WELCOME to our wedding website! We are so excited to share that we are getting MARRIED on June 22nd, 2024! This is a very special day for us and we are blessed to be able to continue our next chapter with you all by our sides!
Marisa & Dillon
WELCOME to our wedding website! We are so excited to share that we are getting MARRIED on June 22nd, 2024! This is a very special day for us and we are blessed to be able to continue our next chapter with you all by our sides!
Marisa & Dillon
Things to Do
Things to do in Downtown Nashville
Click HERE to check out all the things to do in Downtown Nashville!
Locations to check out!
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Adventure Science Center
Americana Music Festival
Antique Archeology (American Pickers)
www.antiquearchaeology.com/antique_archaeology_nashville_tn.html
Arnold’s Country Kitchen
http://www.foodnetwork.com/local/tn-nashville/arnolds-country-kitchen-restaurant/index.html
Arrington Vineyards
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Belle Meade Plantation and Winery
The Belmont Mansion
The Belcourt Theatre
Bicentennial Mall State Park
http://www.tn.gov/environment/parks/Bicentennial/
Blue Bird Café
Bobby Green’s Good Ole Nashville Tour
http://bobbygreensgoodolenashvilletour142.vpweb.com/default.html
Bridgestone Arena
www.bridgestone.nashvillearena.org/
Batl Axe Throwing
https://batlgrounds.com/axe-throwing-nashville/
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Carnton Plantation
Centennial Park
http://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks/Centennial-Park.aspx
Chaffin’s Barn Theatre
Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
City House
http://cityhousenashville.com/
CMA Festival
http://www.cmaworld.com/cma-music-festival/2013/2014-tickets
Cool Springs Galleria
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
www.countrymusichalloffame.org
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Downtown Franklin
www.historicfranklin.com/downtown-franklin/shop-eat-play/
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Ernest Tubb Record Shop
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Nashville Food Trucks
Fort Houston
First Tennessee Park
https://www.firsttennesseepark.com
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Ford Ice Skate Centers
https://www.nhl.com/predators/fordicecenter/bellevue
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Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnago-gaylord-opryland-resort-and-convention-center/
General Jackson Show Boat
Goo Goo Shop
https://googoo.com/find/downtown-nashville
Green Fleet Bicycle Tours
Mall at Green Hills
Grimey’s
Grand Ole Opry
The Gulch
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Harpeth River Canoeing and Kayaking
http://www.foggybottomcanoe.com/
Hatch Show Print
The Hermitage: Home of Andrew Jackson
Hillsboro Village
Home of the Stars Tour In Nashville
http://www.nashvillesightseeing.com/?event=offer.detail&offerId=5213
Honky Tonk Central
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“I Believe in Nashville” Mural (12 South, Marathon Music Works, East Nashville)
http://www.nashvilleonthemove.com/2015/01/i-believe-in-nashville-mural-music-city-memento/
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Jack Daniels Distillery
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
The Johnny Cash Museum
John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
https://www.nashvilledowntown.com/go/shelby-street-pedestrian-bridge
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Laser Quest
http://www.laserquest.com/public/locations/TN-Nashville.cfm
Las Paletes Gourmet Popsicles
http://www.yelp.com/biz/las-paletas-gourmet-popsicles-nashville
The Listening Room
LP Field
http://www.titansonline.com/stadium/
Loveless Motel and Café
Loveless Barn
Lane Motor Museum
https://www.lanemotormuseum.org
Liquor Lab
https://liquorlabnashville.com
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Madame Tussauds Nashville
https://www.madametussauds.com/nashville/en/
Monell’s Restaurant
Musicians Hall of Fame
http://www.musicianshalloffame.com
Music City’s Bites & Sites Tour
http://www.musiccitybitesandsites.com/
Music City Center
https://www.nashvillemusiccitycenter.com
Music City Pub Crawl
http://www.musiccitypubcrawl.com/
Music City Marketplace
https://shop.visitmusiccity.com/
Music Row
Music City Indoor Karting
https://musiccityindoorkarting.com
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Nashville Double Decker Tour
http://nashvilledoubledecker.com
Nashville Escape Game
http://www.nashvilleescapegame.com
Nashville’s Farmer’s Market
www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org
Nashville Ghost Tours
Nashville Pedal Tavern
http://www.nashvillepedaltavern.com/
Nashville Predators (Hockey)
Nashville Scavenger Hunt
Download in app store
Nashville Sounds (Minor League Baseball)
http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t556
Nashville Shores (Water Park)
Nashville Tours
http://www.reservationsnashville.com/Reservations-Nashville-Tours.php
Nash Trash Tours
Nashville War Memorial Auditorium
Natchez Trace Parkway
https://www.natcheztracetravel.com/natchez-trace-tennessee/nashville-franklin-tn.html
Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery
https://greenbrierdistillery.com
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Opry Mills Mall
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Pancake Pantry
The Patterson House
The Printers Alley
The Patsy Cline Museum
The Parthenon
https://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx
6th & Peabody
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Radnor Lake State Park
www.tn.gov/environment/parks/RadnorLake/
RCA Studio B Tour
www.countrymusichalloffame.org/studiob
The Redneck Comedy Tour
http://theredneckcomedytour.com/
Rites of Spring Music Festival
The Ryman Auditorium
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The Station Inn
http://stationinn.com/index01/
Stray Boots Tour
http://www.strayboots.com/locations/nashville/
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
http://www.schermerhorncenter.com/
Shadrack Christmas Wonderland
Shelby Park
www.nashville.gov/Parks-and.../Nature.../Shelby.../Shelby-Park.aspx
Studio B Experience
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Tennessee Central Railway Museum
Tennessee Flea Market/Nashville Expo Center
http://www.nashvilleexpocenter.org/expo/fleamarket/dates.asp
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
Tennessee State Capitol
Tennessee State Museum
Tennessee Titans (Football)
http://www.titansonline.com/stadium/
The Parthenon
www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx
Third Man Records
Tommy’s Nashville Tours
Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum
www.travellersrestplantation.org/
Tennessee Brew Works
Topgolf
https://topgolf.com/us/nashville/
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Walkin’ Nashville Tour
http://www.walkinnashville.com/
Wildhorse Saloon
Willie Nelson & Friends Museum and General Store
www.willienelsongeneralstore.com
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Yazoo Brewing Company
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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Cool Things to do in Nashville!
Take a hike around Radnor Lake
Thanks to miles of paths ranging from flat to challenging, nature lovers of all ages take advantage of the scenic beauty of Radnor Lake to stretch their legs and socialize. Discover the OGs of Nashville Hot Chicken
Hot Chicken Tastings
They must be adding fertilizer to the chickens in Middle Tennessee, because upstart hot chicken joints are sprouting up all over town. But for a true taste of history, you should experience your fiery fowl cooked by the families that have been doing it for decades. Prince’s Hot Chicken is the undisputed king of the cluckers, but don’t miss out on a trip to Bolton’s or 400 Degrees to experience more masters of heat.
Sip some Tennessee whiskey straight from the source
Marathon Village
While the big boys Jack (Daniels) and George (Dickel) get most of the attention in the world of Tennessee whiskey, Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery has as much history as any of them, and is conveniently located right in town, rather than almost 80 miles away. Shuttered since Prohibition, the operation has been revived by brothers Andy and Charlie Nelson who have recently released their first Tennessee whiskey after years building the new distillery. They offer tours and samples every day.
Explore the center of East Nashville's hipster universe East Nashville
Twenty years ago, there wasn’t much to see in Five Points except for the odd geometry of the intersection of multiple roads. Today it’s one of the cultural and entertainment hubs of the city.
Home of President Andrew Jackson at The Hermitage
If you're looking for a little history in Nashville, you could do a lot worse than visiting the home of Andrew Jackson. The Hermitage, a stately mansion-turned-museum was the president's residence for more than 40 years, and now hundreds of thousands of visitors tour the building and the grounds every year.
Check out our nonprofit film center, the Belcourt $ Hillsboro Village
Nashville’s oldest movie theater has been around since 1925, including acting as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1934 to 1936. After a major refurbishing a few years back, the theater has been modernized into one the best places to watch a movie in town. Offerings range from art house films to documentaries to new releases.
Get wild at the Nashville Zoo
Find out why there's a full-scale model of the Parthenon in Centennial Park
Nashville has been known as “the Athens of the South” for years thanks to the plethora of colleges and universities in town. So when it came time to celebrate the city’s centennial in 1897, an homage to the real Athens was logical. Even if you don’t buy that, it’s a great place to throw a frisbee and lounge about.
Find something new to decorate your rec room at Hatch Show Print SoBro
Founded in the 19th century to print posters for traveling circuses and minstrel shows, Hatch Show Print preserves the traditions of letterpress printing still beloved by music fans and art directors. Visit the shop in the Country Music Hall of Fame to watch the ancient presses still in operation and pick up a fantastic souvenir of Nashville history.
Get down home at the center of the bluegrass universe The Gulch
The Station Inn has been known as one of the premier venues for bluegrass music since opening in 1974. Name a famous act in the genre, and they’ve surely graced the small stage in the cozy club. There’s still live music every night of the week with a free bluegrass jam on Sundays. Bring an instrument and play along or just listen to local musicians jamming for the love of the music.
Get lost at the Gaylord Opryland Resort
The sprawling Gaylord Opryland Resort is a marvel of lovely excess, with multiple pavilions covering acres of land and almost 3,000 guest rooms. Like a premium casino resort without the clamor of slot machines, it’s a fantastic place to stroll around and people-watch, especially when the resort is decorated for various holidays. Pro tip: Avoid the exorbitant parking fee by parking at the back of Opry Mills Mall next door and walking a couple minutes to the resort’s Cascades Lobby.
View some famous axes at the Gallery of Iconic Guitars $ Music Row
Belmont University is famous for being one of the top music and music business schools in the country, so it’s just logical that they should also house a collection of some of the greatest musical instruments ever crafted. The Gallery of Iconic Guitars (GIG) is the collection of guitars from a university benefactor who wanted them displayed and actually played after his death.
Catch a rising star at The Listening Room Cafe $$ SoBro
Sure, the Bluebird Cafe may have gotten all the screen time back in the day on Nashville the television show, but locals hardly even try to get into that Green Hills stalwart because it’s full of tourists. If you want to see talented songwriters performing in the round, The Listening Room Cafe in SoBro features similar talent, better food and a more casual atmosphere than at the Bluebird.
Take a drive down "The Boulevard" Free Belle Meade
In a town where old homes are constantly being torn down and replaced by four “tall skinnies” on the same lot, it’s nice to know that the opulent homes up and down Belle Meade Boulevard aren’t going anywhere. Drive the speed limit (because Belle Meade cops will not mess around) as you tour the strip and see the homes of the guys who probably own the banks that own the mortgage on your home.
Experience some bizarre history at the Tennessee State Museum- Free
Downtown
If you haven’t visited the expansive modern Tennessee State Museum in its new digs on Rosa Parks Blvd, you really should. (Your tax dollars paid for it and admission is free, after all.) The museum offers some fascinating and bizarre artifacts. The permanent collection of thousands of artifacts rotates through the displays frequently, and from an Egyptian mummy to a death mask of Napoleon to the dried thumb of a famous horse thief, you never know what you’ll find there.
Learn about The Man in Black at the Johnny Cash Museum and Cafe- $$
SoBro
Boasting the largest collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia in the world, our Johnny Cash Museum and Cafe is much more focused than its larger neighbor at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Don’t plan on missing either one of them, but if you only have a couple of hours, spend the money on Cash.
Cheer, sing, chant, and watch soccer with The Roadies- $$
Germantown
The largest group of fanatics of the new Nashville SC soccer team calls themselves The Roadies, and their motto is an honor to the hard work of the crew that makes sure that the show always goes on, “First in, last out!” They sing and cheer through the whole game as they root on our boys in gold. You’re welcome to join them, but you’d better come ready to bring the noise!
See the strangest vehicles ever driven at Lane Motor Museum- $
SoBro
The Lane Motor Museum is a little-known destination in a nondescript industrial neighborhood south of downtown, but it’s certainly worth seeking out. Their collection of 150 unique cars, motorcycles, amphibious vehicles, and military transports includes rare examples and prototypes that you’ll never find anywhere else under the same roof. Its owner Jeff Lane has been collecting and restoring vehicles since he was a teenager, so you’re actually viewing his life’s work.
See literally any performance at the Ryman Auditorium- $$-$$$$
Downtown
They don’t call the Ryman “The Mother Church of Country Music” for nothing. It is best known as the long-time home of the Grand Ole Opry, but through the years it has hosted eclectic musical acts ranging from Bill Monroe to Elvis (both Presley and Costello) to Widespread Panic to Foo Fighters. No matter who’s on stage, or even for a tour between performances, the Ryman is always a pilgrimage worth making.
Listen to the best bands on Lower Broad at Robert’s Western World- Free
Downtown
An easy rule of thumb when picking which of Lower Broad’s multiple honky tonks to visit is that the fewer floors the building has, the better the music. It just makes sense that having to book bands for one stage instead of four means that management can pick superior musicians. If you see that The Don Kelley Band or Brazilbilly are playing at this local favorite, you’ll be sure to hear some of the best old-school country in town. Plus you can dine on Robert’s “Recession Special,” a fried bologna sandwich, chips, a moon pie, and a PBR for just six bucks!
Enjoy the sun and the moonshine at 6th & Peabody- Free
SoBro
Popular Yee-Haw Brewing Company and Ole Smoky Moonshine have joined forces to create this adult playground just a couple blocks off of Broadway, and it’s the perfect place to while away an afternoon. In addition to beer and moonshine tastings, there’s food from White Duck Taco and the Prince’s Hot Chicken food truck to pair with your drinks. The indoor area at 6th & Peabody is cavernous with huge televisions and a stage for live music, but it’s the party patio that is the real difference maker. Even bigger screens are available for your game-watching pleasure along with all sorts of al fresco activities like basketball, table tennis, cornhole, and free retro video games. It’s like somebody built your ultimate rec room, except you don’t have to clean up after your heathen friends at the end of the party.
Lace up your skates at the Ford Ice Centers- $
Bellevue and Antioch
At the original location in Antioch and the newest facility in Bellevue, the Nashville Predators have partnered with the city to create new sheets of ice for everybody from junior hockey squads to the old man teams that play their games after midnight. The Preds also hold open practices from time to time at the Ford Ice Centers, so you can watch your favorite team on the ice and then rent some skates to show off your own skills afterwards.
Discover Tennessee’s history at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park- Free
Germantown
Just down the hill from the State Capitol, this 19-acre park tells the story of Tennessee’s history and geography through a 200-foot granite map of the state, a Pathway of History revealing important events that shaped Tennessee culture and a Walkway of Counties that showcases flora from across the state. The 95 counties of Tennessee are also represented in the massive carrillon with 95 bells ringing the hour and playing versions of the state songs. When the weather allows, the splash pad is a popular place for kids to play.
Soak up some culture at The Frist $ Downtown
The Frist Art Museum is novel in that it doesn’t really maintain a permanent collection of artwork, choosing instead to showcase rotating exhibits of local, regional artists along with major US and international traveling exhibitions.
Celebrate Tennessee’s role in granting the vote to women- Free
Downtown
The Volunteer State was instrumental in the success of the Women’s Suffrage Movement a century ago. During the summer of 1920, the Hermitage Hotel downtown was ground zero in the fight to ratify the 19th Amendment granting women the vote. The speeches took place at the State Capitol a block away, but the real negotiations were happening at the hotel where both sides of the issue were headquartered. The Hermitage is displaying all sorts of relics and memorabilia from the era and the hotel’s role in the battle in their opulent lobby.
Root on the Preds at Bridgestone Arena- $$
It’s been an up and down season on the ice for the hometown hockey club, and a mid-season coaching change has at least stirred up the players a bit. Whether they win or lose, it’s always an entertaining evening to visit the Barn on Broadway to watch these amazing athletes streaking around on the ice.
Honor the players who put the music in Music City - $ Downtown
- Nashville’s Musicians Hall of Fame in the basement of Municipal Auditorium is the only museum in the world solely dedicated to telling the stories of the musicians who played on the greatest recordings of all time, regardless of the musical genre.
Drink while you learn at Liquor Lab -$$
Downtown
Unleash your inner mixologist at this entertaining bartending class in the basement of a historic building smack in the middle of downtown’s 2nd Avenue entertainment district. Personable instructors take students through the history behind and techniques for making classic cocktails, and individual bar stations are set up with all the ingredients and tools to shake or stir up drinks like a pro.