Ryman Auditorium

Walkin' Nashville - Music City Legends Tour

Small Group
Digital
110 minutes
English

This is a tour for music lovers and those wanting the inside story of how Nashville became Music City.

Your friendly guide is Grammy-nominated music journalist Bill DeMain, a writer with over thirty years experience who’s contributed to publications such as MOJO and Rolling Stone. He is also a Nashville correspondent for the BBC.

DeMain has interviewed an A-Z of pop and country music superstars, including Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, David Bowie and Stevie Nicks.

An acclaimed songwriter, DeMain has had songs covered by such artists as Marshall Crenshaw, Kim Richey and Curtis Stigers. He’s also one half of the acclaimed pop duo Swan Dive. His songs have appeared in TV shows such as Sons of Anarchy and Private Practice.

A long-time Nashville resident, DeMain will take you through decades of musical history, from country to rock ‘n’ roll, for a tour experience that will make your visit to Nashville an unforgettable one.

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Walkin' Nashville - Music City Legends Tour

FromAUD $61.82Per Person

What's included in Walkin' Nashville - Music City Legends Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Tennessee's only 5-star hotel, built in 1910. Guests have included Charlie Chaplin, Enrico Caruso, JFK, Paul McCartney and Dolly Parton.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Woolworth Theatre

F.W. Woolworth's, opened in 1913, was the site of Nashville's sit-ins, led by the legendary freedom rider and proponent of "good trouble," John Lewis.

Admission Ticket Not Included

The Arcade

"Nashville's oldest shopping mall," built in 1902. We will visit The Peanut Shop, which opened in 1927.

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • At the entrance to Legislative Plaza. Look for the guide with the cowboy hat and microphone headset.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

They can show the ticket on their phone or mobile device.

Operator

Bill DeMain