1 . Test your heat threshold
Hot Chicken is a Nashville original , first served at the famed Prince ’ s Hot Chicken and enjoyed throughout the city today . The fried chicken dish doused in fiery spices is best enjoyed at an authentic hot chicken restaurant — like Hattie B ’ s or Prince ’ s .
2 . Enjoy live music
Check out the Honky Tonk Highway for a taste of Nashville live music , cold drinks and a party that goes all day long . The best part ? It doesn ’ t cost a thing .
3 . Discover a new favorite BBQ restaurant
Tennessee is known for its barbecue and Nashville is no exception ! Our favorites are Jack ’ s Bar B Que , Martin ’ s Bar-B-Que Joint and Peg Leg Porker .
4 . Attend a tasting
In recent years , Nashville has had a number of small , family-run distilleries resurface after decades of Prohibition and strict alcohol laws . Now , Nashville is home to lots of original , historical distilleries — we love Ole Smoky Moonshine and Nelson ’ s Green Brier Distillery .
5 . Visit a museum Nashville is packed with museums as varied as the genres reverberating from the city ’ s
music venues . Expand your mind with a museum tour — our favorite is the Country Music Hall of Fame .
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