{"id":298,"date":"2016-09-12T23:00:49","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T23:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leoviotti.com\/?p=298"},"modified":"2026-11-06T09:46:50","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T01:46:50","slug":"be-groovy-and-joyful-in-nashville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leoviotti.com\/blog\/be-groovy-and-joyful-in-nashville\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Groovy and Joyful in Nashville"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/leoviotti.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Nashville-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-299\" src=\"http:\/\/leoviotti.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Nashville-1.jpg\" alt=\"nashville-1\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" \/><\/a> (1)<\/p>\n<p>The wondrous city of Nashville in Tennessee might come off as quite intimidating especially if you\u2019re not oriented with what the word \u2018country\u2019 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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-300\" src=\"http:\/\/leoviotti.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Nashville-2.jpg\" alt=\"nashville-2\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" \/>(2)<\/p>\n<p>Now that it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-301\" src=\"http:\/\/leoviotti.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Nashville-3.jpg\" alt=\"nashville-3\" width=\"650\" height=\"543\" \/>(3)<\/p>\n<p>Nashville spans a whopping total of 1,367 square miles for both its land and water areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Climate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-302\" src=\"http:\/\/leoviotti.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Nashville-4.jpg\" alt=\"nashville-4\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" \/>(4)<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Known as the gateway city for rail and air under the Piedmont Atlantic Megaregion, there\u2019s just no way that you\u2019ll be hassled by Nashville\u2019s transportation systems. When going around the city, you\u2019ll be delighted to know how well-structured their bus lines are under the supervision of the Metropolitan Transit Authority.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-303\" src=\"http:\/\/leoviotti.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Nashville-5.jpg\" alt=\"nashville-5\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" \/>(5)<\/p>\n<p>If traveling by air, the entry and exit point is the Nashville International Airport, which caters to some of the world\u2019s biggest airlines such as American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air, JetBlue Airways and many more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to See<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bicentennial Capitol Mall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aside from the fact that this is a great place for your immediate shopping needs, Nashville\u2019s Bicentennial Capitol Mall is actually a place that you might want to visit for an afternoon of relaxation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-304\" src=\"http:\/\/leoviotti.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Nashville-6.jpg\" alt=\"nashville-6\" width=\"650\" height=\"271\" \/>(6)<\/p>\n<p>Recently built in 1996, this landmark was actually created to remember Tennessee\u2019s 200th birthday and is dotted with various things explaining its history and legacy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cumberland Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-305\" src=\"http:\/\/leoviotti.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Nashville-7.jpg\" alt=\"nashville-7\" width=\"650\" height=\"402\" \/>(7)<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019re extremely lucky to find vacancies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ryman Auditorium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since music is of a huge importance to the people of Nashville, the Ryman Auditorium is the best stage there is to witness it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-306\" src=\"http:\/\/leoviotti.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Nashville-8.jpg\" alt=\"nashville-8\" width=\"650\" height=\"431\" \/>(8)<\/p>\n<p>Some of the many famous acts played here include those of the Grand Ole Opry, Martha Graham, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan and Katherine Hepburn.<\/p>\n<p><em>See More:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Nashville, TN Tourism and Visitors Guide | Visit Music City<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitmusiccity.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em> http:\/\/www.visitmusiccity.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Nashville | Tennessee Vacation<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tnvacation.com\/cities-towns\/nashville\" target=\"_blank\"><em> https:\/\/www.tnvacation.com\/cities-towns\/nashville<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Images:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(1) http:\/\/www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com\/product<\/em><br \/>\n<em> (2) http:\/\/www.ced-nashville.com\/<\/em><br \/>\n<em> (3) http:\/\/www.visitmusiccity.com<\/em><br \/>\n<em> (4) http:\/\/www.srh.noaa.gov<\/em><br \/>\n<em> (5) http:\/\/www.flightswatcher.com<\/em><br \/>\n<em> (6) http:\/\/tnstateparks.com<\/em><br \/>\n<em> (7) http:\/\/eoa-architects.com<\/em><br \/>\n<em> (8) http:\/\/grouptravelodyssey.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Paul Intalan<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(1) The wondrous city of Nashville in Tennessee might come off as quite intimidating especially if you\u2019re not oriented with what the word \u2018country\u2019 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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