Nashville - legendary music city and capital of Tennessee - should be top of any musician’s bucket list!

Named after General Francis Nash of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, Nashville was founded in 1779 along the mighty Cumberland River in what was still North Carolina at the time.

Its riverside location allowed Nashville to quickly expand into a notable port city and railroad hub, eventually becoming a center of trade after being the first state capital ceded to the Union during the American Civil War. Nashville became part of Tennessee in 1862.

Nashville is known as the ‘Athens of the South’ owing to its abundant educational institutions. However, it is the nickname ‘Music City’ that best embodies the thriving life force of Tennessee’s state capital. Music is everywhere, with some of America’s most aspirational and talented musicians relocating to the city to live and play in the footsteps of several legends, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Dolly Parton.

A bike tour or e-bike tour of Nashville promises the perfect exploration of this city’s magical musical heritage and legendary landmarks, from the blossoming havens of Shelby Park and the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park to the trendy neighborhoods of The Gulch, 5 Points, Capitol View, and Lockeland Springs.

Meander along Music Row, bike along the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge (one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world), or kayak down the defiant Cumberland River. Finish your dynamic day tour with a stop at a local saloon or brewery for a true taste of Tennessee spirit and musical magic.