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Nashvillehas changed immensely in the last decade, and although certain elementsof the city remain intact, there are alot of misconceptions about thevibe (and for my readers, the music industry). I’m mainly going totouch base on things to do and see should you decide to visit (laterI’ll write an article on what to expect if you’re moving there formusic).Nashville is labeled “Music City USA”. Notice that it’s not “CountryMusic City” or “Contemporary Christian Music City”. Nashville’s musicindustry runs the gamut in styles despite it’s stereotypes. A lot ofartists from different backgrounds have recorded in Nashville (withcontemporary country music falling in line with a lot of pop/rockstyles).Undoubtedly the buckle of the “bible belt”, Nashville issurprisingly progressive (at least within Davidson County). What youwill just have to accept is that there are literally churches on everycorner, and quite blatant religious advertisements on billboards (it’sjust the way it is). To balance it out, there are plenty of bars, stripjoints, and adult oriented shops (with all kinds of scandal to boot).So a couple of things if you’re an aspiring musician, and you decide to make a visit. Don’t be a gurm!It is quite possible that you will see celebrities (music or otherwise)and the accompanying industry people out and about,  but they tend tobe incognito (and you should respect their privacy). It’s best not tobroadcast your aspirations (they’ve all heard it before, and no one isgoing to be impressed). Nashville is a respectable metro area (over 1.5million) but thrives on small town gossip, so just be respectful, laidback, and never ask for autographs or photos.DowntownMost visitors check out Broadway and 2nd Ave (downtown isn’t as bigas you might think). This where the famous honky-tonks and alot of thebigger clubs are, along with landmarks like the Ryman Auditorium.It’s not really a happening place except on the weekends. Check it outfor sure, but don’t spend your entire visit here as it’s quite thetourist trap.Attractions: Printer’s Alley, Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman AuditoriumBars: Wild Horse Saloon, Tootsies, The Stage, DecadesRestaurants: Big River Grille, Hard Rock Cafe, Joe’s Crab ShackMusic RowNashville may seem easier to break into than Los Angeles or NewYork, but the industry is airtight. Yes, the big labels have a presencehere on streets lined with old houses converted into smaller musicproduction, management, publisher, and other related businesses.  Becool here. No singing on the street corner with your guitar. No futileattempts to visit the big wigs, or trying to woo the lower levelemployees. Demonbreun St has a stream of shops and bars that are worthchecking into.Bars: Tin Roof, Dan McGuinness Pub, Flying SaucerMidtownI’m generalizing this area as West End, Church St, Division St, andThe Gulch. Basically anything that’s adjacent to the downtown bridges.Plenty of upscale restaurants, clubs, bars (don’t worry there areplenty of dives too) make up this trendier area of Nashville.Attractions: Frist Center for the Visual ArtsRestaurants: Lime, Virago, Sambuca, Noshville Bars: The Red Door Saloon, Losers IncEast NashvilleThis transitioning area across the Cumberland River from downtownhas seen a surge of urban hipsters, yuppies, and just overall coolpeople in the last 12 years. The largest concentration of historichomes in the area, there has been a lot of restoration of theseneighborhoods since a tornado ripped through downtown and then east inthe late 90’s. Lots of great restaurants and bars line these oldstreets.Restaurants: Mad Donna’s, Rose Pepper, Batter’d and Fried, MarchéBars: The Red Door Saloon, Alley Cat Lounge, The Lipstick Lounge, Mad Donna’sCoffee: Bongo Java EastBelmont/HIllsboro/12 South/EdgehillPersonally one of my favorite areas (attending Belmont Universityand having lived here on and off). Plenty of historic character, matureneighborhoods, great restaurants, and botique shopping. Walking throughsome of these areas on a warm day is about as good as it gets.Attractions: Belmont MansionRestaurants: Mafiaoza’s, Mirror, Boscos, Pancake Pantry, Provence, Sunset GrillBars: Jackson’sCoffee/Tea: Fat Straw, Bongo Java, Fido, Frothy MonkeyFranklinOk, I’m not a big fan of suburbia, but I did live in Franklin for asignificant part of my 9 year tenure.The oldest town in Tennessee (est.1799), Franklin has a lot of historic character. Just be aware thatit’s located further out in adjacent Williamson County, and far moreconservative in nature (for those of you who want to know). The area’ssuburban mecca of shopping is Cool Springs which joins Brentwood andFranklin in this mega cluster of shopping malls and business parks.Downtown Franklin is about as charming as a small town can get, withplenty of boutique shopping and killer eateries.Attractions: Carter House, Historic Carnton PlantationRestaurants: Saffire, Swankys, The Cajun Steamer, Noshville, Mellow Mushroom, Merridee’s Breadbasket,Bars: Boscos, Tin Roof 2, Dan McGuinness PubSo there you have my personal visitor’s guide to Nashville, whichshould enhance your experience and expand your horizons of the area.Stay tuned for a future relocation guide.