Nashville

Trivia

Music Stars

Landmarks

History

Food

100

Nashville is the capital of which U.S. state?

- Mississippi

- Tennessee

- Texas

- Tennessee

100

Which singer is famous for the song “Jolene”?

- Reba McEntire

- Dolly Parton

- Loretta Lynn

- Dolly Parton

100

Which downtown street is famous for live country music bars?

- 5th Avenue

- Broadway Street

- Main Street

- Broadway Street

100

What was the original name of Nashville?

- Fort Ville

- Fort Cumberland

- Fort Nashborough

100

Which spicy dish is a Nashville food specialty?

- Chili

- Cajun gumbo

- Hot chicken

200

What kind of music is Nashville most famous for?

- Hip Hop

- Jazz

- Country

200

Which superstar owns Dollywood, just outside of Nashville?

- Patsy Cline

- Dolly Parton

- James Dolly

- Dolly Parton

200

Which big sports stadium in Nashville is home to the Tennessee Titans?

- Vanderbilt Stadium

- Titans Fields

- Nissan Stadium

200

In what year was Nashville founded?

- 1859

- 1779

- 1999

- 1779

Nashville was founded as Fort Nashborough by James Robertson, John Donelson and their crew in 1779 as a fortified settlement along the Cumberland River to protect settlers from Native American attacks after the American Revolution.

200

Which type of BBQ is popular in Nashville?

- Fish BBQ

- Pork BBQ

- Brisket BBQ

- Pork BBQ

300

Which nickname is often used for Nashville because of its music industry?

- Music City

- Jazz Town

- Country Capital

- Music City

300

Who is nicknamed “The Man in Black”?

- Johnny Cash

- Dean Martin

- Hank Williams

- Johnny Cash

300

The Grand Ole Opry is a famous ____ in Nashville?

- Concert Stage

- Bar

- Museum

- Concert Stage

300

What was the first year the CMA (Country Music Association) Awards were held in Nashville?

- 1967

- 1947

- 1997

- 1967

CMA Awards are traditionally held in Nashville. They have been a staple of the country music scene since their inception in 1967. Since 2006, the ceremony has been held at Bridgestone Arena in downtown. While there have been a few exceptions, such as in 2011 and 2012 when the awards were held in Atlanta, Georgia, Nashville is the consistent host city.

300

Which Southern-style breakfast dish is popular in Nashville and often served with gravy?

- Waffles

- Biscuits

- French Toast

- Biscuits

400

Which NFL team plays football at Nissan Stadium in Tennessee?

- Tennessee Bilts

- Tennessee Titans

- Tennessee Predators

- Tennessee Titans

400

Which bearded singer is famous for “On the Road Again”?

- Hank Williams Jr.

- Alan Jackson

- Willie Nelson

400

Which famous university in Nashville is known for its historic campus and Commodores sports teams?

- Nashy State University

- Tennessee State University

- Vanderbilt University

400

Nashville’s first radio station helped spread country music. What was it called?

- WSM

- WTR

- WLS

- WSM

Nashville's first radio station to broadcast and popularize country music was WSM, established in 1925 by the National Life and Accident Insurance Company. Its call letters, WSM, were derived from the company's motto: "We Shield Millions".

400

Which ingredient gives Nashville hot chicken its signature heat?

- Cayenne Pepper

- Jalapeños

- Chili Powder

- Cayenne Pepper

500

What river flows through Nashville?

- Mississippi

- Tennessee

- Cumberland

500

Which artist’s home is now a museum in Nashville?

- Reba McEntire

- Johnny Cash

- Patsy Cline

- Johnny Cash

( The Johnny Cash Museum)

500

Which large building in Nashville is a full-size replica of one in Greece?

- Temple of Zeus

- Parthenon

- Coliseum

- Parthenon

500

Which famous candy was invented in Nashville in 1912?

- Kit Kats

- Paydays

- Goo Goo Clusters

Considered the first "combination" candy bar, meaning it contained more than one main ingredient. The original Goo Goo Cluster features caramel, marshmallow nougat, fresh roasted peanuts, and milk chocolate.

500

What classic Southern side dish is often served with Nashville hot chicken?

- French Fries

- Coleslaw

- Greenbeans

- Coleslaw

600

Which famous Nashville music spot is tucked away in a strip mall?

- Nashy's Cafe

- Bluebird Cafe

- Station Cafe

- Bluebird Cafe

600

Who is known as the “King of Country” with hits like “Amarillo by Morning”?

- Tim McGraw

- George Strait

- Alan Jackson

- George Strait

600

Which famous cemetery in Nashville is the resting place of many music legends?

- Woodlawn Memorial Park

- Nashville City Cemetery

- Green Hills Cemetery

-Woodlawn Memorial Park

600

Which former train station in Nashville is now a hotel?

- Grand Central

- Broadway Town

- Union Station

600

Which sweet treat, shaped like a small round cake and coated in chocolate, is a Southern classic sold in Nashville?

- Chess Pie

- Moon Pie

- Round Pie

- Moon pie