Downtown Nashville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Nashville
Downtown Nashville
Downtown Nashville
Downtown Nashville
Downtown Nashville
Sounds of country and honky-tonk resonate around the streets of Music City. Watch a show, attend a hockey match and walk in the footsteps of U.S. presidents.

Visit Downtown Nashville for foot-stomping fun at legendary concert halls. This live music and nightlife hub of Nashville has been a haunt of artists such as Johnny Cash and Jimi Hendrix. Find historical landmarks, superb art and a riverside park set among the musical entertainment of Downtown Nashville.

Journey through the ages of country music and its many sub-genres at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. At Nashville Music Garden, the Music City Walk of Fame Park has plaques dedicated to Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley, among others. Glimpse into the life of the Man in Blackat the Johnny Cash Museum. Enjoy concerts and take a backstage tour at the century-old Ryman Auditorium.

Live music pumps out of bars throughout the day along the Honky Tonk Highway. Let the music guide you into a bar, grab a cold beer and hit the dance floor. The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates illustrious American artists via displays of original instruments and multimedia exhibits. Check the schedule of the Nashville Symphony for orchestral, pop and jazz performances.

Get fascinating insights into local and presidential history while touring the Tennessee State Capitol. See memorials to war heroes spread around the leafy Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. State history comes to life at the Tennessee State Museum. Browse handicraft stalls, shop for fresh produce and sample artisanal food at Nashville Farmers Market.

Riverfront Park blends riverside recreation and tranquility with outdoor events, including June’s CMA Music Festival. The park’s Ascend Amphitheater has a capacity for 6,800 spectators. Don’t miss Fort Nashborough, where pioneers founded the city in 1780.

Cheer on the Nashville Predators ice hockey team at Bridgestone Arena. Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame honors some of the state’s finest athletes and sportspeople.

Public buses serve the streets of Downtown Nashville. Travel using the hop-on, hop-off Old Town Trolley to reach 15 major attractions here and in the Music Row and West End neighborhoods.


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Our pick of the best Downtown Nashville Hotel Deals

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
4 out of 5
623 Union St, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$394 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$394
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (144 reviews)
"We loved it"

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
3 out of 5
1501 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$189 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,810 reviews)
Nashville Comfort Inn
"AC/Heat Unit was so loud I could not sleep at all. No hot water in the shower; Room 130 Overall nice staff, clean, helpful and friendly"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$397 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$397
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,921 reviews)
"Great quality for the price"

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
3.5 out of 5
1407 Division Street, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$236 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$236
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,433 reviews)
"Only downside was the vending machine it didn’t give change and it ate my dollar bills after a very brief countdown. Aside from that good amenities the potatoes were a little overcooked but great breakfast sausage and waffles. Very attentive staff, polite, and extremely reasonable prices for Fiji ..."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
3 out of 5
415 4th Avenue South, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$243 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$243
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,506 reviews)
"Really was a great stay. Loves clean room. Conviently located but not loud."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
3 out of 5
920 Broadway, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$317 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$317
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,415 reviews)
"Great location. The staff was great"

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Nashville

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The District

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to The District. A stop by Broadway or Ryman Auditorium might round out your trip.

The District
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum featuring interior views

SoBro

If you're spending some time in SoBro, Bridgestone Arena and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

SoBro
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North Gulch

While there might not be top attractions in North Gulch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bridgestone Arena and Broadway.

North Gulch
Tennessee State Capitol

North Capitol

While visiting North Capitol, you might make a stop by sights like First Horizon Park and Nashville Municipal Auditorium.

North Capitol
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The Gulch

The Gulch is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Demonbreun Street and Nashville WhatLiftsYou Wings Mural while you're in town.

The Gulch
Cumberland Park

East Bank

If you're spending some time in East Bank, Nissan Stadium and Cumberland River are top sights worth seeing.

East Bank

Downtown Nashville Travel Guide

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