When in Nashville?

[northfolk]

I will be going to Nashville later this month; my first trip there. So where do I have to go, what do I have to do and who do I have to see? Thanks.

[poymando]

I will be going to Nashville later this month; my first trip there. So where do I have to go, what do I have to do and who do I have to see? Thanks.

What are you interested in? Food? Music? History?

[sunburst]

Check out Gruhn's (don't know what stage of moving they're in), the Station Inn, the Bluebird, Is Earnest Tubbs record shop still there? (Earnest's MP3 downloads??), the Ryman...
More to come, I'm sure.

[tashook]

Food: The Loveless Cafe.

[MikeEdgerton]

Here are four of many previous threads that ask the same question.

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[northfolk]

What are you interested in? Food? Music? History?

YES, YES and YES.

[poymando]

YES, YES and YES.

what days/nights will you be in town? (I could make suggestions that would fit with your schedule)

[Ivan Kelsall]

You could take a trip to visit Cafe member & ex-Gibson & expert luthier 'Big' Joe Vest at his workshop,
Ivan

[MikeEdgerton]

If you're looking for history you need to make sure you take the tour of the Ryman Auditorium. Give yourself some time there. There is also a musem at Opryland that you should take in, assuming it survived the flood that happened a few years ago. The Country Music Hall of Fame is another must stop if one is looking for musical history. It's going to get me some heat here from the purists but if you're going to Nashville take in a show at the Grand Ole Opry. You'll regret not doing it at least once. Also, check to see if there are any shows at the Ryman. That's an experience as well. For music you can also check out the Station Inn. Red and Birdie are gone but the tradition remains. I love walking down Broadway and just stopping in at Tootsies and the like. You'll find music everywhere in Nashville, I was in a record store at the Opry Mills mall when Trisha Yearwood suddenly appeared on a stage and did a few songs. In the back of a little store I found the Charlie Daniel's Museum. There was some really interesting stuff that just jumped out at you. It's an experience, take it all in. If you're looking for instruments you can go to Gruhn's or several other stores. My next trip will take me to Carter's. Looking for an open mic? The Bluebird Cafe is probably the one I recall best but be advised that if you want to play you might have to be in line before 3:00 for a 6:00 start. There are open mics all over Nashville. Maybe someone else can add a link to a list.

[Phil Goodson]

Eat at Marche'
Visit Cotton Music at new location.
Gruhn hasn't yet moved to new location.
See the Parthenon near Vanderbilt

Google will find all these for you.

[northfolk]

what days/nights will you be in town? (I could make suggestions that would fit with your schedule)

We will be there from a Friday to Friday; the last week in March.

[tburcham]

Wednesday night show at the Lovelace Barn (next door to the Lovelace Cafe). Best $10 ticket for entertainment in Nashville. Seating is first come basis, so get there early.

[doc holiday]

"Carter Vintage Instruments" The folks who used to work for G Gruhn. Some mighty fine instruments....

[paul dirac]

"Nobody eats at Linebaugh’s anymore..."

[Marty Henrickson]

Check the Station Inn's calendar, they have some great pickers come through there. The Two Old Hippies store (the company that now owns Weber and Breedlove) is right across the street.

Also, Bootlegger's Inn has bluegrass on Thursday nights, and a terrific young picker named Chris Henry usually plays with his band the Hardcore Grass. I've never actually been to Bootlegger's (I live about 3-1/2 hours south of Nashville), but I met Chris at the 16th Annual Bill Monroe Appreciation Night last December, and we are now facebook friends. Enjoy your trip!