Nashville, Tennessee Destination Guide

Destination Guide
Written By ID90 Travel

Section 1: Intro to the Destination

The Music City is the perfect blend of both historic country roots mixed and hipster vibes. If you’re ready for a music-filled weekend with friends or family, there is never a shortage of things to do in this city in the heart of the south. Nashville is often called a “small town trapped in a big city” and has so much more than just good music to offer.

Which of the Following Phrases Best Describes this Destination? (You can select more than one)

Quiet & Relaxing, Outdoorsy, Energetic & Active,, Historic

What’s the Destination Known For?

Country music, comfort food, family-oriented attractions

Getting There

  • Nashville Airports:

  • (BNA) Nashville International Airport

  • Located eight miles southeast of downtown Nashville, BNA is one of the fastest-growing airports in the U.S.

Local Etiquette

  • Southerners tend to be friendly and smile a lot.

  • “Jorts are not just for rednecks”

  • Standard American tipping applies here - 18-20% for waitstaff

Weather

  • Temperatures

  • Spring:

  • High: 78F / 26C

  • Low: 39F / 4C

  • Summer:

    • High: 89F / 32C

    • Low: 65F / 19C

  • Fall:

    • High: 82F / 28C

    • Low: 31F / 0C

  • Winter:

    • High: 52F / 11C

    • Low: 28F / -2C

  • The best weather is in April - October while December is a great time to celebrate holiday festivities in the Music City. 

  • 597 ft / 182 m

Getting Around

  • In City Transportation…

    • Public Transport - The cheapest way to get from the airport to downtown is with the Nashville MTA Airport Service, which is just $1.70.

    • Walking - Walking is a great way to explore a new city. Walking around Nashville is the best way to get a good feel for the atmosphere.

    • Uber & Lyft - This is a quick way to get around town and a rideshare will save you some $$$.

    • Taxi - These can be pretty expensive, especially if it’s just for one person. If you have a group of four people and want to get somewhere quick though, it might be worth it.

    • Bike - Explore Nashville’s fantastic greenways and see the sites with B-Cycle, Nashville’s bike sharing program.

    • Parking - Parking in the city center can be expensive and hard to find. However, you can park for free across the river on Titans Way in front of the Titans Football Stadium, then just walk across the pedestrian bridge to get to the city.

Section 2: What to See, Do, and Eat

Breakfast

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Brunch

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Lunch

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Dinner

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Other (Food Trucks, Late Night Bites, Ice Cream Shops, etc.)

  • Food Trucks

  • The Grilled Cheeserie

  • Comfort Food

  • Find the truck!

  • Website

  • Dress is casual

  • Voted ‘Best Food Truck’ in The Nashville Scene and The Tennessean 

  • King Tut’s Truck

    • Egyptian & Mediterranean Cuisine 

    • Address

    • Website

    • Dress is casual

    • Known for their signature falafel!

Top things to See and Do

  1. Grand Ole Opry

  • “Country’s most famous stage”

  • Here are the deets you need to know before visiting…

    • Check out what events they have while you’re in town here

  1. The Parthenon

  • “Built in 1897, this full-scale replica of the Athenian Parthenon also houses American art galleries.”

  • Here are the deets you need to know before visiting…

    • Open 9AM-4:30PM Tuesday - Saturday and 12PM-4:30PM Sunday

    • Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children and seniors

  1. Centennial Park

  • This 132-acre urban park is located just two miles from downtown Nashville.

  • Here are the deets you need to know before visiting…

  1. Ryman Auditorium

  • “When you walk through the doors of the historic Ryman Auditorium, one thing becomes clear right away: this isn’t just another nightly music venue, and it’s so much more than a daytime tourist stop.”

  • Here are the deets you need to know before visiting…

    • Open 9AM - 4PM daily

    • Buy tickets for tours & shows here

  1. The Hermitage

  • This plantation was the home Andrew Jackson until he passed away in 1845. It is a National Historic Landmark and an important piece of Nashville. 

  • Here are the deets you need to know before visiting…

    • Open daily 8:30AM-5PM

    • Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and $10 for children 

    • Upgrade to the President’s Tour for a unique experience

  1. Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

  • “The mission of Nashville Zoo is to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership.”

  • Here are the deets you need to know before visiting…

    • Open 9AM-6PM March 10-October 11

    • Open 9AM-4PM October 12-March 9

    • Tickets varies from $12-$18 depending on age and day of week

    • Parking is $7

  1. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

  • Description

  • Here are the deets you need to know before visiting…

    • Open daily 9AM-5PM

    • Price

  1. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park 

  • “This 19-acre plaza tells the story of the state’s history through plaques, tours & water fountains.”

  • Here are the deets you need to know before visiting…

    • Open daily 6AM-10PM

  1. Music Row

  • This historic district southwest of downtown Nashville is home to record label offices, recording studios and great food. 

  • Here are the deets you need to know before visiting…

    • See where Elvis recorded more than 200 hits

  1. Belle Meade Plantation

  • “Greek Revival-style plantation house & grounds dating to the 1840s, with a winery & event spaces.”

  • Here are the deets you need to know before visiting…

    • Open 9AM-5PM daily

    • Admission is $24 for adults, $20 for seniors and $10 for children

Festivals/Parades

  1. Bonnaroo Festival

  • This annual four-day music and arts festival invites fans to set up camp on a large farm just south of Nashville.

  1. Nashville Christmas Parade 

  • This festival, which steps off at 8:30AM every year on December 31st, features floats, marching bands, celebrity performers and of course, Santa Claus.

  1. Music City Food + Wine Festival 

  • “Taking place in the historic venues and outdoor spaces of downtown Nashville, Music City Food + Wine is an authentic, fresh and inspiring experience that will have even the most discriminating gourmet coming back for more.” 

Nightlife

Where to go and hang once the sun sets – bars, nightclubs, etc. Try and find BOTH places where the locals hang AND places where the tourists hang. For each location, record the name, address, website, and anything interesting it might be known for (e.g. live Tango demonstration by professional dancers every Thursday night at 9PM.)

  1. Robert’s Western World  

  • 416 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 

  • Website

  • “This historic honky-tonk (which started as a cowboy boot and hat store) on Lower Broadway is known for being the home of traditional country music.” 

  1. The District

  • Nashville, TN 37201

  • Website 

  • This 20-block district is the epicenter for nightlife and good eats in Nashville 

  1. The Patterson House

  • 1711 Division St, Nashville, Tn 37203

  • Website

  • This high-end cocktail bar serves craft drinks in a cozy setting

Hidden Gems

  1. Amelia’s Flower Truck

  • “You can find all three of our vintage Volkswagen Transporters parked all around Nashville spreading the joy of flowers!” 

  • Location

  1. East Nashville Farmers Market

  • Skip the chain grocery stores get your food from the local farmers market! 

  • Location 

  1. Bobbie’s Dairy Dip 

  • Cool down in the summer months at the local ice cream shop!

  • Location

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