| Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, is a rapidly-growing vibrant city
known as the center for country music recording, production, history and
performance, and attracts millions of tourists each year with legendary
landmarks such as the historic Grand Old Opry, Music Row, the exact
replica of the Greek Parthenon, as well as prestigious Vanderbilt
University. Also a major US hub for healthcare, publishing, and
transportation industries, Nashville boasts an array of museums
celebrating the city's rich industrial and musical history in addition to
many public parks and gardens spread along the Cumberland river., many of
which hold large outdoor festivals at various points throughout the year
featuring food, dancing, artisan goods and, of course, live country,
western, bluegrass and folk music.
Home to one of the largest shopping centers in the south United States,
Opry Mills, Nashville offer a variety of additional shopping areas
including upscale boutiques throughout the city. Visitors and residents
alike enjoy Nashville's wide variety of international and regional
southern specialty cuisine in the cafes and restaurants in various popular
areas of the city in addition to the many bars, pubs and lounges, most of
which offer live music every night of the week, from small local acts to
major touring artists.
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