The Aug. 21 total solar eclipse darkening our nation passes directly over the South, scooting past Nashville, Tennessee. Naturally, the Music City is offering a few incentives for eclipse watchers since it's the largest city in the path of totality.

The Westin Nashville’s Solar Eclipse 2017 Watch Party begins at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, at L27 Rooftop Bar and is open to guests of the hotel. Eclipse progression begins around 11:58 a.m. and the fun concludes at 2 p.m. Access for the general public is not guaranteed, but will open at 1 p.m. pending available space.
Other eclipse events happening include:
Watching the animals react to the sun's disappearance at the Nashville Zoo
Viewing party at the Nashville Adventure Center Aug. 19-21
Other eclipse events happening include:
Watching the animals react to the sun's disappearance at the Nashville Zoo
Viewing party at the Nashville Adventure Center Aug. 19-21
Cheré Coen is a food and travel writer who loves weird and unusual things, and simply cannot wait until the total solar eclipse.