Start your day with a tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The museum features interactive exhibits, artifacts, and memorabilia of country music legends. Afterward, walk over to Prince's Hot Chicken Shack, a Nashville institution, for a spicy lunch. Then, head over to the Ryman Auditorium, the "Mother Church of Country Music." Take a tour of this historic venue that has hosted the likes of Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton. End your evening at the Bluebird Cafe, a cozy listening room that has launched the careers of many country music stars.
Start your day at the Parthenon in Centennial Park, a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens. Inside, you'll find an art museum with works by American artists from the 19th and 20th centuries. Next, head over to the Frist Art Museum, housed in a former post office. The museum features rotating exhibitions of contemporary art. For lunch, try Arnold's Country Kitchen, a cafeteria-style restaurant serving classic Southern dishes. Spend your afternoon at the National Museum of African American Music, where you can learn about the history and impact of African American music on American culture. End your day with a show at the Grand Ole Opry, a venue that has hosted country music stars since 1925.