Nashville is the capital of the state of Tennessee. It was founded in 1779 and originally named Fort Nashborough after Francis Nash, the American revolutionary hero. Later it was renamed as Nashville and declared capital of Tennessee in 1843.
Nashville enjoys a humid subtropical climate. The summers are usually warm (highs ranging from 70 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit) and winters are cold (lows ranging from 28 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit).Occasional snowfall in winter in common. Popular attractions include Fort Negley, Fort Nashborough, Tennessee State Museum and The Parthenon, an exact replica of the original in Athens, Greece. The Nashville Zoo is the latest attraction in the city. Although Nashville is famous for its music and tourism industries, healthcare industry is the city’s largest employer. It’s also called Athens of the South due to its many universities and colleges.
Nashville MTA provides public transportation between downtown Nashville and the Opryland Hotel Complex. However tourists prefer using the car rental services or taxis for getting around the city. Nashville International Airport serves the city with all major carriers offering services to many destinations in the US. Many big and small car rentals and taxi companies provide services to and from the hotels to the airport. Car rentals at the airport are located at level – 1 North and South Car Rental Parking lots and short term garage car rental lot. Ample parking is available in downtown in public garages and parking lots. However visitors could face difficulties in finding parking in downtown during events, festivals, concerts or hockey matches.
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