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By Lauren Festa

July 29, 2021

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5 Things to do While on Assignment in Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville is Tennessee’s capital and home to some of the most incredible music and landmarks that the state holds. The opportunities and activities to do within Nashville are endless, ranging from beautiful venues to museums that just about anybody could enjoy.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

            While in Nashville, one of the most visited and well-known locations in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. As Nashville and Tennessee as a whole are known for their popping scene in the country genre, this museum is a must-visit. Within the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, there are tons of exciting exhibits that capture the role country music has interpreted. This music hall also has tours that the highly well-informed workers guide at this location.

Grand Ole Opry

            Another must-visit while in Nashville is the Grand Ole Opry, which is located in the Ryman Auditorium. The Ryman Auditorium seats well over two thousand people, perfect for the famous Grand Ole Opry tradition. The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly concert held in Nashville that displays not only country music but also dabbles in folk, gospel music, and comedy performances. This tradition started back in the 20s where they would host fantastic concerts for their audience to enjoy. And if you weren’t personally at each show, the performances were broadcasted weekly, and WSM solidified the tradition countrywide, with it being streamed every Saturday. The Grand Ole Opry had such an impact on the Ryman Auditorium that the auditorium was announced a national historic landmark because of its effect on popularizing country music.

Gaylord Opryland Resort

            The Gaylord Opryland resort and convention center is a stunning hotel within Nashville. This hotel was previously known as the Opryland hotel. This resort is beautifully designed with dazzling lights and a central garden. During the holidays, the location offers lights and decorations that are put on display each year. The hotel is also ideally located with lots of shopping and restaurant opportunities surrounding the area. Not only is this hotel a beautiful location to visit, but it is also one of the 30 largest hotels in the world, with 2888 rooms for guests to stay in.

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

            If you enjoy American history, there is a perfect landmark located within Nashville, Tennessee, for you to visit. This landmark is Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage. A Hermitage is an estate, and in this case, it is transformed into a museum honoring the seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson. There are self-guided tours of the grounds along with a tour of the mansion. This historical site is exceptionally well preserved and has tons of outbuildings to visit. The estate is a must-see for those who enjoy learning about parts of American History.

The Parthenon

            The Parthenon is a stunning landmark in Centennial Park in Nashville, Tennessee. The landmark is a replica of the original Parthenon located in Athens, Greece. The centerpiece in Centennial Park was built in 1897 as part of the Tennessee centennial exposition. Although, these days, it operates as an art museum. On the first floor, it is a half art museum and half history exhibit. The location holds the History of the ancient Greek temple, although it lies in Nashville. The art displayed in the museum is spectacular, ranging from artists local to art from the 1800s. This landmark is crucial while exploring the different sights Nashville has to offer.

            Nashville, Tennessee, is home to some of the most beautiful landmarks and activities that the state encompasses. Ranging from American History to Greek History to the uprising of country music, Nashville is filled with tons of places that you can not only learn from but enjoy while soaking in all of this information. Nashville should be considered a landmark within itself with all of the fantastic opportunities it has to offer.

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