# Be Groovy and Joyful in Nashville

- Link: https://leoviotti.com/blog/be-groovy-and-joyful-in-nashville/
- Published: 2016-09-12T23:00:49+08:00
- Author: LeoViotti

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The wondrous city of Nashville in Tennessee might come off as quite intimidating
especially if you’re not oriented with what the word ‘country’ means. Despite its
reputation of being a city that leans toward the usual cowboy-in-boots ensemble,
Nashville is truly more than the yearly rodeo shows and Sunday barbecue gatherings.

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Now that it’s becoming more known in the field of travel and tourism, Nashville 
shows how promising it can be by highlighting its other side that screams of culture
and energy all throughout. Music also plays a huge part of the city, so expect to
hear nothing but sweet tones and charming melodies in even the smallest corner.

**Location**

Nashville can be easily located in the world map when you know where the Cumberland
River is. Also, Nashville is positioned at the northwestern area of the Nashville
Basin and is elevated at 350 meters above sea level.

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Nashville spans a whopping total of 1,367 square miles for both its land and water
areas.

**Climate**

When in Nashville, expect the weather to play within moderately frigid winter seasons
and humid, temperate summers. According to the Koppen Climate Classification, Nashville
is under the humid subtropical climate.

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Temperatures begin to rise when the month of June kicks in, having a record of 43-
degrees Celsius, which can drag on until September. In annual scale, January is 
the coldest month with temperatures dropping to -17-degrees Celsius.

**Transportation**

Known as the gateway city for rail and air under the Piedmont Atlantic Megaregion,
there’s just no way that you’ll be hassled by Nashville’s transportation systems.
When going around the city, you’ll be delighted to know how well-structured their
bus lines are under the supervision of the Metropolitan Transit Authority.

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If traveling by air, the entry and exit point is the Nashville International Airport,
which caters to some of the world’s biggest airlines such as American Airlines, 
Southwest Airlines, Delta Air, JetBlue Airways and many more.

**What to See**

**Bicentennial Capitol Mall**

Aside from the fact that this is a great place for your immediate shopping needs,
Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall is actually a place that you might want to
visit for an afternoon of relaxation.

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Recently built in 1996, this landmark was actually created to remember Tennessee’s
200th birthday and is dotted with various things explaining its history and legacy.

**Cumberland Park**

If you wish to spend some quality time with the family and you want to expose your
children to some outdoor fun, then Cumberland Park is the best place for you. The
6.5-acre expanse of greens and lawns will certainly lift up your spirits, making
it more difficult to leave Nashville too soon.

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Kids can enjoy the washboard play pens and a climbing wall for some stretching and
exercise. An amphitheater is also located within its realm, and you can watch shows
there on schedule if you’re extremely lucky to find vacancies.

**Ryman Auditorium**

Since music is of a huge importance to the people of Nashville, the Ryman Auditorium
is the best stage there is to witness it.

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Some of the many famous acts played here include those of the Grand Ole Opry, Martha
Graham, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan and Katherine Hepburn.

_See More:_

_Nashville, TN Tourism and Visitors Guide | Visit Music City_
 [_ http://www.visitmusiccity.com_](http://www.visitmusiccity.com)

_Nashville | Tennessee Vacation_
 [_ https://www.tnvacation.com/cities-towns/nashville_](https://www.tnvacation.com/cities-towns/nashville)

_Images:_

_(1) http://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/product_
 _ (2) http://www.ced-nashville.
com/_ _ (3) http://www.visitmusiccity.com_ _ (4) http://www.srh.noaa.gov_ _ (5) 
http://www.flightswatcher.com_ _ (6) http://tnstateparks.com_ _ (7) http://eoa-architects.
com_ _ (8) http://grouptravelodyssey.com_

_Paul Intalan_