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Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery is dedicated to the preservation of Tennessee’s history, architecture, hospitality, and equestrian legacy. Guests can enjoy Historic Tours, Family Tours, Wine & Food Options, and Outdoor Adventures, knowing that the purchase of these experiences supports the educational mission of Belle Meade. The history of Belle Meade is covered in two tours. The Mansion Tour tells the century-long history of Belle Meade through the stories and experiences of the Harding and Jackson families, as well as the women, men, and children who labored here. The Journey to Jubilee Tour invites discussion and explores the stories of the enslaved African-Americans who were brought to, and born at, Belle Meade from 1807 through the years following Emancipation. Additionally, guests can explore the history and natural beauty of Belle Meade on a Guided Segway Tour of our arboretum and grounds. From the complimentary wine tastings to our on-site shopping loved by the locals, Belle Meade provides many activities for guests to be immersed in Tennessee history and hospitality. Located at Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, the Belle Meade Winery was founded in 2009 and offers Tennessee traditional Muscadine and Blackberry wines, as well as award-winning red, classic white, and sparkling wines. Daily historic tours of Belle Meade are followed by a complimentary group wine tasting. Reservations for private tastings are available through the Winery's website. The on-site restaurant, Belle Meade Meat & Three, is open daily from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and is located on the upper level of the Visitor Center. The menu features Hickory-smoked meats, fresh cooked vegetables, Southern sides, and house-made desserts and can be enjoyed inside the dining room, on the outside covered deck, or by placing an order online for pick-up or delivery. Hours: Belle Meade is open daily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Central) with Mansion tours starting every 30-45 minutes. The last tour is offered at 4:00 p.m. Mansion tours last approximately 30-45 minutes. Guests are encouraged to allow at least two hours on-site and parking is free. Belle Meade is closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Admission: Adults: From $24 Seniors (age 65+): From $22 Youth (age 6-18): $13 Child (5 and under): Free admission with paid Adult Source: Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery

Dabble® Tours and Events

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Your place for fun! Paint. Cook. Sip. Enjoy! Come ready to have fun, learn something, and have a great time at the studio. Instructors take you step by step through creating a great painting or a delicious meal while you relax with a drink and some friends. Come alone, bring a friend, or a group!

Falcon Rest Mansion & Gardens

Gallery/Museum ; Landmark/Historical ; Special Events ; Tour

Falcon Rest is the Victorian mansion where history is fun. It was built in 1896 by “Gorilla Pants” manufacturer Clay Faulkner, who promised his wife "the grandest mansion in Tennessee" if she would move near his woolen mill. Called "Tennessee's Biltmore" by PBS, Falcon Rest had all the "modern conveniences" — electric lights, indoor plumbing, central heat and more. Today, it is filled with museum-quality Victorian antiques, and some say it's presided over by a friendly ghost — perhaps the proud builder himself. Falcon Rest's Victorian Gift Shop, with over 3,000 items that could have been in the mansion in the 1890s, has been called an attraction in itself. Delicious lunches are offered in the Tea Room for walk-ins daily. Special interactive, history-based entertainment shows with meals and mansion tours are available for tour groups by reservation. Falcon Rest is located halfway between Nashville and Chattanooga in McMinnville, "the nursery capital of the world.” Gardens surrounding the mansion reflect the bounty of those local products. Open for guided tours 9 am-5 pm daily.

Franklin on Foot

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Franklin on Foot. Guided walking tours are the best way to experience a place. We offer Civil War, crime, cemetery and city tours in historic Franklin, Tennessee. Source: Facebook

Historic Castalian Springs

Education/Classes ; Gallery/Museum ; Kids/Family ; Landmark/Historical ; Nonprofit ; Park ; Special Events ; Tour

Located in picturesque Sumner County just 45 minutes from downtown Nashville, Historic Castalian Springs is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and interpreting the diverse local and regional history at its three state historic sites: Cragfont, Wynnewood, and Hawthorn Hill. Each property tells a unique story and brings visitors into the complex web of culture and events in 18th and 19th century Tennessee. Visit https://www.historiccastaliansprings.org/ to learn more about daily tours and special events.

Historic Rugby

Gallery/Museum ; Landmark/Historical ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Sports/Outdoors ; Tour

Historic Rugby, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Organization and living Victorian village, originally founded in 1880 as the Rugby colony by British author Thomas Hughes, with the organization established in 1966 to preserve, protect, and interpret the man-made and natural historic resources and heritage of the British Isles and of Appalachia. We offer an award-winning documentary, "The Power of a Dream," before one of our guides walks you back into history through four original historic buildings, telling the stories of inhabitants and providing informational commentary on the village through its founding up to the current community. (The movie is free.) In addition to historical tours, you’ll find maps of the village & Rugby State Natural Area trails, activities within the area, and popular Appalachian destinations, including the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area & its trails within Rugby. Hours | Spring-Summer Thur/Fri/Sat 9-5, Sun Noon-5 TOURS Thur/Fri/Sat 10 am, Noon, 2 & 4 EDT. Sun 1&3 $7 Adults $6 Seniors $4 Students Preschoolers Free * Group, school rates, and specialty tours are always available (even during the offseason)! Source: website

Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation

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Historic Sam Davis Home And Plantation: A historic treasure set on 168 serene acres in the heart of Smyrna, Tennessee, this Greek Revival home is one of the top cultural and historic attractions in Middle Tennessee. On the grounds, you'll find two historic homes, several outbuildings, slave quarters, the family cemetery, and over 100 of the Davis family's personal effects on display, giving you the ability to take a step back in time and get a true sense of 19th century life. Open year-round, the site welcomes guests for tours. Source: website

Jack Daniel's Distillery

Distillery ; Food/Drink ; Landmark/Historical ; Retail ; Tour

As the oldest registered distillery in the United States, the Jack Daniel's Distillery is among the most prestigious listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy personally-guided tours of the distillery and observe the famous whiskey-making process Mr. Jack Daniel perfected back in 1866. Hours: Daily 9:00am-4:30pm (Central time). Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday. Military and Senior (65+) discounts available. Admission: Varies, based upon tour. Helpful Information: Visitors are asked not to take backpacks, camera bags, tote bags, shopping bags or other large bags on the tour. White Rabbit Bottle Shop is closed on Sundays. Multilingual brochures are available.

John Pyka Productions

Comedy ; Festivals ; Haunted Attraction ; Music ; Special Events ; Theatre ; Tour

John Pyka Productions produces original theatrical entertainment for venues and events. From initimate affairs, to full scale stage productions!

Joyride Tour, LLC

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Joyride provides the most unique travel and vacation experiences here in Nashville. They offer a wide variety of tours as well as point-to-point transportation in high density areas such as downtowns & college campuses within a 1-3 mile radius where it’s “too far to walk but too close to drive”. They are the largest gas-powered, low-speed vehicle company in the U.S. and our vehicles meet all the FMVSS & NHTSA standards. Their drivers are trained, certified & fully background checked and put safety as their number one priority at all times. Source: Submitted

Mint Julep Tours

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Experience the culture and craftsmanship of Nashville, Tennessee with Mint Julep Experiences! Sample Tennessee’s most famous whiskey at the source on the Jack Daniel’s distillery tour. Bite into flavorful barbecue on the Nashville tour of BBQ, Beer, and Bourbon. Take in the artistic scene of the city with the Nashville tour of murals. TOUR DEPARTURES: Omni Hotel (meet near Bongo Java) 250 5th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37203 Source: Official Website

Nash Bash Experiences

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Nash Bash Experiences are fun photowalk tours around Nashville. Perfect for girl's groups, couples date nights, bachelorette parties, or anyone who wants fun pictures! Source: Submitted

NashTrash Tours

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NashTrash Tours started out in the fall of 1997 with two girls, a little bus, and a dream. Since then, Sheri Lynn & Brenda Kay—also known as the Jugg Sisters—have entertained countless thousands of fans on their Original NashTrash Tour. Over the years, we’ve gotten a bigger bus and also added to our NashTrash family of tours. You can take: • The original Jugg Sisters Tour with music and improv comedy, • The music-oriented Music Row Confidential Tour with Pip, or • Our latest comedy addition, The Ben & Morey Tour with the soon-to-be-superstars Ben and Morey (duh). Each tour is a little different, but they all happen on the Big Pink Bus. So what’re you waiting for? Book your NashTrash seats and have a blast! Also check our website to find other businesses we support, local places to stay, and other cool Nashville stuff we love. Source: Facebook

Nashville Ghost Tours

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Nashville Ghost Tours Take an unflinching look at the darker side of Nashville, one that is rarely talked about in hushed whispers. Join us on a nightly ghost tour to discover the authentic ghost stories and eyewitness accounts of hauntings told from iconic haunted locations across downtown Nashville. Source: website

Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour

Festivals ; Gallery/Museum ; Tour

Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour An eclectic group of professional craft artists who live in DeKalb and Cannon counties in Middle Tennessee. The group enjoys working together to put on the Off The Beaten Path group open their studios to the public for their fall tour. Art lovers head to the Center Hill Lake region of Middle Tennessee to travel from studio to studio through the scenic countryside of rural DeKalb County. Check out the studios “Off The Beaten Path” the last weekend of every October annually. Studios are open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Old Town Trolley Tours®

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A combination of transportation and entertainment, Old Town Trolley Tours® is the best way to see Music City. The “Home of Country Music”, Nashville hosts the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium and the Bluebird Café. The capital of Tennessee is also famous for The District, a downtown area featuring shopping, dining and entertainment. To view these and other popular attractions like the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Parthenon and Bicentennial Capitol Mall, hop aboard the Old Town Trolley. More than just a sightseeing tour, it is a fun and educational adventure as your trolley conductor provides an entertaining narration that includes little known facts and behind-the-scenes tips. You can avoid city traffic and costly parking when you step off the trolley to explore your favorite attractions. When you are finished, just hop aboard the next Old Town Trolley to continue discovering all that Nashville has to offer. Source: Old Town Trolley.

Pub Crawls

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At PubCrawls.com, their mission is to put together the most amazing pub crawl experiences with the best holiday themed attractions. Halloween, New Year’s Eve, St Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, July 4th – they’re all holidays that they want to celebrate in style. In the past, you may have spent the entire holiday at one location, but with a pub crawl, you can access multiple venues with one party pass and take advantage of drink specials at the same time. Pub Crawl events are being organized in cities all over the country. They encourage you to browse their “events” section and join a crawl today! Source: PubCrawls

Rippavilla

Gallery/Museum ; Landmark/Historical ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Tour

Rippavilla, built in 1855, was one of the premier farms in Middle Tennessee. On November 29, 1864, the home and the families who lived there found themselves in the middle of one of the most dramatic events of the Civil War. The extraordinary home, which is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, is also the ideal setting for weddings, receptions and other private functions. Rippavilla is owned by the city of Spring Hill and maintained and operated by the Battle of Franklin Trust. Tour Hours Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm Sunday 11 am to 5 pm Last guided tour begins at 4 pm. Source: website

River Queen Voyages

Kids/Family ; Special Events ; Sports/Outdoors ; Tour

Founded in 2015, River Queen Voyages is Nashville’s River Fun Authority. Their founding philosophy is simple: connecting people with nature. RQV provides safe, affordable, accessible outdoor recreation for locals and tourists alike. They offer three kayaking tours on the Cumberland River: a one hour downtown Skyline route, a two hour Shelby Park Greenway route, and a Full Nash tour combining the Skyline and the Greenway. Your group can upgrade these tours to a River Scavenger Hunt with trivia questions, nature clues, and prizes for the winner. They recently launched Nashville’s only Pedal Pontoon, which is a Pedal Tavern on a pontoon boat. This two hour cruise guided by a USGC certified Master Captain allows you to eat, drink, and socialize while taking in the breathtaking views of the famous Nashville skyline! Also new for RQV this season are half and full day kayaking routes on the Harpeth River in downtown Franklin. They offer Season Passes for locals which include their regular routes as well as curbside kayak day rentals and Pop-Up routes on local rivers. River Queen Voyages believes NATURE HEALS and their mission is to expand to multiple locations throughout the southeast and nationally through licensing and franchising. Source: River Queen Voyages

Soul of America Tours

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African-American themed Nashville sightseeing tour. The Soul of Music City Tour is our SOULfully energetic sightseeing tour and field trip of Nashville that emphasizes the influences of African-Americans on the city’s past, present, and future. Many of the cultural sites that have enriched Nashville are included in an EduTaining way that leaves you Soul Certified! EduTainment is the fusion of education, entertainment, and SOUL! Hours: Tours are on Saturdays and Sundays at 9am and 1:30pm Source: Soul of America Tours

The Big Drag Bus

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Lip Synchin' & Day Drinkin' You bring the drinks, we bring the fun on Nashville's most exciting transportainment experience— The Big Drag Bus! You will see and be seen in the city’s hottest spots on our one-of-a-kind 90 minute tour of laughs, performances, and games. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary or birthday, planning a one-of-a-kind company retreat, in town for a weekend getaway or an unforgettable Bachelorette or Bachelor party, everyone is welcome on The Big Drag Bus. Our busses can accommodate up to 24 people, and we welcome groups large and small. Book your tour today and see what all of the fuss is about!

The Caverns

Music ; Sports/Outdoors ; Tour

Located in Grundy County, Tennessee, The Caverns is a world-renowned destination for underground live music, home of the Emmy-winning PBS television series Bluegrass Underground, and a magical cave system for different skill levels of exploration. On October 8, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Caverns opened a new above ground venue, The Caverns Above Ground Amphitheater, to bring back live music in a responsible way with outdoor, socially distanced concerts. Inside The Caverns subterranean music venue, guests revel in the prehistoric natural acoustics and otherworldly beauty. Live music inside a cave, it’s a bucket list experience that keeps fans coming back to The Caverns time and again for “The Greatest Show Under Earth.” During the day, 7 days a week, guided tours navigate an underground room that’s 3 football fields long and end on the stage of the iconic underground music venue. For thrill seekers, challenging adventure cave tours go even deeper underground. We invite you to enjoy and explore the music and adventure of The Caverns! Source: Official Website

Trousdale Place

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Trousdale Place: A circa-1813 Federal style brick house once owned by Gov. William Trousdale. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and Tennessee Civil War Trails. ... In 1979, the Sumner County Museum Association was granted permission by Clark Chapter #13 UDC to build a museum on the property. Today, Trousdale Place is open for tours by reservation and is part of the Sumner County Tour program. The home and grounds make a rich atmosphere for photographs. Source: Facebook