Nashville
Whether old school or new school, Nashville has a Music City vibe that calls you. Is it the music, black churches, dining options, black colleges, or nightlife? You decide.
History
One of the first Black-owned hotels in Nashville was operated by Robert Renfro in 1794
Cultural Sites
Fisk, Tennessee State and the National Museum of African American Music deserve your attention
Restaurants
Update coming in August 2024
Shops & Galleries
Update coming in August 2024
Places of Worship
Visit the National Baptist World Center headquarters
Nashville Gospel Music
Music City USA is also the home of Black Gospel Music
Civil Rights Movement
Leaders met in Nashville to formalize the Ten Rules of Conduct for Civil Rights Movement Sit-ins
Historic Sites
Fisk Jubilee Hall is the oldest remaining building dedicated to higher learning for African Americans
Slave Life at the Hermitage
Hermitage artifacts suggest that slaves may have had some control in their day-to-day living
General Attractions
Printers Alley features a lively collection nightclubs and restaurants downtown
Family Attractions
Adventure Science Center exhibits include BodyQuest and Adventure Tower
Arts
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has also hosted James Brown and Charley Pride
Trivia & Famous Residents
W.E.B. Du Bois, Rev James Lawson, The Winans, and John Hope Franklin come to mind
Hello,
We would like to discuss ways to partner with you. We (United Street Tours) is a walking tour company that showcases the lesser-known stories of black history in Nashville, TN.
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United Street Tours
Call us at 310-214-8554