NASHVILLE HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Get SOUL Certified: A 5‑hour EduTainment tour of Nashville’s Black history, music, and food
A lively, 5‑hour sightseeing experience that combines museum admission, 1.5 hours for lunch and shopping at Black‑owned businesses, and a guided survey of Nashville’s African‑American cultural landmarks.
Get SOUL Certified: A 5‑hour EduTainment tour of Nashville’s Black history, music, and food.
This is a focused, upbeat field trip through Nashville that centers the city’s African‑American contributions to music, civil rights, education, medicine, athletics, business and community life. Over five hours you’ll visit landmark institutions, hear stories at sites tied to the city’s cultural and civic history, stop to shop at Black‑owned businesses, and spend 1.5 hours for lunch at an African‑American restaurant—part of an experience the operator calls EduTainment as you work toward becoming “SOUL Certified.”
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A concentrated survey of African‑American influence across Nashville
The tour threads together sites that mark Black achievement in music, education, medicine, civil rights and business — from historic universities and music studios to Civil Rights sites and monuments — framed by a guide‑led narrative that emphasizes those contributions.
1.5 hours for lunch and shopping at Black‑owned businesses
The itinerary deliberately reserves an extended stop for lunch at an African‑American owned restaurant and time to shop local Black‑owned businesses; food and purchases are paid separately from the tour fare.
Museum admission included as part of the experience
Museum entry is part of the tour package, pairing guided street stops and storytelling with at least one museum visit to deepen the historical and musical context presented on the route.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Expect an energetic, commentary‑driven sightseeing route that mixes singing, laughter and on‑board storytelling with curated stops at universities, museums, studios, monuments and neighborhoods. The operator balances narration and live stops with a dedicated 1.5‑hour lunch and shopping window, beginning and ending at Ted Rhodes Golf Course.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring payment for lunch and any shopping—those costs are not included in the tour price. Masks are optional; guests may wear a mask for personal safety. Museum admission is included with the tour.
The tour begins and ends at Ted Rhodes Golf Course (1901 Ed Temple Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208) and runs approximately five hours, with a 1.5‑hour block allotted for lunch and shopping.
The listed per‑person rate for the tour is $75.00; lunch and shopping are separate expenses.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs approximately five hours in total.
Where does the tour begin and end?
The tour begins and ends at Ted Rhodes Golf Course, 1901 Ed Temple Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208.
Is lunch included?
The itinerary includes 1.5 hours for lunch at an African‑American owned restaurant, but lunch itself must be paid for separately.
Does the tour include museum admission?
Yes—museum admission is included as part of the tour experience.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
For an individual tour full refund is available if you cancel at least 72 hours prior; after 72 hours you may reschedule for up to a year. There are no refunds for group/charter tours. If a tour is canceled due to unsafe or inclement weather, the ticket price is refundable (processing fees may not be).
Are masks or face coverings required?
Masks are not required; guests may wear one for their safety and should follow health and safety best practices.