Nashville

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Logistics

Getting There

Nashville is connected both domestically and even internationally to some key destinations. The airport is only about 20 – 30 minutes outside of the downtown area, making it easy to fly into Nashville’s airport and then get out and about to explore and enjoy your time in Nashville. The Nashville airport is decently sized providing options for flights depending on where you’re traveling from. And of course, for those visiting from neighboring states, reaching Nashville by car might be an option too.

Getting Around

Although not a massive US city, it is large enough that you will need to have a car or plan to use ride sharing apps to get around if you hope to check out different areas. Fortunately, ride sharing is affordable and most drives are pretty quick.

When in concentrated areas, you can walk around, just is more efficient when traveling between neighborhoods to go by car.

Accommodations

When deciding where to stay, a few notes to consider on location. The downtown area is convenient for visiting and going out on Broadway street, while staying around 12 South gives a more cute neighborhood feel. Generally, staying in the Midotwn area provides a convenient point for hopping around to different areas of the city.

Things to do and see

Pedal Tavern

Perfect for a bachelorette trip, book a pedal bike to be taken on a little drinking tour of the town of Nashville. The guides fully lean into the party and make it a fun time for your group.

12 South

A nice area in Nashville to walk around, stop in some boutique shops and grab brunch

Vanderbilt

The university is found in the city of Nashville. Stop by and walk around the campus to see this southern school

Pinewood social

Bowling and brunch, a fun place to grab a bite to eat and get a group together

Broadway Street

The heart of Nashville’s music scene, Broadway Street is lined with bars where all have live music.

Yazoo Brewery

Nashville-based brewery with tours

BlueBird

A famous spot to go for live music in Nashville

Country Music Hall of Fame

Museum dedicated to preserving parts of country music

Food and Drinks

Mockingbird

Brunch

Nashville

Good spot to grab brunch

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Biscuit Love

Brunch

Nashville

Famous brunch spot, usually with a queue unless you’re early

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White Limozeen

Drinks

Nashville

Bar up on the rooftop of the Graduate Hotel. It’s the bar with all things Dolly Parton so get dressed up and pop by for a drink with the gals.

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LA Jackson

Drinks

Nashville

Rooftop bar good for pre-dinner drinks

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Superica

Dinner

Nashville

Fun and tasty Mexican restaurant with delicious tacos

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Edley’s BBQ

Dinner

Nashville

Fire barbecue food, great for delivery

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Sixty Vines

Dinner

Nashville

Restaurant at the top floor of Assembly Food Hall, great for wine and dinner!

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Broadway

Drinks

Nashville

Famous strip of bars where there’s live music in every bar. The street is very busy, and touristy, but still a fun one and must do when visiting Nashville. Jason Aldean’s is one of many quite fun bars on this street. This one is especially good in the afternoon on a sunny day with its outdoor patio.


Five Daughters Bakery

Donuts

multiple locations

Serving a variety of donuts for the donut lover

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Greenery Co.

Lunch

Nashville

Salad spot in Hillsboro Village

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Assembly Food Hall

Lunch or Dinner

Nashville

Lots of local Nashville spots in a food hall on Broadway

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Other Notes

Duration

A weekend trip to Nashville is the perfect amount of time. It gives you time to explore some different neighborhoods, restaurants, and check out the live music scene in the birthplace of country music

Time of year

It’s really a city you can visit year round. The winter months are more mild than other places further north in the US, although if it does get cold enough to snow, the city just about shuts down. As a city escape, it’s one possible to do any time of the year

Bachelorette Central

Without a doubt, this city draws in bachelorette parties all the time. Whether you’re visiting for one or not, you are pretty much guaranteed to run into one while you’re out and about in the city.