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Join Cornbread, a puppet guide, for a family-focused, one-hour walking tour of downtown Nashville that mixes songs, stories, and stops at landmarks like the Hermitage Hotel and Ryman Auditorium. Fast-paced, theatrical, and stroller-friendly, it’s a kid-approved way to see Music City.
Join Cornbread, a puppet guide, for a family-focused, one-hour walking tour of downtown Nashville that mixes songs, stories, and stops at landmarks like the Hermitage Hotel and Ryman Auditorium. Fast-paced, theatrical, and stroller-friendly, it’s a kid-approved way to see Music City.
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Operated by Puppet City Tours · Nashville, Tennessee
Stand in Legislative Plaza with flags snapping overhead and a small puppet on its handler’s hand — Cornbread’s bright voice cuts through city noise and turns crosswalks and storefronts into stages. You move at an easy pace across sun-warmed stone, the Cumberland River a low roar in the distance, while Cornbread points out downtown characters in a way that keeps kids laughing and adults listening.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for all fitness levels; participants should be able to stand and walk on level pavement for about an hour.
Yes — children 5 and under are free and the puppet-led format is designed to engage young audiences with songs and short stories.
The tour meets at Legislative Plaza between the American and Tennessee state flagpoles and concludes at the Ryman Auditorium across from The Assembly Hall.
Yes — the walking route uses paved city sidewalks and is listed as wheelchair- and stroller-accessible.
The tour may be canceled if weather is severe; check your booking confirmation and the cancellation policy for full-refund cutoff times.
Downtown Nashville grew around river trade and the state capitol; the city later became a music industry hub centered on venues like the Ryman and the recording studios that followed.
Urban tourism concentrates foot traffic on historic streets — stick to sidewalks and marked paths, dispose of trash properly, and support local small businesses to keep downtown vibrant and cared for.
Puppet City Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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