Private tour in Nashville David Steele E

The Ultimate All Day Nashville Tour

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Hours icon 6 hours 30 minutes
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David Steele E.

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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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Overview of your Nashville tour

The ultimate Nashville tour covers the most interesting part of Nashville history including country music, Civil Rights, Woman's Suffrage, Business, Education, Religion, Sports, Civil War and Politics. This walking tour covers the people who made Nashville great and how their success created industries, wealth, changed laws, made hit records and inspired future generations. This is not your average tour as you will be given a tour by Nashville's top historian and most knowledgeable person on all areas of Nashville's history past and present. This tour can be customized to focus on certain areas and more in-depth view from an insider. Spend the day learning what the locals do not know about their city in the private unique tour. Learn how business, bank, insurance, religious publishing turned Nashville into one of the top cities in the South. From the establishment of Maxwell House Coffee, the Grand Ole Opry and the Fisk Jubilee Singers Nashville has created new industries.

Your Nashville tour itinerary

The tour will begin in front of the Nashville Public Library in the heart of Downtown Nashville on the oldest street in the city. We will walk the downtown area seeing famous sight, unique architecture and learning the story of Nashville. I am very flexible to customize the focus of the tour to include specific topics and interests and people. When you contact me please ask about specific areas of interest. Places on the tour include: Ryman Auditorium Printers Alley Woolworth Building of the Lunch Counter Sit Ins Lower Broadway and Honkytonks Historic Churches of Church Street Riverfront and the founding of the City of Nashville Union Street the Wall Street of the South Tennessee State Capitol Hermitage Hotel Historic Nashville Courthouse

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Nashville Downtown Public Library

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Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
832237
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
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Who is this private tour in Nashville best suited for?

This private tour in Nashville is perfect for those who want to delve deep into the city's rich history and culture. It's ideal for travellers interested in country music, Civil Rights, Woman's Suffrage, Business, Education, Religion, Sports, Civil War, and Politics. With David Steele E., Nashville's top historian, as your guide, you'll gain insights that even locals might not know. This tour is also great for those who prefer a personalized experience, as it can be customized to focus on specific areas of interest.

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Hours icon 6 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-8 people
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Hours icon 6 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-8 people
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Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later
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