This tour provides a comprehensive look at Nashville's history through the lives and contributions of notable individuals, including military veterans who played significant roles in their respective eras. Adjustments can be made based on your interests and the availability of cemetery tours or access to specific gravesites. Enjoy exploring Nashville's rich cultural and military heritage!
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Guide
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Hotel Indigo Nashville - the Countrypolitan, an IHG Hotel
Travelers will meet the driver and guide outside the hotel at Valet pick up.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This tour provides a comprehensive look at Nashville's history through the lives and contributions of notable individuals, including military veterans who played significant roles in their respective eras. Adjustments can be made based on your interests and the availability of cemetery tours or access to specific gravesites. Enjoy exploring Nashville's rich cultural and military heritage!
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Guide
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Hotel Indigo Nashville - the Countrypolitan, an IHG Hotel
Travelers will meet the driver and guide outside the hotel at Valet pick up.
Return
Itinerary
1
Mount Olivet Funeral Home & Cemetery
Start your tour at Mount Olivet Cemetery, known for its historic gravesites and beautiful grounds.
Notable Graves:
Monroe Harding (1799-1874): Prominent Nashville philanthropist and founder of the Monroe Harding Orphanage.
Emmett Turner (1907-1991): Renowned African American architect and civil rights activist.
Sam Davis (1842-1863): Confederate soldier and scout known as the "Boy Hero of the Confederacy."
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Sinatra Bar & Lounge
Sinatra Bar & Lounge celebrates Frank Sinatra’s enduring cultural legacy with a distinctive, Rat Pack-era feel in the heart of Nashville’s historic Printers Alley. Located in Icon Entertainment Group’s Southern Turf Building, Sinatra Bar & Lounge’s warm, intimate atmosphere features an extraordinary collection of Sinatra memorabilia, several of Sinatra’s own paintings, as well as live music every day. A carefully-cultivated menu includes some of Sinatra’s personal favorites, traditional Italian dishes, steaks, an array of classic cocktails and more. Offering one of Nashville’s most unique and elevated entertainment experiences, Sinatra Bar & Lounge is a must for any fan of “Ol’ Blue Eyes."
Please understand that each guest will be paying for a meal and/or beverages of his or her choice
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Nashville National Cemetery
Nashville National Cemetery:
- Explore Nashville National Cemetery, a federally-operated cemetery dedicated to honoring military veterans.
Notable Graves:
- Percy Priest (1900-1956): U.S. Congressman and namesake of Percy Priest Lake.
- Ernie Pyle (1900-1945): Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent.
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Tennessee State Capitol
Visit the grave of James K. Polk (1795-1849): 11th President of the United States. His gravesite is located at 6th Avenue North and 600 Charlotte Avenue in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, in Victory Park, on the grounds of the Tennessee State Capitol, next to the Tennessee Capitol Building, 300 feet away from Tennessee's statue of Andrew Jackson, who had mentored Polk in his early political career.
30 minutes
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The Crossings of Spring Hill
Conclude your tour visiting Spring Hill Cemetery, known for its serene atmosphere and historical significance.
Notable Graves:
- Adelicia Acklen (1817-1887): Socialite and heiress known for her role in Nashville's history and Belmont Mansion.
- William Driver (1803-1886): Sea captain who named the American flag "Old Glory."
- Alvin C. York (1887-1964): World War I hero and Medal of Honor recipient.
