Nashville

Nashville is most known to be the place where country music singers as well as songwriters make it big. This is also the capital of the state of Tennessee.

The city of Nashville is located on the Cumberland River, and was first founded in the year 1779. The nickname of this city is called “Music City” and sometimes is called the “Country Music Capital of the World”.

Other types of music that are produced in Nashville besides country music are Christian pop music, jazz, and similar adult contemporary styles. Besides being a leader in the production of music, this city is also known for its role in health care, publishing, and transportation industries.

Civil War History Attractions

The history of Nashville is quite extensive, and there are quite a few historical tourism sites which depict that. One of the most important of all sites is the one that provides education and learning about the Battle of Nashville.

The Battle of Nashville was a two-day event that took place in the year 1868. The other two battle sites that are located near the Nashville battle sites include the Battle of Franklin and the Battle of Stone River.

It is a controversial decision regarding who actually one these battles-the North or the South (Union or Confederate, respectively). The confederate army had lost more people in these battles than the Union, but the Union was forced out of the area.

Aside from the battle tourism sites, well-preserved plantation houses that are still standing are open for public viewing as well in Tennessee. Houses such as the Belle Meade Plantation and the Belmont Plantation tell the bittersweet story of Civil War times.

Culture And Art

The city of Nashville is also rich in culture and art. This city is home to numerous visual art museums. One of such is the Frist Center for Visual Arts, and another is the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, and yet one more is the Tennessee State Museum.

Annual Events And Sports

Annual events that take place in Nashville every single year include the CMA (Country Music Association) Festival, Nashville Film Festival, and the African Street Festival. This city is also home to several sports teams, such as the NHL team the Nashville Predators, and the Arena Football League’s Nashville Cats.

Nashville Celebrity Natives

Well-known people that were born in Nashville include a soldier of fortune names William Walker, rapper Young Buck, Singer Rita Coolidge, and civil rights activist Julia Bond. Popular musicians who lived in Nashville include Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, and many others.