The 7 Oddest Places You Can Possibly Go In Nashville
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Meghan Kraft
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Nashville has come to be known as one of the South’s most metropolitan cities, a place that’s constantly growing and changing, one that’s become home to newbie transplants and continues to be an evolving home for born and bred locals. No matter how “up and coming” the city tends to be, it still has a few quirky aspects and hidden gems that keep us on our toes.
This historic home tucked away in the heart of Nashville's downtown remains one of the last of its kind. Built in 1843, this beautiful space now operates as an upscale restaurant that serves classic and highly sophisticated southern meals. (Address: 167 Rosa L Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37203)
Strangely enough, the tomb of President Polk is located on the grounds of the Tennessee state capitol building. Although there has been talk of moving it down to Columbia where the president's former home is located, it hasn't yet come to fruition. (Address: 600 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37219)
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The men's restroom at the famed and historic Hermitage Hotel has won awards for its art deco inspired design. Even women have been known to poke their heads in to see the award-winning restroom, because wouldn't you?! It's an award-winning bathroom, for heaven's sake! (Address: 231 6th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37219)
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Nashville is known as the "Athens of the South" for its many institutions of higher education, but its to-scale construction of the famed Greek Parthenon may be one of the city's most interesting spots. (Address: 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203)
Known historically to some as the "Karnak on the Cumberland," the Downtown Presbyterian Church represents a long-gone obsession with Egyptomania, found in the design and architecture of the church. It's an incredible place to visit, if just to experience the mix of Christian and Ancient Egyptian imagery and design. (Address: 154 5th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37219_
If you're looking to celebrate and learn about the first EVER combination candy bar, then the Nashville Goo Goo Shop is the place to go. Quirky, fun and filled to the brim with gifts to take with you and all sorts of free samples, it's a "win" for the whole family. (Address: 116 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201)
Famous for its history, when Motown musicians would visit Nashville in the 1960's they would stay at Record Pressing since many local hotels wouldn't host them. Although the company no longer operates out of this particular building, folks can still visit to tour the "Motown Suite". (Address: 453 Allied Dr, Nashville, TN 37211)
Continue to explore our great state with a visit to this waterfront restaurant in Eastern Tennessee. It’s an incredible place to indulge!
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