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Also known as by the nickname ‘Music City’, Nashville, TN, is considered the home of country music and where major stars of the country stage have found fame. Today, the metropolitan city is still alive with music – quite literally as the main Broadway drag is crowded with honky tonk bars featuring aspiring bands playing anything from country to bluegrass to jazz. Some of the best-known honky-tonks are Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Legends Corner, Robert’s Western World, and the Stage. The historic Ryman Auditorium, which is home to the famous Grand Ole Opry, is a must-see. There is a backstage tour available that will allow you to see the dressing rooms and even stand on stage. The Country Music Hall of Fame is another mandatory stop in Nashville, TN. This well-curated museum takes you from country music’s beginnings to modern musicians, with colourful memorabilia, photographs and music samples. Tourists mainly stay around Broadway, which has its fill of souvenir shops, bars, and restaurants. Before you leave, make sure you try the ‘meat & three’, which is a local Southern dish that features a meat entrée and three sides, such as collard greens, fried green tomatoes or other Southern specialties.

When To Go

Nashville. TN, has four distinct seasons, with freezing temperatures in the winter and hot, humid summers. July and August are the hottest months, with average high temperatures of 29.5 to 31.5°C (85-89°F) and average lows around 20°C (68°F). December through February are the coldest months, with average with average high temperatures of 2.6 to 5.2°C (37-41°F) and average lows around -2°C (28°F).

* Winter (December - February): Average lows 5.2°C (41°F); average highs -2°C (28°F)

* Spring (March - May): Average lows 4°C (39°F); average highs 26°C (79°F)

* Summer (June - August): Average lows 20°C (68°F); average highs 31.5°C (89°F)

* Autumn (September - November): Average lows 4°C (39°F); average highs 27°C (81°F)

Getting There

Air travellers land in Nashville International Airport, which is just south of the city. This is a modern airport with the usual amenities, including currency exchange. You can take the bus, taxi or rental car from the airport to your accommodations downtown. Some hotels operate shuttle services, but you should inquire in advance.

The Greyhound has bus service to Nashville, TN, with passengers coming in from all over the United States. If you are driving to Nashville, you can take the Highway 40, which runs east/west, Highway 65, which runs north/south, or Highway 24, which runs southeast/northwest.

You can navigate downtown Nashville easily on foot, but if you want to visit the other neighbourhoods, it is advisable to have a car, as taxis can be scarce.

• By air: Nashville International Airport

• By bus: Greyhound bus

• Easily accessible by car

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