Nashville, the whole atmosphere of the city is friendly and family-oriented. Its public parks sparkle. Common-sense signage helps visitors find their way around with ease. Though all the major attractions involve admission fees, there are free programs, too, like the teen-friendly, free summer concerts on Thursday nights at Riverfront Park.

With Nashville's lush, rolling hills and smoky blue sky, it's a beautiful city. Its rich past is steeped in Civil War history and horse-racing traditions, and embellished with antebellum mansions and 19th Century architecture.

Nashville, Nashvull if you're a native, is a montage of continuous events from music, to the arts, to sports, to shopping, and to education. And the attitude of the locals is always the same when greeting visitors; 'we're glad you came.''