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People often associate cities with special songs or styles of music. On Broadway in New York, try show tunes; in New Orleans' French Quarter, go for jazz. This list shares the best spots for listening, either as an activity in itself or as a backdrop to something else. People-watch at a coffee shop, browse fantastic art at a museum, and while away commuter time on public transportation. Plug into your favorites, or make a "placelist" based on our suggestions.
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
Address: 600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243-3081
Visit the WWII veterans' memorial. Stroll down a walkway that honors every county in TN. Visit a 200-foot granite map of the state. Or, look for the area that commemorates each of the state's major waterways – 31 vertical fountains in all. During the summer months, the amphitheatre features live performances. If you...
Address: 3630 Redmon St, Unit 1, Nashville, TN 37209
This indoor climbing gym at Sylvan Park offers 11,000 square feet of climbing surface, a knowledgeable staff, and 40-foot walls for getting above the crowd. If you've got proper equipment and a little knowledge, it's the best indoor workout in Nashville. Also available: a fitness room, yoga and abs classes, showers,...
Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge
Address: 3rd Ave, between Demonbreun and Broadway, Nashville, TN
Nashville may not be well-known for its riverfront, but it does have a number of bridges worth noting. Formerly designated for autos and called the Shelby Street Bridge, this one has now been converted for bikes and pedestrians only. It leads from downtown to the Titans stadium and is a striking structure, especially...
Downtown Public Library Courtyard
Address: 615 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219
Nashville's majestic library, designed by world-renowned architect Robert A. M. Stern, took the vocabulary of other historic structures in town and incorporated it into this limestone edifice. While the "modern classical" building features stately reading rooms, impressive special collections, and public artworks, it...
Address: 1912 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
The friendliest coffee shop in town (Sam, the owner, will never forget your name) is just steps from Vanderbilt University and Music Row. JJ's serves Lavazza coffee, has beers on tap, offers muffins and sandwiches, and boasts one of the best selections of European and exotic chocolates in Nashville. You'll also find a...
Address: Love Cir, Nashville, TN 37212
Located near Vanderbilt between Natchez Trace and West End, this residential street winds its way up a steep hill to a small park overlooking the city. A popular vantage point for Fourth of July fireworks, the park is also a preferred spot for romance, as the name implies. While you're here, listen to country music...
Address: 2600 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
A full-scale replica of the original Greek structure in Athens, Nashville's Parthenon was constructed in 1897 for Tennessee's Centennial Exposition and now functions as an art museum and monument in Centennial Park. A 42-foot replica of the Greek statue of Athena stands inside. In Robert Atlman's 1975 film Nashville,...
Address: 1921 Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
At its third location, Portland Brew serves the freshest coffee in town in a low-key setting popular with songwriters, musicians, and locals from surrounding neighborhoods. Try homemade zucchini cake or a Morning Glory muffin and a latte, and listen to The Other Side, a compilation of East Nashville musicians who...
Address: 1402 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37216
A tiny spot with a spacious deck, this favorite coffeeshop has an unassuming address in Riverside Village in Inglewood. Enjoy locally roasted Drew's Brews coffees and a small assortment of pastries from Nashville bakery Provence, and receive a discount if you ride a bicycle or bring your own cup. Listen to local...
Address: 7311 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN 37214
With nearly 3000 acres of forest located just nine miles from downtown Nashville, Edwin and Percy Warner Parks function together as the city's version of Central Park. The two of them offer hiking trails, equestrian trails, athletic fields, scenic overlooks, and an 11-mile winding road that's popular with cyclists....
