We've been there a couple of times and here are a few suggestions: 1. seeing a show at the Grand Ole Opry is worth the time and money, just to experience it. 2. Even if you don't stay there, a walk through the inside gardens of Gaylord Hotel is really interesting and is near the Grand Ole Opry. 3. Also in that area is the General Jackson Showboat, which is an old paddle wheeler that goes from the Opry area down the river to Nashville and back with a really good dinner show. 4. walk up and down Broadway to see all the bars and interesting music joints. At least visit the old Ryman Auditorium, even if you don't do a tour. 5. visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is really interesting, even if you are not a C &W fan. 6. take the Gray Line tour to see all the surrounding areas of Nashville, including the Parthenon (which is a replica of the one in Greece) and Music Row. The Gray Line Tour office is right next to the river at the foot of Broadway. 7. take a tour of the RCA Studio A where much of the 50's & 60's music was recorded, and stand in the very spot that Elvis and many other stars recorded their songs. 8. go to the Bluebird Cafe where many of the recordings stars and song writers got their first break. That should keep you busy for at least a week.
