The grand, light peach 19^th century villa perched on a hill in the center of Belmont University has a fascinating story to tell.  It’s not only the largest house museum in Tennessee, it’s one of the few whose history revolves around a woman. She was Adelicia Hayes Franklin Acklen, one of the wealthiest women in antebellum South.

If you are planning a visit to Nashville, you are undoubtedly going for the dynamic music scene. To mix it up a bit, you may want to know what else makes Nashville tick. The answer lies in its museum choices. To help you decide which of the best Nashville museums to visit, take your pick from these choices:

Known for its dynamic music scene and as a touchstone of Country Music, Nashville also has another side.   Surrounded by rolling hills, rivers and parks, it offers a lot to do outdoors. When visiting Nashville spring, summer or fall, plan to get out to some of these outdoor venues, all within a 30 mile radius of downtown.

When visiting Nashville, there is no need to be disappointed if the weather forecast calls for rain. It’s your chance to experience history and visual arts museums, go to performances, visit attractions and music venues you might otherwise miss.

Nashville is a city in which creativity thrives.  Not only is it the epicenter of country music, it has evolved into a place where music of all genres is created, recorded and performed.  It is a natural draw for musical artists and songwriters and for talented people in other areas of performing  and visual arts.