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Weekend bliss -

In 2017, Thrillist ranked Nashville the best US city for a weekend getaway thanks to its finger-licking good barbeque, jumping live music, and bustling breweries. 

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The presidential legend -

President Andrew Jackson's home in Nashville features a driveway that is in the shape of a guitar. Though this was meant to accommodate horse carriages at the time, many believe that this was a good omen for the city's future as a music mecca.

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Civil rights trailblazers -

In 1960, Nashville became the first city in the South to desegregate public establishments after a group of African American college states staged a series of sit-ins at stores and restaurants around the city.

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A hotspot for youngsters -

In 2017, CNBC ranked Nashville the third best city in America for people under 35 years old based on living expenses, the number of entry-level jobs, and quality of transportation services among other factors.

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Crafting tracks with the King of Rock & Roll -

During his momentous career, Elvis Presley recorded over 200 songs at the city's historic RCA Studio B, according to WorldStrides. 

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Stellar for students -

Thanks to relatively low rental rates and extensive job opportunities in various fields, Nashville was named the 12th best city in America for postgraduates to move in 2018 by the site Online Degrees.  

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Terrific tunes -

Unsurprisingly, Traveller rated Nashville in the top 11 cities in the world for music-lovers.

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The party that never stops -

People know how to get down in this southern city. Vacation Cluster rated Nashville the sixth best US city for nightlife. 

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One of the best -

In 2018 Nashville was ranked the ninth best city overall in the United States by Travel + Leisure.

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Living up to their name -

Nashville has over 180 live music venues within city limits including the beloved Bluebird Café, Ryman Auditorium, and, of course, the Grand Ole Opry. 

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Perfect parks -

The city is jam-packed with lush green spaces, but the beloved Centennial Park takes the cake every time. The massive Parthenon in Centennial Park is as enriched with beauty as it is history.

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Amazingly affordable -

While NYC and LA may seem like the perfect home for creatives, they lose their glamour when you can't afford to pay rent. Thrillist ranked Nashville the second best city for starving artists who want to thrive without living paycheck to paycheck.

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Astonishing nature nearby -

The incredible Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the perfect getaway if you want to get away from it all and lose yourself in the beauty of the outdoors.

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Always ready for the radio waves -

In 1941, Nashville became the first city in America to be given an FM-broadcasting license. 

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Moonshine madness -

What would a trip to the Nashville be without a Moonshine tasting at the Smith Creek Distillery? Be sure to get a taste of Tennessee during your next stay in Music City. 

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A city of many colors -

Artsy types in Nashville aren't all musicians, you know. There is a wide array of stunning street art to be discovered all over the city. Some of the most jaw-dropping murals can be found at 11th Avenue South and Laurel Street.

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A hub for up-and-coming artists -

Music City is home to the largest songwriter’s festival in the world. Thousands flock to Nashville every year come to the Tin Pan South to watch 350 undiscovered talents perform their original work across the city.

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Making musical dreams come true -

After only Los Angeles and New York City, this southern metropolis has the third highest number of recording studios out of any US city, according to World Atlas. If you're looking for big-city opportunities with a smaller city atmosphere then head to Nashville.

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A Christmas miracle of a metropolis - The city was founded on Christmas Eve 1779.

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Leaving a legacy -

Nashville's legendary Grand Ole Opry country station on WSM Radio is known as the longest-running radio program in the world.

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Making a difference -

Tennessee wasn't named the Volunteer State for no good reason. Nashville's community outreach particularly stood out after the historic 2010 floods when the city banded together to put on dozens of benefit concerts and relief efforts to help those who lost their homes.

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Fabulously floral -

In the heart of America's most musical city, you can find Amelia's Flower Truck. This charming flower shop out of a vintage VW pickup truck is a positively precious Nashville staple. 

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Honoring the greats - Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is the world's largest museum dedicated solely to American "vernacular" music such as folk and other non-classical genres.

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Rich in history - The capitol building of Tennessee is one of the oldest in the nation. Its design was inspired by the Lysicrates monument in Athens, Greece.

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Their beer is thebomb.com -

Nashville is filled to the brim with trendy breweries that even the snobbiest of hipsters would enjoy. Be sure to enjoy one of the fantastic house brews and killer live music at Tennessee Brew Works during your next stay.

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Good ol' southern cooking -

Whether you pop in top-tier restaurants or go for classic hole-in-the-wall diners, you're in for a treat in Nashville. Here southern cuisine reigns supreme and if you can fry it then this city can turn it into a delectable, artery-clogging masterpiece.

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Bonnaroo bonanza - Just an hour drive from downtown, one of America's biggest and best summer music festivals draws in crowds in the thousands. The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival's 2018 lineup included Eminem, The Killers, Muse, and Future among countless others.

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Ancient Greece right in the American South - Nashville's own Centennial Park is home to the only full-scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece which was built in 1897.

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"Good to the last drop" -

This phrase was coined by President Theodore Roosevelt after taking a sip of Nashville's locally made coffee at the Maxwell House Hotel.

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