Tour guide in Nashville David Steele E.

Nashville, United States

English

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Since May 25, 2021

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I'm David Steele E., your private tour guide in Nashville

Guide #51798

Ninth Generation Nashvillian who is an expert on all things Nashville including Country Music, Civil Rights Woman's Suffrage, Architecture, Business history, Higher Education history, Business history, Sports, and local museums. I have lived in Nashville my entire life and I am seen and the go to person for Nashville history and tours. I am a Historian and have the largest private collection of Nashville memorabilia and many are currently on display at the Parthenon. I was named "Best Nashville Historian" in 2018 but the Nashville Scene. I am a frequent writer and speaker of Nashville history and have talking about Nashville history in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, NPR All Things Considered and on PBS American Masters. My family has been in Nashville since its founding and was enslaved at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage and John Overton's Travellers Rest. My tours are more like deep conversations about the past, present and the future. I give tours to VIPs, YPO Groups, elected officials, school groups, conventions, travelers, family reunions and I also provide Step On Guides for Bus Tours. I enjoy taking people to some of my favorite buildings like the Ryman Auditorium, The Parthenon, Tennessee State Capitol and the Country Music Hall of Fame. I was involved in programming the Civil Rights Room and the Votes for Women Room in the Downtown Library which are also my favorites. I have tours on any subject in Nashville so if you want a customized tour I can provide that for you. You will enjoy your stay in Nashville and see why it is one of the most popular cities in the United States to visit. Named "Best Nashville Historian" in 2018 by the Nashville Scene Featured Tour in new "US Civil Rights Trail" book by Deborah Douglas Served on the Nashville Metro Historical Commission Served on the Nashville Metro Historic Zoning Commission Found long lost John Lewis mugshots from his first arrest in Nashville LEED AP BD +C Interviewed for American Masters documentary on Charley Pride I'm Just Me Served on the boards of Cheekwood, The Hermitage and Travellers Rest Co-Founder of the Friends of the Tennessee State Library & Archives Advised former Mayors of Nashville on history and historical matters

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  • Stephen R.United States
    August 2026

    David is a first-class historian and storyteller. He also has a deeply-varied background in all things civic, musical, economical, political, and historical in Nashville. He is a true gem and we were so lucky to have him as our small-group guide.

  • Arlene G.United States
    October 2024

    I cannot speak highly enough about David Steele Ewing's tour of Nashville. He made both the overall city history as well as its musical heritage come alive for us. David's connection, as a lifelong resident of Nashville, to the city's many cultural and historical institutions was invaluable in helping us appreciate this amazing place. In speaking about what his...

  • Maria V.United States
    December 2023

    Awesome.. Very informative. Very friendly and knowlegeable.

  • Vicki T.United States
    September 2023

    If I could rate this tour guide a '10' I would. David was a joy, a wealth of information, and gave us such great historical and background information. It was fun, informative, and he did a great job "taking us under his wing" for a great picture of Nashville!! I would highly recommend David as your tour guide on the history of Nashville. He really looked out for us and...

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