<p>My mother and I are flying to Nashville to pick up a puppy. It’s strange flying more than half way across the country for a dog but I’m going along for the ride. We have two days to see the sights before picking up the puppy in Alabama and returning to the airport. We will have a rental car. We’re game for anything. Any suggestions?</p>
<p>Grand Ol’ Opry and/or whatever concert is at the Ryman. Country Music Hall of Fame. The Parthenon in Centennial Park. The Hermitage (home of Pres. Andrew Jackson).
Broadway honky tonks and shops (touristy but fun).<br>
Hiking at Percy Warner Park (gorgeous but it’s hot right now).<br>
You can’t go hang out at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel because it’s closed due to flood damage.
Frist Art Museum downtown.
Main Street in Franklin (cute shops, restaurants etc- sort of like a Colorado ski town but in TN).
Carnton Plantation (while in Franklin, which is just 20 minutes south of Nashville)
DRIVE ALONG AT LEAST PART OF THE NATCHEZ TRACE- it’s gorgeous and awesome.
Eat at Loveless Cafe for breakfast and/or Pancake Pantry. Local (and not so local) legends.<br>
Drive out to Puckett’s Grocery/Restaurant in Leiper’s Fork.</p>
<p>MOWC gave lots of great suggestions. You might also consider:</p>
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<li>The Chihuly exhibit at Cheekwood (botanical gardens)</li>
<li>The Bluebird Cafe - original acoustic country music every evening (songwriters perform)</li>
<li>Yazoo Taproom if you like beer</li>
<li>Take the NashTrash Tour - see Nashville and laugh your @ss off at the same time</li>
<li>Station Inn - various bands perform and once each week is the “The Doyle and Debbie Show” which is a comedy show described as “… brilliantly tacky tribute to Music City”</li>
</ul>
<p>I really second MOWC’s suggestion to visit Franklin! I’m partial, though. :)</p>
<p>HAVE FUN and enjoy the southern hospitality.</p>