In Nashville, you'll find uniqueness, diversity and rich heritage that are unparalleled! We invite you to experience for yourself what makes Nashville special. It's a city that resonates with life and vibrates to the beat of every kind of song. It's a town that sizzles with American music, Southern hospitality, unbelievable cuisine and a boundless spectrum of nightlife.

TOP 10 THINGS YOU CAN ONLY DO IN NASHVILLE

1. Hear the music where music lives - Strumming the heartstrings of a city, Nashville's harmony runs deep. Priding itself on the moniker "Music City," nowhere else can you hear the diverse sounds of Americana, country, rockabilly, jazz, blues, gospel and rock 'n' roll - playing in accord. Every dive and juke joint showcases a different songwriter waiting for the next big break.

2. Hit the Hall - Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Choose from over 100 top hits and burn your own CD. Music prevails in Music City! While you are here you will hear from some of today's and yesterday's most notable country music singers, see changing exhibits of clothing, lyrics and instruments. Do more than Hear the Music.See it. Live it. Experience it.

3. Ride the Row - Visit Historic RCA Studio B by taking a trolley tour of Music Row and the famous recording studio where Elvis recorded over 200 songs. Not surprisingly, the heartbeat of Music City is driven by music - from country to classical and all points between.

4. Visit the home of the Greek gods - Did you know that Nashville is where you'll find the world's only full-scale reproduction of the famous Greek temple? Nashville's Parthenon stands in Centennial Park and features both the city's art museum and Athena Parthenos. At almost 42 feet in height, Athena Parthenos is the tallest indoor sculpture in the Western world. In the middle of Centennial Park, it's a sight to behold, day or night.

5. Take in a Songwriters in the Round show - It's simple. It's classic. It's uniquely Nashville. This is a city of working musicians and songwriters. What better way to hear the music? For those unfamiliar with this kind of show, it features several musicians sitting on stage accompanied only by a microphone, a guitar and their immense talent. These shows can be found in small, intimate clubs like the famed Bluebird Cafe or in a much larger venue such as the Ryman Auditorium.

6. Kick up your boots - At the Wildhorse Saloon, they really serve up Country that Kicks! Order their famous BBQ and try line dancing. Daily lessons are free for those adventurous and brave enough to venture out on the dance floor.

7. Visit the Ryman Auditorium - Sure, it's the "Mother Church of Country Music," but artists from Train and Jon Bon Jovi to Elvis Costello and Van Morrison have also performed on its worldfamous stage.

8. Take the Journey - to the Grand Ole Opry every Friday and Saturday night. With over 80 years under its belt, the Grand Ole Opry, the world's longest running live radio program, shows no signs of slowing.

9. Salute - Three U.S. Presidents called Tennessee home - Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson. You can revisit the past at Jackson's palatial homeplace, The Hermitage.

10. Visit Honky Tonk Highway - Bluegrass Inn, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Legends Corner and Robert's Western World are all experts at serving up cool longnecks and hot country music.

Nashville is a city of note - a city so legendary for its signature product that you just have to hear it to believe it. Welcome to Music City!