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A pilot flies a helicopter over the Cumberland River and downtown Nashville.
See the city from the sky. | Photo by @gabe_rhoden
Whether you’re a lifelong Nashvillian longing to embrace your inner tourist, or you have a limited amount of time in the the 615, here are 17 tours guaranteed to show you the sights you want to see.

Note: Price estimates are based on individual adult rates available at the time of publishing. Check each company’s website to see current pricing.

🚁 Top tours

Helistar | $99-$184/person

Take in the Music City skyline from a birds-eye view on this helicopter tour.

Old Town Trolley Tours | $42.95-$90.90/person

This Nashville tour staple includes hop-on-hop-off stops at 13 of the city’s biggest attractions like the Nashville Farmers Market and Centennial Park.

🍴 Eat and drink

Music City Brew Hop | $39-$65/person

This hop off trolley’s brewery loop covers 15 miles and includes unlimited rides the day of your ticket.

Walk Eat Nashville | $99/person + taxes and ticketing fee

This locally-owned-and-operated tour grants you a behind-the-scenes experience at top-rated restaurants in 12 South, East Nashville, or downtown.

A group of women pose for a photo in front of a mural in The Gulch.

Document the occasion, of course.

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Photo by Photowalk Nashville

🎨 Art is all around

Photowalk Nashville | $49-$500/person

Photowalk Nashville blends a photoshoot experience with taking in the sights of some of Nashville’s most iconic murals.

Nashville Mural Tours | $50-$600/person

Ride along in a climate-controlled Ford Transit van and view artwork in Nashville neighborhoods from The Gulch and North Nashville to East and downtown.

📚 All in on history

Nashville Sites | Free

Take a walking or driving tour at your own pace with these recommended stops, which explore themes across specific neighborhoods, women’s history, civil rights, and more.

United Street Tours | $99/person

This historical walking tour is led and curated by locals with a specialized focus on slavery, freedom, civil rights, culture, and social justice.
 
Asked
 
If you could design your dream city tour, which of the following features would you include?
A. Historic landmarks and iconic buildings
B. Local cuisine tastings
C. Street art and vibrant murals
D. Other
 
euphoria
 
Events
 
Thursday, June 8
  • Kids Craft: Dancing Cardboard Critters | Thursday, June 8 | Times vary | Turnip Green Creative Reuse, 1014 3rd Ave. S. | $5 | Kids will get to use their imaginations to design dancing cardboard critters.
  • Tenille Townes | Thursday, June 8 | 3:30-5 p.m. | Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave. | $25 | The country artist will perform and screen her new documentary, “Train Track Worktapes: The Documentary.”
Friday, June 9
  • Lauren Alaina 2023 Fan Club Party | Friday, June 9 | 11 a.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $50+ | Ticket includes a performance, Q+A, and a meet and greet with Lauren Alaina.
  • Sober & Social Patio Happy Hour | Friday, June 9 | 4-6 p.m. | The Loading Dock, 2028A Lindell Ave. | Free | Killjoy curates a small menu of alcohol-free beers, wines, and cocktails.
Saturday, June 10
  • BeWell + Shakti Free Community Yoga | Saturday, June 10 | 9:15-10:15 a.m. | The Outfield, 416 Chestnut St. | Free+ | Classes are donation-based and open to all levels and ages.
  • Ice Cream Social | Saturday, June 10 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Baxter Bailey & Company, 1004 Fatherland St. #101 | Free | Take your dog to the pet store for a free mini strawberry pup sundae — plus, check out the sidewalk sale.
Sunday, June 11
  • Día del Niño | Sunday, June 11 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. | $18+ | Adventure Science Center and Conexión Américas host a Día del Niño (the day of children) celebration with live science shows, face painting, and free popcorn and candy.
  • Spritz & Sweat | Sunday, June 11 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Hotel Fraye Nashville Midtown, 1810 Broadway | $15 | Tickets include poolside yoga and a post-class Aperol spritz.
Monday, June 12
  • Pedal the Park with Friends of Shelby | Monday, June 12 | 5-7 p.m. | Shelby Park Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St. | Free | Cruise along the Shelby Bottoms Greenway starting from the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center Trailhead for a casual, no-drop ride for ages 10 and up.
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News Notes
 

Coming Soon
  • This summer, residential tower Albion in the Gulch will unveil Jolie’s Café, a 1,000-sqft coffee and retail shop offering European-style coffee and baked goods. The retail store will sell local and international foods, household essentials, and Nashville-inspired gifts.
Civic
  • Officials released special election dates for the remainder of Rep. Bill Beck’s term after he died over the weekend. The primary for the vacancy is slated for Thursday, Aug. 3 + the general election on Thursday, Sept. 14. Metro Council could appoint a represent in the interim. (Nashville Post)
Biz
  • The restaurateurs behind The Mockingbird are opening a new concept in North Nashville this September. Tío Fun Mexican Munchies — 1008 Buchanan St. — will offer fast casual dishes like Mikey’s Super Taco and the Tío Fun burger + later add a patio for outdoor dining. (Nashville Business Journal)
Community
  • The Metro Arts Centennial Art Center will dedicate and unveil the “Path to A Higher Note” sculpture on Friday, June 16 at 10:30 a.m. — in the northeast corner of Centennial Park. The sculpture was created in 2021 during Nashville’s first Black on Buchanan Juneteenth Block Party.
Tech
  • Metro Parks is launching new app what3words to find people lost on trails and greenways. The design uses GPS to assign three-word codes to 10-ft by 10-ft areas and will be used in 200+ Metro parks and 100 miles of greenway. Download the app. (WSMV)
Plan Ahead
  • “Building a Bright Future: Black Communities and Rosenwald Schools in Tennessee” will open at the Tennessee State Museum on Friday, June 16. The exhibition highlights the work of alumni, descendants, and organizations to preserve the legacies of Rosenwald Schools across the state.
Sports
  • Nashville SC’s Walker Zimmerman has been called up to the US Men’s National Team ahead of the Concacaf Nations League Semifinals. The team will take on Mexico Thursday, June 15 at 9 p.m. CT.
Today Is
  • World Ocean Day at the Nashville Zoo. Today only, the zoo is opening its behind-the-scenes conservation lab for rehabilitating coral (part of the Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project) to all zoo visitors. See what’s scheduled.
Drink
  • Struggle to drink enough water? (Same.) Hint fruit-infused water can change that — and new customers save 45%.*
Travel
  • Real flight deals Going members scored last month: A flight from Phoenix to Tokyo for $630 and a flight from NYC to Buenos Aires for $632. Sign up for free and see what crazy deals are offered on flights from your airport.*
 
 
History
 
How Music City earned its nickname
The shadow of a musician holding a guitar with Broadway in the background.
Stay tuned for your answer. | Photo by @musiccityproverb
You know the name; do you know the story? Sure, Music City has lived up to its nickname, but there are several people to recognize for bringing the moniker to life.

In the 1800s, the Fisk Jubilee Singers of Fisk University became the first musical act to launch an around-the-world tour, according to the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. By 1873, the Jubilee Singers traveled over the pond to perform for the Duke and Duchess of Argyll when Queen Victoria paid an unexpected visit. The tale goes that the queen later stated the Fisk Jubilee Singers must come from a “City of Music.”

Fast forward to 1925 when WSM’s Grand Ole Opry aired its first broadcast. Radio announcer David Cobb started referring to Nashville as “Music City” on-air. WSM eventually introduced a “Music City” program later known as “Music City USA.” Johnny Cash even kicked off his variety show in the 60s going live “from Music City, Nashville, Tennessee.” The rest is history.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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In case you missed it, Present Tense, a restaurant and six-seat sake bar focused on shareable small plates inspired by Japan and Southeast Asia, is now open at 321 Hart St. See what we ate.
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