Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
An absolutely amazing museum, with a fascinating collection of stories and instruments from Nashville’s early years. Don’t miss it!

Station Inn
World famous bluegrass venue.  Always the best shows in town with the best players.

The Grand Ole Opry
The one and original! A mix of old and new country greats. Everyone should see it at least once.

Gruhn Guitars
Ask for the owner (George Gruhn) and ask if you can see the upstairs banjo collection. Tell him Dave Dillard sent you.  It’s amazing.

Broadway Street
Downtown Honky-Tonk Music Clubs, Jacks BarBQ, Two for One Boot Stores, and Woohoo girls riding tractors (don’t ask!)

Ryman Auditorium
The “Mother Church” – original home of the historic Grand Ole Opry.

12th South Neighborhood
Hip Nashville Restaurants and eclectic shops

Carter Vintage Guitars
Dealer of very nice hi-end vintage instruments

Hattie B’s Restaurant
World famous Nashville HOT Chicken

Nashville Zoo
Just a few miles from the workshop, a very nice zoo with lots to see.

Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
Historic mansion with over 50 acres of beautiful gardens.

Radnor Lake
TN State Park just a few miles from the workshop. Owls, eagles, deer and quiet hiking trails around the lake and wooded hillsides.