2015MUSE Visitor's Guide

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Places to See

Lower Broadway St - Lower Broadway consists of 4 blocks filled to the brim with live country music venues, restaurants, and businesses. Most all of the buildings have some historical significance but all will surely keep you entertained. http://nashville.about.com/od/historyandsites/ss/lowerbroad.htm#step-heading

The Parthenon – Nashville is not only home to country music – it’s also home to a full scale replica of the Parthenon built in 1897, which also is home to Nashville’s Art Museum. http://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx

The Nashville Farmers Market - The Nashville Farmer's market started in the early 1800s with farmers pulling up in their wagons in the central square to sell their fresh produce and handmade goods. The market is open every day, from 8am - 6pm so this would be worth a stop on the shoulder end of your trip. http://nashvillefarmersmarket.org/

Watering Holes

The BlueBird Café – It’s not just a location invented for the TV show “Nashville,” but is, in fact, a place where legends are made. There are several shows that still have seats available during #2015MUSE. Reservations are required for a table, and there are limited seats at the bar or in pews on the night of the show. Definitely worth a little advance planning. http://bluebirdcafe.com/enhancedCalendar.cfm

The Parthenon – Nashville is not only home to country music – it’s also home to a full scale replica of the Parthenon built in 1897, which also is home to Nashville’s Art Museum. http://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx

Tootsies Orchid Lounge - 422 Broadway St. Willie Nelson got his first songwriting job after singing at Tootsie’s. Famous early customers were Kris Kristofferson, Faron Young, Willie Nelson, Tom T. Hall, Hank Cochran, Mel Tillis, Roger Miller, Webb Pierce, Waylon Jennings, Patsy Cline and many more. http://www.tootsies.net/index.php

Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - A great place for good food and live music, thier breakfasts come highly recomended. https://www.puckettsgrocery.com/nashville/index.php

Getting Around

So it's there's a little distance between the Gaylord and downtown, but it is well worth the trip. Once you're there it's pretty easy to get around.

Music City Circuit - The Nashville MTA has 3 free bus routes in downtown Nashvile. http://www.nashvillemta.org/Nashville-MTA-Music-City-Circuit.asp

Nashville B Cycle - If you are a more intrepid explorer, Nashville has the B Cycle program where you can check out a bike and ride it to your destination. https://nashville.bcycle.com/what-is