for many years after the Opry changed locations. Neglected, and facing demolition the folks of Nashville were determined to see it rise again and eventually there was a complete renovation in the 1990s. The Ryman is known around the globe as one of the best performance halls in the world and the venue draws artists from all corners of the globe and all entertainment genres.
I’m a firm believer in that most Americans are vastly unfamiliar with our history. Not the limited amount of basic history that we were taught in our classrooms during elementary, middle, and high school, but the true and real American history that is glossed over. I unexpectedly and pleasantly learned about Nashville’s history and the role it played during the Civil War. I was also intrigued to learn how enslaved Africans played an instrumental part during and after that period. I highly recommend taking a tour of the Carter & Carnton Houses where the Battle of Franklin took place. Carter House, built in 1830, and Carnton House built in 1826, were two of the premier farms in Middle Tennessee. On November 30, 1864, both homes and the families who lived there found themselves in the middle of one of the most dramatic events of the Civil War. Another intriguing historic tour to check out is Travellers Rest, the oldest historic house museum open to the public in Nashville. They strive to tell the stories of all former residents of Travellers Rest more accurately, including those enslaved, members of native communities who resided on this land prior to 1799, and property owners and their descendants. These tours are great for both kids and adults that are willing and open to learning more about the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the aftermath of war.
Travellers Rest