Adventure Science Center
Adventure Science Center
From its iconic pyramid-shaped exterior to the Sudekum Planetarium inside, Adventure Science Center has long been a favorite for Nashville’s children and families. Originally founded as the Nashville Children’s Museum, the Fort Negley spot celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2025. *
The Belcourt Theatre
Founded in 1925, the Belcourt is one of the country’s leading arthouse cinemas — a movie lover’s haven for foreign and indie films, repertory tributes and raucous midnight screenings with accompanying drink specials.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Because the museum’s collections and stories are so well-presented, and because the exploration of country music runs so deep — even verging into blues and gospel at times — there’s plenty for all music fans to appreciate.*
Historic RCA Studio B
Opened in 1957, this Music Row site where country music titans made bedrock recordings in the genre is open for tours daily via the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Johnny Cash Museum
This downtown spot just off Lower Broadway boasts the most thorough collection of materials telling the story of the country and rockabilly legend.
Lane Motor Museum's 1965 Lotus Super 7 S2
Lane Motor Museum
Among the 150 or so vehicles on display in this unique museum, there are radical designs from engineers manifesting their visions in metal, from tiny bicycles and scooters to capacious people-carriers.
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates the crucial contributions of studio musicians to the sound of classic records across all genres. Included in the array of instruments and memorabilia is the new interactive Grammy Museum Gallery. *
National Museum of African American Music
Officially opened in 2021, the National Museum of African American Music — or NMAAM — quickly became a global destination for music lovers. With galleries dedicated to R&B, jazz, blues, gospel and hip-hop, the downtown museum offers something for every generation.
OZ Arts
This former cigar warehouse has been transformed into a destination for cutting-edge contemporary art experiences.
The Parthenon
Securing our reputation as the Athens of the South is our full-scale replica of The Parthenon. There’s a museum inside with paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries, and just like the Parthenon in ancient Greece, this one holds a 42-foot statue of Athena.
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
The city’s multipurpose center for the performing arts boasts three separate stages capable of housing everything from national Broadway tours to lavish Nashville Opera and Nashville Ballet productions and works from the excellent Nashville Repertory Theatre.
Tennessee State Museum
The Tennessee State Museum might be the best place to learn about local culture and history. Check out the special exhibitions that celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary — they’re not to be missed.
The Mavericks and friends at the Ryman for Dancing the Night Away, 12/5/2025
The Ryman Auditorium
The historic Ryman is a Nashville institution, and is nicknamed “the Mother Church” for a reason — with stained-glass windows, pews instead of traditional theater seating and rich history wafting through the air, a Ryman show is like a spiritual experience.
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
The Schermerhorn Symphony Center
The Schermerhorn is the home of the Nashville Symphony, which as of 2026 is being led by revered conductor Leonard Slatkin. It’s a gorgeous downtown venue that hosts a variety of classical, pop, blues and jazz.
Zanies
Nashville’s flagship comedy club hosts a wide variety of shows, from local comic showcases to national headliners like Janeane Garofalo, Chris Rock, Marc Maron and countless more.
