Why go
These venues show different sides of Nashville beyond its country music landmarks. The Frist occupies a former post office and presents changing art exhibitions. The Tennessee Performing Arts Center offers theater and concerts, while the Schermerhorn gives symphony performances an architectural setting. Pick the combination that matches the exhibitions and shows on your dates.
Useful to know
- Check the Frist exhibition program before choosing a gallery visit.
- Check the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and Nashville Symphony calendars before building an evening around a show.
The route, stop by stop
Times are planning estimates. Unknown visit durations start at an editable 30 minutes; access is checked separately.
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Optional · – min
Frist Art Museum
The Frist Art Museum combines changing visual art exhibitions with an Art Deco former post office downtown. Visit for the current shows, and leave time to study the building itself.
Explore Walk · 14 min · Estimated
02Optional · – min
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center is a downtown venue for Broadway tours, theater, concerts and dance. Its appeal depends on the performance you choose, rather than a walk-in sightseeing visit.
ExploreWalk · 14 min · Estimated
03Optional · – min
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
View the purpose-built symphony hall and its formal facade in SoBro; concert and group-tour access is scheduled. An exterior architectural stop is possible independently of performance tickets, while interior tours have eligibility limits.
ExploreWalk · 209 min · Estimated
04Optional · – min
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Cheekwood pairs formal gardens and woodland paths with art inside a historic family estate. It suits visitors willing to spend time outdoors as well as in the mansion galleries.
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