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music's home is based in the heart of Nashville. But even if you are
not a country lover, there's still plenty to do. Museums, sporting
events, history, it's all here. So come and pack up your things and
take a ride to Music City USA.
First stop, Ryman
Auditorium. The history of Nashville starts at the Ryman which began
as a church and then later became the music hall for entertainers
such as Roy Acuff, Dolly Parton and Hank Williams. Now, the Grand
Ole Opry at Opryland has taken over where Ryman left off. The Opry
is home to the "world's longest-running live radio
program", which got its roots at Ryman. And just around the
corner is the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Nashville's
"Music Row" is home to dozens of recording studios, music
company offices and songwriting houses.
Other Nashville
attractions include a replica of the ancient Greek Parthenon, inside
which are paintings of from the 19th and 20th century and numerous
mansions on display. Visitors enjoy Andrew Jackson's "The
Hermitage", Belle Meade and Belmont Mansion, to name just a
few.
Vanderbilt
University's campus is located in the heart of Nashville, and
numerous other schools and colleges can be found in the greater
Nashville-Davidson County metro area.
If you need a
little fresh air, Cheekwood is just outside Nashville. Its 55 acres
of land and numerous gardens are a garden lover's dream come true.
Nashville is home
to the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League; the Titans'
renovated Adelphia Field claims to be the "loudest open stadium
in the NFL" during the football season.
Whether touring
the country music sites or enjoying the laid-back charm of the
delightful state capital, visitors to Nashville are in for a
"down-home good ole time".
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