Nashville Arts and Culture
Nashville Arts and Culture
With a diverse mix of world-renowned universities, historical music venues and a passion for culture and the arts, Nashville is a city that passionately supports and appreciates beauty and art in all its forms. From art museums and galleries to the Art Institute of Nashville, Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt lets you stay close to the hub of Nashville culture.
Artistic Expression in Nashville
In addition to being the home of country music, Nashville is home to a diverse collection of visual arts and cultural attractions. From the expansive art collection at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts to the historical exhibits of early Tennessee life at the Tennessee State Museum, you're sure to find a museum that engages your interest and broadens your horizons.
Also a few other places that you might want to visit while in beautiful Nashville include the Bellmead Plantation, Cheekwood Botanical Garden,the Hermitage famous home of Andrew Jackson.
The Parthenon
As the centerpiece of Centennial Park, the Parthenon is a replica of the original Parthenon in Athens and is a monument to classical architecture. Nashville's Parthenon was built for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition and is currently houses Nashville's art museum. The permanent collection at the museum features 63 paintings from American artists of the nineteenth and twentieth century. Call (615) 862-8431 for museum hours and admission.
Located in the backyard of Vanderbilt University, Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt is in the center of Nashville arts and culture. Our central location makes it easy for you to explore the many cultural offerings of Music City. Call us at (615) 327-4707 for details.
