Nashville may be famous as the home of country music, but there's much more to Music City than honky-tonks and cowboy boots. Live music spills out of venues throughout the city, while museums, historic recording studios, restaurants, breweries, and distinctive neighborhoods give you plenty to explore beyond Broadway.
Music history is everywhere, from the legendary Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium to the Country Music Hall of Fame and the studios of Music Row. Even if country music isn't normally at the top of your playlist, it's hard not to appreciate just how much Nashville has contributed to American music and how deeply that creative energy remains woven into the city.
Of course, Nashville knows how to have a good time too. Grab some hot chicken, explore the bars and live music along Broadway, venture into neighborhoods beyond downtown, and leave room to discover a few unexpected favorites. Nashville can be loud, busy, and unapologetically energetic — and that's a big part of what makes visiting so much fun.
Attractions
Where We Ate
- Edley's Bar-B-Que
- Blanco Cocina + Cantina
Where We Stayed
- Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
- Element by Marriott Nashville Vanderbilt West End
Getting There
Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the city's primary airport, with nonstop flights connecting Nashville to destinations throughout the United States and beyond. The airport is located just southeast of downtown, making it relatively easy to get from your flight into the heart of Music City. Nashville is also a natural road-trip destination, with major highways connecting the city to Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Louisville, and other destinations throughout the Southeast. Once you're in Nashville, many of the major downtown attractions are within walking distance of one another, but having a car can be helpful if you plan to explore neighborhoods and attractions farther from the city center or continue your trip elsewhere in Tennessee.