Things To Do In Nashville
Why Nashville?
There are major U.S. cities, such as New York City on the East Coast and Los Angeles on the West Coast, that attract millions of visitors each year. In the south, there’s Nashville. More than just a country music hot spot, Nashville is a “small town trapped in a big city” that makes tourists curious about all that it has to offer. If you’re not sure whether or not to add this Tennessee city to you travel list this year, let us convince you with these reasons and the things to do.
Parking In Nashville
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Transportation Services
- Matchless Transportation – Shuttles, Limos, & Vintage Cars; (615) 620-5466
- Metro Livery – SUVs, Sprinters, Coach, Limos; (615) 365-3434
- Signature Transportation – Shuttle & Limousines; (615) 244-5466
The list of things to do is endless
Being the artistic city that it is, Nashville offers visitors plenty of things to do and see. If you’re traveling solo or as a family, there are tons of museums, a lengthy list of places to shop, and several honky-tonks for listening to and dancing to classic country songs. Whether you’re interested in art, history, music, or architecture, you’ll stay busy with all the things to do during every minute of your time in Nashville, TN.
There is always live music to enjoy
All over Nashville, there are great places to listen to live music. From lesser known music venues to the larger scale sites such as the Ryman Auditorium and Ascend Amphitheatre, you can catch local, regional, and nationally known musicians on almost every stage in the city. These performers don’t just play country music. You will find Rock, Blues, Pop, and Christian acts, both big and small, showcasing their talents.
To see all the music in town for the time period you will be in Nashville go to: Bandsintown.com
- Ryman Auditorium
(6.0 mi) 116 5th Ave North Nashville, TN - Grand Ole Opry
(3.7 mi) 1-800-SEE-OPRY - Marathon Music Works
1402 Clinton St, Nashville, TN - Schermerhorn Symphony Center
(5.5 mi) 1 Symphony Pl, Nashville, TN (615) 687-6400 - 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill
818 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN (615) 259-9891 - Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
422 Broadway, Nashville, TN (615) 726-0463 - Honky Tonk Central
329 Broadway, Nashville, TN (615) 742-9095 - Legends Corner
428 Broadway, Nashville, TN (615) 248-6334 - Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse
221 Broadway, Nashville - Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row
400 Broadway, Nashville, TN (629) 203-7822 - City Winery
609 Lafayette St, Nashville, TN (615) 324-1033
- Roberts Western World
416 Broadway B, Nashville, TN (615) 244-9552 - Nashville Palace
2611 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN (615) 889-1540 - The Basement East
917 Woodland St, Nashville, TN (615) 645-9174 - Acme Feed & Seed
101 Broadway, Nashville, TN (615) 915-0888 - Bluebird Café
4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN (615) 383-1461 - Exit In
2208 Elliston Pl, Nashville, TN (615) 321-3340 - Station Inn
402 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN (615) 255-3307 - Marathon Music Works
1402 Clinton St, Nashville, TN - Blake Shelton’s Ole Reds
300 Broadway, Nashville, TN (615) 780-0900 - Luke Bryan’s 32 Bridge
301 Broadway, Nashville, TN (740) 341-6205 - The Stage on Broadway
412 Broadway, Nashville, TN (615) 726-0504
Cultural Landmarks are all over the city
Historical sites, museums, art galleries, and prominent music venues contribute to Nashville’s charm. The diversity of the city goes beyond its residents’ cultural backgrounds and extends into the places that attract tourists from across the globe. Places like the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Tennessee State Museum are just two examples of the landmarks frequented by curious visitors and add to the list of things to do in Nashville, TN.
Landmarks and Attractions
- Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC)
505 Deaderick St, Nashville, TN (615) 782-4040 - Frist Center for the Visual Arts
919 Broadway, Nashville, TN (615) 244-3340 - Cheekwood Gardens
1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN (615) 356-8000 - The Parthenon (8.6 mi)
2600 West End Ave, Nashville, TN (615) 862-8431
- Fort Nashboro
170 1st Ave N, Nashville, TN (615) 862-8400 - Nashville Zoo
3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN - LP Field Nissan (Titans) Stadium
1 Titans Way, Nashville, TN (615) 565-4000
Country Music Attractions
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
(5.5 mi) 222 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN (615) 416-2001 - Johnny Cash Museum
119 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN (615) 256-1777 - Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum
401 Gay St, Nashville, TN – (615) 244-3263
- RCA Studio B
1611 Roy Acuff Pl, Nashville, TN – (615) 416-2001 - Music Row
- Patsy Cline Museum
119 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN – (615) 454-4722 - General Jackson Showboat
2812 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN (615) 458-3900
Places of Interest, and their distance from the Belle Air Mansion
- Opry Mills Mall (3 mi)
- Nashville Airport (3.6 mi)
1 Terminal Drive, Nashville, TN - Opryland Hotel (4 mi)
2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN - Music City Center (5.5 mi)
201 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN (615)-401-1400 - Schermerhorn Symphony Center (5.5 mi)
1 Symphony Pl, Nashville, TN (615) 687-6400
- Bridgestone Arena (5.7 mi)
501 Broadway, Nashville, TN - Ascend Amphitheatre
310 1st Ave S, Nashville, TN (615) 999-9000 - South Broadway (5.2 mi)
- Belmont University (7.4 mi)
1900 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN - Vanderbilt University (8 mi)
2101 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN
More Historic Southern Mansions than you will have time to see
- The Hermitage Historical Plantation and Museum (6 mi)
4580 Rachels Ln, Hermitage 615-889-9289 - Two Rivers Mansion (1.9 mi)
3130 McGavock Pike, Nashville (615) 885-1112 - Belmont Mansion (9.3 mi)
1700 Acklen Ave, Nashville - Cheekwood Estate and Gardens (16 mi)
1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville - Belle Meade Plantation (14.8 mi)
5025 Harding Pike, Nashville
- Oaklands Mansion (34 mi)
900 N Maney Ave, Murfreesboro - Carnton Plantation (25 mi)
1345 Eastern Flank Cir, Franklin - Rippavilla Plantation (43 mi)
5700 Main St, Spring Hill - Historic Rock Castle (21 mi)
139 Rockcastle Ln, Hendersonville - Historic Rosemont (32 mi)
810 S Water Ave, Gallatin
It’s easy to make new friends
Everyone in Nashville is very friendly. Even if you’re only in the city for a day, you’ll leave with at least one new friend. Nashvillians love showing visitors around and are extremely helpful with offering traveling advice. They’ll tell you all about the most popular places to see, where to grab great local food, and let you know what events are worth checking out during your visit.
You may run into celebrities
Unlike other major cities, celebrities in Nashville don’t have to worry about being hounded by photographers. Most VIPs blend right in with Nashville residents, so there’s a good chance you’ll run into a local celebrity at the grocery store, the mall or a popular restaurant. More often than not, these famous people are happy to snap a photo or share a story with fans.
There’s an amazing selection of food
Nashville has some of the best restaurants around. If you’re looking for a place to try locally made Southern comfort food, you’ll find it. If you’re in the mood for a sweet treat there’s a bakery for that. Just need a sip of sweet tea? You won’t have a problem getting one. Every variety of cuisine is represented in Nashville. You won’t go hungry while you’re in Nashville, TN.
Restaurants & Venues Near Belle Air Mansion with distance from Belle Air
- Darfons Restaurant & Lounge (2.7 mi)
2810 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville (615) 889-3032 - Nectar Urban Cantina (0.5 mi)
206 McGavock Pk (615) 454-2277 - Homegrown Taproom & Marketplace (1.2 mi)
2720 Old Lebanon Rd (629) 888-9180 - Sunflower Bakehouse (Vegan, Gluten Free) (0.4 mi)
2414 Lebanon Pike (615) 750-5499 - McNamara’s Pub (1.4 mi) (Music)
2740 Old Lebanon Rd (615) 885-7262
- TennFold Brewing (Great Pizza) (0.3 mi)
2408 Lebanon Pike (615) 727-7577 - Party Fowl (0.9 mi)
2620 Lebanon Pike (615) 988-2179
Nashville Restaurants
- Once Upon a Time in France
1102 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN (615) 649-8284 - Urban Grubb
2506 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN (615) 679-9342 - House of Cards
119 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN (615) 730-8326 - Bourbon Steak House
201 8th Ave S 34th floor, Nashville, TN (629) 208-8440 - Mortons, the Steakhouse
618 Church St, Nashville, TN (615) 259-4558 - The Catbird Seat
1711 Division St, Nashville, TN (615) 810-8200 - Adele’s
1210 McGavock St, Nashville, TN (615) 988-9700 - Arnold’s
605 8th Avenue South, Nashville, TN (615) 256-4455 - Barcelona Wine Bar (Tapas)
1200 Villa Place Suite 110, Nashville, TN (615) 327-0600 - The 404 Kitchen
404 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN (615) 251-1404 - The Mockingbird
121 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN (615) 741-9900 - Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant
500 Church Street, Nashville, TN (615) 770-2772
- Etch Restaurant
303 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN (615) 522-0685 - Merchants
401 Broadway, Nashville, TN (615) 254-1892 - Husk
37 Rutledge Street, Nashville, TN (615) 256-6565 - Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
300 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN (615) 434-4300 - Von Elrods
1004 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN (615) 866-1620 - The Bluebird Café
4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN (615) 383-1461 - City House
1222 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN (615) 736-5838 - Rolf & Daughters
700 Taylor St, Nashville, TN (615) 866-9897 - Monelle’s 1235 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN (615) 248-4747
- Fifth & Taylor
1411 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN (615) 242-4747 - The Stillery
113 2nd Ave N Nashville, TN (615) 942-8080 - Hattie B’s
112 19th Ave S, Nashville, TN (615) 678-4794
Great Burgers
- The Pharmacy
731 McFerrin Ave., Nashville, TN (615) 712-9517 - Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant
500 Church Street, Nashville, TN (615) 770-2772 - Gabby’s Burgers & Fries
493 Humphreys St, Nashville, TN (615) 733-3119 - TennFold Brewing (0.3 mi)
2408 Lebanon Pike (615) 727-7577
- Husk
37 Rutledge Street, Nashville, TN (615) 256-6565 - Farm Burger Nashville
4013 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN (615) 810-9492 - Burger Republic
6900 Lenox Village Dr #22, Nashville, TN (615) 915-1943
Rooftop Bars & Lounges
- Acme Feed & Seed
101 Broadway, Nashville. TN (615) 915-0888 - Rare Bird
200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN (615) 610-7836
- L.A. Jackson
401 11th Ave. S., Nashville, TN (615) 262-6007 - The Lookout at Ole Red
300 Broadway, Nashville, TN (615) 780-0900
Bars
- The Patterson House
1711 Division St, Nashville, TN (615) 598-2484 - HiFi Clyde’s Nashville
1700 Church St, Nashville, TN (615) 432-2928 - Honkey Tonk Central
329 Broadway, Nashville, TN (615) 742-9095 - Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
2905B Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN (615) 678-6541 - Pedal Tavern (mobile)
1504 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN (615) 390-5038 - Layla’s Honky Tonk
418 Broadway, Nashville, TN (615) 726-2799
- Wildhorse Saloon
120 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN (615) 902-8200 - Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar
220 Printers Alley, Nashville, TN (615) 242-5837 - Bar Sovereign
514 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN (615) 244-3174 - Whiskey Bent Saloon
306 Broadway, Nashville, TN (615) 953-2245 - Skull’s Rainbow Room
222 Printers Alley, Nashville, TN (615) 810-9631
Exceptional Coffee Places
- Caliber Coffee Co (0.5 mi)
2513 Lebanon Pike (615) 679-9013 - Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin Ave B (615) 712-9766 - Drug Store Coffee
200 4th Ave N (615) 610-7834
Grocery, Pharmacy, Convenience, & Liquor Stores
- Publix (Provides Delivery) (0.3 mi)
2324 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN (615) 884-2665 - CVS (0.5 mi)
2500 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN (615) 889-6300 Music City Wine and Spirits (0.2 mi)
2282 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN (615) 645-9727
- Kroger (Provides Delivery) (0.6 mi)
143 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN (615) 883-0121 - Walgreens (0.4 mi)
2421 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN (615) 885-4480 Donelson Liquors (0.5 mi)
2501 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN (615) 889-3582
Breweries & Distilleries
- Tennessee Legend Distillery
(629) 401-4867 - Nashville Craft Distillery
(615) 457-3036 - Greenbrier Distillery
(615) 913-8800 - H Clark Distillery
(615) 478-2191 - Blackstone Brewing Co
(615) 320-9002 - Harding House Brewing Company
(615) 678-1047 - Little Harpeth Brewing
(615) 942-7066 - Southern Grist Brewing
(629) 203-7159 - New Heights Brewing Company
(615) 490-6901 - Diskin Cider
(615) 248-8000
- Ole Smoky Distillery
(615) 647-8272 - Corsair Distillery and Taproom
(615) 499-6577 - Prichard’s Distillery
(615) 454-5991 - Big Machine Brewery & Distillery
(615) 345-4539 - East Nashville Beer Works
(615) 891-3108 - Tennessee Brew Works
(615) 436-0050 - Bearded Iris Brewing
(615) 928-7988 - Smith & Lentz Brewing Company
(615) 436-2195 - Jackalope Brewing Company
(615) 873-4313 - Honkey Tonk Brewing Co
Incredible outdoor scenery and hiking
Mother Nature is sure to impress when you visit Nashville. Between the rolling hills, the fall colored leaves and the bodies of sparkling water, the great outdoors have never been more beautiful. Day or night, the Nashville landscape is a masterpiece. Drive down any back road, and you’ll likely pass gorgeous greenery and a clear blue sky or a radiant sunset and a silhouette of the downtown skyline.
Golf Courses, Walking Trails, Dog parks
- Two Rivers Golf Course (2 mi)
2235 2 Rivers Pkwy, Nashville, TN - Gaylord Springs Golf Links (5.2 mi)
18 Springhouse Ln, Nashville, TN - Two Rivers Dog Park
3150 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN
- Shelby Bottoms Park
1900 Davidson St. Nashville, TN (Main Trail Head) - Stones River Greenway
3001 Lebanon Road (YMCA Trailhead) - Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek Road Nashville, TN
You’ll experience Southern Hospitality
Not only are people in Nashville friendly, but they are also very welcoming. Even if you’re a stranger, many Nashvillians are willing to open up their homes and businesses to you. People in Nashville love hearing fascinating stories and are well mannered, allowing them to listen to you with an open set of ears. If you’re cold, they’ll offer you a coat. If you’re thirsty, someone will buy you a drink. The hospitable residents of Nashville make sure that everyone who visits never wants to leave.
Hotels close by and the distance from the Belle Air Mansion
- Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Airport (1.7 mi)
2508 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN (615) 883-9500 - Doubletree Suites by Hilton (2.4 mi)
2424 Atrium Way, Nashville TN (615) 889-8889 - Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center (4 mi)
2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN (615) 889-1000
Hip Shopping in Nashville
- Gaslamp Too (Antique Shopping)
128 Powell Pl, Nashville, TN (615) 292-2250 - Vinterest (Where Pickers & Artisans gather)
2416 Music Valley Drive suite 123 Nashville, TN (615) 915-4015 - Serendipity
(Womens apparel, local handicrafts, & unique gifts)
2301 12th Ave S Ste 101, Nashville, TN (615) 279-5570 - Posh Boutique (Womens and Mens Apparel)
1801 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN (615) 383-9840
- hatWRKS (Designer Hats)
1027 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN (615) 678-5690 - White’s Mercantile
(Apothecary-Baby-Home-Food-Clothing-Pets)
2908 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN (615) 750-5379 - Blush Boutique
(Accessories, tops & outerwear, giftables, face & body)
606 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN
Tours in Music City
Grayline Tours
Let the local expert pick you up at your hotel and take you on an adventure on one or more of many daily sightseeing tours. See Nashville by day or night on one of their city tours. See where the stars live, visit historic mansions or travel back in time to Civil War battle grounds. Hop on or off their downtown trolley or take the Downtown shuttle for all the shopping, food and fun you can handle. Let them take you to the Opry, to board the General Jackson, to see Elvis or charter a bus of your own to go wherever you want to go, here in Music City.
Student Fun
The atmosphere is laid-back and relaxing
If you’re coming to Nashville to get away, you’re coming to the right place. There’s no pressure to “see it all” or “do it all” because the atmosphere is slow going. People really do want to “stop and smell the roses.” That’s why so many Nashvillians have rocking chairs and benches on their front porches. If you enjoy moving at a fast pace and exploring all the things to do, nobody will stop you, but it’s most likely that you’ll see that Nashville is all about taking your time to enjoy every moment.