Building Memories (BM) uses personal experiences and relates them to topics of importance to building.
This BM explores visiting Nashville the Honky Tonks and Country Music Hall of Fame
Over the years, Nashville has become a favorite destination for a short R&R getaway, offering a rich mix of music, food, and entertainment. In the fall of 2016, my wife and I made another quick trip to the city. We spent plenty of time on Music Row—also known as Honky Tonk Highway—a roughly four-block stretch of 16th and 17th Avenues South. Similar to 6th Street in Austin or the French Quarter in New Orleans, this area is lined with bars, restaurants, music stages, and, of course, honky tonks, where live music plays almost 24/7.
We visited the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, which featured fascinating exhibits, including memorabilia, instruments, and historical insights from countless country music legends. To my surprise, there was also an exhibit on Bob Dylan, highlighting his strong connections with Nashville, its musicians, and Johnny Cash. It was particularly enjoyable to see some of Dylan’s original lyric drafts up close.
By chance, we caught a street concert on Music Row, and among the performers, we saw Brad Paisley play a short set. The following night, we visited the Grand Ole Opry, where he was the headliner, a perfect way to cap off our music-filled getaway.
Photo 01 – Grand Ole Opry
Photo 02 – Concert on Honky Tonk Highway
Photo 03 – Original Lay Lady Lay Lyrics
Photo 04 – Poster at gallery in Country Music Hall of Fame