Self-Guided Podcast Tour: Nashville's Country Empire

1 hour 24 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Step into the mid-20th-century engine of Lower Broadway where radio waves, letterpress posters, back-alley bars, and working-class pickers built a global music capital. From the sacred pews of the Ryman Auditorium to the purple walls of Tootsie's and the banks of the Cumberland River, discover how a four-block strip turned local twang into an international empire.

A 1.5 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 84 min
Ideal for travelers interested in Pop Culture and Media Landscapes and History and Memory
Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Discover Nashville through a compelling story guided by a local and an expert in dialogue. Packed with captivating facts and hidden gems, this self-guided smartphone tour lets you explore completely independently—whenever you want, at your own speed, and free from tourist crowds.

What's Included

Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Precise navigation between the stops
Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Ryman Auditorium

Plan your journey from your arrival point in Nashville to Ryman Auditorium. Use the local journey planner for public transport options and the final walking section. Check the current connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Acme Feed & Seed, plan your return to your departure point in Nashville using the local journey planner. Check the nearest suitable public transport stop and the current connection on the day of travel.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 24 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Ryman Auditorium In Nashville

    The Mother Church of Country Music and historic home of the Grand Ole Opry broadcast.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Tootsies Orchid Lounge

    Famous honky-tonk located directly behind the Ryman, where performers snuck through the alleyway between Opry sets.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Mural At Legends Corner, Nashville

    Iconic honky-tonk featuring country memorabilia and the famous Musicians mural.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Founded in 1947 by Grand Ole Opry star Ernest Tubb, home of the Midnite Jamboree and record mail-order distribution.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Hatch Show Print

    Operated since 1879, this iconic woodblock letterpress print shop defined the visual aesthetic of country music posters.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

    The definitive repository of country music history, showcasing the storytelling of Nashville's evolving sonic heritage.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Located by the Cumberland River, this repurposed 100-year-old feed store celebrates local music roots and commercial history.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Red Thread

Tags

Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Virtual Experiences
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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