The home of Johann Albert and Margaretha Lotz and the site of The Battle of Franklin, Built in 1858. The house, which has been on the National Historic Register since 1976 is located in the heart of downtown historic Franklin, Tennessee at “ground zero” of the Battle of Franklin which was a pivotal battle in the American Civil War. On the night of November 29, 1864 approximately 25,000 Northern soldiers retreated from Spring Hill, Tennessee into Franklin, Tennessee. Read More
Madame Tussauds, Nashville’s ONLY interactive music themed was attraction. Built to honor Nashville and it’s deep roots in music history, Madame Tussauds will take you on a musical journey through time alongside a memorable cast of musical guests from the worlds of country, pop, rock, jazz, & blues,
One of Tennessee’s largest and longest-running nonprofit performing arts organizations, the Nashville Symphony has been an integral part of the Music City sound since 1946. Led by music director Giancarlo Guerrero, the 83-member ensemble performs 170 concerts annually, with a focus on contemporary American orchestral music through collaborations with composers including Jennifer Higdon, Aaron Jay Kernis and John Harbison. Read More
Lane Motor Museum is one of the few museums in the U.S. to specialize in European cars. Some cars are in showroom condition, while others represent typical aging. Efforts are made to restore each vehicle to near-original specifications. The Museum has been developed in a well-known Nashville landmark, the former Sunbeam Bakery at 702 Murfreesboro Pike. Read More
A great bookstore in Franklin, Tennessee.
Over 60,000 new and hard to find rare books including over 1500 signed first editions. Maps, prints, post cards and ephemera. The original inventory that helped open the bookstore — a 50,000-plus collection — came from Dad’s Old Bookstore, which was located in Green Hills and closed in 2005. Our passion lies in Tennessee and Southern literature, culture and history, but that is not all you will find in this historical 200+ year old landmark building. Read More
Exciting music scene, vibrant downtown, fascinating history and warm southern hospitality lure millions of visitors to Nashville each year. With vibrant downtown nestled along the Cumberland River and many areas of historic interest, there is much to see and do in Tennessee’s capital. And aboard Old Town Trolley Tours, guests will see the best of Music City. Read More
Hermitage Electric Supply Corporation’s main building is 40,000 square feet and has six businesses under this roof. The Lighting Division, Appliance Department, Electrical Division, Hardware Division, Internet Division, and Kitchen and Bath Division all share the same showroom and serve the residential building and remodeling segment of the Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky markets.Read More
hatWRKS is a boutique hat shop owned and operated by hatter/milliner, Gigi Gaskins. hatWRKS features hand-crafted, high-quality hats handmade by Gigi on location. In addition to fine, custom-made hats, hatWRKS also carries hats from trusted brands such as Stetson, Bailey, Goorin Bros, Christy’s, Cha-Cha’s House of Ill Repute, Dobbs, Mr. Green, Louise Green, Arturo Rios and other boutique artisans. Read More
The Grand Ole Opry is the show that made country music famous. Emanating from Nashville, TN since 1925, the Opry showcases a country music mix featuring traditional country, today’s chart-topping hits, bluegrass, Americana, and more performed by new stars, superstars, and legends of the genre. Read More
Nashville, already home to some of the country’s finest musical museums and attractions, has a brand new one: the Patsy Cline Museum. Housed above the downtown space where the Johnny Cash Museum, opened in 2013 by Cline museum founder Bill Miller, is already attracting crowds, the April 7th grand opening gave visitors a glimpse into the unconventional life and career of the late pop-country songstress. Read More
