Pictures of Nashville, TN

A jewel of the New American South, Nashville, Tennessee is city steeped in history and culture derived from diverse directions. Nashville boasts a history that dates back the end of the American Revolutionary War. Nestled on the banks of the Cumberland River, the area was ripe for expansion and trade long before it was officially incorporated and eventually becoming the state capital. One look at pictures of Nashville reveals a modern city dripping in Southern charm.

The Nashville skyline is home to over a dozen true skyscrapers with several that date back almost one hundred years. Several new high rise buildings are either under construction or in the planning stages. Pictures of Nashville show historic buildings like the Stahlman and the First National Bank Building that were built in the early 1900s. These and other edifices stand today as a testimony to the early progress of Nashville as a center of trade and modern architecture.

Referred to by many folks as Music City USA, Nashville is home to recording studios, writers, musicians, producers and other artists. Like the Hollywood of the South, Nashville is home to music celebrities and many, many more people who are struggling to achieve fame in the music business. Country music is the dominant musical genre in Nashville but like Memphis, artists from other musical styles have found Nashville a very creative environment in which to work.

For many years, the historic Ryman Auditorium was home to the Grand Ole Opry, a country and western music variety show. The Opry, as it is fondly referred to, was started in 1925 as a radio show, and was broadcast throughout the South. Aired weekly on WSM radio, the Opry was originally called the WSM Barn Dance and featured popular old time country and bluegrass music.