Today’s explorations: Grand Ole Opry, Centennial Park/Parthenon, Vanderbilt University, and the Gulch District. 🙂
Grand Ole Opry: Intriguing to learn about the Opry and see the building. Although enlightening and fun, the building itself is nowhere near as magnificent as the Ryman!
Centennial Park/Parthenon: The full size model of Athens’ Parthenon grabs one’s attention. The museum with its artwork and stories failed to hold my interest, but the 42 foot tall gold plated statue of Athena mesmerized me. Out of many statues dotting the park’s lawns, I especially appreciated the tribute to Tennessean suffragettes.
Vanderbilt University: Across the street from Centennial Park lives Vanderbilt University with unique buildings and gorgeous grounds.
The Gulch District: A hipster area of Nashville called me for dinner. There’s something wonderful about a salmon salad that I don’t have to cook! Oh, and the Cucumber Collins cocktail – yum yum!
One of many dressing rooms at the Opry.
In 2010, torrential rain pounded Middle Tennessee and drowned the Grand Ole Opry in ten feet of water. The Cumberland River spilled over its banks, floodwaters engulfed the stage, the pews were ruined, and the floors were demolished. Rescued under the water: this mural and the circle on the stage.
I stand on the circle where many artists and performers have stood.
Centennial Park and the Parthenon.
Tribute to suffragettes.
Athena – the Nike she’s holding is six feet tall!
Vanderbilt University.
Framed view of the campus.
The Gulch’s pub.
Wings Mural by Kelsey Montague https://kelseymontagueart.com/nashville-whatliftsyou-wings/
