NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A new university-wide initiative is urging tourists and Middle Tennessee residents alike to Visit ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ.
“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 ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ to be a “must-see” stop for tourists, conventioneers and other guests,” said . “In addition to world class education, healthcare and research, ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ 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 ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University.”
As part of the initiative a Visit ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ brochure has been prepared to highlight ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ’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 ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ. 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 , ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ 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 ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ 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 ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ initiative, visit . For more news about ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ, visit VUCast – ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ’s News Network at .
Media contact: Amber N. Sims, (615) 322-NEWS
amber.sims@vanderbilt.edu