"A historic performance venue originally built as a tabernacle and often called the 'Mother Church of Country Music,' offering a powerful live-show experience and tours that trace its storied past hosting legends across genres." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines