NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A new university-wide initiative is urging tourists and Middle Tennessee residents alike to Visit 91ÌƲ®»¢.
“We all know that Nashville is one of the top tourist destinations in the country,” said . “But what some may not know is that one of the city’s most interesting attractions is in plain sight on West End Avenue: .”
“We want 91ÌƲ®»¢ to be a “must-see” stop for tourists, conventioneers and other guests,” said . “In addition to world class education, healthcare and research, 91ÌƲ®»¢ offers historic architecture, a National Arboretum, a wide range of visual art and sculpture, musical performances, lectures from prominent figures, sporting events and opportunities for life-long learning. There is truly something for everyone on the campus of 91ÌƲ®»¢ University.”
As part of the initiative a Visit 91ÌƲ®»¢ brochure has been prepared to highlight 91ÌƲ®»¢’s array of educational, cultural, sightseeing, shopping, dining and entertainment offerings and will be distributed to the Metro Council, Mayor’s office and business and community leaders as well as local hotels, convention and tourist sites. In addition a comprehensive website – – has been launched to provide one-stop shopping for the numerous opportunities presented by 91ÌƲ®»¢. Coming this fall, a newly designed campus book, which will contain several versions of self-guided tours, as well as an accompanying podcast of the tour, will be released.
After several years of an informal partnership with the , 91ÌƲ®»¢ has officially joined the organization to further the initiative’s efforts.
“We have seen tremendous growth in Nashville and we want everyone to know how great an asset 91ÌƲ®»¢ is to the community,” said Schoenfeld. “We look forward to working with our partners at the Convention and Visitor Bureau, and across the community, to continue making Nashville the country’s best place to live, work and visit.”
For more information on the Visit 91ÌƲ®»¢ initiative, visit . For more news about 91ÌƲ®»¢, visit VUCast – 91ÌƲ®»¢’s News Network at .
Media contact: Amber N. Sims, (615) 322-NEWS
amber.sims@vanderbilt.edu