Top Tennessee Art & Culture

Twenty years ago a bulldozer breaking ground to build a new library in Brentwood Tennessee uncovered the human remains that were the skeleton key that would unlock deep mysteries of the ancient south. Learn what one curious local discovered about the fascinating lives of the ancients as you stroll along the paved trail at the front of the library, then follow across Knox Valley Drive and Little Harpeth River. This is a self-guided GPS audio tour. Please download the tour using the VoiceMap app while in a wifi zone. You can then start the tour whenever you want simply select the Start Tour button when you're in the right spot.

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Learn about the history and culture of the Cherokee people with access to the Museum of the Cherokee. Book your ticket in advance to guarantee entry, and then visit on your own schedule. The museum is full of informative and interactive exhibits that are both kid-friendly and engaging for adults.

Hop in an open-air Jeep and hit the streets (or trails) with your local guide. Tours range from short outings around downtown Chattanooga to longer adventures that include a challenging hike to a scenic waterfall and a dip in a local swimming hole. All tours are narrated and your guide does double duty as your personal photographer.

Celebrate American Oldies with this live music show in Red Skelton Tribute Theater. Musician and comedian Patty Waszak takes the stage with tunes such as “Rock Around the Clock,” “Johnny B. Goode,” and “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head,” interspersing performances with jokes and banter. This family-friendly show is a hit with kids, parents, and grandparents alike.

Enjoy a performance of ‘Remembering Red – A Tribute to Red Skelton’ at the Red Skelton Tribute Theater in Pigeon Forge. This family-friendly comedy show is performed by Brian Hoffman, who brings to life memories of the Golden Age of television as he re-creates Red Skelton’s characters and jokes. Before the show starts, get into the spirit of the era with a video about celebrities, music and more from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

Visit the National Museum of African American Music during your time in Nashville for a comprehensive look at the vast contributions that African-Americans have made in American music. The exhibits feature the legacy and accomplishments of African-Americans, using history and interactive technology to this new attraction in Music City. Book your ticket early to ensure admission to this new attraction, open in January 2021 and conveniently located in downtown Nashville.

For those short on time, get a quick overview of downtown Nashville on this guided walking tour. Learn about some of the famous musicians who performed here such as Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash and pass by some landmark sites like the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Discover historic Belmont Mansion, once the summer home to Adelicia Acklen, one of the wealthiest women in the antebellum South. Enjoy a 1 hour narrated tour with a historical interpreter through this beautiful Italianate Villa steeped in history, and end your visit with an optional self-guided audio tour of the estate's gardens and grounds. Tour the largest antebellum house in Tennessee on this family-friendly excursion from downtown Nashville; guarantee admission to this popular site by booking ahead.

Regardless of your gender, this Nashville walking tour is a fun-filled experience uncovering the empowering history and controversies behind the key women of the civil rights movement. You will hear stories about history’s fiercest females from the early settlement to civil rights and beyond. In between stops, you will get the inside scoop on leading female entrepreneurs and business leaders in Nashville today. With United Street Tours, you’ll take action by walking to celebrate women in the world, and particularly women in the South. By joining this Nashville walking tour, you will be taking steps toward empowering women and supporting the journey towards equality. -Tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance -United Street Tours continue rain or shine -Tour length is flexible depending on walking speed, questions, and any other factors Book now to secure your spot. Tickets tend to sell out during high season.

Discover a collection of the most authentic and dynamic murals that locals love but tourists don’t know exist on this street art tour in Nashville. Learn about the history and personalities behind each piece, and feel free to ask your guide to take your photo in front of the breathtakingly beautiful, Instagrammable murals. After meeting your United Street Tours’ guide at the meeting point, get some insider knowledge about the surrounding neighborhoods. Then, your guide will unveil murals created by Norf Art Collective, a team of social impact advocates with their own curated exhibition in the Frist Art Museum. During your 60-minute Nashville walking tour, you'll see other works by local artists and capture the story of Nashville through street art. You'll also have the opportunity to support local artists through the local partner's “tip yo’ artist” program, which sends your tips directly to the artists who created the murals you admire most.

We’re going to show you Nashville like you’ve never seen it before. Join in on a Nashville walking tour and hear fascinating stories about where slaves lived, who they were, and the work that they did. As Nashville grew, the city became the second-largest slave port in Tennessee with the majority of black people arriving via the transatlantic slave trade. First, you will learn about black history on Lower Broadway, the most visited street in Nashville. Then, United Street Tours will take you on a scenic walk alongside the peaceful Riverfront Park, where slaves traveled via the Cumberland River into a life of bondage and later freedom. Visit Fort Nashborough, an outdoor museum, and replica of the original Nashville settlement. -Tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance -United Street Tours continue rain or shine -Tour length is flexible depending on walking speed, questions, and any other factors Book now to secure your spot. Tickets tend to sell out during high season.

In the South, it's all about soul, and in the Music City, the pulse of the city is more than just music. It’s the combination of the people, the diverse music, and the move from street art to murals. By combining the fascinating urban murals + blues music + community museums, you’ll experience the authentic side of the city with United Street Tours. Together we will discover the rhythm & blues heritage of Historic Jefferson Street. Combine that with capturing special moments in front of the new murals of North Nashville that are mostly designed by social impact artists reflecting rich history. In 2-hours, you will celebrate a neighborhood, history, and art with a rich tradition that is not found in your average convention and visitor's bureau brochure. This experience gives you the opportunity to give back to the local community by raising awareness and driving traffic to local, minority-owned businesses and artists. Tour will continue rain or shine. Dress for the weather.

Trace the footsteps of legendary musicians such as country music star Charley Pride, and the iconic Fisk Jubilee Singers. Combine that with a splash of storytelling about early black life in Nashville. Enjoy strolling from Lower Broadway, the most visited street in Nashville; then alongside the peaceful Riverfront Park, and into the historic 5th Ave of the Arts District. After covering early black life in Nashville, learn more about the civil rights era and enter Woolworth on 5th, the site of the first lunch counter sit-ins during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement in Nashville. Join this Nashville walking tour to see the most unique black history sites and attractions and get the inside scoop on local favorite southern food restaurants and live music venues. By joining this United Street Tours experience, you are helping Nashville become a more inclusive city for all through preservation and awareness.