Must-see attractions in Nashville

  • Capitols

    Tennessee State Capitol

    Downtown & the Gulch

    This 1845–59 Greek Revival building was built from local limestone and marble by slaves and prison inmates working alongside European artisans. Around the…

  • Fort Negley

    Nashville

    In 1862 Union forces captured Nashville, an important transportation hub linking rivers, turnpikes and railroads, and built this fort using a conscripted…

  • Willie Nelson & Friends Museum Showcase

    Nashville

    'Outlaw country' star Willie Nelson sold all his worldly goods to pay off a $16.7 million tax debt in the early 1990s. You can see them at this quirky…

  • Music City Walk of Fame Park

    Downtown & the Gulch

    Glossy plaques honor songwriters and musicians who have made significant contributions to the Nashville music scene. Give a nod to Kid Rock, say howdy to…

  • Sevier Park

    Nashville

    Sevier's playground, picnic tables and lots of greenery provide some respite from the busy 12South streets. The highlight of the park is the Sunnyside…

  • Music Row

    Nashville

    Just west of downtown, sections of 16th and 17th Aves, called Music Sq West and Music Sq East, are home to the production companies, record labels, agents…

  • Beaman Park

    Nashville

    A creek, a hollow and a thick forest are your scenic distractions on a hike through this pleasantly rugged park 15 miles north of downtown. You won't have…

  • Music City Center

    Downtown & the Gulch

    Opened in 2013, this convention and events complex looks up-to-the-nanosecond modern. It hosts everything from pool-and-spa expos to auditions for The…

  • I Believe in Nashville Mural

    Nashville

    This red, white and blue mural, fashioned after the Tennessee flag, exudes Nashville pride. Painted by Adrien Saporiti in 2012, it's a popular backdrop…

  • Cohen Memorial Hall Gallery

    Nashville

    Located on Vanderbilt's freshman Peabody College campus, the gallery showcases an array of rotating seasonal exhibitions.

  • Whites Creek Greenway at Fontanel

    Nashville

    This 1.5-mile paved greenway, which has an entrance behind a distillery, follows a creek and connects with 2 miles of woodsy hiking trails that loop…