It’s no secret that Music City is one of the most exciting and cultural places to visit in America. Nashville, Tennessee, is known as the music capital of the world, and countless country music stars call the city home. If you’re getting ready to make your first trip to this iconic city, you may be wondering what you should do first.
This really depends on exactly what you enjoy doing, but it’s a safe bet you’re coming to Nashville because you love music. With that in mind, here are the top three things you have to see on your first time to Nashville.
- Ryman Auditorium
The Ryman Auditorium used to be the home of the Grand Ole Opry. Today, it still hosts some of the biggest names in the music industry. You’ll definitely want to check out some of the tour options to get a behind-the-scenes look at the music industry and the history of the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium itself. You can even step into some of the dressing rooms once used by country music legends like Johnny Cash to get a real sense of what it was like to be a star in the industry’s early days.
- The Grand Ole Opry
Speaking of the Grand Ole Opry, this American icon has a rich history in the country music industry. In fact, it is actually credited with “putting country music on the map” with its first radio broadcast in 1925. The show has changed venues a few times over the years and has been hosted in locations such as the Ryman Auditorium and the Dixie Tabernacle. In 1974, the show finally landed in its own dedicated venue at the Grand Ole Opry House.
The show has been credited with launching careers for some of the industry’s most prolific stars, such as Garth Brooks and Patsy Cline. With a regular schedule of live performances — both from music legends and rising stars — backstage tours, and a window into country music’s interesting past, the Grand Ole Opry is definitely a stop you’ll have to make.
- The Johnny Cash Museum
Johnny Cash, otherwise known as The Man In Black, is such an important name in country music history that he has an entire museum dedicated to his life and career. At the Johnny Cash Museum, you can browse through the costumes he wore on stage, read letters written by the Man himself, and even enjoy some of his iconic movies. There’s a lot to see here, so you may want to dedicate at least a half day to make sure you have plenty of time to take everything in.
If you love country music, you’re going to love every second of your stay in Nashville. These three attractions are really just a starting point for your adventure. The good news is that they’re all situated at the center of an entire hub of things to see and experience. Once you’ve checked one of these venues out, don’t hesitate to explore the surrounding area to see what else you might find.
This photo, “Grand Ole Opry,” by Joe Shlabotnik used under CC BY 2.o. “Grand Ole Opry” is licensed under CC BY 2.o by Wyatt Johnson Ford.
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