Nashville Tennessee Sights and Attractions

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum collects and preserves the evolving history and traditions of country music. Through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the museum teaches its diverse audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music. The museum is sometimes called the "Smithsonian of country music" because of its unrivaled collection. In addition to the museum, there is a 776-seat CMA Theater; a 213-seat Ford Theater, and the Taylor Swift Education Center.

The Parthenon is the centerpiece of Centennial Park, Nashville's premier urban park. The re-creation of the 42-foot statue Athena is the focus of the Parthenon just as it was in ancient Greece. The building and the Athena statue are both full-scale replicas of the Athenian originals. Originally built for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition, this replica of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece serves as a monument to what is considered the pinnacle of classical architecture. The plaster replicas of the Parthenon Marbles found in the Naos are direct casts of the original sculptures, which adorned the pediments of the Athenian Parthenon dating back to 438 B.C. The originals of these powerful fragments are housed in the British Museum in London. The Parthenon also serves as Nashville's art museum.

Located southwest of downtown, Music Row is home to several businesses and attractions related to the citys musical heritage. Things to see include the historic RCA Studio B, Columbias Historic Quonset Hut, the first recording studio on Music Row, and Owen Bradley Park. In the Music Row Roundabout is "Musica," a large bronze statue.

This Pedestrian Bridge connects downtown Nashville to the residential suburbs of East Nashville. It was built from 1907-09, used by vehicles until the bridge was closed to automobile traffic in 1998. Now restored for pedestrian use, it provides access to outstanding views of the river and downtown skyline.

Nashville is the largest city in Tennessee, located along the scenic Cumberland River. Nashville was founded in 1779, the name is from Francis Nash, a general of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

The Ryman Auditorium, home of The Grand Ole Opry is located right off of Broadway, just a few blocks from Riverfront park. The Rymans famous stage is also known as the birthplace of Bluegrass.

Nashville Sights