Nashville has recently been infused with a WHOLE bunch of transplants and has become a top tourist destination – but the heart of the city lies with the natives, and we have ten places that will make their heart pitter-patter with familiarity. Check out these ten spots scattered across the city, each one of them bursting with southern soul.
- The Nashville Parthenon
Will Powell - Flickr Epic in more ways than one, the Parthenon in Centennial Park is the only “to scale” replica of the original in Athens, Greece - in the world. You’re more than likely going to find a pick up game of frisbee on the lawn out front or an awesome craft festival in the autumn.
- The Grand Ole Opry
Timothy Wildey - Flickr Do we really need to explain these hallowed halls…? Known across the country for its great history, the Grand Ole Opry is a name synonymous with Nashville and country music forever.
- The State Capitol
AJ Batak - Flickr The capitol building of Tennessee is located high on a hill in Nashville, and is well-known as one of the prettiest building in the city. It crowns Bicentennial Park as a jewel high above Music City.
- The Ryman Auditorium
ctbirdsong - Flickr Ah, yes. The original Grand Ole Opry is located in downtown Nashville, and is known as one of the best musicvenues in the United States.
- The Country Music Hall of Fame
Reading Tom - Flickr Clearly, this hulking downtown building is a top spot of tourists and natives alike. There’s nothing like an homage to the music that gave our city life, wouldn’t you say?
- Cheekwood Mansion
Angel - Flickr This gorgeous space hosts seasonal gatherings and light shows and it’s one of the most beautiful spots in the city - especially when it comes to date night.
- The Belmont Mansion
Ken Oliver - Flickr The historic Belmont mansion is on the grounds of Belmont University, and is not only a beautiful nod to Tennessee’s architectural past, but a popular wedding venue as well.
- Fort Negley
Brent Moore - Flickr The famed Civil War Fort is now protected by the state and a popular spot for natives and tourists to wander in warm weather.
- The Batman Building
pravitno - Flickr The iconic building that MAKES the Nashville skyline - well. Nashvillian?
- Loveless Cafe
nick nameless - Flickr Epic and legendary, you truly haven’t lived until you’ve had a biscuit from the Loveless Cafe. Located a hot second outside of the city, this down home restaurant is great for the best kind of family breakfast.
Continue exploring the city with a visit to the best coffee shop on the planet.
Will Powell - Flickr
Epic in more ways than one, the Parthenon in Centennial Park is the only “to scale” replica of the original in Athens, Greece - in the world. You’re more than likely going to find a pick up game of frisbee on the lawn out front or an awesome craft festival in the autumn.
Timothy Wildey - Flickr
Do we really need to explain these hallowed halls…? Known across the country for its great history, the Grand Ole Opry is a name synonymous with Nashville and country music forever.
AJ Batak - Flickr
The capitol building of Tennessee is located high on a hill in Nashville, and is well-known as one of the prettiest building in the city. It crowns Bicentennial Park as a jewel high above Music City.
ctbirdsong - Flickr
Ah, yes. The original Grand Ole Opry is located in downtown Nashville, and is known as one of the best musicvenues in the United States.
Reading Tom - Flickr
Clearly, this hulking downtown building is a top spot of tourists and natives alike. There’s nothing like an homage to the music that gave our city life, wouldn’t you say?
Angel - Flickr
This gorgeous space hosts seasonal gatherings and light shows and it’s one of the most beautiful spots in the city - especially when it comes to date night.
Ken Oliver - Flickr
The historic Belmont mansion is on the grounds of Belmont University, and is not only a beautiful nod to Tennessee’s architectural past, but a popular wedding venue as well.
Brent Moore - Flickr
The famed Civil War Fort is now protected by the state and a popular spot for natives and tourists to wander in warm weather.
pravitno - Flickr
The iconic building that MAKES the Nashville skyline - well. Nashvillian?
nick nameless - Flickr
Epic and legendary, you truly haven’t lived until you’ve had a biscuit from the Loveless Cafe. Located a hot second outside of the city, this down home restaurant is great for the best kind of family breakfast.
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