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As for tourist stuff, we did the Musicians Hall of Fame which was great. They also had a Rolling Stones exhibit in there at the time, but I assume that's finished now. I would have liked to do RCA Studio B but you had to buy a combined ticket with (iirc) the Country Music HOF, which we didn't have time for, so we gave that a miss, sadly.
I would highly recommend getting yourself in the Ryman either for a tour or gig or whatever. We went for the Opry Country Classics and while super-country it was a fantastic night out and phenomenal musicians all round. Jason Isbell is playing a 7-night run there starting tomorrow, so if you're going to be there then I'd be falling over myself to get a ticket for that.
Where else are you headed? We did DC to Nashville last year via the Blue Ridge & Smokey Mountains and had a fantastic time. Happy to give more tips if you're in that direction at all.
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I have just remembered food though - Peg Leg Porker's BBQ is just round the corner and is some of the bets food I've ever had. Completely essential. And try Hattie B's for authentic Nashville Hot Chicken.
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If you are there on a Monday, get tickets to see the Time Jumpers at 3rd & Lindsley. You'll need to book in advance.
Roberts Western World is the only bar on Broadway that has Country Music all day / night.
Country Music Hall of Fame is great too.
Asheville is worth a drive through as well if you're in the area. Great food all over the place and the Moog factory
Broadway is worth a wander, bands on from early morning to early the following morning.
Country Music Hall of Fame is a great setup and if you are doing this, tag on the Studio B tour too.
The Ryman is worth doing the self guided tour.
Depending on what nights you are staying there is the Grand Old Opry and sometimes shows at the Ryman too.
We got a multi pass from the tourist centre by the Bridgestone arena that got us into the CMHOF, Studio B, Ryman and a few other bits for $75.
We were there over a weekend and ended up catching a Sunday show by the Stone Fox Five at The Local, about a mile or so from Broadway. The band was incredible with Chris Scruggs on Lead vocal, Kenny Vaughan on Guitar. No cover charge, cheap drinks, just tip the band.
Have a great trip.