Tennessee’s capital and “Music City”, home of country music, where live bands play in every honky-tonk on Broadway; famous for fiery hot chicken and Southern meat-and-three diners.
Weather: April–May and September–October are best; June–August is hot and humid, with a big country music festival in June. source
Times to avoid: Broadway gets packed at weekends; try a weeknight for a calmer evening. source
Weather varies from year to year; check the forecast before you go.
Don't miss in Nashville
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum The story of country music, with stars’ costumes and instruments; under-fives are free. source
Nashville hot chicken Fried chicken slathered in cayenne paste, said to date back nearly a century. source
Meat-and-three Southern diners where you pick one meat and three sides. source
Where to stay in Nashville
Downtown / Broadway
A walk to the honky-tonks and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
The Gulch
A newer district of restaurants and bars southwest of downtown.
What to eat in Nashville
Hot Chicken — Fried chicken coated in fiery cayenne paste
Meat and Three — A Southern plate of one meat and three sides
Southern Fried Chicken — Southern fried chicken, a meat-and-three staple
Nashville tips and things to watch out for
Nashville travel tips
Menu prices exclude 9.75% sales tax and tip; an 18–20% tip is usual. source
Airport to city: WeGo route 18 runs to the downtown transit centre for $2 (valid 2 hours); check weekend times. source
Good to know in United States
In the US, sales tax may be added to the displayed price depending on the place and product. Check a restaurant menu for extra charges before ordering. source
In LA, both public transit and ride-hailing are available. Check Metro routes and ride-hail pickup points before moving between sights. source
Watch out for in United States
Car break-ins are common; never leave bags or anything visible in a parked car. source
In unfamiliar parts of the US, avoid walking alone through quiet areas, especially at night. source
General advice for the whole country. Check official government travel advice for entry rules and safety before you go.
Restaurant prices for Nashville are still being collected. The estimate also uses some official meal and transit prices checked in other cities in United States.
Nashville attraction & theme park tickets
Official sellers’ prices for one adult admission. Select attractions in the calculator to add them to your budget.
Country Music Hall of Fame (Adult): $31.95 · child $21.95