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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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Private tour for 1-8 people
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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.

Recent Reviews

Kathryn J K.United States
August 2022

Our Nashville tour with David was one of the best tours we've had anywhere, and we have toured extensively through local guides, ContextTravel, etc. David is a combination of historian, actively engaged civic leader, artistic, and socially conscious storyteller. We covered all aspects of Nashville, from the Civil War to Civil Rights to Women's rights to Country Music. And he apparently knows everyone one would want to know in Nashville. I cannot recommend David highly enough. Just tour with him!

Emily C.United States
April 2022

There is no better tour guide than David. He is an excellent historian so his knowledge of the history of Nashville is unmatched. He has served on the boards of many cultural organizations & has also loaned his collection of memorabilia for the public to enjoy. 9 generations of his family have lived in the area so there are interesting & meaningful stories that add to the tour. David is super efficient & pleasant. He answers messages quickly & knows the quickest ways around the city.

Lisa B.United States
March 2022

Texas meets Nashville with the best tour guide in the city! Wow! The 6-hour tour went by too quickly and we can't quit talking about David. He shared so much knowledge and history with us about Nashville, Civil Rights, Women's suffrage, and Country Music. Prior to our tour, David took the time to ask us what we wanted to see and do on our special day with him so he could give us the best experience during our time in this great city. He exceeded our expectations and we are so grateful!

Richard G.United States
October 2021

"5 out of 5" for our Nashville tour. We were particularly interested in a civil rights journey through the City. David is "the" expert whose family has lived the civil rights journey. David is a true historian

Ellen K.United States
October 2021

David exceeded all expectations. He gave us a unique and highly educational tour of some of Nashville's most important historical sites. He generously shared his and his family's personal knowledge and experience of life and the struggle for civil rights in Nashville over multiple generations. David also introduced us to many of the most interesting cultural sites of present day Nashville. He seems to know everyone. We could not have asked for a better introduction to Nashville.

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

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Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
832237
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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Hours icon 6 hours 30 minutes
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