Discover Nashville's Best-Kept Secrets

Explore Nashville with its famous hot chicken, the historic Hermitage, and the treasures at the Tennessee State Museum and Bicentennial Capitol Mall.

When you hear the word Nashville, you might think of Music Row, you might think of Broadway, you might think of Country Music. Hell, you might even think of Johnny Cash. All of those things are true, and so much more. According to the Nashville Public Library, Nashville dates back to 1779, when it was established as a trading port and has continued to evolve ever since:

In 1779, prominent explorers James Robertson and John Donelson led an expedition that would result in the founding of Fort Nashborough. Because of its proximity to the Cumberland River, the site would thrive as a trading port and later a railway stop, eventually growing into a new settlement that we today call Nashville....For nearly 250 years, Nashville has thrived, even as it has evolved to meet the times. From the rise of Music Row to the Civil Rights Movement, from more than a few natural disasters to the weathering of multiple wars, Nashville has a lot of history.

Nashville is known for its blend of music and histor…