I am helping to plan a mission trip/youth vacation, part of which will be in Nashville, Tennessee.
Of course, I know Nashville is famous for it’s music scene and the adults would love to do something related, so any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Unfortunately, the youth don’t seem to be interested in this aspect, so we are also looking for other sources of entertainment.

Group size: 12ish, ages range from 10-18 (plus adult sponsors)

Any recommendations?

Also, I would like to know if any locals have recommendations for:
*a place to get dessert (maybe an ice cream parlor of some kind)
*a quirky art venue, interactive museum, or studio (where the kids can make their own pottery, glass projects, etc.)
*a good hiking location/ stargazing opportunities (I’ve heard good things about Nashville)

I know it sounds cliche, but the Grand Ole Opry is ALOT of fun! I would defintely get ttickets to go one night, there is also a mall right next to it with an aquarium restaurant(but eating beforehand at a different place would be your best bet cuz it gets really crowded on show nights) I would also definatley eat at the Hard Rock Cafe Nashville, it has a ton of memorablia that is fun to look at, spend the whole time wandering around before you food comes and see a suit with an actual bloodstain from where the perfornaer fell off stage. Pretty awaesome! I went to nashville last summer and loved it, hope this helps