Tennessee
Music Cities USA: Nashville to Memphis
Program No. 21154RJ
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Music Cities USA: Nashville to Memphis
Music Cities USA: Nashville to Memphis
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I Really enjoyed visiting Nashville and Memphis with Road Scholar. Nashville is a flourishing city with lots of places to visit and a very walkable downtown. My favorites were the tours of Ryman Auditorium, RCA Studio B, and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Memphis is a soulful city that has seen better days but still has lots of history and character. The Lorraine Motel is a poignant highlight. BB King's for music and Ribs was outstanding. Graceland and the Elvis effect on Memphis is a remarkable story.
This tour was a lot of fun!
— Review left November 4, 2025
The Music Cities program, covering Nashville and Memphis was absolutely wonderful! I learned so much and look forward to visiting these cities again to continue learning. I highly recommend this trip for any music lover!
— Review left November 1, 2025
The itinerary for this trip met all my expectations. The group meals were excellent as well. The accommodations In Nashville were great and the breakfast buffet was one of the best I have had. The only negative of the trip was the hotel in Memphis. Although the hotel is in an excellent location, overall it is has not been well maintained. There was only one working elevator, and it was frequently not operating. Our group leader tried very hard to accommodate the needs of the group, but this hotel should not be used by Road Scholar until it becomes better maintained.
Overall, I would recommend this tour for the wonderful music events and interesting museums.
— Review left October 13, 2024
Very impressed with the scope and flow of events. well planned and executed!
— Review left October 13, 2024
First trip to Tennessee. Both hotels were well located near numerous restaurants and places of interest. Description was 100% accurate with some fun add-ons, like the Tina Turner Museum on the bus ride from Nashville to Memphis and the pedestrian bridge to West Memphis, Arkansas. The instructors, food and pace were all excellent. We kept on the go with enough free time to explore some places on our own. Five stars to Terri our group leader who was super excellent, going above and beyond what you would expect in a tour leader. She made sure we saw the Peabody Hotel ducks in Nashville. Our group was large (38 people).
— Review left September 13, 2024
Great program.
— Review left September 11, 2024
This program on the music of Nashville and Memphis was one of the most fun and educational programs I've been on in the US. There is SO much we learned by going to the famous places in the itinerary, and by having a guide who was willing and excited to share her passion for the two cities and surrounding cultural interests. I learned about country music and have a new appreciation for it. The blues did not disappoint!
— Review left May 12, 2024
I was on the Nashville to Memphis Music Cities, USA. It was very informative and enlightening. I really enjoyed seeing the area and visiting all the music related venues in each city. In addition to the other museums such as the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. Thanks, Road Scholar
— Review left April 29, 2024
You don't have to love country-western music to enjoy and appreciate the Nashville to Memphis tour nor do you have to be a scholar on all things regarding the South, Tennessee, music or race relations. But what you do have to have is a desire to be willing to learn about them from perspectives you may not have regarded before. This is a must trip for everyone regardless of race, color, creed or culture. It wasn't a bucket list item for me before, but, now I consider it what should have been a bucket list fulfillment, after the fact. Come early, stay longer and experience both cities on your own even moreso. You won't be disappointed.
— Review left April 15, 2024
Excellent and varied program! Good balance of activities and lots of opportunities to hear live music.
— Review left October 30, 2023
Love country music and the blues? Dedicated to Civil Rights? What about Elvis? If all of these things sound appealing,, this tour is for you!
— Review left October 17, 2023
i would have preferred the infromation booklet mailed to me instead of having to down load it. I usually will take time to write notes on each day before , during an and after the trip . So not having the bound program in advance was disappointing. The 2 previous trips I attended had it shipped before the program started. This is where i would take notes and reminders before during and after the trip. its my souveier adn memories all in one. Is this a new feature. This was the only disappointing feature.
— Review left September 26, 2023
The week was a joy..from Nashville to Memphis got such a great flavor of each. Music, civil rights, slavery haven, and Elvis..just a perfect week.
— Review left September 24, 2023
If you're into music, this program (Music Cities USA) is a 'must'. Exciting to see the museums and sights where music history was made.
— Review left September 19, 2023
Highly recommend for a comprehensive, enjoyable visit to the top sites in Nashville and Memphis. Country music, blues, civil rights, Elvis, and more. Lots of info and lots of fun.
— Review left May 25, 2023
I would highly recommend this program to anyone with an interest in blues,
country music and Southern history.
— Review left May 19, 2023
WELL ORGANIZED, INTERESTING, FUN TRIPS. LOVELY ACCOMODATIONS AND MEALS, ENOUGH FREE TIME, AND NICE COMPANIONS IN THE GROUPS.
— Review left May 16, 2023
What a fun, exciting and interesting program!!
— Review left May 15, 2023
A great opportunity to learn about the blues and country music, as well as the civil rights movement.
— Review left May 15, 2023
I have always wanted to go to the Grand Ole Opry and to Graceland. This program couldn't have been more perfect to fulfill my wish.
— Review left May 9, 2023
The program definitely was a good introduction to the music cities and is recommended for all music lovers. The leader , Terri, added interesting stops that were unexpected and fun
— Review left May 9, 2023
We all had a marvelous time. Whether you are a single, couple, or a group, you will enjoy this experiance.
— Review left May 8, 2023
This tour is a must do for anyone who enjoys country music!
— Review left April 18, 2023
Outstanding in all areas! Jan and Tom Murray were extremely easy to work with and did an excellent job in communicating the details of each excursion. So glad the Civil Rights Museum and the Slave Haven Museum were incorporated in this trip. The hotels were so conveniently located in both cities.
I loved everything about this trip!
— Review left April 16, 2023
THIS TRIP WAS JUST OUTSTANDING FOR ANYONE WHO LIKES MUSIC!
ATTENDING THE GRAND OLE OPRY IN PERSON WAS A HIGHLIGHT OF THE TRIP.
THE TOURS OF NASHVILLE AND MEMPHIS WERE EXCELLENT, AND THE ALMOST WHOLE DAY AT GRACELAND (ELVIS'S HOME) WAS A PERFECT WAY TO CONCLUDE THIS TRIP!
— Review left April 5, 2023
Saint Patty's Day is a great time to be on Beale Street
— Review left March 19, 2023
I learned a lot about the Music that came out of Nashville and Memphis. I thought there was a lot to explore in Nashville and I recommend that you consider coming out a day or two earlier to check that out (concerts, riverboat rides, other areas of interest that Nashville has to offer.)
— Review left October 31, 2022
If you're unfamiliar with the origins of either Country or Blues music, sign up for this course. You'll especially learn about the connection that Country music legends have with each other and their fans. It's very moving.
— Review left October 9, 2022
If you loved Elvis and the other Rock and Roll musicians from the 50s, Memphis is your city. If you love , or want to learn about country western, Nashville is the place. I loved both cities and learned a ton of things…
— Review left October 2, 2022
Wonderful experience touring Nashville and Memphis. Our Group Leader, Terrie Dal Pozzo, was fantastic. The itinerary was great. Accommodations very convenient to walk around during free time to explore. We loved the Honky Tonks in Nashville. Lots of cool places to eat when on your own. Made lots of new friends. I highly recommend this trip. It was educational and just fun!
— Review left October 2, 2022
What a wonderful trip. This was our first Road Scholar trip and we already signed up for a second. Peggy, our tour guide was a wealth of information. She keep us informed about the day's events, restaurants, and sights to see. Very well organized. If you love country music and blues, this is the trip for you. The Civil Rights Museum, the Opry, Graceland, and Sun Records were highlights. Really, every stop was wonderful!
— Review left July 20, 2022
This was a fun and exciting trip. I learned a great deal about the music, culture, food and so much more on Nashville and Memphis than I anticipated. I appreciate the depth of knowledge and experience that our local experts conveyed. They were engaging, informative, and entertaining. Our group leader, Terrie, was also perfect for this trip. She added many delightful tidbits of knowledge here and there and took us on a couple of mini side trips that enhanced the experience. As a bonus, my niece who was traveling with me, and I found street murals in both Nashville and Memphis that put our experiences over the top.
— Review left June 20, 2022
This trip was one of the best I have ever taken. As a music lover, it definitely delivered. The visit to the Civil Rights Museum was an extra bonus, perhaps the most significant visit of the week. I so enjoyed learning about the history of the blues, rock and roll, and country music. The concert at the Grand Ole Opry was also a highlight. I enjoyed both cities (Memphis and Nashville) and appreciated the huge differences between them. When our original group leader became ill right before the 1st day, Road Scholar immediately brought in another group leader, Peggy Benton, who had experience leading this trip and was wonderful. Kudos to Road Scholar and Peggy!
— Review left May 19, 2022
Outstanding opportunity for everyone, to learn and, really, be taken care of (no worries about lodging). So many interesting leaders and places you've always wanted to visit.
— Review left May 8, 2022
We just completed the Music Cities trip to Nashville and Memphis with 6 family members. What a fun and entertaining week for all of us. We experienced so many new sounds and foods and history. It was a delightful vacation! We especially loved our tour group leaders Tom and Janet!!
— Review left April 26, 2022
After arguing about which Road Scholar we should take to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, we agreed on the Music Cities USA: Nashville to Memphis. We have grown in different directions but one thing that we have in common is our love of music and rock and roll (with an influence of country). This completely met our expectations. We talked to several who book multiple trips a year. On and on!
— Review left April 25, 2022
I loved the trip . Full filled my expectations
— Review left April 12, 2022
This was a fabulous amazing trip!!
— Review left January 25, 2022
Interesting, informative, fun trip. The hotels were centrally located; we could walk to the museums, to restaurants, and lots of bars to hear the music we came to hear and learn about. I was able to cross off the Grand Ole Opry and Graceland from my bucket list. All on the same trip!
— Review left October 28, 2021
This tour of Nashville and Memphis provides a thorough, insightful and very enjoyable exploration of these two cities and their musical histories. The local guides were excited to share their knowledge and love of the music scene with all of their visitors...and the music, both past and present, was wonderful!
— Review left October 23, 2021
The program was music centered. I enjoyed the blues and more rock and roll of Memphis than the country-western of Nashville, but both were worth seeing. The civil rights museum in Memphis was very moving.
— Review left October 6, 2021
If you like music and Elvis, this is a fun program for you. All that Southern food I’d great too.
— Review left October 4, 2021
it was great.
— Review left September 19, 2021
Great program! Checked off several items on my bucket list. Civil Rights museum was an unexpected bonus
and was inspirational and eye opening.
— Review left September 12, 2021
Great Trip, especially for baby boomers! Lots of information, music and fun. Wonderful way to reminisce a time long gone.
— Review left October 14, 2019
This has been the second time that I have taken a vacation with Road Scholar, and I've found both trips worthwhile.
— Review left September 28, 2019
Highly recommend Music Cities even if familiar with Nashville and Memphis. So much included
— Review left June 16, 2019
You don't have to be a big fan or supporter of the Blues or of Country and Western Music to enjoy this trip. I'm not, and was surprised that many other participants simply wanted to enrich their knowledge of Americana, as did I. It fulfilled that objective for me.
— Review left June 16, 2019
Excellent introduction to two great music cities. We learned so much, heard such great music, and got to explore on our own--while our group leader capably handled all the logistics, including music venues, as we stayed in hotels perfectly situated to take advantage of what these cities had to offer. This trip was one of the most enjoyable, and clearly among the best values, that we've had with a Roads Scholar program.
— Review left June 1, 2019
My husband and I realized a dream trip to our musical legends.
— Review left May 8, 2019
My wife and I found this program very informative and a bit magical. It expanded our knowledge of our favorite music - country & blues.
— Review left May 8, 2019
This was well done - lots of thought went into this for all of us.
— Review left April 21, 2019
Overall this was a wonderful experience. I knew about most of the places we visited beforehand; just being where fabulous music had been made and where it is still being made was thrilling. Thanks to Road Scholar I got to places I have wanted for years to see. Road Scholar handled all the details.
— Review left April 11, 2019
A lot of the program was nostalgic bringing back pleasant. Overall it was a great experience.
— Review left April 11, 2019