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Nashville Adventures Blog
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Prohibition: A Tale as Old as Nashville
Ever wonder why cocktails in Nashville seem more expensive than the menu price suggests? Believe it or not, it all goes back to...
Cody Witten
2 days ago2 min read
Bourbon: A Nashville Tour of an American Spirit That Still Confuses Everyone
Nashville Adventures sampling Bourbon at a local Distillery Why is bourbon so confusing? It seems like every country music song mentions...
Cody Witten
Jun 193 min read
What Governor Brownlow Can Teach Us About the Power of Motive—and the Price of Disingenuous Leadership
By Paul Whitten, Founder of Nashville Adventures When you’re walking the streets of Nashville on one of our history tours, you’ll hear...
Paul Whitten
Jun 144 min read
Hidden Booze: Nashville’s Wild Ride Through Prohibition
Before the nation ever voted itself dry, Tennessee was already tossing out the moonshine. In fact, the Volunteer State enacted statewide...
Paul Whitten
May 283 min read
5 Things You Didn’t Know About the History of Broadway in Nashville
Unlocking the Secrets Behind Honky-Tonks, Heroes, and Hidden History of Music City’s Most Famous Street When most people think of...
Paul Whitten
May 73 min read
General Grant in Nashville: How a Union General Helped Shape Music City
Yes, this is actually General Grant A City in Conflict, A General on the Rise In the winter of 1862, Nashville stood at a crossroads....
Paul Whitten
May 34 min read
Why Is Nashville Called "Music City"? Top 5 Reasons Behind the Name
Nashville is a city that feels like it has a song playing around every corner. From the neon lights of Broadway to the quiet echoes of...
Paul Whitten
Apr 263 min read
Unveiling the Nashville Civil War Tour: Exploring Strategy and Leadership in Middle Tennessee's Iconic Battle Sites
Embarking on a journey through the Civil War era offers more than just history lessons. The Nashville Civil War Tour provides an...
Paul Whitten
Apr 223 min read
Suffrage in Nashville: Far More Than Honky Tonks
When people think of Nashville, images of neon lights, honky-tonks, and country music might come to mind. But Nashville is so much more...
Paul Whitten
Mar 313 min read
A Tour of Nashville’s Three Stars
If you’ve walked around Nashville, visited any key landmarks, or even browsed a t-shirt shop for souvenirs, you’ve probably seen it—the...
Paul Whitten
Jan 203 min read
Tour Nashville's Surprising Connection to Maxwell House Coffee
When you think of Nashville, what comes to mind? We can make some guesses, but it probably ain't Coffee, right? Specifically, Maxwell...
Paul Whitten
Jan 153 min read
The Battle of Stones River and Its Impact on Nashville's Civil War History
Battle of Stones River Nashville—famous for hot chicken, country music, and Southern hospitality—wasn’t always just about live music and...
Paul Whitten
Jan 24 min read
Discover the Heart of Nashville: Your Ultimate Guide to Bicentennial Park
Nashville, the city that never skips a beat, is brimming with hidden gems beyond its famed music scene. If you're planning a solo escape...
Paul Whitten
Mar 7, 20243 min read
Harmonizing Hattie: The Trailblazing Tale of Nashville's Transformative 'Tootsie'
Discover the captivating story of Hattie 'Tootsie' Bess, the trailblazer who transformed Nashville's music scene.
Paul Whitten
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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