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.

Big, friendly crew today.
11/02/2024

Big, friendly crew today.

This morning's international group - Massachusetts, Sweden, Australia, North Carolina.
11/01/2024

This morning's international group - Massachusetts, Sweden, Australia, North Carolina.

On this day in 1970, Elton John released Tumbleweed Connection.
10/30/2024

On this day in 1970, Elton John released Tumbleweed Connection.

Remembering Peter Green, who was born this day in 1946.
10/29/2024

Remembering Peter Green, who was born this day in 1946.

Happy Birthday to Hank Marvin, who was born this day in 1941.
10/28/2024

Happy Birthday to Hank Marvin, who was born this day in 1941.

Here I am talking to my buddy Otis Gibbs about a magazine feature I wrote on The Everly Brothers' EB '84.
10/12/2024

Here I am talking to my buddy Otis Gibbs about a magazine feature I wrote on The Everly Brothers' EB '84.

Bill DeMain talks about the sad break up of The Everly Brothers.Bill offers the absolute best walking tour of Nashville. Do yourself a favor and take his tou...

Remembering John Lennon on what would've been his 84th birthday.
10/09/2024

Remembering John Lennon on what would've been his 84th birthday.

A stop in Skull's is always a group favorite.
10/08/2024

A stop in Skull's is always a group favorite.

Ladies' Day tour. What a lovely group.
10/04/2024

Ladies' Day tour. What a lovely group.

Remembering Eddie Cochran, who was born this day in 1938.
10/03/2024

Remembering Eddie Cochran, who was born this day in 1938.

The Byrds on the Grand Ole Opry, March 1968.
10/01/2024

The Byrds on the Grand Ole Opry, March 1968.

Very sad news. One of the greats. Rest in peace, Kris.
09/29/2024

Very sad news. One of the greats. Rest in peace, Kris.

Kristofferson was known for “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” his starring role in A Star Is Born, and more

We managed to walk between the raindrops this morning.
09/28/2024

We managed to walk between the raindrops this morning.

Remembering Marty Robbins, who was born this day in 1925.
09/26/2024

Remembering Marty Robbins, who was born this day in 1925.

Remembering Ray Charles, who was born this day in 1930. Photos by Bill Ray for LIFE Magazine, 1966.
09/23/2024

Remembering Ray Charles, who was born this day in 1930. Photos by Bill Ray for LIFE Magazine, 1966.

Buck and Don.
09/22/2024

Buck and Don.

Saturday's crew. From Montreal to Boston to Spain.
09/21/2024

Saturday's crew. From Montreal to Boston to Spain.

Fall weather tours are right around the corner. Booking now through early December. And as you can see, we're dog-friend...
09/20/2024

Fall weather tours are right around the corner. Booking now through early December. And as you can see, we're dog-friendly.

Throwback Thursday, back when Chet was at 5th and Union.
09/19/2024

Throwback Thursday, back when Chet was at 5th and Union.

Remembering Jimi Hendrix, who died on this day in 1970. He was 27.  Photos by Monika Dannemann.
09/19/2024

Remembering Jimi Hendrix, who died on this day in 1970. He was 27. Photos by Monika Dannemann.

Remembering Hank Williams, who was born this day in 1923.
09/17/2024

Remembering Hank Williams, who was born this day in 1923.

When I asked two of my guests last weekend how they found out about my tour, they pulled out their Fodor's book and show...
09/16/2024

When I asked two of my guests last weekend how they found out about my tour, they pulled out their Fodor's book and showed me the enthusiastic listing for Walkin' Nashville. Nice to know the old school travel recs are still in play!

Saturday's crew.
09/14/2024

Saturday's crew.

Today's crew. Perfect late summer day.
09/07/2024

Today's crew. Perfect late summer day.

Remembering Buddy Holly, who was born this day in 1936 (pictured here with his childhood friend and Crickets bass player...
09/07/2024

Remembering Buddy Holly, who was born this day in 1936 (pictured here with his childhood friend and Crickets bass player Joe B. Mauldin)

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

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