Music & showsNashville
Broadway honky-tonks
Free live music from the afternoon onward.
Tennessee, USA
Nashville
Live music every night of the week
Nashville is a walkable weekend city built around live music, Southern food and an easy airport.
Quick facts
Nashville at a glance
The basics most travellers check before they start planning.
Best time to visit
April to May and September to October.
Recommended trip
2–4 days
Typical travel style
Weekend getaways, music trips and group celebrations
Getting around
Walking downtown, rideshare and a car for outer neighbourhoods
Weather & climate
Four clear seasons — humid summers, mild springs and crisp autumns
Ideal for
Weekend getaway, Music, Food, Group trips
Explore
Explore Nashville
Start with what you're most interested in — each area of the destination in one place.
Nightlife
Bars, live music and late-night neighbourhoods.
Explore →Arts & Culture
Galleries, theatre, music and local history.
Explore →Food & Dining
Local dishes, food districts and where to eat well.
Explore →Things to Do
The experiences most visitors plan their days around.
Explore →Shopping
Markets, main streets and outlet centres.
Explore →Outdoor Adventures
Parks, water, trails and day trips out of the city.
Explore →Neighborhoods
How the area breaks down and where to base yourself.
Explore →Things to do
Top things to do in Nashville
Experiences worth planning your days around. Availability and pricing are always shown by the travel partner, never by Zaventra.
Music & showsNashville
Country Music Hall of Fame
Half a day, best booked in advance.
Music & showsNashville
Studio tours
RCA Studio B and Music Row recording history.
Food & drinkNashville
Hot chicken crawl
The city's signature dish, in several heat levels.
Where to stay
Find hotelsWhere to stay in Nashville
Pick the area that suits your trip first, then compare hotels with our booking partner.
Getting there
Getting to Nashville
How most travellers arrive, and what to weigh up before booking.
Flying
Nashville International (BNA) is 20 minutes from downtown.
Driving
Three to four hours from Atlanta, Louisville and Memphis.
Bus
Coach routes connect the main Southern cities.
- Nashville International (BNA) is 20 minutes from downtown.
- Downtown is walkable; a car helps for East Nashville and the Gulch.
Getting around
Getting around Nashville
What actually works once you arrive.
Walking
Broadway, the Gulch and downtown are easy to cover on foot.
Rideshare
The simplest way to reach East Nashville and 12South.
Rental car
Useful for day trips to Franklin and the surrounding countryside.
Public transport
WeGo buses cover the main corridors.
Airport transfers
Rideshare or the WeGo airport express into downtown.
Food & dining
What to eat in Nashville
Southern cooking with a modern streak — and one dish the city is famous for.
Local specialities
- Nashville hot chicken
- Meat-and-three plates
- Biscuits and gravy
- Goo Goo Clusters
East Nashville
The city's most interesting independent restaurants.
12South
Walkable strip of cafés, ice cream and casual dining.
Germantown
Upscale dining in a historic neighbourhood near the ballpark.
Plan your trip
What a Nashville trip costs
Weekends are noticeably pricier than weekdays for hotels.
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