Discovering Nashville

A 4 day tour of Tennessee
from our Student issue,
Winter 2012.

Be immersed in Nashville’s familiar-yet-diverse music culture. Listen to stars in the making at famous venues and even cut a group recording. See how the other half lives at sprawling mansions and feast on authentic Southern cuisine. 

This four-day itinerary shows the way.

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Day One

In the morning, begin with a trip downtown to tour the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Built in 2006, the $123 million facility is the perfect attraction to whet musical appetites. 

Next, walk down the Music Mile and explore the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. 

In the afternoon, grab lunch at Two Twenty Two in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s lobby.

Next, head to Historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers recorded some of their famous hits. 

Then, head back toward Broadway and tour the Ryman Auditorium and Hatch Show Print.  

In the evening, enjoy dinner at a Nashville restaurant and attend a taping of the Grand Ole Opry. Or, check out a songwriter’s in-the-round performance at the Bluebird Cafe.

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Day Two

Enjoy breakfast at the Loveless Cafe.

Next, tour Cheekwood’s gardens and fine art collection. 

Then, head to Belle Meade Plantation for a look at antebellum Southern life.

Grab lunch at a Belmont Boulevard eatery. 

Tour Belmont Mansion, an estate owned by Adelicia Acklen, known for her spunk and elaborately adorned home. 

Wrap up your afternoon with a visit to The Hermitage, home of U.S. President Andrew Jackson. 

Dine at Capitol Grille, located in the Hermitage Hotel. Then it’s off to the symphony in the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. If theater is preferred, take in a show at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.

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Day Three

Pancake Pantry is the first stop in the morning.

Next, check out Hillsboro Village, located near Vanderbilt and Belmont universities. Its collection of shops, boutiques and restaurants is a perfect setting for a morning stroll. 

In the afternoon, head to the 12South neighborhood and embark on a shopping adventure at Katy K’s Ranch Dressing, offering vintage Manuel suits and spangled gowns by Nudie’s of Hollywood. 

At night, head to east Nashville, home to several neighborhoods undergoing a renaissance. Hit the Art & Invention Gallery and its adjoining studio, Garage Mahal. 

For dinner, check out Margot Cafe and Bar, housed in an antique gas station. 

End the evening with local music at Family Wash or The 5-Spot.

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Day Four

Begin the day with a trip to The Parthenon, the world’s only full-scale reproduction of the Greek temple with the same name. 

Then, visit Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Its interactive ArtQuest gallery, educational programs, gift shop and café are top-notch student draws. 

Enjoy lunch at the Frist Center Cafe. 

Next, pull in to the Lane Motor Museum, where you can discover 150 unique cars and motorcycles. 

The next stop is the Adventure Science Center, featuring loads of interactive exhibits, a moonwalk simulator and planetarium. 

For the evening, dine at the Nashville Delicatessen, where you can enjoy a great meal with a family atmosphere. 

Then, attend a Tennessee Titans football game, Nashville Predators hockey game or other professional sporting event.

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