Then let down your hair with some old-fashioned country music. Explore the history, traditions, legends and icons of American Country Music, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and the famous Ryman Auditorium. Enjoy country music entertainment performed on traditional southern instruments. Austin Peay State University, the program sponsor, is located 40 miles north of Nashville in Clarksville, Tennessee's fifth largest city. Accommodations are at a comfortable hotel located near Opryland and Nashville International Airport.
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A Tale of Two Temples From Athens to Nashville, explore the Greek temple known at the Parthenon. Be inspired by the monumental Athena Parthenos statue in Nashville's Parthenon. Hear again the ancient myths of men and gods. The History of Country Music During the twentieth century, Nashville gained recognition as the home of country music. Discover the origins of country music, the history and traditions, heroes and heartthrobs, from the early days of radio and the Grand Ole Opry to the modern recording industry.