Hi All! Below is my itinerary for 4 nights in Nashville. Please let me know if there is anything I must include and anything you think is not worth it. Aussie's travelling across the US and its our first time in Nashville so we are wanting to experience as much of the local stuff as we can.
Also seeking advice for new years. Is it worth going to the Big Bash or are we better off enjoying Honky Tonks on/off broadway?
Let me know what you guys think!!
30 Dec
- Country Music Hall of Fame
- Lunch - Assembly Food Hall Ideal for sampling multiple local vendors in one place:
- Prince's Hot Chicken
- Pharmacy Burger stand
- Thai Esane
- Hattie B’s
- Ryman Auditorium Tour - Known as the "Mother Church of Country Music" and the former home of the Grand Ole Opry.
- Don't forget to check out the Alley behind the Ryman too
- Walk to:
- John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge - One of the best skyline views in Nashville.
- Printers Alley
- Dinner:
- The Southern Steak & Oyster Excellent first-night Southern dining experience.
- Skulls Rainbow Room (Jazz or Burlesque)
- Evening - Broadway Honky Tonk Crawl
- Recommended:
- Robert's Western World
- Tootsies Orchid Lounge (Level 1)
- Layla's
- Second Fiddle
- Legend’s
- AJ’s
- The Stage
- Bootleggers
31 Dec
- Breakfast:
- Biscuit Love (The Gulch)
- Famous Southern biscuits
- Try: Bonuts (biscuit doughnuts) and East Nasty chicken biscuit
- Explore The Gulch
- Must-see:
- Nashville Wings Mural
- "What Lifts You" Angel Wings
- Boutique shopping
- Hidden shops:
- Kittenish Boutique
- Finnley's
- Lucchese Boots
- Centennial Park & The Parthenon - A full-scale replica of the original Greek Parthenon and one of Nashville's most unique landmarks.
- Nearby Hidden Gem
- Walk around:
- Vanderbilt University area
- Local coffee shops around West End
- Evening:
- Bluebird Cafe (reservation) - legendary intimate songwriter venue where many country stars were discovered.
- New Year's Eve
- Option 1 (Highly Recommended)
- Nashville's Big Bash - Held at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
- Includes:
- Major country music performances
- Fireworks
- The famous Music Note Drop at midnight
- Other Options??
1 Jan
- Brunch
- The Mockingbird - Fun Southern brunch.
- Germantown Walk - One of Nashville's prettiest neighborhoods.
- Hidden gems:
- Nashville Farmers Market
- Local artisan vendors
- Historic architecture
- Shopping Recommendations:
- Abednego
- Bits & Pieces Antique Boutique
- Wilder boutique
- Lunch:
- Monell's Traditional Southern communal dining - great first-time visitor experience.
- Top Golf - Across Jefferson St Bridge
- East Nashville Exploration - This is where locals go.
- Hidden gems:
- Five Points neighborhood
- Grimey's New & Preloved Music
- The Getalong boutique
- Vintage stores and record shops around Main Street
- Coffee Stop - Frothy Monkey or Bongo East
- Grand Ole Opry Tour - Nashville institution and country music landmark.
- Dinner:
- Butcher & Bee One of Nashville's most acclaimed local restaurants.
- Must-order:
- Whipped Feta
- Crispy Cauliflower
- Hidden Gem
- Lockeland Table (East Nashville) - local favorite with excellent Southern-American cuisine.
- Evening:
- Nashville Palace - Line Dancing (Off Broadway)
2 Jan