Tour guide in Nashville Jim H.

Nashville, United States

English

471

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Since Feb 11, 2015

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I'm Jim H., your private tour guide in Nashville

Guide #13352

Nashville's history - that's my game. What is or even what will be has never captured my imagination quite like what was. I've lived here in what is often called "music city" nearly my entire life. I've never wanted to live anywhere else. I'm always excited to show our visitors and new residents around the place, my kind of town with a rich and varied historic legacy. There's more to Nashville than music, as important as that now is. Since I was a boy I've walked the Nashville battlefield and imagined the soldiers at war here. When I was nine years old I went with my family to the Vanderbilt stadium to hear President Kennedy. I live in a "historic" neighborhood in a house built nearly a hundred years ago. Only a few years ago I witnessed the devastation of the Great Flood. Nashvilles history has been, in large part my own history. Its in my blood and very much alive. For years friends and family would laugh and say: "Jim! You should be a tour guide. . or a history teacher. " So let me show you around and give you an experience you won't forget! -Lifelong history buff and Nashville resident. -Hold a Masters degree from Vanderbilt University. -Eagle scout and twenty plus years as a registered BSA adult leader where I've been the defacto tour guide on various USA high adventure experiences. -Have participated for over forty years in various Living History events relating to the Revolutionary and Civil War. -As a remodeling contractor I've worked on many local historic structures becoming familiar with the architectural development and growth of Nashville. -I've written over sixty history related articles in my history blog. Most concern local history.

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  • Richard S.United States
    3 weeks ago

    Melissa is an extremely knowledgeable guide. She has been a US Park Ranger and has given tours in other capacities. We went to the Ulysses S. Grant Historical site with her. We had a US Park Ranger as a guide. Melissa has given that tour herself in the same capacity. She is a wealth of knowledge about St. Louis. We were fortunate to have her as our guide.

  • Susan L.
    July 2026

    Sorry, Jim, for the delayed review. Our 3 generation Family enjoyed hearing all the wonderful history of Nashville as we walked together up and back down to the Waterfront. Jim was very friendly, knowledgeable , and engaged us with discussion and encouraged participation. It was a great way for our Family to do something valuable together during our week in Music City!

  • Bonnie N.United States
    April 2026

    Jim was terrific- so very nice and full of history. I highly recommend him for any tour of Nashville and surrounding areas!

  • Bruce K.United States
    March 2026

    Outstanding tour, highly recommend if you want to know all about Nashville.

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