Nashville

Founded in the late 18th century, Nashville has since become a thriving bastion for entertainment and the arts. Countless country music legends have called the city home, including Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, and Dolly Parton. The city proudly maintains its prestigious status as “The Music City” thanks to its many famous concert halls and theaters, like the Grand Ole Opry House, the Ryman Auditorium, and the Station Inn. Nashville is even the location of the illustrious Country Music Hall of Fame. But the city also possesses historical landmarks that reflect the greater history of Tennessee, such as U.S. President Andrew Jackson’s home, The Hermitage, as well as the Belle Meade Plantation. Truly few places in the American South are better for a cultural heritage experince than the city of Nashville.