5 Best Places to See Art in Music City
While Nashville, Tennessee has a reputation for being the best place for live music, there’s also more to this growing city that meets the eye! With a variety of local art galleries, museums, gardens and more, Music City is a robust hub for the visual arts. From locals to tourists alike, Nashville, Tennessee has something for everyone to visually enjoy.
With the help of Tommy’s Tours, you have the chance to see all Music City has to offer. With a fun-packed, three hour, Nashville bus tour of Downtown Nashville’s hotspots and celebrity homes, our guides will show you the hottest spots in the city. However, after your tour if you’d like to venture out on your own, we’ve also got you covered.
Here are 5 of the best places to see visual art in Music City:
- The Country Music Hall of Fame
- OZ Arts Nashville
- Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
- First Saturday Art Crawl
- The Frist Art Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame
Without the Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville, Tennessee might just not be considered Music City. However, the Country Music Hall of Fame isn’t just for all things related to music! With a plethora of unique art exhibits and galleries displaying the history of Nashville’s music scene, this museum also includes live presentations.
Located in downtown Nashville’s entertainment district, this Hall of Fame provides over 40,000 square feet of music history. Highly considered to be not only a museum, but a research center, The Country Music Hall of Fame allows visitors to discover and enjoy the history of an entirely American musical genre. Whether you’re in town for the weekend or a longer trip, this local art spot can suit the fancy of your entire group. Once you’re done soaking up all the sights, history, music and more, enjoy a refreshing cocktail or beer at one of the local bars nearby!
OZ Arts Nashville
A local favorite, OZ Arts Nashville is the perfect destination for innovative contemporary art experiences. Housed in a newly-renovated former cigar warehouse, OZ’s modern, flexible performance and installation space showcases leading artists from multiple disciplines. Presenting non-traditional art, this gallery is perfect for those who enjoy innovative designs that don’t follow artistic norms. For those visiting Nashville, Tennessee mid February 2022, be sure to check out Ronald K. Brown’s EVIDENCE exhibit at the OZ Arts Center.
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Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
When visiting Music City, you can’t miss a visit to the Cheekwood Botanical Gardens. Located on the Cheek estate, this expansive estate features spectacular views of its 55-acre gardens. Explore the Japanese garden or visit the Georgian-style museum to see traveling exhibits.
Whether you enjoy early American art, European art, or extensive gardenscapes, Cheekwood is a great place to go! With a mix of indoor and outdoor visual experiences, the Cheekwood Estate & Gardens are perfect for everyone in your travel group.
First Saturday Art Crawl
For those visiting Nashville on the first Saturday of the month won’t want to miss out on the local Art Crawl! The First Saturday Art Crawl occurs every month. A favorite event amongst locals, many visiting the area might not know about it! Journey through a variety of local art galleries featured downtown or in East Nashville.
Featuring a wide selection of local and world-renowned artists, the First Saturday Art Crawl offers a rare opportunity to see diverse exhibits from every genre. When you visit, make sure to visit The Arts Company, The Rymer Gallery, and Tinney Contemporary.
The Frist Art Museum
A local favorite, The Frist Art Museum is located downtown Nashville! For performances, films, lectures, concerts, family events, and breathtaking art, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts is a must-see in Music City. The gallery houses some of the area’s best art, and visitors under 18 get in for free! With a wide variety of exhibits, the Frist Art Museum is a must-visit spot for tourists and locals alike.
See Nashville with Tommy’s Tours
Tommy’s Tours, guided by Comedian Charmin’ Tommy Garmon, are a fun-packed, three hour, Nashville bus tour of Downtown Nashville’s hotspots and celebrity homes. The tour will pick you up at your hotel and drop you back off in the same spot.
Tommy’s Tours have the newest buses, newest equipment and the best air conditioning! See the city as only Tommy can show it. Tommy’s Tours will make sure you “Don’t just show up, you arrive…” Tommy is Nashville’s only independent tour owner and operator, and he gives his tours a beaming “Smile a Mile,” telling “Everything you need to know about Nashville.” If he doesn’t tell you about it, you don’t need to know!
