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Nashville Tourist Information and Nashville Tourism
(Nashville, Tennessee - TN, USA US)



The 'Music City' of Nashville, capital of Tennessee, is known for its country music and Nashville is also home to the famous Grand Ole Opry broadcasts. Nashville is full of live music venues and singers, making this a particularly exciting and vibrant city.

Surrounded by scenic hills and large expanses of farmland, more than six million tourists travel to Nashville each year to enjoy the country music, and to visit Nashville's numerous museums - full of information about the city's musical routes, the many tourist attractions such as Opryland and Music Valley, and Nashville's churches, which number over 1,000. Known for its historic 'Nashville Sound' which has attracted many of the world's most famous country music stars throughout their careers, including Dolly Parton, the center of Nashville is divided by the Cumberland River, lined by a number of spreading parks and gardens.




The Nashville Visitor's Center on Broadway Avenue is the city's main tourist information center, full of useful information about Nashville's most prominent tourist attractions, opening hours, guided tours, restaurants, hotels, and general tourism information. Further tourist information centers and leaflets can be found throughout Nashville, offering visitors invaluable information on Nashville tourism.

Hotels in Nashville are widespread, throughout the East Nashville District, Downtown District, the Opryland District and Nashville's West End District. With many hotels situated in the center of Nashville, cheaper budget motels and guest houses can be found in the suburbs. There are also a range of hotels nearby Nashville International Airport (BNA), which is located to the east of Nashville. More information on Nashville Hotels.

Nashville contains many exceptional tourist attractions, including Nashville Zoo - a vast animal kingdom, featuring exhibits for all the family; the General Jackson Showboat - offering regular riverboat cruises along the Cumberland River; the Nashville Symphony - with performances at the James K. Polk Cultural Center, situated in downtown Nashville; the Grand Ole Opry - the most famous stage in Nashville, part of the Opryland complex; Wave Country - an exciting water park attraction with fast daring and recreational areas; and Nashville's Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park - a unique park offering peaceful parkland and a unique 200-foot / 60-meter granite map of Tennessee.

Other popular tourist attractions and landmarks in Nashville include the Parthenon - a spectacular full-sized reproduction of the ancient Greek temple; the Ryman Auditorium - an impressive building hosting regular musical performances; the Hermitage - former home of President Andrew Jackson, now open as a museum with information about the Jackson era; Nashville's Tennessee State Capitol - one of the most prominent landmarks in Nashville, built in the mid-19th century by convicts and slaves; and the Nashville Opryland Hotel Indoor Garden and Collections - an unusual attraction housing three of America's most acclaimed gardens, including a large indoor lake. More information on Nashville Tourist Attractions and Nashville Landmarks.

Tourist attractions located close to Nashville include the Adelphia Coliseum - a 67,000-seat American football stadium, home to the Tennessee Titans; the Beachaven Vineyards and Winery - a large commercial winery close to Nashville, producing some of the most highly regarded wines in Tennessee; Belmont Mansion - a truly exquisite mansion close to Nashville, once the home of Adelicia Acklen, one of America's wealthiest women during the 19th century; the Belle Meade Plantation - featuring a Greek Revival mansion and historic outbuildings; and the Warner Parks Nature Center - a green nature center and scenic wildlife preserve. More information on Nashville Attractions Nearby.

Nashville also features many museums and art galleries in central Nashville, providing historic information about Nashville, together with other interesting exhibitions. Major museums and art galleries in Nashville include the Adventure Science Center - featuring a range of exhibits and fascinating scientific information; the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum - tracing the history and country music in Nashville; the Lane Motor Museum - containing a large number of unique cars and vehicle collections; Nashville's Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Museum - celebrating Tennessee's rich sporting history, with information about the region's famous sports stars; the Tennessee State Museum - full of information about the history of Tennessee, including information about prehistoric Indian inhabitants; and Nashville's Carl Van Vechten Gallery at Fisk University - with art works by famous artists such as by Arthur Dove, Pablo Picasso and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. More information on Nashville Museums and Nashville Art Galleries.

Nashville Airports Guide - useful Nashville International Airport (BNA) information.

More Nashville Information / Fast Facts and Orientation

• Country: United States of America (USA)
• Location: Davidson County, Tennessee (TN)
• Status: state capital and county seat
• Area: approximately 473 square miles / 1,225 square kilometers
• Population: approximately 546,000
• Language: American English
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Time zone: GMT - 6 hours Central Standard Time (daylight saving time is observed)
• Country dialing code: +1
• Telephone area code: 615
• Religion: various religions
• Average daily January temperature: 8ºC / 42ºF
• Average daily July temperature: 32ºC / 90ºF

 
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