• Home
    • Meet Me & Mr B
  • Recipes & Food
    • Appetizers, Snacks & Small Bites
    • Beverages
    • Bread Recipes
    • Condiments Recipes
    • Desserts & Sweets
    • German Recipes
    • Main Dish Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Side Dish Recipes
    • Soup & Chowder
    • Sourdough Recipes
    • Recipes by Eating Style
      • Dairy-free Recipes
      • Gluten-free Recipes
      • Vegan Recipes
      • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Recipe Round-ups
  • Cozy Living
    • Arts, Crafts & DIY
    • Music Notes
  • Cozy Travel
    • Pacific NW
      • Pacific NW Hikes
      • Portland Area
      • Oregon Coast
      • Orcas Island WA
      • Southern Oregon
    • Hikes Near & Far
    • Mountain States
    • Southwestern US
    • Hawaii
    • Tennessee for Music Lovers
    • International Travel
    • One Day in…
  • Subscribe
    • Privacy Policy
      • Cookie Statement
      • Disclosure
    • Work with Us!
      • Media Kit
    • Contact Us!

The Good Hearted Woman

Home Cooking & Cozy Living

  • SOURDOUGH RECIPES & RESOURCES

Love Music? Then Add Tennessee to Your Bucket List!

June 13 By Renée 30 Comments

If music is the pulse of America, its heartbeat is in Tennessee. 

If you love music, you need to add Memphis and Nashville to your Bucket List! Before Mr B and I went on our musical adventure to Tennessee, I thought I knew a lot about the history and evolution of music in America. Not even. We both learned so much on this trip, and I can’t wait to share it all with you!

Music Lovers Guide to Nashville & Memphis | The Good Hearted Woman

Back when Mr B and I were in high school together, he was mildly obsessed with Elvis. In a healthy way, but still.  He used to listen to Elvis All. The. Time. I, on the other hand, was more of a Boston/Journey/Billy Joel/Fogelberg kinda girl. (Still am.)  For me, Elvis was “Dad” music at best, and a little went a long way.

Now as I may have mentioned, Mr B is an extremely talented vocalist. Back in school, he’d often try to emulate Elvis’ tone and style; and vocally, he was as good as any Elvis impersonator as I’ve ever heard. (I still tease him even today that if we ever find ourselves in dire straits, I’m going to make him a bedazzled white jumpsuit and set him out on the curb to sing for our supper.) But my point is, visiting Graceland has been on Mr B’s bucket list almost forever, and this year, I decided that for our anniversary, I was going to fill that bucket up. In other words, this trip was conceived solely for him: I was just going along for the ride.

Music Lovers Guide to Nashville & Memphis | The Good Hearted Woman

Then something strange happened along the way: by the time I had our trip all planned out, I was just as excited to go as I knew he would be! As a music maker and songwriter myself, I was completely enthralled with the whole amazing musical journey we were about to embark upon – from the Mother Church of Country Music to Graceland to the Birthplace of the Blues. Needless to say, it took all of the self-control I had to keep my secret until our anniversary in early April.

To present Mr B with his gift: a Tennessee Bucket List. I made a little silver “bucket” and filled it with six laminated cards – one for each day of our trip (including two travel days). When I gave his bucket to him, he spent a few minutes reading through each of the cards, and then… I saw the light go on. The moment he figured it all out is one I will never forget. (Suffice it to say, it may have involved Kleenex.) Priceless doesn’t even begin to paint the picture.

Music Lovers Guide to Nashville & Memphis | The Good Hearted Woman

I hope that you will join us as we recap our musical journey over the next few months here on the blog: even if you never plan to set foot in Tennessee, you will definitely appreciate what it has to offer. And for those who are even thinking about visiting Tennessee – especially if you love music like we do – I’m telling you now: you gotta go!!!

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, including Amazon affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that we have recommended. While clicking these links won’t cost you any extra money, they do help keep this site up and running. As always, all opinions and images are my own. Please check out our disclosure policy for more details. Thank you for your support!
If you love music, you need to add Memphis and Nashville to your Bucket List! Before Mr B and I went on our musical adventure to Tennessee, I thought I knew a lot about the history and evolution of music in America. Not even. We both learned so much on this trip, and I can’t wait to share it all with you!

Tennessee & Music Travel from GHW

blank

Love Music? Then Add Tennessee to Your Bucket List!

blank

Home of 1000 Hits: RCA Studio B {Nashville}

blank

What We Learned from Bob & Johnny at The Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

blank

Top 7 Things to Do in Memphis {Music Lovers Edition}

blank

Why You Will Love "The Guest House at Graceland"

blank

How to Make Nashville Hot Chicken {Step-by-Step}

blank

Tupelo, Mississippi {Day Trip from Memphis: Part 1}

blank

50 Miles Along the Natchez Trace Parkway {Day Trip From Memphis}

blank

A New Era at Graceland: Elvis Presley's Memphis

blank

Nashville & Memphis for Music Lovers {Tips & Itinerary}

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Yummly
  • Flipboard

Filed Under: Music, Tennessee, Travel Tagged With: Memphis, music, Nashville, Tennessee

blank

About Renée

Renée is writer, music maker, artist, and storyteller. In her spare time, you can find her writing love songs about cowboys, exploring the moss-covered nooks and crannies of the Pacific Northwest, and making music with her talented singer-husband.

Comments

  1. blankrobin rue says

    June 13 at

    I got married by Elvis so I would love to go see Graceland someday. It sounds like a great area for music lovers.

    Reply
  2. blankMarlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

    June 13 at

    I LOVE that you did this! What a thoughtful surprise gift. I bet Mr B was over the moon excited! Can’t wait to read more about your trip!

    Reply
    • blankRenée ♥ says

      June 13 at

      Thank you, Marlynn. I think it meant as much to me to be able to do this for him as it did for him to receive this gift. In the end, we both took home so much more than I ever expected.

      Reply
  3. blankmeredith{MarthaChartreuse} says

    June 13 at

    Nashville is very high on my list!

    Reply
  4. blankErin (Platings and Pairings) says

    June 13 at

    LOVE this and all the creativity you put into Mr. B’s gift!!! I can’t wait to hear more about your trip to Memphis!

    Reply
  5. blankPech says

    June 13 at

    What an incredible gift you have put together that included knowing that this was on his wishlist and making it happen with all the research and all planning work that entailed plus the memorable presentation of the gift, and you still have the experience during the trip and the memories you make together there to further treasure. I’ve never been and look forward to the stories you share!

    Reply
  6. blankAngela says

    June 13 at

    I’ve never been here but have always wanted to go!! Now I have no excuses. Thanks for this awesome post!

    Reply
  7. blankTerri Steffes says

    June 13 at

    Eek! I have done a similar tour with my exceptionally talented percussionist husband, and he loved it! It has been awhile, so it was fun to walk down memory lane!

    Reply
  8. blankThe Culinary Jumble says

    June 14 at

    I am not American and neither am I a music connoisseur, but for me, Nashville and Memphis are synonymous with music! Would love to put both places on my bucket list!

    Reply
  9. blankAngela Tolsma says

    June 14 at

    I’m very much a sit back and enjoy the music type of person. I would love to go to Nashville and see some shows! One day! Looking forward to the details of your trip!

    Reply
  10. blankJackie says

    June 14 at

    This is so cool. I’ve always wanted to go and you gave some great ones. Thanks for sharing and what a nice read.

    Reply
  11. blankAmanda Love says

    June 14 at

    What a sweet gift for your husband. It’s a beautiful idea and it’s definitely going to make any music lover happy. A trip like this is a dream!

    Reply
  12. blankBelle says

    June 14 at

    Awww! Love this post! That is such a sweet and cute gift to Mr. B. And I’m glad that he loved it! That is such a great idea!

    Belle | One Awesome Momma

    Reply
  13. blankPam says

    June 14 at

    What a thoughtful and awesome gift!!! I am an Elvis-lover and now my kiddos are, too!! I’m glad you got just as excited about the trip as you knew he would be and I can’t wait to hear the recap.

    Reply
  14. blankreesa says

    June 14 at

    What an awesome gift! I am looking forward to following along your travels! I have always wanted to go to Nashville!

    Reply
  15. blankChristine says

    June 14 at

    I always loved Elvis’ music and he was soooooooooo handsome for his time! It was cool getting to see places in Nashville during the NHL playoffs. Made me really want to make a trip there.

    Reply
  16. blankCindy Ingalls says

    June 14 at

    Tennessee does have such a great musical history. It would be so much fun to explore all of the different sight and music sounds.

    Reply
  17. blankBlythe Alpern says

    June 14 at

    I’ve been to Nashville many many years ago. I loved hearing all the music pouring onto the streets from the different venues. I would love explore more of the music scene in TN.

    Reply
  18. blankJeannette says

    June 14 at

    I loved this post but how can you not listen to Elvis all the time? I love his music as well as his movies. I am glad you guys had such a great time.

    Reply
  19. blankHeather says

    June 14 at

    What an amazing surprise for your husband! I have never been to Nashville, but would love to one day – such a vibrant area!

    Reply
  20. blankLouise says

    June 15 at

    I loved Elvis as a kid, but I haven’t listened to his music in so long. I may have to look him up on Spotify in a second 😉

    Louise x

    Reply
  21. blankCreate/Enjoy says

    June 15 at

    I have never been to that part of the country at all but would love to go to Nashville and Memphis! What a cute gift idea too!

    Reply
  22. blankMissy Burson says

    June 15 at

    I would love to go to Nashville and Graceland! My husband and stepkids are very musically inclined so it would be a great family trip!

    Reply
  23. blankGlenda says

    June 15 at

    My daughter loves singing and music. Tennessee is one of the places she wants to visit some day.

    Reply
  24. blankKrystal // The Krystal Diaries says

    June 15 at

    Nashville looks like a fun city to visit! I’ve never been there before but maybe one day I’ll make the trip.

    Reply
  25. blankAmber Nelson says

    June 15 at

    Nashville is on my bucket list! i will one day go there! So much fun music!

    Reply
  26. blankTrisha R (@Rosewood_Grace) says

    June 16 at

    What an awesome gift! I’ve never visited Memphis, but I’ve been to Nashville a few times and LOVE it there!

    Reply
  27. blankToughcookiemommy says

    June 18 at

    I’ve always been drawn to all the musical history in Tennessee. It is definitely on my list of places to visit.

    Reply
  28. blankkatriza says

    June 19 at

    My dad worked in tennessee for a long time and totally loved the culture and music! Definitely worth adding to my family’s bucket list!

    Reply
  29. blankYasmin Ali says

    June 20 at

    My dad went a few years ago for a music festival and I have a great t-shirt from it saying “music in nashville!” I never been but I definitely want to!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Hello! We’re so glad you’re here.

Hello! We’re so glad you’re here! | The Good Hearted Woman {& Mr B}

Join me & Mr B as we share the best in home cooking and cozy living - from the beautiful Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Follow Us!

Sponsors
Privacy Policy

© Harmony Cat LLC, 2011-2021. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. The Good Hearted Woman is a subsidiary of Harmony Cat LLC.

sponsored
124shares