Nashville on Monday

We started our tour of the city at the Parthenon in Centennial Park and were quite disappointed that it is closed on Mondays - may have to go back tomorrow to see the inside.  In case you don't want to Google why it is there: was built for the centennial celebration of the state and was supposed to be demolished after.  Public outcry saved it and it was refurbished with better and long lasting materials.  It is now the centerpiece of the park abd we found it quite impressive - it is a full sized replica of the original.  

 

In the same park is a life sized monument to five women's suffragettes and a brief bio of each - how brave these women were in the early 20th century.

 

On to downtown and all the noisy dives where you can hear Wannabes and Onceweres and get some lunch before taking in the Mother Church of Country Music, the Ryman!  

 

 

The Ryman is more than we realized in its history before the Grand Ole Opry started there in 1943.  Who knew all the major names in music, theatre, ballet, opera (yes, even the Met), and comedy played there at one time?  Maybe someday we will be there for a live performance.  

Tonight we will go for some live music at one of Nashville's favorite spots.   Looking forward to it!

  

Grand Ole Opry stage behind us!