George Thorogood was the best tour guide. Beautiful theater but George made it special.read more

Historic and iconic, the Ryman is my favorite music venue in Nashville. The daytime tour of the…read moreRyman is a great option for tourists and locals alike to go behind the scenes and learn and see more of the history of the "mother church", as it's called. At night, there's no venue I'd rather choose for a concert! There's practically no bad seat in the house; unfortunately, there are a few seats directly behind pillars that do get sold as viable seats. Other than that, any seat in this rather intimate venue is worthwhile. I've had the privilege of seeing numerous shows here (Opry tapings, Carly Pearce, Brandon Lake, Vance Joy, etc.) and would recommend both ground and balcony level seating! Tonight, I saw the fifth annual Breland & Friends concert benefitting Oasis from balcony section 13, row A, seats 1-2 - and dare I say that's the best view I've had yet. Front row of the balcony seating, center stage, room to stretch legs - unbeatable! Service is solid at the Ryman - from ushers to guide you to your seats to bartenders serving food and drinks. Security tonight seemed patient and friendly, too, setting the stage for a great night ahead!

The Grand Ole Opry is the iconic venue that you really have to see if you're in Nashville. A…read moreperhaps lesser example is First Avenue/7th Street Annex in Minneapolis. It also doesn't hurt to have seen the Ken Burns Country Music production to add a bit of history and context to this place and Ryman. Auditorium. It's a decent Taxi/Uber ride out here (and back), with drop off and finding one to go back pretty easy. There are snacks and a gift shop here, but if you want to make it a dinner and a show, there are places nearby. Gayle and I, along with Erin and Jim attended the April 30 performance of Opry Country Classics. The Larry Gatlin (and Brothers) were the MCs, with the Opry band handling the backup music, and Charlie Mattos doing the folksy "Play by Play", all live on WSM (We Shield Millions) Radio. Performers were Janie Fricke, Hanna Dasher, Moe Bandy, and Daily and Vincent as the featured artist. It was a great show! We had a nice 4 seat pew near the front, the sight lines (direct and via screens) were clear, and the sound quality/mix was excellent. Daily and Vincent (with the guest banjo player) were fantastic and I've already preordered their next album. The only minor irritation was Hanna Dasher shamelessly promoting her cook book (Stand by Your Pan), but even that added to the high quality entertainment value of this show. I'd love to experience this again.

The Grand Ole Opry refers to a live country music radio broadcast, not a theater. Founded on…read moreNovember 28, 1925, it is the longest-running radio broadcast in US history, with over 5,200 episodes. The Grand Ole Opry has operated out of several venues, and since 1974, performances have been in the Grand Ole Opry House; previously, it was the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville between 1943 to 1974. This year (2026) is a special year, as the Grand Ole Opry turns 100, and on February 28, 2026, there was a performance to celebrate 25 year anniversary of the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou?" The movie is well known for its soundtrack, and it introduced bluegrass music to a new generation. Performing were several artists from the soundtrack, such as Alison Krauss (my fifth time seeing her!), Emmylou Harris, Dan Tyminski, The Whites, The Fairfield Four, and the actor Tim Blake Nelson. There were also numerous other artists performing songs from the soundtrack such as Old Crow Medicine Show, Billy Strings, Sarah Jarosz, Molly Tuttle, Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan, and many, many more. Even though I didn't know most of the performers, I really enjoyed the show. After the performance, there was a Q&A with Tim Blake Nelson, Dan Tyminski, and Chris Thomas King. [Yelp collections: Nashville, TN 2026; Plays, Shows, and Musicals]

Was visiting from out of town and decided to try out Honey Fire Barbeque! The food hall is large…read morewith lots of choices. It was a busy Saturday but we were able to find seating. It's the most varied food hall I've ever been into with so many great option. We got pulled pork bbq plate with Mac/cheese and apples. Two brisket sandwiches with Mac/chesse and green beans. All meats were perfect and the greens beans had a nice flare as the meat in the beans were brisket. The Mac/cheese was just okay. Needed more seasoning and the Mac/cheese was a little runny. Overall great experience!

Assembly Food Hall has over 20 eateries and bars with a good variety of options, from grilled…read morecheese sandwiches and tacos to Mediterranean and Vietnamese cuisine. Located on Rep. John Lewis Way S between Broadway and Commerce Street near the Ryman Auditorium, it's centrally located. We went there three times while in Nashville: to grab a wrap from Radish ("fast-casual healthy food restaurant with menu highlights including grain bowls, wraps, and salads") to stave off hypoglycemia; for dinner at Sixty Vines; and drinks at Butterfly Bar. It's a pretty solid place to go to grab a bite to eat, and there's something for everyone. Also, it's a good place to use the washroom. [Yelp collections: Nashville, TN 2026; Pee for free!]

Was in the Nashville area and yelped some "places to go to" this one came up…read more This place is located in a wierd area from where I am from. The parking location seemed suspect. Need less to say we continued inside. I'm no sure if this is handicap assessible as we walkeeld up a lil incline to steps. When entering we were looked at in a way that was not warming. However, a voice came from the bar area with directions. We chose to to the flight. The choices were selected with a little help from the bar. They came out pretty quickly. The tasting started and it out of 5, only one did not have a nasty and strong hoppy/bitter after taste. The select were Passion fruit, Hippies and Cowboy, Southern Wit, Urban Hiker, and Wildwood. As we spent our time no one seem to as if we needed anything or if our selection were ok. We got some "why are you in here type" looks. I was not impressed by this brewery. The customer service and my sensing of being not welcome was high. Note we were the only patrons. I would not return.

This place was great. Live music was nice. Rooftop patio was awesome! Parking was weird. Most spots…read morearound said don't park here. The bartender was SO nice and brought our drinks upstairs for us so I didn't have to wait. Love that. Lots of spider webs all over so should take care of that. Would return for a blonde beer.

This is a monster of a museum that really should be done among multiple visits. What made it easier…read morefor me was remembering what I learned within the Ken Burns Country Music series. I spend about 2 hours here and found that the audio handset option but a lot of "meat on the bone" in a place that can overwhelm you in exhibit detail. But even that overwhelms eventually. A Sampling of Things I Enjoyed: - Rotating Performer Spotlight (Clint Black and Lainey Wilson) - Chet Atkins guitars - Individual Instruments Used by Various Artists. - The Exhibits Featuring Session Artists. - The Leather-enhanced Nudie Cohen Pontiac Bonneville. - Elvis Presley's Solid Gold Cadillac - The Muscle Shoals exhibit. - Various videos, partially the popular culture ones. - John Prine's cherished 1942 Wurlitzer jukebox - Numerous Gold/Platinum Records on the Walls. - The Hatch Show Print Studio and Pop Up. - Individual Artist Exhibits (Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Eric Church, etc.) - The Rotunda: The Hall of Fame plaques honoring inductees.

An interesting place but I was a bit disappointed by most of it. I loved that they offered a decent…read moresection honoring Miss Dolly Parton! I really enjoyed that they had some old vehicles and old outfits was another also enjoyable. I felt a bit underwhelmed by the displays for artists. Some artists were seemingly granted much more appreciation than others and it seemed a bit backwards. For example, Lainey Wilson had a huge case, significantly larger than several other incredibly accomplished country musicians, and I just didn't understand that at all. Honestly, a $30 ticket was quite reasonable for a museum, especially for how large of a staple this museum is supposed to be. I think I would've been upset if it was more $, so luckily it wasn't. I wouldn't come back again though.

Came to Nashville for a conference and wanted to sight see. Found this as an option which sounded…read moregreat (what's better than drinks and Ghost Stories!). Our guide was fantastic! A great storyteller, and it was fun learning not just of some of the patrons, but also the history of the buildings. As someone who is hard of hearing, I greatly appreciated the headphones to hear the guide better. I felt like I didn't miss anything! Areas we observed: Second street, Printers Alley, and outside of Ryman Auditorium. We even got souvenirs at the end.

If you're looking for a fun, spooky, and absolutely hilarious way to experience downtown Nashville,…read morethe Booze & Boos tour with Ashley is the way to go! From start to finish, she made the night unforgettable with her energy, humor, and deep knowledge of Nashville's haunted history. The mix of ghost stories, bar stops, and Ashley's storytelling made it the perfect balance of creepy and entertaining. Each location had its own character, and Ashley kept the whole group laughing while still delivering some genuine chills. You can tell she loves what she does--and it shows in every story and joke. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Nashville or locals looking for a fun night out. Ask for Ashley--you won't regret it!

Bar service and AMANDA are double S-- superb and supreme…read more Your band on Tuesday night is missing the honky Tonk experience. Sarah Jade...bad singer and no country. I thought at least the first floor here would be TRUE honky tink and country!! We are here about 3 times a week! Love Jake others

Booked the $200 VIP experience with VIP entrance, area for seating and a "dedicated…read morebartender/server". Basically just sat ourselves with the bartender ok in the vip area and kept having to get up to get drinks and food. They lied and provided none of the services just seats behind the band I'm livid!

Gayle and I recently spent a very pleasant hour+ here during our recent visit to Nashville…read more Besides growing up with his music, we also had the benefit of watching the Ken Burns Country Music series that did a deep dive into his career and personal life. I was struck by 4 things in particular: 1. The whole "Man in Black" prison theme. In particular there was the fact that future country music star Merle Haggard was an inmate at San Quentin State Prison when he watched Johnny Cash perform on New Year's Day, 1959. The concert inspired the 20-year-old Haggard to turn his life around, abandon his criminal path, and pursue a country music career upon his release in 1960. 2. The friendship and creative bond between Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan that bridged the worlds of country and folk music. Hence my purchase of Dylan's "Nashville Skyline" CD, including the "Girl from the North Country" Duet and Cash's linear notes on the Album. 3. "I Walk the Line" (the song) and the subsequent Vivian Liberto/June Carter-related dynamics. And of course, I would remain faithful despite the temptations of "fame" and life on the road (whenever that occurs). The movie was good too. 4. The "Hurt" Video. A "heartbeat-slow goodbye" touching on mortality, legacy, and regret. Wow!

This place was informative, great place to go if you like Johnny cash or not if you just like music…read morehistory. You will love this place .

You know what went well? Majeska. I've been in customer service for 50 years and if I wasn't…read moreretired I'd be handing her my business card right now and telling her to come work for me. Food was good too honey Dijon mustard sauce with the sweet potato fries - perfection.

BEWARE of tip scamming! We ordered takeout from this place, and the host attempted to sneak in an…read moreextra 20% charge to our order while still expecting a tip beyond that amount. When my mom questioned the charge, she initially claimed it was a "takeout service charge" but quickly retracted and had her manager remove it. Afterward, the staff was unfriendly, and the manager even made her wait outside the restaurant for our order. To make matters worse, the food was subpar. The Bison burger was dry and had a strong gamey flavor. I'm not usually one to criticize a restaurant for making mistakes, but this behavior was completely unacceptable.

Ryman Guitar is a public art sculpture located in nashville Tennessee. My buddy and I were in town…read moreduring the summer of 2022 and decided discover the downtown, music row, and east Nashville portions of the city for public art when we came across this piece. Located in downtown nashville outside of the grand ole opry this piece borrows inspiration from nashville games music row and the sets of guitars enemy have on display in that part of town. Why not as nice and interesting as the music row counterparts this is stlll a cool Honor to the cities country music roots and the gentleman who was a huge part of the opry success.

Ryman Auditorium has all kinds of statues and things to see you on the outside. This is a guitar…read morethat's just hanging out ready for people to pick up and play but not really because it's just a statue but you can take pictures of it and have a good time exploring