The music-obsessed US city where Taylor Swift was discovered, age 14

Nashville is the heart of the world’s country music scene, but don’t let the honky-tonks alone distract you; the city has surprises under its cowboy hats.

• by Kate Armstrong

The juicy origins of a chicken dish that’s so hot right now

You have to love a dish with a good origin story and Nashville hot chicken has one.

• by Ben Groundwater

First look at 21c Museum Hotel Nashville MGallery: A new hotel concept most Australians would be unfamiliar with

21c Museum Hotel Nashville; the 21c isn't as stuffy as the concept might suggest.

• by Katrina Lobley

United States, Nashville: Tour the home of country music in a mobile concert bus

Jump on the bus to hear the most famous tunes and see the landmark sights of country music.

• by Rob McFarland

Nashville, things to do and AmericanaFest: Sounds and sights of the music city

Nashville might look a little naughty but it's as nice as pie.

• by Katrina Lobley

Johnny Cash Museum, Nashville: A fitting homage

A Nashville museum shines a light on music’s Man in Black.

• by Kristie Kellahan

A road trip on Highway 61 takes in southern USA's jazz, blues, soul and rock music

Barry Divola drives from New Orleans to Memphis via the legendary Highway 61, searching for the heart of jazz, blues, soul and rock and roll.

• by Barry Divola

True grits come with swagger

Now it's Music City's culinary scene that is finding its own beat, writes Rosie Birkett.

Taste of southern comfort on road to Natchez

We are a family travelling to the US to spend Christmas with relatives in Colorado. We are wondering where to go for the other two-plus weeks.

• by Michael Gebicki

Barrels and board

Harriet Alexander joins the Jack Daniel's fans who come for the distillery and stay for Miss Mary's meatloaf.