25/11/2019 - Nashville → Atlanta / AS (402 Kilometer)

"Music City" as the capital of Tennessee is also called, awaited us in fantastic weather. However, we didn't start our tour with music but with the Parthenon in Centennial Park. It is a faithful replica of the ancient Greek Parthenon temple in Athens. It was created in 1897 for the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition from perishable materials such as plaster, wood, and brick. Some years later, the Parthenon was reconstructed in durable materials due to its popularity. Inside, there is a museum with a copy of the ancient statue of Athena Parthenos. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the interior because the museum is closed on Mondays. Instead, we continued to Downtown. We walked along Broadway and arrived at the heart of Downtown, "The District". We strolled past restaurants, shops, and honky-tonks. In the past, honky-tonks were known as rough and loud establishments with alcohol and live music. It was in the middle of the day and we can definitely agree with this description. We heard loud music from a pub on every street corner, especially the popular and widely spread country music. We also passed by the Johnny Cash Museum, which showcases the life and work of the artist. Some of the numerous music publishers and record companies with their studios can also be visited. However, we skipped them today because we still had 250 miles ahead of us to Atlanta. Even though we only had a short stay in the city, Nashville definitely deserves a visit with its colorful and lively streets.