Experience Nashville Adventures: Discover Hidden History and Urban Outdoor Experiences

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In this episode, host Howard Fox is joined by Paul Whitten, Nashville historian, military veteran, and founder of Nashville Adventures. Paul’s passion for history, storytelling, and public engagement led him to create a unique tour company that brings the rich and vibrant history of Music City to life, right where it happened.

Together, they discuss why Nashville’s story is best told outdoors, from its founding along the Cumberland River to its pivotal moments in American music and Civil War history. Paul shares how his military background and love of history inspired him to launch Nashville Adventures, offering guests opportunities to experience the city through walking tours, ghost tours, Civil War hikes, coffee crawls, and innovative XR (extended reality) experiences.

Whether you’re a history buff, music lover, or outdoor enthusiast, this episode will give you unique insights into Nashville’s past and present, plus ideas for your next urban adventure. So grab your walking shoes and a cup of coffee, and get ready to explore Music City in a way you’ve never seen before.

DISCUSSION

00:00 Exploring Nashville

06:12 "Birthplace of Grand Ole Opry"

09:07 "Railroads, Blues, and Gentrification"

15:10 Preparing for Nashville Endeavor

19:19 Nashville Tours: History & Adventure

22:03 "Nashville's River: A Historic Hub"

26:27 XR Tour: Frozen River History

28:12 Military Lessons for Business Success

31:15 "Cemeteries and Their History."

35:54 "Connecting History Through Music."

41:36 Nashville Adventures: Explore History

LEARN MORE

To learn more about Paul and Nashville Adventures, visit his website at https://www.nashvilleadventures.com/ and his social sites:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NashvilleAdventures

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_nashville_adventures/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nashville-adventures

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KEYWORDS

Paul Whitten, Nashville Adventures, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview

#PaulWhitten #NashvilleAdventures #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodcastInterview

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