Grand New Nashville: A Private Tour From Rascal Flatts

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“WE USED TO DROP OUR GEAR OFF RIGHT THERE!” exclaims Joe Don Rooney, the lead guitarist for pop-country trio Rascal Flatts, motioning to a nearby parking garage.

Rooney and I are cruising down Nashville’s Church Street in the back of a black Mercedes, accompanied by the band’s lead singer, Gary LeVox, and bassist/keyboardist, Jay DeMarcus, who is currently trying to get our driver’s attention. “Stop right her...