Country music resides at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, located on the west bank of the Cumberland River in Nashville. Step inside the museum to find two centuries of collections, exhibits and attractions telling the story of country music history and famous performers. Step outside and you'll find a few iconic honky-tonks next door.
Stars from Kid Rock to Kris Kristofferson have been known to have hung out at Tootsies Orchid Lounge, the number one honky-tonk in the world; aka, Tootsies World Famous Orchid Bar. You'll find this nightlife getaway tucked behind Nashville's famous Ryman Theater, the site of the Grand Ole Opry. Spend the night dancing around two stages that have hosted country music sensations in the ranks with Willie Nelson and Taylor Swift.
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.