The Country Gourmet

Visit the house that coffee built. The Cheekwood is a hidden gem found on a 30,000-square-foot palatial estate, that was once home to the Cheek family, heirs to the Maxwell House coffee fortune. Today, the grand estate and attraction houses American and British works of art and its 55 acres are grounds to lavish gardens and a nature sanctuary.

Antique lovers with a green thumb find happiness at the Antiques and Garden Show  of Nashville, one of the largest antique and horticulture festivals in the country. Attendees from all over the world browse over one hundred and fifty antique and garden booths, hear engaging lectures, and see and purchase rare, beautiful antiques.

Enjoy the sweeping sounds of the Nashville Symphony performed by the 83 member orchestra directed by Giancarlo Guerrero. The internationally recognized orchestra performs over 140 prestigious classical, pop and jazz concerts. The hall also plays host to world class musical entertainment, featuring the talent of musicians such as Yo-Yo Ma and Wynonna.

Make science a fun exploration at the Adventure Science Center, in Nashville. Kids can see attractions like Cosmic Concerts with lasers, music and stars, climb the world's tallest tower at Adventure Tower, explore animal habitats at the Animal Secrets exhibit, and discover far away galaxies at the Planetarium.