Sterling Sound

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.

Enjoy outdoor fun at Capitol Bicentennial Mall State Park, the 19-acre park that rests in the shadow of the State Capitol in downtown Nashville. You'll enjoy a day in the park filled with loads of recreational activities while soaking up Tennessee history. Check in with park rangers for an historical tour of the park.

Immerse yourself in the world of art at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts in Nashville.  Housed inside the magnificent art deco building are art installations changing every six to eight weeks showcasing A Divine Light: Renaissance painting from Bob Jones to Warhol Live; Music and Dance in Warhol's work.

Get your ticket to the Nashville Film Festival, the oldest running film festival in the United States. More than 23,000 fans show up to appreciate the eight-day red carpet opportunity to see over 2,000 select indie films from one hundred countries from around the globe. Works submitted range from drama to comedy.