West End and has played host to notable rock bands such as The Police, since 1971.

Bridgestone Arena

Home of the Nashville Predators, Bridgestone Arena plays host to the CMA Awards and even some of the hottest concerts such as Adele, Jay-Z and Beyonce, Bruno Mars, Jack White, Lana Del Rey and more.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Home to the Nashville Symphony and named for Maestro Kenneth Schermerhorn, GRAMMY Award-winning conductor for 22 years, the Schermerhorn offers a diverse mix of classical, jazz, pops and community programs.

Ascend Amphitheater

This 6,800-capacity open-aire venue is located on the Cumberland in Riverfront Park.

The Basement and The Basement East

Check out the latest up-and-coming artists and bands at these popular music venues.

Grimey’s New and Pre-Loved Music

Nashville’s favorite record store.

Nashville Parks and Fitness

Nashville Parks & Fitness

Nashville Parthenon at Centennial Park

This replica of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, was built for Tennessee’s 1897 Centennial Exposition. It’s the center of Nashville’s favorite urban park, Centennial Park, and includes many artistic treasures.

Two Rivers Skate Park

Skateboarders, quad skaters, rollerbladers and BMX bikers are all welcome at this park just minutes away from Opry Mills. So are spectators. Two Rivers Skate Park is located at 2320 Two Rivers Parkway in Nashville.

Nashville Greenways

Bike, walk, run, skate and enjoy the Nashville Greenways. Built by Metro Parks and taken care of by the Greenways Commission, greenways give barrier-free access to natural resources and recreation. Greenways build a network of trails and open spaces and link different areas of Nashville together. Nashville’s greenways are mainly based along water corridors: Cumberland, Harpeth and Stones rivers, Mill, Richland, Seven Mile and Whites creeks.

Warner Parks and Nature Center

Edwin and Percy Warner Parks are among Nashville’s most popular. The nature center is located at 7311 Highway 100.

Edwin Warner park entrance is at 50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville, TN 37221.

Bells Bend Park and Outdoor Center

An 808 acre pastoral park which takes its name from a peaceful arc of the Cumberland River.

4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville

Beaman Park and Nature Center

Experience the peacefulness of nature in a rugged sanctuary. Beaman Park is in northwest Nashville, not too far from Joelton.

5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville

Shelby Bottoms Park and Nature Center

There are more than 950 acres to the Shelby Bottoms Greenway, plus 336 acres of adjacent Shelby Park. You could rent a bike from Nashville B-Cycle here and start your journey, or enjoy a range of free nature and environmental programs in addition to volunteer and internship opportunities.

1900 Davidson St., Nashville

Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary

Guided hikes, owl prowls, private tours and much more for nature-lovers.

545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood

Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society

Check the BSAS calendar for star-viewing parties.

Art Galleries & Art Crawls

First Saturday Downtown Art Crawl

Nashville’s First Saturday Downtown Art Crawl is a great time to explore Fifth Avenue of the Arts in addition to the many other galleries in the area. Many of the galleries offer free refreshments for you as you enjoy the exhibits. A free shuttle also operates in the area during the event, which is every first Saturday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m.

Arts & Music at Wedgewood Houston

Visit Nashville’s WeHo and enjoy the art, music and receptions in several neighboring galleries every first Saturday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. Learn more.

Franklin Art Scene

With more than 30 galleries involved and a beautiful historic downtown, this tour is another wonderful opportunity to experience the art scene in the Nashville area every first Friday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. Free trolley rides are available at every stop so that you can jump on and off as you wish.

Free trolley rides, provided by Williamson Source, circulate among all the stops, and patrons can jump on and off at will. Learn more

A few more art galleries to check out:

Things to Do in Nashville

Frist Art Museum

Visit the art deco building on Broadway and you’ll be delighted by its rotating exhibitions and educational programs.

919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

Tennessee Central Railway Museum

Here’s your opportunity to ride one of the historic passenger trains in style. Tennessee Central Railway Museum is located at 220 Willow St. in Nashville.

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

The Nashville Zoo is home to more than 375 animal species. Every day there are different events and activities — and the Soaring Eagle Zipline is here, too.

3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville

Gaylord Opryland Resort

Visit the largest non-gaming hotel in the U.S. Even if you’re not staying overnight, you can enjoy the grandeur, the more than 50,000 tropical plants, waterfalls, go on a boat ride and more — especially at Christmastime.

2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214

Nashville Flea Market

Certainly one of the top 10 flea markets in the U.S., the Nashville Flea Market at The Fairgrounds Nashville has an average of 2,000 booths. And it’s been a tradition here for about 60 years. You can find just about anything here.

626 Smith Avenue, Nashville

Music City Center

Some of the nation’s best conventions take place here. The structure is pretty incredible, too.

201 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203