Why go
- Capital of Tennessee, United States.
- 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
- 6 recommended spots to eat and drink.
- Served by Nashville International Airport (BNA).
History
Nashville is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is the seat of Davidson County in Middle Tennessee, located on the Cumberland River. It is the 20th-most populous city in the United States and fourth-most populous city in the Southeast, with a population of 689,447 at the 2020 census. The Nashville metropolitan area, with over 2.15 million people, is the 35th-largest metropolitan area in the country. Nashville is among the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.
Must-see attractions
2804 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN 37214 · opry.com
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Where to stay
200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 · noelle-nashville.com
2100 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 · loewshotels.com
1121 Gilmore Ave, Nashville, TN 37204 · thegilmorenashville.com
401 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219 · fairlanehotel.com
315 Union St, Nashville, TN 37201 · ihg.com
425 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203 · margaritavilleresorts.com
920 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 · ihg.com
2613 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 · ihg.com
315 Interstate Dr, Nashville, TN 37213 · laquintanashvilledowntownstadium.com
205 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37201 · placemakr.com
5566 Franklin Pike Cir, Brentwood, TN 37027 · ihg.com
18 Mcferrin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206 · kasa.com
321 Hart St, Nashville, TN 37210 · harthallhotel.com
5612 Lenox Ave, Nashville, TN 37209 · ihg.com
311 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201 · hilton.com
105 S 11th St, Nashville, TN 37206 · reunionhotelnashville.com
501 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210 · hilton.com
2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214 · marriott.com
250 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203 · omnihotels.com
717 Spence Ln, Nashville, TN 37217 · hillsidecrossing.com
305 Korean Veterans Blvd, Nashville, TN 37201 · hilton.com
99 Spring St, Nashville, TN 37207 · knightsinn.com
2100 Hayes St, Nashville, TN 37203 · hyatt.com
777 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN 37214 · marriott.com
1715 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 · hilton.com
1911 Belcourt Ave, Nashville, TN 37212 · marriott.com
1407 Division St, Nashville, TN 37203 · bestwestern.com
5630 Franklin Pike Cir, Brentwood, TN 37027 · hilton.com
5581 Franklin Pike Cir, Brentwood, TN 37027 · bestwestern.com
315 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 · hilton.com
107 Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood, TN 37027 · choicehotels.com
110 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201 · marriott.com
825 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217 · bestwestern.com
303 Interstate Dr, Nashville, TN 37213 · choicehotels.com
1501 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37203 · choicehotels.com
811 Main St 5th Floor, Nashville, TN 37206 · waymoresnashville.com
516 Lea Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 · sentral.com
Eat & drink
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Bar — 412 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Bar — 101 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201
Restaurants & places to go
John Rich, Big & Rich · redneckrivieranashville.com
barbershops, retailers · slumerican.com
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Airports
Nashville International Airport (BNA) 5.5 mi to the centre
Nashville, TN, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 14 airlines (Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 47 destinations incl. Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Denver… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 14 airlines, 47 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-300, 737-800, 735, 737-800) · 30 routes: Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Charleston, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Greenville, Houston, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Newark, Orlando, Panama City, Pensacola, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Raleigh-durham, San Antonio, San Diego, St. Louis, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (737-800, CRJ-700, ERJ-145, CRJ, A319, ERD…) · 9 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York*, New York*, Philadelphia, Washington
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, 737-800, A320, CRJ, A319, 717…) · 9 routes: Atlanta, Cincinnati*, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis*, New York*, New York*, Orlando*, Salt Lake City*
- US Airways US (737-800, CRJ-700, ERJ-145, CRJ, A319, MD-80…) · 9 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York*, New York, Philadelphia, Washington
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 737-300, 735, 737-800, 73C) · 8 routes: Baltimore*, Charleston*, Chicago*, Houston*, Orlando*, Pittsburgh*, Providence, Tampa*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ) · 6 routes: Chicago*, Cleveland*, Denver*, Houston*, Newark*, Washington*
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800, A319, A320, 717, MD-88) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Los Angeles*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319, A320) · 2 routes: Denver, Trenton
- SeaPort Airlines K5 (CNC) · 2 routes: Athens, Jackson
- Air Canada AC (CRJ) · 1 route: Toronto*
- Air France AF (A319, A320, 717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, A320, 717, 737-800, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A319, A320, 717, 737-800, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport (MQY) 17 mi to the centre
278 Doug Warpoole Rd, Smyrna, TN 37167 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
John C Tune Airport 6.8 mi to the centre
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Oakley Airport 10 mi to the centre
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Powder Mill Field 19 mi to the centre
Ashland City, TN, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Nashville International Airport (BNA); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BNA has direct flights to 47 destinations on 14 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Denver…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nashville, Tennessee. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Nashville's bus network from WeGo Central downtown. · Fares: QuickTicket app · Airport: WeGo bus 18 from the airport
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Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Semi-private scheduled · Pilatus PC-12, King Air · Subscription and per-seat regional flights in California, Texas and Hawaii.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Charter, shared flights · Light to large-cabin via partner fleet · Vista Global's on-demand charter and by-the-seat shared flights, app-based.
Tours & experiences
Bus Tour
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