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Things To Do In Nashville

Mar. 22, 2019—Planning a visit to campus this spring? We hope you’ll allow some time to explore our hometown, Nashville. Vanderbilt is located in the heart of Nashville, close to museums, historic sites, live music venues, award-winning restaurants, and other great destinations. To help you get started, we’ve created a list of things to do in Nashville....

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The Commodore Card: Your Passport to Nashville

Apr. 17, 2018—Editor’s note, February 7, 2024: Vanderbilt has discontinued the Passport to Nashville program. While students can still use the Commodore Card to ride the Nashville WeGo bus system, it no longer provides free entry to the local attractions listed in this post.  One of the first things you’ll get as a Vanderbilt student is a...

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Summer in the City

Jun. 30, 2014—Summer in Nashville is hot. In fact, the only thing hotter than summer in Nashville right now is . . . Nashville itself. Jay takes a loot at some of the summer happenings that are keeping Music City hot.

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The No. 2 Bus

Feb. 26, 2014—Jay takes another look at some of the great off-campus spots that are just a short (and free) bus ride away for Vanderbilt students

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What’s Happening in Nashville

Feb. 1, 2014—Last week, Carolyn ran through an exciting and lengthy list of campus happenings. This week, Jay looks off campus to see what’s going on in Nashville.

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What’s Happening On Campus

Jan. 22, 2014—A week's worth of campus events for your browsing pleasure.

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My Summer “Vacation”

May. 29, 2013—Carolyn lets us in on what some of our current students are doing over the break.

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Know Your City: Downtown Nashville

Mar. 13, 2013—Ryan's love letter to downtown Nashville.

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