Nashville Music Lover’s Walking Tour
Take a deep dive into the legends and lore of Music City with this exclusive tour led by Grammy-nominated music journalist and acclaimed songwriter Bill DeMain. Learn about Nashville’s extraordinary history as a music capital from an insider who has interviewed stars from Dolly Parton to Willie Nelson. Admire important historic and cultural landmarks as your guide narrates almost a century of music history along the way.
Highlights
- ✓Connect with an industry expert for an insider’s perspective on Music City
- ✓Admire Nashville’s iconic sights, including the Country Music Hall of Fame
- ✓Learn how Nashville grew into the cultural capital it remains today
- ✓Connect the city’s musical past with its vibrant contemporary music scene
What you'll see & do
- ✓Tennessee's only 5-star hotel, built in 1910. Guests have included Charlie Chaplin, Enrico Caruso, JFK, Paul McCartney and Dolly Parton.
- ✓F.W. Woolworth's, opened in 1913, was the site of Nashville's sit-ins, led by the legendary freedom rider and proponent of "good trouble," John Lewis.
- ✓"Nashville's oldest shopping mall," built in 1902. We will visit The Peanut Shop, which opened in 1927.
- ✓First opened in 1927 as Planter's Peanuts, this is one of the oldest surviving businesses in downtown Nashville. It's like stepping into a time capsule. Friendly, fun service and free samples!
- ✓Once the heart of Nashville's red light district, it was long the center of music performance and backstage deals. Everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Johnny Cash to Tim McGraw performed here.
- ✓Once the site of Nashville's grandest hotel and the first place the celebrated coffee was served. What's the real story behind "Good to the last drop?"
- ✓The crown jewel of downtown Nashville. Built as the Union Gospel Tabernacle in 1892, it was the home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-74. Stories about everyone from Hank Williams to Johnny Cash to Elvis Presley
- ✓The city's most famous honky tonk was once songwriter's central, overseen by the colorful den mother Tootsie Bess. Her jukebox introduced demos of songs like "Hello Walls," "Crazy," "A-11" and "Sunday Morning Coming Down."
- ✓The best of the music-related museums in Nashville, with a wonderful permanent collection and ever-changing exhibits.
- ✓Legendary nightclub that has hosted such artists as Willie Nelson, Roger Miller, Dolly Parton and Andy Griffith. Paul McCartney once wrote a song in the club.
What's included
- ✓All Fees and Taxes
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Nashville Music Lover’s Walking Tour
Take a deep dive into the legends and lore of Music City with this exclusive tour led by Grammy-nominated music journalist and acclaimed songwriter Bill DeMain. Learn about Nashville’s extraordinary history as a music capital from an insider who has interviewed stars from Dolly Parton to Willie Nelson. Admire important historic and cultural landmarks as your guide narrates almost a century of music history along the way.
Highlights
- ✓Connect with an industry expert for an insider’s perspective on Music City
- ✓Admire Nashville’s iconic sights, including the Country Music Hall of Fame
- ✓Learn how Nashville grew into the cultural capital it remains today
- ✓Connect the city’s musical past with its vibrant contemporary music scene
What you'll see & do
- ✓Tennessee's only 5-star hotel, built in 1910. Guests have included Charlie Chaplin, Enrico Caruso, JFK, Paul McCartney and Dolly Parton.
- ✓F.W. Woolworth's, opened in 1913, was the site of Nashville's sit-ins, led by the legendary freedom rider and proponent of "good trouble," John Lewis.
- ✓"Nashville's oldest shopping mall," built in 1902. We will visit The Peanut Shop, which opened in 1927.
- ✓First opened in 1927 as Planter's Peanuts, this is one of the oldest surviving businesses in downtown Nashville. It's like stepping into a time capsule. Friendly, fun service and free samples!
- ✓Once the heart of Nashville's red light district, it was long the center of music performance and backstage deals. Everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Johnny Cash to Tim McGraw performed here.
- ✓Once the site of Nashville's grandest hotel and the first place the celebrated coffee was served. What's the real story behind "Good to the last drop?"
- ✓The crown jewel of downtown Nashville. Built as the Union Gospel Tabernacle in 1892, it was the home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-74. Stories about everyone from Hank Williams to Johnny Cash to Elvis Presley
- ✓The city's most famous honky tonk was once songwriter's central, overseen by the colorful den mother Tootsie Bess. Her jukebox introduced demos of songs like "Hello Walls," "Crazy," "A-11" and "Sunday Morning Coming Down."
- ✓The best of the music-related museums in Nashville, with a wonderful permanent collection and ever-changing exhibits.
- ✓Legendary nightclub that has hosted such artists as Willie Nelson, Roger Miller, Dolly Parton and Andy Griffith. Paul McCartney once wrote a song in the club.
What's included
- ✓All Fees and Taxes
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.