Patsy Cline Museum is a museum exhibiting the work of the legendary Nashville country music artist, Patsy Cline. Born with the name Virginia Patterson Hensley, Patsy significantly contributed to the Nashville sound genre of music. The genre evolved out of the honky-tonk country music around the 1950s era. The legendary artist sadly passed away too young and left a gaping hole in the world of music. The museum is located in the Johnny Cash Museum building in Nashville. Visit the museum to get a glimpse into the life of the artist through the exhibits of her guitar, records and several personal belongings, apart from videos showcasing old recordings of the artist.
This 19-acre (7.69 hectares) park was built in 1996 to commemorate Tennessee's 200 years of statehood. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park provides wonderful views of the city and features a 200-feet (60.96 meters) granite map of Tennessee, which is bordered by thirty-one fountains that represent all of the state's rivers. There is also a massive granite time-line documenting Tennessee's history, a 2,000-seat amphitheater, botanical garden, and visitor center. Restrooms, a gift shop and restaurants are adjacent to the park.
About 20 miles (32 kilometers) southeast of Nashville lies Long Hunter State Park, one of the area's most popular parks. If you are a true nature lover or a scientist, you will marvel at the rich bio-diversity and a chance to see rare plants and animals. Enjoy a day hiking one of many trails or try your hand at catching fish on Percy Priest Lake. After the sun goes down, enjoy spending the evening under the stars at one of the wooded campsites.
Hadley Park was built in honor of Nashville's African American citizens nearly a century ago. After World War I, a memorial was erected with the names of brave African-American soldiers who lost their lives in battle. Today the park remains open to the public with many memorials to citizens who have made an impact on the city. You will also find ample space to enjoy a game of football, a picnic lunch or an afternoon of kite flying. Baseball diamonds and softball fields are available for league play, and a large playground area with swings and slides provide endless entertainment for children.