It gets a little batty at Duber Cave State Park, where its most prominent natural cave used to lend its big roomy mouth to local square dances, radio shows and big band instrumental concerts; the cave is now temporarily sold out due to a thriving bat community. Bats aside, there's plenty of outdoor recreation like fishing, hiking and picnicking to enjoy, making a trip to this bat cave well worth the drive.
What started out as a live radio show turned a stage into the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. The name may have changed to the Ryman Theatre but big time country music entertainment still appears there. Known the world over as the show that made country music famous, you can catch stars like Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton and Rascal Flats live on stage.
Discover America's best-known whiskey at the Jack Daniel's Distillery, the oldest distillery in the United States located in Lynchburg, Tennessee and well worth the hour drive from Nashville. Learn about Mr. Jack Daniels, tour the distillery, taste great whiskey and if you want, purchase a bottle to take home.