From Music City to the Home of the Blues, Frommer’s Nashville and Memphis has everything you need for a tuneful, tasty, and enriching trip to these Tennessee titans of American music.

In this concise, up-to-date guide, local journalist Ashley Brantley leads readers through palaces of country like the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, as well as the Beale Street clubs in Memphis where the blues and rock were born—stopping along the way at bars and honky-tonks where tomorrow’s chart-toppers hone their craft. There’s more to these cities than music, though, and Frommer’s gives plenty of space to their historical and natural sights, museums, and, of course, food, including Memphis barbecue and Nashville hot chicken.

Inside the guide:

• Tons of helpful maps, including a full-color foldout map

• Exact pricing, with accurate amounts listed for every attraction, restaurant, hotel, nightspot, and shop

• No-holds-barred reviews of the most appealing attractions—and the ones to skip

• Money-saving tips for every budget, including advice on getting the best airfare

• Smart planning strategies for trips of varying lengths and travelers with varying interests

• Star ratings to help you find highlights and hidden gems at a glance

About Frommer’s: There’s a reason that Frommer’s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer’s.

Ashley Brantley has been writing about food, travel, and culture for more than 15 years. Having lived in three of Tennessee’s four major cities, Brantley loves her home state — and loves writing about it. After earning an English degree from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and a master's in journalism from the University of Memphis, she made Nashville her home. 

Brantley currently lives in The Nations neighborhood with her husband (a chef who loves running, traveling and seeing live music performances), her daughter (a bright, vibrant toddler and a force to be reckoned with) and her dog (an 11-breed, 13-pound mutt). When she's not writing about food, culture, or entertainment for the Nashville Scene, you can find Brantley planning her next family vacation, seeing a Jason Isbell show, volunteering at Our Kids (a Nashville nonprofit that helps children affected by sexual abuse), spending time with family, or watching truly terrible reality TV.