Nashville is the capital of the American state of Tennessee. Nashville is Tennessee’s 2nd most populated city only behind Memphis. The city is located in the middle of the state and on the banks of the Cumberland River.   Nashville despite being a small city is a main hub for the publishing, banking, transportation, health care and music industries. The city of Nashville has been nicknamed the “music city” and is considered as the world’s capital of Country Western Music. Belle Meade plantation, Ryman Auditorium, music square, Opryland and the Wild Horse Saloon are some of the most sought after tourist destination in Nashville.

 

Top attractions in Nashville

 

Let us see about the top attractions in Nashville in this article.

 

Grand Ole Opry

 

Grand ole opry is a music show broadcasted in radio. The show features live performances by country musicians. It was first broadcasted by a small radio station in the city. In course of time, several radio stations across the nation started to relay the show. This resulted in Nashville being flocked by amateur country musicians and singers who were hoping for an opportunity to perform in the show.  At first the country’s leading record producers did not show interest in the country music record market. However, now almost all major international music producers have their recording studios in Nashville. At first, the Rayman Auditorium was the home of this famous show. Now the Opryland in the Music Valley hosts this famed show.

 

Ryman Auditorium

 

The Ryman Auditorium opened in 1892, was the host of the famous show, Grand Ole Opry, from 1943 until 1974. Now it is a museum. The auditorium, which was actually known as Union Gospel Tabernacle, was the vision of Captain Ryman.

 

Opryland

 

Opryland is situated in the music valley, a Nashville suburb.  It is the new home of the renowned Grand Ole Opry show. You can visit the television and radio studios in Opryland. You can even take part in the taping of the famous show. However for this you have to reserve tickets several weeks prior to the show. The opryland hotel is one of the finest hotels in the country particularly the atrium.

 

Music square

 

Music Square is the hub of the music industry in Nashville. The music square consists of museums and souvenir shops dedicated to musicians. The main attraction here is the Country Music Hall of Fame. It honors the great personalities in the music industry and also exhibits memorabilia of renowned singers.  Car Collectors Hall of Fame is also a great place to visit and it has some fascinating collection of cars.

 

The Belle Meade Plantation

 

This good-looking mansion was constructed in the year 1853 in one of the finest plantation settings in Tennessee.  The Belle Meade Plantation is of historic importance and is a must visit place for tourists visiting Nashville.

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