Nashville for MTSU College Students
By: Griffin Saunders
As a college student I know it can be hard to find things to do around campus with your friends, however because of how close Nashville is to MTSU, you are 20 minutes away from all different activities and entertainment opportunities. So don’t worry because Im here to give you a small list of all the things you are missing out on in Nashville.
Music
Nashville is the Capital of Tennessee and also known as the U.S Music Capital. Nashville is a vibrant city that has many different special qualities and many nicknames to prove its diversity. For example Athens of the South, The Protestant Vatican, Cashville, Little Kurdistan, and Nash Vegas. There are many music entertainment opportunities downtown, such as the Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry, and the Mercy Lounge. These are just a few of the many music venues that are offered. Not only does Nashville have amazing concert venues, but is home to multiple music clubs and bars found in the sprawling downtown area. You are able to enjoy some famous Nashville barbecue as well as listen to upcoming artist perform live. The laid back style found in most of the restaurants and venues make for a very comfortable atmosphere that is so rare especially in such a large city. Its a perfect scene to go have a night out with your friends, or even the day out.
Food
According to visitmusiccity.com Nashville’s food scene is “booming” and “Nashville’s creative spirit has certainly infiltrated into its kitchen, turning them into the chefs studio.” Im sure you love to use your meal plan and not have to spend money, because trust me I know its hard staying on a budget. Although with that being said, if you are starting to get tired of the on campus food options and are looking to try something new, Nashville will not fail you. Nashville has some of the best home cooked culinary delights from around the world, its great food in a casual atmosphere. Not to mention the amount of options you have to chose from. There are so many restaurants with different styles, you are bound to find some place that suits you. Nashville has everything from live music and food, sports bars, pet friendly places, and even gluten-free restaurants. To find out the restaurant that accommodates you the best visit https://www.visitmusiccity.com/visitors/food for more information.
Events, Art & History
Nashville is also home to some world renowned events. Every year thousands of tourists, country music fans and celebrities flock to Nashville where the Country Music Awards are held. Also if you are a huge country music fan you must stop by The Country Music Hall of fame, which is the world’s largest music museum, it will take your breathe away. Another huge event held is The famous Tennessee state fair, every September. Even though Nashville’s main draw in is the legendary music, Nashville is also home to some very important historical sites such as The Battle of Nashville, The Battle of Franklin and the Battle of Stones River. Another, more historical, place to visit is the plantation houses known as Belle Meade, Carnton and Belmont Mansion. Nashville also has many art museums and centers to visit including the First Center for the Visual Arts, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of art, and The Johnny cash Museum. The Parthenon located in Nashville’s Centennial Park, this is the only place in the world you will find a full scale reproduction of the Parthenon in Athens Greece, so be sure to check that out. Also Three of our United States Presidents were Tennesseans, Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, and Andrew Johnson, so if you are a historical admirer this would be a neat place to go visit.
Sports
If food, music, art and history does not get you excited, Nashville is also home to five professional sport franchises. The Tennessee Titans who play in the National Football League and The Nashville Predators who play in the National Hockey League. Both of these team play at the highest level in their sport and both bring lots of hockey and football fans to the Nashville area. Because the stadium is right across the street from broadway, it is very convenient for the fans to tailgate before the game and get a good meal right after. Rumor has it that the NFL Draft is going to be held in Nashville in 2019, April 25–27.
Because of all it has to offer, you will never be stuck in Nashville without an activity to do with even more stories and history behind it. Nashville is renowned for its diversity, people, culture, food and especially its music. Nashville is a place unlike any other, just walking down the street you find something uniquely beautiful about this wonderful place that’ll catch your eye.
