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