The Grand Ole Opry was founded by George D. The Grand Ole Opry dates back to 1925 and was originally a one-hour radio "barn dance." It's now owned by Opry Entertainment which holds the honor of being the longest-running radio show in the United States. Photo Credit: Joshua Woods on Unsplash MUST DO Nashville Attractions & Activities” In Centennial Park, you can find a full-scale reconstruction of the Greek Parthenon. Warner Parks is home to the annual Iroquois Steeplechase, the only graded horse race currently run in Tennessee. The city also operates 99 parks and greenways - 10,200 acres in all. Total enrollment in the area is near 75,000.
Located in the area are Vanderbilt University, Middle Tennessee State University, Belmont University, and about 20 others. Nashville’s metropolitan region, sometimes known simply as “Metro” has more than its fair share of college students. This will ensure warm weather to comfortably immerse oneself in its fabulous music scene and all there is to do out and about the city. The best time to visit Nashville is from April to October.
Photo Credit: Katy Anne on Unsplash Best Time to Visit Nashville Nashville Pride, an event that fosters awareness and community for the LGBTQ+ crowd of Middle Tennessee, is held every June.Ĭheck out Kylie Condon's travel journal exploring the lesbian culture in Nashville, Tennessee Lez Explore: Nashville
The “gayborhood” - also known here as - The District - extends along Church Street, with plenty of hopping nightlife! The area is slightly west of Downtown. Travel Safety Tips Local Expert: Nashville Gay Scene MUST VISIT: Gay-Friendly Bars & Nightlife The city annually hosts the CMA Music Festival. There’s The Grand Ole Opry, which still offers performances several times a week, of course, but also the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, and countless local venues, from music clubs to honky tonk bars. All of the major record labels - and several independents - have set up shop here in Nashville and the city is the second busiest music production center in the country, after New York.