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Davidson County Area Guide
The music and entertainment industries and strong entrepreneurial spirit of our citizens make the region an exciting place to live and work and a flourishing place to do business. Davidson County is full of culture, history, unique cuisine, sports, academics, preserved natural beauty and wholesome Southern charm. Ideal for families, students, young professionals and retirees alike, our community offers many services and amenities to its residents. Some of the more attractive aspects of life in Davidson County include a low cost of living, a diverse cultural community, unique and affordable residential areas, thriving cultural community, nationally recognized healthcare, no personal income tax, diversity in educational opportunities, a seasonal climate, and an abundance of parks, natural bodies of water and municipal recreation areas. To learn more about life in the Nashville-Davidson County region, or to find out what Music City has to offer your family, please visit: Nashville, TN Official Visitor & Tourism Website Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Attractions & Visitor Information Nashville Area Maps and Transportation Nashville Area Visitor Information History Davidson County, dating back to 1783, is Middle Tennessee’s oldest county. Nashville, founded in 1779, enjoyed rapid growth and expansion due to its ideal location on the Cumberland River. Nashville, incorporated in 1806, became Tennessee’s capital city in 1843. Our region is historically wealthy, boasting the historic homes of early American presidents and iconic American heroes, battlegrounds where our nation was forged, and preserved structures allowing our residents to look into the future while surrounded by the past. Our legacy lives on in the preserved antebellum plantations, classically styled buildings of our downtown area and the more than 180 properties and districts listed on the National Register, as well as 6 regional National Historic landmarks and the nearby town of Franklin, an important historic Civil War town. To learn more about the important historic role our county played in the birth of America, or to visit any of the historic attractions of Middle Tennessee, please visit: Historic Nashville Nashville Area Historic Sites, Properties and Attractions Nashville Area Multi-Cultural Attractions and Events Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Grand Ole Opry House Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Fort Nashborough Tennessee State Capitol Nashville City Cemetery Fort Negley Belmont Mansion Two Rivers Mansion Tennessee State Museum Stone Hall The Carter House/Battle of Franklin Civil War Stones River Battlefield Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Belle Meade Plantation The Hermitage Leiper's Fork Historic Carnton Plantation Lane Motor Museum Franklin County Old Jail Museum Historic Rock Castle Parks and Recreation Situated in the center of the Nashville Basin, our region is buffeted by natural beauty on all sides: we are bordered by the Cumberland Highlands and the Cumberland Plateau, with the geography of our communities characterized by fertile farm lands, rich natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The Cumberland River flows through our counties, with numerous tributaries and lakes providing waterfronts in a landlocked state, uniquely beautiful and rare. Whites Creek, Manskers Creek, Stones River, Mill Creek, and the Harpeth River, as well as Radnor Lake, which is often referred to as “Nashville’s Walden” are just a few of the waterways where residents and visitors find a variety of activities and an idyllic retreat from the hustle of the city. Nashville-Davidson County maintains over 10,570 acres of public use lands at 113 parks and 7 municipal golf ranges, offering citizens an unprecedented amount of ways to enjoy the outdoors. Some of the unique amenities of the community, city, state and national parks of our region include swimming pools, seasonal ice skating areas, skate parks, sailboat marinas, dog runs, senior programs, special population programs, cultural arts classes, hiking trails, nature programs, sports leagues and public art galleries. The 23 state parks of Middle Tennessee include Bicentennial Mall, Cordell Hull, Fall Creek Falls, Long Hunter, Port Royal, South Cumberland, Standing Stone, Radnor Lake, Montgomery Bell, Harpeth River, David Crockett, Bledsoe Creek, Burgess Falls, Dunbar Cave, Henry Horton, Mousetail Landing, Rock Island, Tims Ford, Sgt. Alvin C. York, Old Stone Fort, Johnsonville, Edgar Evins and Cedars of Lebanon, ensuring that for every visitor, there’s something exciting—or relaxing—to see and do outdoors in Davidson County. To learn more about the parks, recreation, sports and activities of Davidson County and the Metro Nashville region, please visit: Nashville Parks and Recreation Nashville Greenways Dog-Friendly Nashville Tennessee State Parks National Parks of Central Tennessee Centennial Park Natchez Trace Parkway Adventure Science Center Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Radnor Lake State Park Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art Trail of Tears National Historic Trail Fall Creek Falls State Park Tims Ford Lake State Park Sports and Activities Municipal golf ranges of the Nashville Fairways include: Harpeth Hills Golf Course, McCabe Golf Course, Percy Warner Golf Course, Shelby Golf Course, Ted Rhodes Golf Course, Two Rivers Golf Course and VinnyLinks. Nashville Area Sports and Recreation Nashville Area Community Recreation Centers Nashville Fairways Golf Metro Parks Metro Region Golf Courses & Country Clubs Centennial Sportsplex Bridgestone Arena Music City Bowl Nashville Superspeedway Nashville Roller Girls Roller Derby Music City Stars (Nashville Broncs) Football Nashville Storm Football Nashville Predators Hockey Nashville Sounds Baseball Tennessee Titans Football Vanderbilt Commodores Athletics Attractions and Activities Nashville-Davidson County is equally known as both the "Country Music Capital of the World" and the "Athens of the South", a duality of character which has created a vibrant community and eclectic, artistic population. Our city is one where you can take in the breathtaking 38 foot tall Musica sculpture by day and go “honky-tonkin’” by night, feeling equally at home in either activity. Historic downtown is home to some of the most interesting shops, bookstores, coffeehouses and fine dining destinations in Tennessee; Midtown Nashville is full of restaurants, galleries and landmark buildings. The instantly recognizable “Batman Building”, the AT&T Building, is Tennessee’s tallest structure, while the historic Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge offers spectacular river views and the downtown skyline silhouette. And no visit to Nashville would be complete without a trip to the Grand Ole Opry, one of the institutions that have made our city synonymous with music and traditional Americana. So whether you choose to take a ride on the General Jackson Showboat, take in some tunes at Bluebird Café, hunt for bargains at Opry Mills or just relax and enjoy a cone at city favorite Bobbie's Dairy Dip, there’s an adventure or a retreat from the ordinary waiting for you in Davidson County! To learn more about the attractions, activities and leisure destinations of the Nashville Metro area, please visit: Nashville Area Attractions Index Grand Ole Opry General Jackson Showboat Tennessee State Fair & Exposition Center The Parthenon at Centennial Park Wave Country Music Row Helistar Aviation Jack Daniel's Distillery Tennessee Wineries Nashville Convention Center Music City Walk of Fame Theatre, Culture and The Arts Nashville Area Arts Index Metro Nashville Arts Commission Nashville Arts Scene Centennial Art Center Ryman Auditorium Bluebird Café Nashville Symphony Frist Center for the Visual Arts Nashville Auditorium Tennessee Performing Arts Center Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art Hatch Show Print Music City Neighborhoods Shopping, Dining, Leisure and Attractions Nashville Shopping Opry Mills Mall at Green Hills Hickory Hollow Mall Rivergate Mall Coolsprings Galleria Stones River Mall Governers Square Mall 12 South District East Nashville/5 Points Hillsboro Village Grimey's BookMan/BookWoman Nashville Foodie Links The Arcade Jack's Barbeque F. Scott's Restaurant and Jazz Bar Nashville Clubs Yazoo Brewery Flying Saucer Draught Emporium The Big Bang 3 Crow Bar Cafe Coco Station Inn The Basement Tootsie's Orchid Lounge Wild Horse Saloon Events With easy access to waterfronts and parks, upscale shopping and dining destinations, and a diverse choice of entertainment opportunities, Davidson County has a wealth of opportunities for residents to enjoy daily. Everything from nightclubs and spas to world-class art galleries are available, and Davidson County residents have a busy calendar to choose from. Musical performances, theater events, dance recitals, art exhibits, festivals, and crafts shows are available daily, as well as a bustling musical calendar and community events such as the East Nashville Beer Festival, Sunset Safari, Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival and Country Music Marathon. To find out what’s happening during your stay in Davidson County, please visit: Nashville Music Events Nashville Events Calendar Nashville City Events Featured Events Convention Calendar Now Playing in Nashville Country Music Marathon East Nashville Beer Festival Sunset Safari Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
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