Nashville, Tennessee is world famous for its connection to country music, being home such great to institutions of the genre as the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame. It is also the location of a plethora of historic sites, such as the Hermitage, former home of President Andrew Jackson, the Tennessee State Museum, Fort Nashborough, the reconstructed 18th century fort that gave birth to the present city, Fort Negley, a restored Civil War-era fortification, and one of the oldest state capitols in the United States. If you want to explore this renowned city but want to avoid the bustle and noise of downtown, the small town of Santa Fe, TN a friendly farming community just outside Tennessee’s main city, makes for an excellent alternative base for those wishing to sample its varied cultural offerings.