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Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville isn't nicknamed "Music City" for nothing. When you think of Nashville, you think of country music thanks to the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. But do you also think of the Parthenon? You should, Nashville's second nickname, Athens of the South, is in honor of the Athena Parthenos, the western world's tallest indoor sculpture.

Nashville is also the capital of Tennessee so the city and state's history deserves a place in the sun too. Throw in the renowned Nashville Zoo and you've got a great mix of attractions to keep you going.

Median income -- $39,232

Median house value -- $113,300

For more information visit www.nashvillecvb.com or call 800-657-6910.



The Top 9 Attractions in Nashville

The Parthenon 615-862-8431

The world's only full-scale reproduction of the famous Greek temple, Nashville's Parthenon features the city's art Museum and Arthena Parthenos. At close to 42 feet in height, the Athena is the tallest indoor sculpture in the western world.


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Grand Ole Opry 800-SEE-OPRY

Every week, the Grand Ole Opry broadcasts live, on 650 WSM AM, Sirius Satellite Radio and www.Opry.com, the longest-running radio show, since 1925.

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum 800-852-6437

Want to see for yourself how country music has changed? Through the live performances and country music memorabilia, that's exactly what you'll do. Then why not savor a southern-style meal at the SoBro Grill.

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Historic RCA Studio B 615-416-2096

One of the world's most historic recording studios. RCA Studio B has produced over 1,000 top ten hits from Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and more.

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Ryman Auditorium 615-458-8700

This former home of the Grand Ole Opry has undergone a $8.5 million renovation. By day, live the auditorium's history and at night come back for a musical experience from just about any genre of music -- bluegrass, gospel, pop, country and classical, they've all played here.

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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 615-833-1534

No visit to Nashville is complete without a trip to the zoo! Check out any of the popular exhibits -- African elephant habitat, Grassmere Historic Home and Farm, the Unseen New World, Bamboo Trail, Entry Village, Critter Encounters or the Jungle Gym.

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Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 615-356-8000

Cheekwood features the award-winning Museum of Art in the original Cheek mansion. The surrounding 55 acres include 10 botanical gardens and Woodland Sculpture Garden.

Tootsie's Orchid Lounge 422-226-0463

Since the early 1960s, performers have stepped onstage with the hopes of being discovered. One visit and you may say, "I knew him/her when..."

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Tennessee State Capitol 615-741-2692

The Tennessee State Capitol stands today much as it did when completed in 1859; several areas have been restored to their 19th century appearance.

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