Articles - Nashville en-us http://www.smarttravelreport.com N/A http://www.smarttravelreport.com travelgirl12866@yahoo.com 20 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4618/1/Nashville-Attractions-Discover-the-Eclectic-and-Electric-Charm-of-Music-City/Page1.html Nashville attractions are boundless and offer up a buffet of excitement and intrigue coupled with rich history and a tune to go with everyone’s beat. Nashville is known as "Music City", but in recent years its reputation has grown to encompass a broad scope of entertainment. It is also the home of sporting events from football, hockey and baseball games, as well as and performances from the symphony, ballet, opera and theater. kelleyfalgout@bellsouth.net (Kelley Falgout) Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3808/1/Five-Reasons-to-Visit-Nashville-this-Summer/Page1.html If you love good food, great music, and sunny skies, you definitely must consideration making your vacation plans for one of the South's most popular destinations - Music City, USA! The name on the map actually says Nashville, Tennessee, but this busy Southern capital is so closely associated with music it should be no surprise that it's one of the first cities that come to mind when people think of popular music, and not just country and western, either. While Nashville's roots are steeped in the lore of pre-Civil War folk music and the evolution of the Opry, Nashville actually offers a blend of musical varieties, from R&B and jazz, pop/rock, and classical. kristi.e@agentsofvalue.com (Kathryn Lively) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3807/1/A-Spirited-Nashville-Tour-Nashville-Ghost-Walk/Page1.html Who is buried in the walls of the Capitol building? What is the ghostly secret of St. Mary's Cathedral? Find out the answers to these and other questions as you follow your lantern-bearing guide on a 90-minute, 1/2 mi easy trek around downtown Nashville. marshiecajayon@gmail.com (Rhetta Akamatsu) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3806/1/Have-the-Vacation-of-a-Lifetime-at-The-Grand-Ole-Opry-in-NashvilleTennessee/Page1.html If you like country music then there is nowhere else in the world you can enjoy as much as Nashville, Tennessee and the Grand Ole Opry. The Grand Ole Opry is a mainstay of this city known as the “home of country music” and anytime you go you are guaranteed to see a mixture of current country music stars, legends, and new artists trying to break into the business. kristi.e@agentsofvalue.com (Robert Benjamin) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3798/1/Top-Attractions-to-Visit-in-Nashville/Page1.html When you think of Nashville, most likely the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame are the first things to pop in your mind when considering what attractions there are to see. Yes, Nashville is known the world over for its contribution to country music, but if you know where to go, you'll discover Nashville has many more interesting sites to see. marshiecajayon@gmail.com (K. Lively) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3797/1/Top-Festivals-In-Nashville/Page1.html Nashville has earned its nickname Music City by virtue of its strong connections to the music industry, but one thing to note, too, about this popular Southern capital is that it is a wonderful place for celebration all year long. Local and regional festivals celebrating the arts, sports, music, and just plain fun make Nashville a must-see travel destination any time of year. marshiecajayon@gmail.com (K. Lively) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3796/1/The-City-Of-Music---Nashville-Tennessee/Page1.html Nashville, located in Davidson County on the Cumberland River, is the capital of the state of Tennessee. People travel from all over the world to visit Nashville, Tennessee better known as Music City. The opening of the Grand Ole Opry in 1925 and a thriving publishing business led to this title. marshiecajayon@gmail.com (Jean Pardue) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3795/1/Nashville-TN/Page1.html Nashville, formerly known as Fort Nash borough was founded by James Robertson and a group of Wataugans in 1780. Located on a sulphur spring and a salt lick popularly known as French Lick, it grew quickly as a port and a major railroad hub. In 1843, Nashville was officially named the capital of Tennessee. It has an area of about 526 square miles and a population of about 569,891. kristi.e@agentsofvalue.com (Jimmy Sturo) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3794/1/How-Nashville-Became-Music-City/Page1.html So why is Nashville called "Music City, USA?" It seems like a rather bold statement to claim all of music for one area of the country, especially when the roots of various styles may be found all over. One might think other cities should vie for the title: New York City for its bustling live music scenes and studios, Seattle for the many bands who influenced the last few decades of rock, or Detroit for giving us the Motown sound. Why Nashville? marshiecajayon@gmail.com (K. Lively) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3793/1/Enjoy-the-Arts-in-Nashville/Page1.html Nashville has well earned its nickname as Music City, USA, but if you have never visited this popular Southern capital you likely are not aware that Nashville enjoys a rich, artistic heritage. Whether you enjoy fine art, eclectic performance, or other visual media, be sure to make a few side trips when you come to Nashville. marshiecajayon@gmail.com (K. Lively) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700