Nashville is one of my favourite places on this earth. If you're looking for the best vacation ever, make sure to consider Music City! Here's my ultimate guide of everything you need to know for your trip.
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Where to Stay
Where to Eat
Murals to See
12 South Guide
Bars on Broadway
Museums to Visit
Where to Stay
Suggestions of where to stay during your visit to Nashville.
Where I stayed most recently in Nashville. Perfect if you're there for a while as it has its own kitchen/living area.
Sonder Apartments
A list of some great options for your trip to Nashville.
The 10 Best Nashville Hotels (From $71)
The iconic Dolly Parton Hotel. If you don't stay here, make sure to visit the rooftop White Limozeen bar for all things Dolly!
Graduate Nashville Hotel
A music-themed hotel in Nashville that I stayed in during my first visit. They offer free shuttle bus services to and from Broadway.
Millennium Hotel Maxwell House Nashville
Where to Eat
My favourite places to eat in Nashville!
The original hot chicken spot. A must if you want to try the hottest chicken you'll ever have!
Prince's Hot Chicken
A great, local hot chicken spot in East Nashville.
Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish
With many locations across the city, you'll be sure to find some good hot chicken at Hattie B's.
Hattie B's Hot Chicken
A great brunch spot in Nashville. Make sure to try some biscuits and gravy while you're here!
Biscuit Love
Murals to See
Make your Instagram feed pop and go on a mural tour of the city. There are plenty to be found!
The most iconic mural in Nashville, you'll need to take a photo here!
I Believe In Nashville Mural
My personal favourite Nashville mural tucked into a carpark in 12 South.
Nashville Looks Good On You Mural
A new addition to the mural scene in Nashville, but a vibrant one to visit.
Country Girls (Just Wanna Have Fun) Mural
My comprehensive guide to all of the best murals to see in Nashville.
23 Popular Nashville Murals You Must See in Music City
12 South Guide
My favourite neighbourhood in Nashville and great for a wander.
Reese Witherspoon's flagship store - worth browsing!
Draper James
The best donuts you'll find in Nashville, trust me!
Five Daughters Bakery
Grab a coffee to go from Frothy Monkey and head on a walk of the 12 South neighbourhood.
Frothy Monkey
A complete guide to visiting 12 South including where to eat, shop and spot the best murals.
12 South Nashville: Ultimate Guide to This Trendy Neighborhood
Bars on Broadway
The best bars you need to visit during your Nashville trip. You can't come here without experiencing some honky tonk!
Is there a Nashville bar more legendary than Tootsie's? Make sure to visit the top floor (it's my favourite!) and also has an outdoor area with a view of Broadway.
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
Great spot for listening to live music and amazing local talent.
The Stage on Broadway
An old school spot on Broadway. Come here for authentic old-school Country music and dancing.
Robert's Western World
An iconic corner of Broadway that has live music from morning to night
Legends Corner
A full guide to all the best bars on Broadway in Nashville
13 of the Best Bars on Broadway
Museums to Visit
For a bit of Nashville or country music history, make sure to add these museums to your itinerary.
A must-visit if you're a country music lover. They have changing exhibitions featuring different artists.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
If you're a big Johnny Cash fan like me, this can't be missed! A great insight to the life and music career of the Man in Black.
Johnny Cash Museum
Again, if you're a die hard country music fan then the Church of Country Music is a must-visit!
Ryman Auditorium
A full list of the best tours and museums to visit in Nashville.
The Best Nashville Tours & Museums to Visit
Nashville Must-Dos
Some additional bucket list Nashville things to do on your trip!
I've been twice to The Bluebird and it's still the most pinch-me moment I've had in my life. If you're a fan of the Nashville TV show, you can't not try to get into The Bluebird.
The Bluebird Cafe
If you want to see how the locals do it, take a trip to Santa's. An iconic karaoke spot that even Ed Sheeran has performed in (and me!).
SANTA'S PUB
The bluegrass area of Nashville, you'll find some amazing blues and jazz bars along this strip behind Broadway.
