Nashville, TN - General Jackson #059

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We had the pleasure of cruising down the Cumberland River to Nashville on a 4-hour dinner cruise with their wonderful live entertainment. 

We were on board an enchanting paddlewheel riverboat, taking us on a musical journey of Nashville as we traveled down the beautiful Cumberland River!

The General Jackson is truly a SHOWBOAT! The theatre/dining area was awesome! The staff/crew aboard the riverboat were super.

Our food was delicious and our waiters went above and beyond the call of duty. A superb job! The entertainment was top notch and this trip is certainly a definite must! 

Opry Mills is a super-regional shopping mall that opened in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2000 on the former site of the Opryland USA theme park.

Located in Nashville, Opry Mills® is Tennessee’s largest outlet and value retail destination. Situated between I-40 and I-65 on Briley Parkway.

This beautiful indoor mall boasts 200 + stores and more than 30 choose of restaurants and we walked the entire length of the mall!  

Very beautiful and lots to take in...

Our underwater adventure begian as we were seated around the huge  200,000-gallon aquarium, which allows exceptional floor-to-ceiling viewing from all tables. 

There were more than 100 species of colorful, tropical fish from the Caribbean Sea, Hawaii, South Pacific and the Indian Ocean – all  residing in the tank. On our visit a diver was feeding the fish in full view of the dining room. 

The menu at Aquarium feature only the freshest fish, seafood, steaks and more.
Our dinner was delicious and everything was quite fresh!

​​The tank is home to a wide variety of fish, sharks, stingrays and more! The bottom of the sea décor and inventive menu offered us a dining experience like no other. 

The Nashville Aquarium is easy to find - located in Opry Mills Mall, across from the Grand Old Opry and Opryland Hotel.  It's a breathtaking experience for adults as well as children...

There's a bunch of photos on the 30-minute download for your own Virtual Vacation Library!!!

I've had the experience of living in Nashville for many years so every time we'd have guests come to visit, we'd naturally take them to enjoy our spectacular  Opryland Hotel! 

You can expect an extraordinary experience at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, boasting stylish rooms, modern meeting spaces and a location less than 10 miles from Nashville International Airport.

While we stayed at the huge hotel, we were able to find lots of shopping and dining each of the areas.

We were also able to explore nearby attractions including the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Mills, the Country Music Hall of Fame and the General Jackson Showboat right in their back yard...

Many great photos of this beautiful place that are available for you on our 30-minute download!

The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly country-music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee, which was founded on November 28, 1925, by George D. Hay as a one-hour radio "barn dance" on WSM.

It’s been called the “home of American music” and “country’s most famous stage.” 

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people make pilgrimages across town or around the world to attend the Grand Ole Opry and experience the show lives.

I was able to get back-stage passes when I lived there and was able to meet and greet many of the the Opry Stars!

Not long ago we were visiting the Opry and took in a performance of Blake Shelton at his best!  Lots of photos!!!

Not far from the Opry and Opryland Hotel is a popular nightclub that's famous for launching the careers of many of the Stars!

Classic country music acts perform at this famed, rustic honkey-tonk with dancing & pub grub.

​Original owner John Hobbs hoped that Nashville Palace would anchor the Music Valley entertainment district in the shadow of the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center. 

And while Nashville Palace served as a proving ground for developing talent for future country stars, it was a place that gave Randy Travis, Alan Jackson, Lorrie Morgan and Ricky Van Shelton a start in their careers.

We took in all the wall decorations from the past pictures of the many Country Stars that performed there and many other wall hangings from the past... 

Just a couple of the photos below - took many pictures that are saved for you on the 30-minute download - just for your own Virtual Vacation Library!

Not far from the Nashville Palace is the theater where many shows are held - all within walking distance!

Established in 1995, Texas Troubadour Theatre has been the central spot among fans who enjoy listening to live traditional country music in an intimate and historically rich setting and the venue has hosted many legendary country artists and up and coming performers.

The Midnite Jamboree, started by Ernest Tubb, is BROADCAST there every Saturday night at Midnight on air castle of the south WSM 650 AM.

Ernest Tubb Record Shop is right next door along with his tour bus!