The illustrious Bridgestone Arena opened in 1996 and has hosted over 13 million guests since. As Nashville’s number one covered venue for large-scale musical productions, the Arena is also one of the nation’s most highly-acclaimed entertainment and sports venues. The seating capacity is approximately 20,000 for concerts, 19,395 for basketball and 17,113 for Nashville Predators games! Find the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, an XM Radio studio, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Patrón Platinum Club and more at the Bridgestone Arena.

Enjoy a peek into the distillation halls of the George Dickel Tennessee Whisky, near Tullahoma, followed by a tasting of different blends. The distillery lies fairly far off the beaten paths, 1.5 hours south of Nashville, however exactly that brings it a certain charm. This little detour could be combined with a tour to nearby Lynchburg.

The Vincent van Gogh House: a living arts centre in the birthplace of Brabant’s most famous artist ever, stands on the spot where Vincent van Gogh came into the world on 30 March 1853. The protestant Van Gogh spent his childhood years in catholic Zundert, not far from the Belgian border. A reticent and introvert boy, he was educated at home and it soon became clear that Vincent was ‘different’. In the Vincent van GoghHuis you can experience how his time in Zundert moulded him and eventually enabled him to mature to become a world-famous artist. “A must see if you want to know Van Gogh” Vincent’s life had a tough beginning. As the son of the minister Theodorus van Gogh, he quickly became an outsider in the catholic village. He could often be found in the large garden with his younger brother Theo. He would have a wonderful time outdoors, but could also take comfort in it. Maybe that’s one of the reasons why the countryside played such a large role in Van Gogh’s later work? More than a museum In the permanent presentation ‘Vincent van Gogh – the Roots of a Master’, Vincent will take you by the hand and lead you through a re-enactment of his youth and you can learn more about his struggle with faith. Changing exhibitions show the enormous influence of Van Gogh on 20th and 21st century artists, modern art enthusiasts are therefore very much catered for. In addition, the Van GoghHuis has an artist in residence scheme, where an artist can literally step, and live, in Van Gogh’s footsteps every day! Heritage locations in Brabant The Vincent van GoghHuis has its own VVV (Tourist Information) counter and is of course one of the five Van Gogh Heritage locations in Brabant. You can also get to the Van GoghHuis by bike via the Van Gogh Cycle Route that connects all the heritage locations in Brabant.

The Frits Philips House of Music is the city's premier concert venue, hosting performances ranging from classical to pop, with both local and international performers. Be sure to check out what is on while you are town.