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NASHVILLE By Lisa Hood Skinner
Things To Do In Downtown Nashville

Nashville Hot Chicken. Rows of rooftop
bars. A full-scale replica of the Parthenon
in Greece. “The Mother Church of Country
Music” Ryman Auditorium.

Nashville, host of this fall’s November 13-15 TCAPWA/
SWANA Annual Conference, offers a highly diverse variety of
things to see, do and eat, whether you’re attending our meeting
solo, or bringing the family.
If your idea of a quiet afternoon includes visiting a variety of
museums offering everything from folk art, to country music
history, to state artifacts, this is your kind of town.
Or, if you prefer a fast-paced, rollicking ride of rowdy music,
rooftop bars, entertainment venues, and downhome dining, this
ALSO is your kind of town.
One thing’s for sure: Nashville’s marked by a certain
authenticity, friendliness and charm that personifies southern
hospitality. And our Doubletree Downtown Nashville Hotel,
conveniently located at 315 4th Ave. North, puts our attendees
in the middle of it all.
From the hotel, you can stroll a few blocks over to the scenic
Cumberland River. Look across the river to the opposite shore
and you’ll see the imposing Nissan Stadium, home of the
Tennessee Titans (the site of our annual Equipment Rodeo and
accompanying lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 14). And speaking of
stadiums, don’t forget that one of our free conference tours is on
Monday, Nov. 13 to see the brand-new stadium in Geodis Park,
home of the Nashville Soccer Club.
You can walk the opposite way from the hotel into the
heart of the city to visit sites such as the renowned Ryman
Auditorium “Mother Church of Country Music,” the
GRAMMY Gallery inside the Musician’s Hall of Fame
and Museum, the Tennessee State Museum, the Country
Music Hall of Fame which houses Hatch Show Print, or the
Parthenon in Centennial Park on West End Avenue, the
world’s only full-scale replica of the Parthenon in Greece
Hungry? Legendary restaurants dot the various streets
inside and on the outskirts of downtown, many within walking
distance of our hotel, including Puckett’s Grocery, Black
Rabbit, and even BB King’s Blues Club. If you’re into the taste
of slow-cooked barbeque, then restaurants like Rippy’s Honky
Tonk, Pinewood Social or Chief’s on Broadway has you
covered.
Want to try that Nashville famous Hot Chicken? Hattie B’s
Hot Chicken, Party Fowl or any of the Prince’s Hot Chicken
joints (Food Truck, Assembly Food Hall, or Shack South) can
dish you up with fowl to set your mouth on fire.
Nashville is legendary for its downtown rooftop bars. If you
want to go upscale up on the roof, try Riviere at Four Seasons
Nashville, Lou/Na at the Grand Hyatt, PROOF at W Nashville
or Rare Bird at the Noelle Hotel. These establishments offer
lavish views with the accompaniment of a well-crafted cocktail.
Many of us immediately think “music” when we think of

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