Sing Along in Music City!

Nashville is not only the capital of Tennessee and the second most populous city as well as having many industries, but its most well known accomplishment is being dubbed "Music City".

To many visitors being "Music City" is the most important reason to visit Nashville, especially during the four days of the annual June CMA Music Festival which provides so many big-name country stars available all in one place to put on daily shows, have fan celebrations, sign autographs, participate in sports competitions such as the Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge, and provide lots of fun for the whole family.

Starting this June, daily concerts at Riverfront Park or in the Music City Zone (the Public Square will have a stage to feature the music) will be FREE, adding to the excitement that is generated in this unique CMA experience.

The 4,400-seat Grand Ole Opry is known as the "longest-running radio show" and provides a stage for the best in country and bluegrass music. Opryland USA does the same. The Ryman Auditorium is another showcase for music acts and country music award shows.

You can browse for hours at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum which has collections going back two centuries to tell the whole story of country music.

If you would prefer music of a different kind, the Nashville Symphony offers pops, classical, cabaret, choral concerts, jazz, etc.

If you want to do some other sightseeing, you can travel only six miles west to the Belle Meade Plantation with its 1853 Victorian Mansion, 1890 Carriage House and Stable, and a 1790 Log Cabin.

The Nashville Zoo property was donated by two sisters and with its expansions will become one of the largest zoos in the country with many animals and exhibits to observe.

For a delightful food experience, the Provence Breads and Cafe inside the main library gives you French-influenced culinary fanciful pastries, breads, and more.