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19th Century Nashville

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19th Century Nashville: The most important historical moments that took place in Tennessee's capital during the 19th century, including information on many of the city's colorful pioneers and their contributions to music, literature, art and commerce.

2nd Avenue

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Nashville 2nd Avenue is a unique representation of the history and culture, diversity and energy that make up this beloved city.

African American Business District - Jefferson Street

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Nashville’s most famous African American street and neighborhood where the Civil Rights movement was organized, three of the most famous African American colleges Fisk university, Meharry Medical College and Tennessee State University are located.

African American History in Nashville

Black History Nashville History Top 10

Take a journey through African American history in Nashville. From the early arrival of free persons of color in the city through Emancipation, to hard-fought battles for voting rights in the 1940s and 1950s, to the classic country music scene in Music City today, you'll learn about people who overcame barriers and made their mark on Nashville.

Andrew Jackson and The Hermitage

Politics Presidents Top 10

Andrew Jackson and The Hermitage: Tour the home of our seventh President, Andrew Jackson, and his wife Rachel. The Hermitage is the former plantation that served as the White House in 1819 when Jackson was in Office. On your visit, you can see furniture used by Jackson, view his military sword collection and many other period artifacts including coins, photography equipment and musical instruments. This historic site offers you a unique glimpse into our past filled with memories of one of America’s most remarkable citizens

Architectural Tour of Nashville

Landmarks Nashville History Top 10

This Architectural Tour of Nashville includes Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate Victorian designs of the nineteenth century, as well as Art Deco and Art Moderne skyscrapers built in the 20th century. Notable examples of private residences include Belle Meade Plantation; Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum; Union Station; Belmont Mansion (1858); Reed House (1921), James K. Polk Masonic Building (1926).

Belle Meade Plantation and History of Nashville Horse Breeding

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Belle Meade Plantation was founded in 1805, and is considered one of the most significant historic homes in Nashville.

Belles, Babes and Bachelorettes

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The lives of the women of Nashville living in one city, working individually but coming together to shine bright like stars in the sky

Best Nashville Tour

Music City Top 10

The Best Nashville tour explores the top attractions, entertainment, restaurants and local nightlife in the Country Music Capital of the World.

Bible Belt, Church and Religious Tour

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Bible Belt, Church and Religious Tour: The home to over 600 churches and synagogue temples; famously known as "The Nashville Bible Belt"

Bold Women of Nashville

Favorites Music City Women's Stories

Bold Women of Nashville: This tour hits all the famous spots, offering off-the-beaten-track trivia, and coverage of politics, explores the interesting lives and contributions of these bold women.

Church Street Tour

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Nashville Church Street Tour: The story of Nashville’s most famous street from the place were the first European settlers of Nashville lived to the founding of most major religious denominations all located on this street

Civil Rights Tour

Black History Nashville History Top 10

Civil Rights Tour: Explore how Nashville was one of the most important cities for marches, arrests and bombing stories. See the Woolworth building and the Civil Rights Room of the Nashville Public Library.

Civil War in Nashville

Favorites Landmarks Politics Presidents

Civil War in Nashville: With the outbreak of the Civil War, Nashville's strategic importance as a railroad hub and river transportation center made it a target for Union forces. This tour hits all the famous spots, offering coverage of politics, explores the interesting stories of the civil war.

Country Music Hall of Fame

Music City Top 10

Country Music Hall of Fame: The city of Nashville, Tennessee has produced over 800 songs that made the Billboard Hot 100 list. This volumes covers several decades in country music beginning with Hank Williams Sr. and ending with Carrie Underwood and beyond. It is truly a history of country music in Nashville.

Courthouses, Lawyers and Judges

Favorites Nashville History

The tour of Nashville historic courthouse enables you to take a trip back in time to learn about the history of lawsuits and lawyers in Nashville. Each courthouse has an exciting story to tell from the moment it was built, through its heyday as a busy seat of justice, and its current state.

Dutchman’s Curve

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Dutchman’s Curve: The worst train crash in American history that took 101 lives.

Elvis, Hank Williams and Johnny Cash in Nashville

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Elvis, Hank Williams and Johnny Cash: The interesting stories about these three music icons, who all recorded some of their big hits in Nashville, all performed at the Ryman and all three are inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Fashion History

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Nashville Fashion History: Nashville has made a name for itself over the years in the fashion world.

History of Healthcare, Doctors, Hospital and Medical Schools in Nashville

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Nashville is home to several hospitals and medical schools including Vanderbilt University Medical School, Meharry Medical College and Tennessee State University's Health Science Center.

History of Nashville Fairgrounds

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Nashville Fairgrounds is one of the most popular country music venues in country music history.

Hot Chicken, Southern Food and Great Restaurants

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Hot Chicken and Southern Food: Explore the diversity of Nashville and the authenticity of the people, food and culture.

How Nashville became the IT City

Favorites Nashville History

The last 25 years with Fortune 500 companies moving to Nashville.

Lower Broadway

Favorites Nashville Entertainment

Lower Broadway Nashville: Learn about the successful NFL draft that attracted 600,000 people and how it attracts thousands daily for the honkytonks.

Music City’s Greatest All Time Performances

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Music City: The artists who crafted the greatest performances to their timeless songs and made Country music what it is today.

Music Row History

Music City Top 10

Nashville Music Row is the home of all things Country music. The ‘Music City’ as it is called lays claim to more Country music stars per capita than any other place on earth. Nashville has been known as Music Row since the 1940s. The area is home to around 500 music-related businesses, including "Publishers Row", which is a concentration of music publishers, located on 16th and 17th Avenues South.

Nashville Arts and Artist

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Nashville Arts and Artist: The world renowned Nashville art scene and artists

Nashville Famous Hotels

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Nashville Famous Hotels: Nashville growth has come by way of many great hotels. From the Maxwell House to the Hermitage, Nashville is known for its enchanting hotels.

Nashville Half Day Tour

Music City Top 10

Nashville Private Tour: The customized tour of Nashville explores any interest that you choose including the top attractions, entertainment, restaurants and local nightlife in the Country Music Capital of the World.

Nashville Most Famous Inventions

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Nashville Most Famous Inventions: The famous Inventors that have changed the world with their contributions.

Nashville Rivals

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Nashville industry rivals

Nashville Tragedies

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Nashville is no stranger to disaster, it e has been affected by floods, tornadoes and even bombings.

Nashville TV, Radio and Movie History

Favorites Nashville Entertainment

One hundred and thirty years of Nashville media and broadcasting

National Museum of African American Music

Black History Favorites Music City

The National Museum of African American Music opened September 21, 2005, in the heart of the historic Carrboro Arts District. It is one of only five museums in the country to combine musical instruments with exhibits about music history, famous artists and recordings.

Politicians and Scandals in Nashville

Favorites Nashville History Politics

Politicians and Scandals in Nashville: Explore from a historical perspective, the politicians and scandals in Nashville

River and Rail

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River and Rail: Nashville as the Flour Mill Capitol Of The South.

Rock and Roll Nashville

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Rock and Roll Nashville: From the early beginning of the Grand Ol Opry to today’s Music City, Nashville has made unique contributions to rock and roll. Nashville’s vibrant music scene includes more live venues than anywhere else in the United States, evidenced by its nickname “Music City USA.”

Ryman Auditorium

Music City Top 10

Ryman Auditorium is a premier performance venue in Nashville, Tennessee. Over the years, the signature pyramidal shape of The Mother Church has hosted some of the world’s best names in entertainment including Johnny Cash, Kenny Chesney, Chicago and many more.

Sports in Nashville

Favorites Nashville Entertainment

Sports in Nashville: The NHL Predators, NFL Titans, Triple AAA Sounds, former Southern League Nashville Vols, Negro league Elite Giants, Vanderbilt, and Minor league Dixie Flyers.

Step On Guide Bus Tour

Music City Top 10

The Step on the bus tours offers a local Nashville historian as your Nashville bus tour guide for an accurate and in-depth exploration of Nashville history and culture.

Tennessee Centennial Exposition 1897

Favorites Nashville History

Tennessee Centennial Exposition: The commemorating of the 100th anniversary of Tennessee becoming a state and was held at what is today downtown Nashville.

Tennessee State Capitol

Favorites Landmarks Politics

Tennessee State Capitol: Located in downtown Nashville, on a hill overlooking Cumberland River. The Tennessee State Capitol has been a major civic center since 1812 when Nashville was founded

Three Stars – Presidents Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson

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Presidents Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson: These historical figures were very influential in the founding of our great nation and all can be traced back to Nashville.

Ultimate All Day Tour of Nashville

Music City Top 10

The ultimate Nashville private tour explores everything Nashville, from the top attractions and landmarks, to entertainment, restaurants, historical events and local nightlife in the Country Music Capital of the World.

Vices of Nashville

Favorites Nashville Entertainment

Vices of Nashville: Back when whiskey, gambling and prostitution ran rampant in Nashville during the 19th and early 20th century.

Wall Street of the South - Nashville Business History

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Nashville Business History: Financial District and Union Street, has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. From the new Music City Center to the revitalization of Lower Broadway and Printers Alley, this dynamic district offers unique opportunities for development.

Woman’s Suffrage Movement

Nashville History Top 10 Women's Stories

The Woman’s Suffrage Movement was a decades-long fight to win the right to vote for women in the United States. It took activists and reformers nearly 100 years to win that right, and the campaign was not easy. Learn from local historian; David Ewing about Nashville's role in the women's suffrage movement.

19th Century Nashville

Favorites Nashville History Politics

19th Century Nashville: The most important historical moments that took place in Tennessee's capital during the 19th century, including information on many of the city's colorful pioneers and their contributions to music, literature, art and commerce.

2nd Avenue

Favorites Nashville History

Nashville 2nd Avenue is a unique representation of the history and culture, diversity and energy that make up this beloved city.

African American Business District - Jefferson Street

Black History Favorites Nashville History

Nashville’s most famous African American street and neighborhood where the Civil Rights movement was organized, three of the most famous African American colleges Fisk university, Meharry Medical College and Tennessee State University are located.

African American History in Nashville

Black History Nashville History Top 10

Take a journey through African American history in Nashville. From the early arrival of free persons of color in the city through Emancipation, to hard-fought battles for voting rights in the 1940s and 1950s, to the classic country music scene in Music City today, you'll learn about people who overcame barriers and made their mark on Nashville.

Andrew Jackson and The Hermitage

Politics Presidents Top 10

Andrew Jackson and The Hermitage: Tour the home of our seventh President, Andrew Jackson, and his wife Rachel. The Hermitage is the former plantation that served as the White House in 1819 when Jackson was in Office. On your visit, you can see furniture used by Jackson, view his military sword collection and many other period artifacts including coins, photography equipment and musical instruments. This historic site offers you a unique glimpse into our past filled with memories of one of America’s most remarkable citizens

Architectural Tour of Nashville

Landmarks Nashville History Top 10

This Architectural Tour of Nashville includes Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate Victorian designs of the nineteenth century, as well as Art Deco and Art Moderne skyscrapers built in the 20th century. Notable examples of private residences include Belle Meade Plantation; Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum; Union Station; Belmont Mansion (1858); Reed House (1921), James K. Polk Masonic Building (1926).

Belle Meade Plantation and History of Nashville Horse Breeding

Favorites Nashville History

Belle Meade Plantation was founded in 1805, and is considered one of the most significant historic homes in Nashville.

Belles, Babes and Bachelorettes

Favorites Women's Stories

The lives of the women of Nashville living in one city, working individually but coming together to shine bright like stars in the sky

Best Nashville Tour

Music City Top 10

The Best Nashville tour explores the top attractions, entertainment, restaurants and local nightlife in the Country Music Capital of the World.

Bible Belt, Church and Religious Tour

Favorites Nashville History

Bible Belt, Church and Religious Tour: The home to over 600 churches and synagogue temples; famously known as "The Nashville Bible Belt"

Bold Women of Nashville

Favorites Music City Women's Stories

Bold Women of Nashville: This tour hits all the famous spots, offering off-the-beaten-track trivia, and coverage of politics, explores the interesting lives and contributions of these bold women.

Church Street Tour

Favorites Nashville History

Nashville Church Street Tour: The story of Nashville’s most famous street from the place were the first European settlers of Nashville lived to the founding of most major religious denominations all located on this street

Civil Rights Tour

Black History Nashville History Top 10

Civil Rights Tour: Explore how Nashville was one of the most important cities for marches, arrests and bombing stories. See the Woolworth building and the Civil Rights Room of the Nashville Public Library.

Civil War in Nashville

Favorites Landmarks Politics Presidents

Civil War in Nashville: With the outbreak of the Civil War, Nashville's strategic importance as a railroad hub and river transportation center made it a target for Union forces. This tour hits all the famous spots, offering coverage of politics, explores the interesting stories of the civil war.

Country Music Hall of Fame

Music City Top 10

Country Music Hall of Fame: The city of Nashville, Tennessee has produced over 800 songs that made the Billboard Hot 100 list. This volumes covers several decades in country music beginning with Hank Williams Sr. and ending with Carrie Underwood and beyond. It is truly a history of country music in Nashville.

Courthouses, Lawyers and Judges

Favorites Nashville History

The tour of Nashville historic courthouse enables you to take a trip back in time to learn about the history of lawsuits and lawyers in Nashville. Each courthouse has an exciting story to tell from the moment it was built, through its heyday as a busy seat of justice, and its current state.

Dutchman’s Curve

Favorites Nashville History

Dutchman’s Curve: The worst train crash in American history that took 101 lives.

Elvis, Hank Williams and Johnny Cash in Nashville

Favorites Music City

Elvis, Hank Williams and Johnny Cash: The interesting stories about these three music icons, who all recorded some of their big hits in Nashville, all performed at the Ryman and all three are inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Fashion History

Favorites Nashville History

Nashville Fashion History: Nashville has made a name for itself over the years in the fashion world.

History of Healthcare, Doctors, Hospital and Medical Schools in Nashville

Favorites Nashville History

Nashville is home to several hospitals and medical schools including Vanderbilt University Medical School, Meharry Medical College and Tennessee State University's Health Science Center.

History of Nashville Fairgrounds

Favorites Nashville History

Nashville Fairgrounds is one of the most popular country music venues in country music history.

Hot Chicken, Southern Food and Great Restaurants

Favorites Nashville Entertainment

Hot Chicken and Southern Food: Explore the diversity of Nashville and the authenticity of the people, food and culture.

How Nashville became the IT City

Favorites Nashville History

The last 25 years with Fortune 500 companies moving to Nashville.

Lower Broadway

Favorites Nashville Entertainment

Lower Broadway Nashville: Learn about the successful NFL draft that attracted 600,000 people and how it attracts thousands daily for the honkytonks.

Music City’s Greatest All Time Performances

Favorites Music City

Music City: The artists who crafted the greatest performances to their timeless songs and made Country music what it is today.

Music Row History

Music City Top 10

Nashville Music Row is the home of all things Country music. The ‘Music City’ as it is called lays claim to more Country music stars per capita than any other place on earth. Nashville has been known as Music Row since the 1940s. The area is home to around 500 music-related businesses, including "Publishers Row", which is a concentration of music publishers, located on 16th and 17th Avenues South.

Nashville Arts and Artist

Favorites Nashville Entertainment

Nashville Arts and Artist: The world renowned Nashville art scene and artists

Nashville Famous Hotels

Favorites Landmarks

Nashville Famous Hotels: Nashville growth has come by way of many great hotels. From the Maxwell House to the Hermitage, Nashville is known for its enchanting hotels.

Nashville Half Day Tour

Music City Top 10

Nashville Private Tour: The customized tour of Nashville explores any interest that you choose including the top attractions, entertainment, restaurants and local nightlife in the Country Music Capital of the World.

Nashville Most Famous Inventions

Favorites Nashville History

Nashville Most Famous Inventions: The famous Inventors that have changed the world with their contributions.

Nashville Rivals

Favorites Nashville History

Nashville industry rivals

Nashville Tragedies

Favorites Nashville History

Nashville is no stranger to disaster, it e has been affected by floods, tornadoes and even bombings.

Nashville TV, Radio and Movie History

Favorites Nashville Entertainment

One hundred and thirty years of Nashville media and broadcasting

National Museum of African American Music

Black History Favorites Music City

The National Museum of African American Music opened September 21, 2005, in the heart of the historic Carrboro Arts District. It is one of only five museums in the country to combine musical instruments with exhibits about music history, famous artists and recordings.

Politicians and Scandals in Nashville

Favorites Nashville History Politics

Politicians and Scandals in Nashville: Explore from a historical perspective, the politicians and scandals in Nashville

River and Rail

Favorites Nashville History

River and Rail: Nashville as the Flour Mill Capitol Of The South.

Rock and Roll Nashville

Favorites Music City

Rock and Roll Nashville: From the early beginning of the Grand Ol Opry to today’s Music City, Nashville has made unique contributions to rock and roll. Nashville’s vibrant music scene includes more live venues than anywhere else in the United States, evidenced by its nickname “Music City USA.”

Ryman Auditorium

Music City Top 10

Ryman Auditorium is a premier performance venue in Nashville, Tennessee. Over the years, the signature pyramidal shape of The Mother Church has hosted some of the world’s best names in entertainment including Johnny Cash, Kenny Chesney, Chicago and many more.

Sports in Nashville

Favorites Nashville Entertainment

Sports in Nashville: The NHL Predators, NFL Titans, Triple AAA Sounds, former Southern League Nashville Vols, Negro league Elite Giants, Vanderbilt, and Minor league Dixie Flyers.

Step On Guide Bus Tour

Music City Top 10

The Step on the bus tours offers a local Nashville historian as your Nashville bus tour guide for an accurate and in-depth exploration of Nashville history and culture.

Tennessee Centennial Exposition 1897

Favorites Nashville History

Tennessee Centennial Exposition: The commemorating of the 100th anniversary of Tennessee becoming a state and was held at what is today downtown Nashville.

Tennessee State Capitol

Favorites Landmarks Politics

Tennessee State Capitol: Located in downtown Nashville, on a hill overlooking Cumberland River. The Tennessee State Capitol has been a major civic center since 1812 when Nashville was founded

Three Stars – Presidents Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson

Favorites Politics Presidents

Presidents Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson: These historical figures were very influential in the founding of our great nation and all can be traced back to Nashville.

Ultimate All Day Tour of Nashville

Music City Top 10

The ultimate Nashville private tour explores everything Nashville, from the top attractions and landmarks, to entertainment, restaurants, historical events and local nightlife in the Country Music Capital of the World.

Vices of Nashville

Favorites Nashville Entertainment

Vices of Nashville: Back when whiskey, gambling and prostitution ran rampant in Nashville during the 19th and early 20th century.

Wall Street of the South - Nashville Business History

Favorites Nashville History

Nashville Business History: Financial District and Union Street, has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. From the new Music City Center to the revitalization of Lower Broadway and Printers Alley, this dynamic district offers unique opportunities for development.

Woman’s Suffrage Movement

Nashville History Top 10 Women's Stories

The Woman’s Suffrage Movement was a decades-long fight to win the right to vote for women in the United States. It took activists and reformers nearly 100 years to win that right, and the campaign was not easy. Learn from local historian; David Ewing about Nashville's role in the women's suffrage movement.

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