If you only had 24 hours to spend in Nashville, here are some of my recommendations! Mix and match these options to curate your perfect day in Music City.
Sections
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Where to stay
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Where to stay
This is where I would recommend you stay for a day in Nashville (based on location, aesthetic or brand)
Iconic Graduate Hotel with the adorable White Limozeen rooftop bar and pool
Graduate Nashville Hotel
Located in the Gulch and super walkable to downtown and other attractions
Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville – The Gulch
Brand new hotel in Downtown Nashville with great rooftop bar views
The Printing House Hotel Nashville
Located in Hilsboro Village and walkable to boutique shops and food!
Moxy Nashville
Luxury hotel in the Gulch with beautiful rooms and views
W Nashville
One of my favorite hotels in town. Located downtown and so aesthetically pleasing
1 Hotel Nashville
Close to downtown and cozy lobby to hang out for drinks or work if needed
The Drift Hotel
A great location to bars and restaraunts in the Midtown area
Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt
Morning
Wake up and start your day in Music City! These recommendations will help you get in the mood
Start your morning at Taylor Swift's favorite breakfast spot! The downtown location will keep you close to other attractions in town
The Pancake Pantry - Nashville
If you prefer a more upscale breakfast, check out this spot! Sure to make you feel like you are having breakfast in a Parisian cafe
Café Intermezzo
If you want a quicker breakfast & coffee option, stop by The Well in Music Row and grab your fuel to walk around the city
Koinonia on Music Row | The Well Coffeehouse
Come down to the trendiest part of town and grab your breakfast and coffee at Frothy, a Nashville staple
Frothy Monkey
Start your day slowly by checking out the art museum downtown after your morning coffee
Frist Art Museum
Looking for an even more of a grab and go option for breakfast? Stop by here and get your coffee and a pastry. If you have time to hang, get an iced coffee flight and hang out!
prickly pear coffee co.
Want more of an experience with your breakfast? Head to Pfunky Griddle in Berry Hill and make your food at your tabletop!
The Pfunky Griddle
Step inside of Nashville's replica of The Parthenon (famously seen in the Percy Jackson film!)
The Parthenon
Afternoon
After you're fueled up for the day, check out these places to get the most of what Nashville is all about!
You can't come to Music City and not see the Country Music Hall of Fame! For the swifties visiting, make sure to go to the Taylor Swift Education Center as well
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Still feel like learning about music history in Nashville, you have to head downtown to the African American Music Museum
National Museum of African American Music
Free to you, learn about the state's history!
Tennessee State Museum
Support the local Farmer's Market while you are in town and even grab lunch at the many options in the indoor cafeteria!
Nashville Farmers' Market
What's visiting Music City without going to all of the music museums? Here's one more
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
Hungry? Check out this local gem for lunch who has been in Nashville for 25 years!
Baja Burrito
You can't come to Nashville and not get some Nashville hot chicken! Stop by Hattie B's downtown if you want to be in all the action. There are locations all over town as well.
Hattie B's Hot Chicken
This is a great spot downtown to shop and hang out! Make sure to get your photos in from of their various murals
Fifth + Broadway
The one thing I will always recommend you do in Nashville! Party bus, booze and a drag show!
Big Drag Bus (Nashville Party Bus)
Bring home a piece of Nashville with your own custom candle! Select your vessel and scent
Paddywax Candle Bar
Multiple locations throughout town, stop by any of them and grab a scoop of ice cream
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Great spot for the group to get lunch with dozens of options!
Assembly Food Hall
Evening
Ready to wind down and wrap up your day before you head home? Here are some places to eat or hang!
Looking for dinner and something fun to do? You can do both here with a meal and bowling!
Pinewood Social
This is perfect for groups our a couple. Grab drinks, play free arcade games and catch a game on the many tv's inside!
Pins Mechanical Co.
Great Spot downtown for dinner and an aesthetic background!
The Hampton Social | Coastal Cuisine
Not only is this a coffee shop, you can grab cocktails and live jazz here too
Americano Lounge
If you want to party the night away, stop by here in Printer's Alley. Drinks and great DJ's
Blueprint Cocktail Club
Beautiful rooftop bar on top of the 1 Hotel. Super moody and vibey
Harriet's Rooftop
You can't end your night in Nashville without a hot dog from Daddy's Dogs. Grab one and walk through Printer's Alley before heading back to your hotel
Daddy’s Dogs (Printer's Alley)
Want a more upscale dinner to end your day, this steakhouse is perfect and highly recommended
