Nashville, TN

[M1Tanker]

I am heading down to a quail hunt in Georgia mid February and to keep the colonel happy, we are planning to spend two days in Nashville on the way back.

Anybody have any recommendations for "must do" things while in Nashville?

We will be there - Thursday morning through Saturday morning.

[Greg Jennings]

Hit the music scene downtown. Go to the Opry. If the show you see isn't in the Ryman, tour the Ryman. If it's not terrible weather, visit the Parthenon. Get a tour of the Hermitage, that's Andrew Jackson's home. There are several Civil War sites to visit. Fort Nashborough might be interesting. A river boat trip on the General Jackson. You might also tour Belle Meade plantation/mansion. There is serious shopping at Opry Mills same place as the General Jackson docks (including a Bass Pro Shops).

Gosh, give me a day or so and I'll think of more. But, the *must see*, unless you just hate country music, is the music scene.

[FLocker]

Born & raised in Nashville. Would only add Vanderbilt's campus to your list. There is a British shooting store called Game Fair Ltd. that a lot of guys here would think is really cool.

Judging by your sig, my bet is that you will stop at the armor school at Ft. Knox, and blow your schedule after spending two days climbing on every tank we ever used.

[tn red]

Greg it the nail on the head.Just head down to music row lots there also might check out the wid horse always something big going on there .If you have time be glad to take you hunting while your in town just send a pm

[Greg Jennings]

Would only add Vanderbilt's campus to your list..

Especially if you have younger kids. Taking kids to a college campus when they are young is, IMHO, *very* good strategy.

[Greg Jennings]

Some more thoughts:

o The Tennessee State Museum. It's higher priority than one would think from the name.

o Country Music Hall of Fame/Museum.

o While you're shopping at Opry Mills or waiting for the General Jackson, visit the gardens at the Opryland Hotel.

o Tour Cheekwood Gardens.

o If you have kids and they haven't been to a planitarium, you really need to take them. Nashville has a very nice one. It's one of those mandatory things for kids like visiting a college campus.

o If you guys have never been to an IMAX, Nashville has at least 2 that I know of. It's quite an experience.

[M1Tanker]

Born & raised in Nashville. Would only add Vanderbilt's campus to your list. There is a British shooting store called Game Fair Ltd. that a lot of guys here would think is really cool.

Judging by your sig, my bet is that you will stop at the armor school at Ft. Knox, and blow your schedule after spending two days climbing on every tank we ever used.

Spent a bit of time at the Armor School many years ago so a trip across post will likely be in the cards to show the colonel where it all started.

[M1Tanker]

Greg it the nail on the head.Just head down to music row lots there also might check out the wid horse always something big going on there .If you have time be glad to take you hunting while your in town just send a pm

Appreciate the offer and I will keep it in mind if we can fit it in!

[Greg Jennings]

If you return home up I-65, the caves and the bourbon distilleries might make a neat side-trip.

Not helpful with The Colonel, but a side trip to Whittaker Guns in Owensboro, sort of West Louisville, would make a really cool stop. Huge inventory. Good prices.

[Neil]

There is a field trial nearly every weekend in Feb/March at Percy Priest, just south of Nashville.

Neil

[M1Tanker]

There is a field trial nearly every weekend in Feb/March at Percy Priest, just south of Nashville.

Neil

Hmmmmnn...now, the colonel would throw a fit if I promised to sight-see and then took her to a FT. However, I was already contemplating I-65 on the way back to meet up with a fellow grouse hunter I have had numerous phone conversations with since our litter...so, the gun shop might seal the deal!

[hale]

Nashville's got tons to offer! Since you're coming from a hunting trip, you might appreciate some of the outdoor and more rugged attractions alongside the typical tourist stuff.
Definitely hit Broadway for the honky tonks and live music - it's touristy but fun. The Country Music Hall of Fame is worth a visit if you're into that scene.
For something different, check out the Belle Meade Plantation - they've got great bourbon tastings and it's got that southern heritage vibe. The Hermitage (Andrew Jackson's home) is also cool if you're into history.
If you want to get outdoors, Radnor Lake State Park is beautiful for a quick hike, and it's only about 15 minutes from downtown. Percy Warner Park has some great trails too.
Food-wise, you've got to try Nashville hot chicken at Prince's or Hattie B's. For BBQ, Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint is solid.
The Parthenon in Centennial Park is surprisingly cool - full-scale replica of the one in Greece. And if you're into whiskey, there are tons of distillery tours around town.

[Sharon]

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