Country Music
by Ewingjr98
Country music traces its roots to the 1920s in the South and Appalachia. The term "country" originated in the 1940s, in place of the older "hillbilly" music. Country's most famous instruments come from outside of America: the fiddle is said to originate in Ireland, the mandolin in Italy, the guitar in Spain, and the banjo in Africa.
During the Great Depression, radio shows featuring country music became popular. This boosted the popularity of the Grand Ole Opry, which began broadcasting in Nashville in 1925, and gained popularity i during the 1930s. The Opry's studios jumped around Nashville over the years, finally settling in the Ryman Auditorium in 1943, where it remained until 1974 when it moved to Opryland.
The Nashville Sound, a blend of pop and country, combined big band jazz and swing with the storytelling of folk and country music. This genre of country music originated in the 1950s in Nashville at the hands of people like Jim Reeves, Patsy Cline, and Eddy Arnold.
Nasville is still home to Country Music Television.
Natural Beauty of Radnor Lake
by TravellerMel
Radnor Lake is a nature sanctuary, so the trails are strictly used for hiking and wildlife observation - no camping, picnicing, jogging, or pets. They used to have Ranger-led canoe trip, but that has been placed on hold after the flooding of May 2010 - hopefully, they will reinstate soon. The park is absolutely beautiful, with lots of opportunity to observe wildlife. You can pick up a free birdwatcher sheet at the visitors center, as well as a free trail map. If you walk the Ganier Ridge trail - my boyfriend helped build that in the 80's for his Eagle Scout project!
1160 Otter Creek Road
Nashville , TN 37220-1700
An Irish Break
by jelw about Seanachie
After a number of days of everything focused on country music we were ready for a bit-o-a -break. We found this lovely Irish restaurant and pub. We stopped in for lunch. The food was delicious the ambience just what we were looking for and the staff marvelous.
Old Spaghetti Factory
by Krumlovgirl
This place definitely has character! This converted warehouse is complete with brick walls, hardwood floors, and booths made from converted antique beds. I love to eat inside the old trolley that sets in the middle of the floor. More than spaghetti, they offer almost every kind of pasta dish imaginable. It's a noisy place and definitely for families and there can sometimes be long waits (like an hour or more) to get inside on the weekends.
State Capitol
by Astrobuck
Although I have never been inside, the Tennessee State Capitol has many things around the grounds. James K. Polk, the 11th Predisent of the US is buried here. The Mall area is across the street, and the State Museum is about a block away.
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Radnor Lake Hiking Trail
Foot of Broadway After the Flood
