The home of country music and one of the grand cities of the South, Nashville, Tennessee and central Tennessee are a perfect getaway destination no matter the season. Known as "the Music City" because of its strong ties to country music, Nashville is home to the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Ryman Auditorium and the Nashville Opry. And a visit to Nashville wouldn’t be complete without a night out in the honky tonk, the entertainment area in Downtown Nashville with clubs featuring hot country acts and the rising stars of tomorrow. Who knows, you might see the next Taylor Swift or Johnny Cash crooning to the crowd.

Other Nashville attractions to check out on a Nashville vacation are the city’s professional sports teams, the Tennessee Titans (NFL) and the Nashville Predators (NHL). The only professional football and hockey teams in the state, both have a strong following and game tickets are in high demand. Nashville is also the site of the NCAA Music City Bowl football game each winter.

Central Tennessee is home to quite a few colleges and universities, including Vanderbilt University and Middle Tennessee State University in nearby Murfreesboro. The emphasis on higher education and the large number of students who live and work Nashville have helped the city’s cultural and entertainment venues blossom. The city is also home to several popular annual Nashville events: the Country Music Festival in June, the Nashville Film Festival in April and the Country Music Marathon, also in April.

Though it would be difficult to run out of things to do Nashville, travelers looking for a respite from city life will certainly find it just an hour and a half to the north on Dale Hollow Lake. The pristine waters are a prime location for some serious bass fishing and water sports.

Whether you’re looking to take a leisurely weekend jaunt for a little country-music inspired sightseeing, a longer visit to dig deeper into Nashville art and music or traveling for a convention, Nashville and the surrounding area offer a full itinerary to keep you busy and a vast area of lodging options. Whether a private house, Nashville bed and breakfast or other accommodation, Scenic Rentals is sure to have a vacation rental to suit your needs.