SMASHVILLE
BRIDGESTONE ARENA
Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, Bridgestone Arena is a premier multi-purpose venue known for hosting a wide array of events, including concerts, sports, and family shows.
Opened in 1996, this state-of-the-art arena is the home of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and is a key hub in the city’s vibrant entertainment scene.
Nashville is called "Smashville" because of the city's love for hockey, especially the Nashville Predators. The nickname started as a fun way to describe the excitement and energy of the fans during Predators games. When the team plays, they "smash" their opponents, and fans love cheering them on loudly and proudly.
THE PARTHENON
The Parthenon in Nashville is a really cool building that looks just like the famous one in Greece! It’s located in Centennial Park, and it was built as a full-size replica of the original Parthenon in Athens. Nashville is sometimes called the "Athens of the South" because of its focus on education and culture, which is why they decided to make this amazing copy.
Inside the Parthenon, there’s a huge statue of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war. The statue is 42 feet tall, and it’s covered in gold! The building is also used as an art museum, where you can see paintings and learn more about history.
The Parthenon is a popular place for people to visit because it’s so unique and beautiful. It’s a great spot to take pictures and learn more about ancient Greece!
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY
The Nashville Symphony is a group of musicians who play beautiful classical music in the city. They perform at a big concert hall called Schermerhorn Symphony Center, which is located in downtown Nashville. The Symphony was started in 1946 and has become one of the best in the country.
They play many different kinds of music, from classical pieces by composers like Beethoven and Mozart to modern music and even special concerts for kids. The symphony also invites famous musicians to play with them, making every performance unique and exciting.
The Nashville Symphony is important because it brings wonderful music to the city, and people of all ages come to listen and enjoy the performances. They also do a lot of community work, like teaching music to kids and hosting free concerts.
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME
I'm standing in front of the Country Music Hall of Fame—a museum in Nashville that celebrates the history of country music. It’s filled with interesting things like old guitars, outfits worn by famous singers, and other important items from country music’s past. The museum is shaped like a giant piano, which makes it really cool to look at from the outside!
The Taylor Swift Education Center is part of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. It’s a special place where kids and students can learn to write songs, play instruments, and even make their own music.
GUITAR TOWN
BROADWAY
Here's a a look over Broadway—one of the most famous streets in Nashville! It’s right in the middle of downtown and is known for its bright lights, live music, and fun places to visit. Along Broadway, you’ll find lots of honky-tonks, where you can hear live country music almost any time of the day.
Nashville is often called Guitar Town because it’s famous for its connection to music, especially country music. Many of the world’s best guitar players, singers, and songwriters come to Nashville to play music and try to become stars. The city is full of places where people can hear live music.
There's so many concerts to see in Nashville—here I am sitting front row at Jordan Davis (you know the guy that sings "Buy Dirt")!