Explore & Learn Nashville
By Jan Duke, About.com Guide
- Historic Nashville
- Nashville History
- Tennessee History
- Civil War in Tennessee
- Nashville Lifestyles
- Nashville Transportation
- Nashville Schools
- Nashville Colleges
- Moving to Nashville
- Famous Nashville People
- Nashville's Political Scene
- Nashville News
- Best of Nashville
- Nashville FAQ's
Historic Nashville
Learn about some of the most historical places to be found in Nashville and Middle Tennessee from old Antebellum Mansions to some of Nashville's favorite historic neighborhoods, buildings,and much more.
- Cheap & Free Historical Attractions
- Historic Printers Alley
- Historic Marathon Motor Works
- Grand Ole Opry
- Union Gospel Tabernacle Church
- Historic Ryman Auditorium
- Historic Germantown
- The Parthenon
- Historic Nolensville Feed Mill
- Antebellum Homes and Mansion Tours
- The Hermitage
- Historic Fort Negley
- Sunday School Publishing Board
- History of Bowling in Nashville
Nashville History
Learn about the history of Nashville Tennessee and how it once was from it's earliest beginnings.
- Early Nashville
- The Athens of the South
- The Turn of the 20th Century
- The Depression Years
- Music City USA
- This Day in Nashville History
- Nashville Flood of 2010
- Historical Photos of Nashville & Tennessee
- Explore More Nashville History
Tennessee History
Learn about Tennessee, it's history and people and explore some of the places in and around Nashville that are filled to the brim with local Tennessee History
- Tennessee Presidents
- Tennessee State Symbols
- Tennessee's Centennial Exposition
- Tennessee State Capitol
Civil War in Tennessee
The 1860 Presidential election of Abraham Lincoln resulted in seven Southern states almost immediately declaring their secession from the Union. The Civil War began just over a month after Lincoln took office in April of 1861 and by autumn Tennessee saw it's first taste of this bloody war; a war that would tear our state in two and pit family and friends against each other for the next 48 months.
Nashville Lifestyles
A glance into Nashville lifestyles and daily living and what it's what really like to live in Nashville. Covering topics, articles, and information on everything from Nashville's Gay Scene to Senior Lifestyles and just about everything in between.
- Going Green in Nashville
- Nashville's Gay Scene
- Nashville's Music Scene
- Nashville's Cultural & Arts Scene
- Nashville's Dating & Singles Scene
- Nashville's Christian Scene
- Nashville Living for the Budget Minded, Frugal, & Cheap
- Tennessee & Tomatoes
- More Nashville Living & Lifestyles
Nashville Transportation
Finding your way around any new city is difficult at first, but with the right information on drive times, taxis, traffic, parking and just getting around you can conquer the transportation task with ease.
- Downtown Nashville Parking
- Nashville Traffic
- Nashville by Taxi
- Nashville Limousine Services
- Nashville Drive Times
Nashville Schools
Take an Inside Look at Nashville's Public School System that includes information on local public schools, local school zones, neighborhoods, clusters, magnet and optional schools.
- Middle Tennessee School Districts
- Middle Tennessee Back to School Guide
- Back-to-school Shopping Tips
- Annual Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday
- Mayor's First Day Festival
- Middle Tennessee Home-Schools
- A Visual Look at Nashville's Public School Clusters
- Antioch Cluster & Schools
- Cane Ridge Cluster & Schools
- Glencliff Cluster & Schools
- Hillsboro Cluster & Schools
- Hillwood Cluster & Schools
- Hunter's Lane Cluster & Schools
- Maplewood Cluster & Schools
- McGavock Cluster & Schools
- Overton Cluster & Schools
- Pearl-Cohn Cluster & Schools
- Stratford Cluster & Schools
- White's Creek Cluster & Schools
- Explore More Nashville Educational Resources
Nashville Colleges
Take a look at some of Nashville's Best Colleges and more information on the abundant higher learning opportunities in Nashville.
- Austin Peay University
- Belmont University
- Columbia State Community College
- Fisk University
- Lipscomb University
- Meharry Medical College
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Nashville State Technical Community College
- Tennessee State University
- Trevecca Nazarene University
- Vanderbilt University
- Volunteer State Community College
- Explore More Nashville Educational Resources
Moving to Nashville
Nashville Relocation Information providing information on Nashville Jobs, weather, Homes and much more to aid in your search for the perfect Nashville Neighborhood, Job, and Living Accommodations.
- Nashville's Top Companies
- Nashville Average Weather Temperatures
- Tornados in Tennessee
- Nashville Neighborhoods
- Neighboring Counties & Economic Market Area
- Tennessee Hall Income Tax
- Snakes in Tennessee
- Nashville Dog Parks
- More Nashville Relocation Information
Famous Nashville People
Nashville has tons of Famous Residents from it's past to it's present that includes everyone from Athletes and Country Music Stars to Presidents as well as Gospel & Rock Musicians, Television Stars, to even one of the world's most famous Costume Designer and a Financial Guru.
- Bobby Hamilton Jr: Professional NASCAR Driver
- Bobby Hamilton Sr: Professional NASCAR Driver
- Brandt Snedeker: Professional Golfer
- Brian Baker: Professional Tennis Player
- Dave Ramsey: Nashville's Financial Guru
- David Andersen: Nashville's Ambassador of Music City U.S.A.
- David Price: Professional Baseball Player
- Fred Thompson: Tennessee Politician
- Joe Blanton: Professional Baseball Player
- John Bohlinger: Nashville Star Band Leader
- June Carter & Johnny Cash: The Legacy
- Manuel: Nashville's Couture Cowboy
- Michael W. Smith: Gospel Music Sensation
- Miley Cyrus: Teenage Pop Star
- Skeeter Davis: Passing of a Music City Treasure
- Sterling Marlin: Professional NASCAR Driver
- Taylor Swift: Country Music Star
- Nashville's Famous Mascots
- Explore Nashville's Music Scene
- Explore More Famous Nashville Folks
Nashville's Political Scene
A look into Nashville's Political Scene that includes local political resources and voter information for Nashville Tennessee.
- Middle Tennessee Voter Registration Information
- Nashville Political Organizations
- Tennessee Eminent Domain (series)
- Tennessee Hall Income Tax
- Fred Thompson - 2008 Presidential Bid
- Nashville Standup - 2004 Mock the Vote Campaign
- Explore Nashville Government & Politics
Nashville News
Nashville News contains links and information on just about every local Newspaper, Publication, Television, Blogs and Website and offers a wealth of current current news pertaining to Nashville and it's surrounding area's.
Best of Nashville
Take a look through Jan's Best of Nashville Lists- a yearly listing of the some of the best & most well-liked events, stories, books, tours, and more that took place in and around Nashville.
Nashville FAQ's
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