For those who’ve scrolled by social media at any level during the last yr, you’ve undoubtedly seen somebody you recognize submit about their latest journey to Nashville and the way town stole their coronary heart (responsible). With Taylor Swift and bachelorette journeys on the forefront of everybody’s minds proper now, Nashville is having a second. And there’s no higher time to benefit from all it has to supply.
It could be referred to as the nation music capital of the world, however Nashville actually has one thing for everybody. Along with music, town has a implausible meals and beverage scene, fun-to-watch professional sports activities groups, lovely historic websites, tons of avenue artwork, and extra. Is smart why it’s one of many fastest-growing cities within the U.S., proper?
For those who’re itching to expertise the whole lot Music Metropolis has to supply, learn on for our Nashville journey information, full with the whole lot from insider tricks to must-do actions.
What to Know Earlier than You Go
Know your neighborhoods
Broadway is the notorious avenue in downtown Nashville the place all of the bars and honkytonks are positioned, and it’s at all times first on everybody’s record of locations to go to. Positively test it out, however know that Nashville has a lot extra to supply, so you should definitely discover the opposite neighborhoods, too. The Gulch, 12 South, and Hillsboro Village have been a few of my favourite areas of Nashville for eating places and purchasing. Midtown is a quieter space of town, which makes it an incredible place to remain.
For those who’re a rustic music lover, you should definitely try Music Row. That is the place well-known document labels, recording studios, and the Nation Music Corridor of Fame are positioned. East Nashville is an up-and-coming space of town identified for a few of the finest eating places, bars, and small music venues. Final however definitely not least, Opryland is dwelling to the Grand Ole Opry Home, which is one other must-see for nation music (learn: Dolly Parton) followers.
Depart your cowboy boots at dwelling
Cowboy boots and denim shorts appear to be the unofficial uniform for all women visiting Nashville. Whereas I’m all for being a vacationer, I left my cowboy boots at dwelling, and I’m so glad I did. My boyfriend and I ended up doing a number of strolling and dancing throughout our journey, so snug sneakers have been a should. I used to be fearful that I’d really feel misplaced being the one one with out boots on, however I really loved not mixing in with the group. That stated, if cowboy boots are a non-negotiable in your ‘match, you should definitely pack your comfiest pair. You would additionally take into account including snug shoe inserts or sporting thick socks to keep away from getting blisters whilst you’re out in town.
Make reservations
As in most busy cities, stepping into bars and eating places in Nashville and not using a reservation could be robust. I extremely advocate making reservations prematurely (i.e. as quickly as you’ve booked your airplane tickets). That stated, Nashville can also be a reasonably informal metropolis, so not all venues take reservations (I’m you, Biscuit Love and Hattie B’s). On this case, you’ll in all probability have to attend to get in, so plan to reach earlier than the frenzy.
Depart room in your suitcase
Buying is certainly one of my favourite issues to do every time I go to a brand new metropolis, and Nashville didn’t disappoint. There are lots of of native boutiques with distinctive finds, luxurious manufacturers you may solely discover in larger cities, and celeb flagship shops like Kittenish by Jessie James Decker and Reese Witherspoon’s model Draper James. Ethical of the story? For those who plan on purchasing, be sure you go away loads of room in your suitcase to carry dwelling all of your new goodies.
The place to Keep
Graduate Lodge
A Dolly Parton-inspired lodge with a pink rooftop bar? Say no extra. The Graduate is the right location for a women’ journey or bachelorette weekend. Seize drinks and take photos on the Instagrammable rooftop bar White Limozeen, sing karaoke within the lounge at night time, and treatment your hangover the subsequent morning with a scrumptious breakfast sandwich and latte on the espresso bar.
Gaylord Opryland Resort
For those who’re seeing a present on the Grand Ole Opry, there’s no higher place to remain than the Opryland Resort. With eating places, purchasing, an indoor/outside waterpark, and a shocking indoor backyard, the lodge has the whole lot you possibly can presumably need. It’s additionally only a fast 10-minute drive to the airport.
Thompson Lodge
The Thompson Lodge is certainly one of goop’s advisable locations to remain in Nashville, so you recognize it’s good. Centrally positioned within the Gulch neighborhood, this boutique lodge is near points of interest just like the Nation Music Corridor of Fame and downtown. It’s additionally dwelling to the favored rooftop bar and restaurant L.A. Jackson. You’ll want to strive their champagne glitter rooster!
The place to Eat and Drink
Husk
Ask anybody the place to eat in Nashville, they usually’ll advocate Husk. The menu could possibly be described as high-end consolation meals, and all components are regionally sourced. For that reason, the menu modifications with the seasons and availability of components, so there’s at all times one thing new obtainable to strive. One other enjoyable contact? The restaurant is positioned inside an 1870s Victorian dwelling.
The Co-Op
For those who go to Nashville on a sizzling day, you should definitely cease by The Co-Op for a refreshing frosé flight and a fast chunk to eat. Not solely are the drinks and meals scrumptious, however the house is stuffed with murals and aesthetic backdrops to take photographs. There are two places in Nashville: Hillsboro Village (the place we visited) and The Gulch.
Pinewood Social
Pinewood Social is the right location for, nicely… the whole lot. Their foods and drinks menus take you all the way in which from brunch to dinner and the whole lot in between. When you’re not consuming and consuming, take pleasure in their bowling lanes, outside video games like bocce ball, and a small dipping pool.
Finest Issues to Do in Nashville
Try the murals and points of interest
There’s no scarcity of issues to see and locations to go to in Nashville. Murals are main points of interest within the metropolis, a lot in order that there are firms that supply guided excursions of the road artwork (with mimosas in hand, would possibly I add). Whether or not you e book a personal tour or scout them out by yourself, be ready to attend in line to snap a photograph, particularly on the WhatLiftsYou Wings mural. Historical past buffs can even need to try a few of Nashville’s historic websites, together with the Parthenon, Ryman Auditorium, and the Belle Meade Mansion. If museums are extra your factor, you should definitely go to the Johnny Money Museum, Lane Motor Museum, and the Frist Artwork Museum.
Hit the stage for karaoke
Whether or not you’re in search of your large break or simply need to have some enjoyable, singing karaoke is a should whereas visiting Music Metropolis. However earlier than you hit the stage, there are some things to remember. Most karaoke bars cost a small price so as to add your identify to the queue, so take loads of money with you. You may additionally need to present up early as a result of locations replenish rapidly, particularly on the weekends. To get your karaoke repair, I recommend trying out WannaB’s Karaoke Bar, Ms. Kelli’s Karaoke Bar, Cross-Eyed Critters, or Sid Gold’s Request Room.
Get pleasure from some reside music
One other must-see whilst you’re in Nashville (and actually, it’s arduous to keep away from) is reside music. From the bars on Broadway with reside performers on each ground to the well-known Bluebird Café the place Taylor Swift was found, there are limitless alternatives to discover a band or performer you’ll take pleasure in. Throughout our time in Nashville, we heard a mixture of nation, ’90s pop, and rock. It was so enjoyable to discover the totally different venues and listen to a wide range of music from aspiring artists.
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