Why Tamworth?
Electric street lights in 1888, country music and horses. Every fact sourced.
- A 12 metre Golden Guitar
A 12 m Golden Guitar was erected in 1988 as a symbol of the town's country music roots.Source: Wikipedia
- First Town of Lights
Tamworth was the first place in Australia to use electric street lights, in 1888, earning the nickname 'First Town of Lights'.Source: Wikipedia
- National Equine Capital
Tamworth is recognised as the National Equine Capital of Australia.Source: Wikipedia
- Country music festival
The Tamworth Country Music Festival is held in late January and is described as the second-biggest of its kind in the world, after Nashville.Source: Wikipedia
- Kamilaroi Country
The Kamilaroi people inhabited the Tamworth area before European contact.Source: Wikipedia
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