🎸 Nashville Must-See Guide: Music, Nature & Hot Chicken!

🎵 Music Landmarks 1️⃣ Ryman Auditorium 📍 116 5th Ave N • "Mother Church of Country Music" with perfect acoustics under its wooden dome. • Self-guided tours from $30 – stand where Johnny Cash & Taylor Swift performed! 2️⃣ Country Music Hall of Fame 📍 222 5th Ave S • Taylor’s handwritten lyrics + Elvis’ gold piano 🎹 • Interactive exhibits let you remix classic songs! 3️⃣ Bluebird Café 📍 4104 Hillsboro Pike • Tiny venue, huge talent – where Garth Brooks was discovered. • Pro tip: Reserve weeks ahead or try weekday lunch shows! 🌿 Nature & Culture 1️⃣ Centennial Park Parthenon 📍 2500 West End Ave • Full-scale Greek temple with 42-ft Athena statue. • $10 entry – picnic under cherry blossoms in spring! 🌸 2️⃣ Cumberland River Greenway 📍 John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge • Bike at sunset with views of the "Batman Building" 🦇 • Rent electric scooters downtown ($5 rides!). 3️⃣ Cheekwood Estate & Gardens 📍 1200 Forrest Park Dr • 12 themed gardens + Chihuly glass sculptures. • Spring highlight: azalea explosions! 💐 🍗 Southern Eats 🔥 Hattie B’s Hot Chicken 📍 112 19th Ave S • Spice levels 1-6 – "Hot" is perfect for flavor without tears. • Must-order: Chicken tenders + pimento mac & cheese! 🍯 Biscuit Love 📍 316 11th Ave S • "Bonuts" (fried biscuit donuts) with blueberry compote = life-changing. 💥 Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack 📍 123 Ewing Dr • OG Nashville hot chicken – expect 30-min waits but worth it. 🚗 Pro Tips: • Walk downtown + rent cars for suburbs. • WeGo bus pass: $4/day for unlimited rides. • Souvenirs: Hunt vinyls on Broadway or handmade goods in Germantown. #NashvilleTravel #MusicCity #HotChicken #TravelGuide