Hidden Histories of Music Row Walking Tour w/ Footnotes Nashville
About
Music Row looks like just another stretch of Nashville from the sidewalk — old houses, a few studios, some green space. But every block here is hiding a story, and most of them never made it into the official version of Music City.
I'm Matthew — a Nashvillian for 27 years and a teacher for sixteen of them. On this two-mile walk, we'll trace sixty years of country music history from the original Quonset Hut to RCA Studio B, with stops at Owen Bradley Park and the Musica statue along the way. You'll hear about the artists who built this industry — and yes, we'll get into the Murder on Music Row story too.
- Up to 20 travelers in the group
What to expect
- 1Music RowThe historic streets where Nashville's music scene took shape. Passes by without stopping
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Reviews
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What’s included
- a tiny bite along the way to give you a true taste of Nashville!
- Stories and context most tourists miss
- A printed guide with Matthew's recommended stops and spots to explore on your own
- Knowledge of Nashville history that actually sticks
- Local recommendations for coffee, dining, and off-the-beaten-path spots
Not included
- Studio tours (those require separate bookings and tickets)
- Meals or drinks (but we'll walk past some excellent options)
- Hotel pickup (tour starts at a central Music Row location)
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
There is paid street parking all around Music Row. The park is between the Well Coffeehouse and Belmont Church. I'll have a baseball cap on.