Walkin' Nashville

Walkin' Nashville Nashville's coolest new walking tour! Hank, Johnny, Chet, Patsy, George, Tammy, Conway, Loretta, Dolly, Merle, Willie . . .
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there was a time when country music was on a first name basis with its fans. A time when the streets of downtown Nashville were alive with the sound of backroom guitar pulls, midnight jamborees and the Grand Ole Opry. Now you can recapture the magic of this golden era on the Walkin’ Nashville Music City Legends Tour. Packed with history, fun trivia and behind-the-scenes anecdotes about your favori

te country legends, this 90-minute walking tour is designed for music lovers who want to know the real story of how Nashville came to be called Music City. Your friendly guide is Grammy-nominated music journalist Bill DeMain, a writer with over twenty years experience who’s contributed to publications such as MOJO, Classic Rock and Entertainment Weekly. DeMain has interviewed an A-Z of pop and country music superstars, including Dolly Parton, Ray Charles, Merle Haggard, Billy Joel, Loretta Lynn, David Bowie, Kris Kristofferson, Norah Jones and Keith Urban. A long-time Nashville resident, DeMain will narrate you through decades of musical history, from classic country and western to R & B, for a one-of-a-kind tour experience that will make your visit to Nashville an unforgettable one.

Ladies' Day Tour.
04/12/2025

Ladies' Day Tour.

Today's rainy day crew.
04/11/2025

Today's rainy day crew.

Happy 97th Birthday to the great Tom Lehrer, an American original.
04/09/2025

Happy 97th Birthday to the great Tom Lehrer, an American original.

Remembering songwriter Sharon Sheeley, who was born this day in 1940. Among Sheeley's hits were "Something Else" by Eddi...
04/04/2025

Remembering songwriter Sharon Sheeley, who was born this day in 1940. Among Sheeley's hits were "Something Else" by Eddie Cochran and "Poor Little Fool" by Ricky Nelson.

Remembering Marvin Gaye, who died on this day in 1984. He was 44.
04/01/2025

Remembering Marvin Gaye, who died on this day in 1984. He was 44.

Today's crew + our mascot, Lucky.
03/22/2025

Today's crew + our mascot, Lucky.

Opening day of Season 13, Walkin' Nashville.
03/21/2025

Opening day of Season 13, Walkin' Nashville.

With cast members from TPAC's Sister Act, 2013
03/20/2025

With cast members from TPAC's Sister Act, 2013

Thanks to Sarah, Kris and Roger from CBS Television in Los Angeles for featuring me and Walkin' Nashville on their speci...
03/19/2025

Thanks to Sarah, Kris and Roger from CBS Television in Los Angeles for featuring me and Walkin' Nashville on their special report about how the tariffs on Canada will affect tourism in Nashville. I was glad to get a chance to speak out honestly about my concerns and experiences

Best of all, I snuck in a reference to a Rush song.

Happy 92nd birthday to the great Mike Stoller.
03/14/2025

Happy 92nd birthday to the great Mike Stoller.

Remembering Bobby Womack, who was born this day in 1944.
03/04/2025

Remembering Bobby Womack, who was born this day in 1944.

Love and sympathy for Dolly.
03/04/2025

Love and sympathy for Dolly.

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's little-seen but often talked-about husband, has died at 82.

If you're visiting Nashville, skip the canned tours for some real conversation and dialogue about the city and its music...
02/14/2025

If you're visiting Nashville, skip the canned tours for some real conversation and dialogue about the city and its music scene. From the latest Trip Advisor and Viator customer reviews on Walkin' Nashville:

"Bill's laid back delivery and openness to all questions make a fascinating journey."

"A lifetime as a musician, composer, journalist and broadcaster coupled with Bill's great storytelling makes for a top class experience."

"Bill’s expertise and experience is incredible! Such a likable soul."

"This is a Must-Do Tour in Nashville! Bill is such an amazing story teller and guide. He provided wonderful anecdotes and information I don't think you'd find anywhere else."

"I've taken three other walking tours and one bus tour of Nashville over the last 10 or so years. All of them together don't equal 90 minutes with Bill."

Regular tours resume in late March. Book tickets through the website or on Viator.

Nashville's coolest walking tour! Designed for music lovers who want to know the real story of how Nashville came to be called Music City.

Remembering Wolfman Jack, born Robert Weston Smith on this day in 1938.
01/21/2025

Remembering Wolfman Jack, born Robert Weston Smith on this day in 1938.

Regular tours for Walkin' Nashville will resume in March 2025. Private tours are available for Jan / Feb, weather permit...
01/12/2025

Regular tours for Walkin' Nashville will resume in March 2025. Private tours are available for Jan / Feb, weather permitting. For more info, email [email protected]

Wrapping up the 2024 WN season with a private tour for this lovely family from Sweden.
12/26/2024

Wrapping up the 2024 WN season with a private tour for this lovely family from Sweden.

Looking for last minute stocking stuffers? How about a gift certificate for Nashville's coolest walking tour? Email bill...
12/23/2024

Looking for last minute stocking stuffers? How about a gift certificate for Nashville's coolest walking tour? Email [email protected] for more info!

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Tuesday 10:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 12:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 12:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 12:30pm

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