"A Country Christmas" is One Spectacular Event

Nashville, Tennessee is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County in the north-central part of the state. It has the largest metropolitan area in the state of Tennessee, spanning thirteen counties. Nashville has a never-ending supply of world class entertainment sure to please any individual. It is known as “Music City USA” for the city's musical heritage and the Nashville Sound. Nashville is also called “Athens of the South” for the city's dedication to fine arts and higher education.

The spirit of a down-home Christmas is alive and well in Nashville, Tennessee.  Every year, it seems as if the star of the holiday season is Gaylord Opryland Nashville, located 10 minutes from the Nashville International Airport. It is recognized around the world for its extraordinary service, luxurious accommodations and first-class entertainment. Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center is Nashville's flagship hotel and houses year-round climate controlled atriums, nine acres of lush indoor gardens featuring a 44-foot cascading waterfall, and a re-creation of a Delta river town with shopping, dining and flatboats. Other popular attractions on site are the General Jackson Showboat, the Grand Ole Opry, Gaylord Springs golf course, and the Opry Mills shopping mall. Located in downtown Nashville are the Wildhorse Saloon and Ryman Auditorium.