Things To Do In Nashville
From Ryman pews to riverboat nights, Lower Broadway honky tonks to studio backstories. Compare tickets, book must-do tours, and stitch together a Nashville trip you will actually brag about.
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Live Music & Honky Tonks
Music City means music nightly. Multi level stages on Lower Broadway, songwriter rounds, and classic rooms where legends started out.
Fan Favorites
- Robert's Western World and Tootsie's Orchid Lounge
- Lower Broadway multi level bars (rotating bands)
- The Bluebird Café (intimate songwriter rounds, book early)
Concerts & Venues
Headliners, residencies, and summer amphitheater nights. Prime weekends go first, so grab tickets early.
Major Venues
- Ryman Auditorium
- Grand Ole Opry House
- Bridgestone Arena
- Ascend Amphitheater
- Nissan Stadium (select concerts and events)
- Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
Sports
Hockey nights, football Sundays, and MLS matchdays. Compare seats and sections across marketplaces for best pricing.
Home Teams & Venues
- Tennessee Titans (NFL) at Nissan Stadium
- Nashville Predators (NHL) at Bridgestone Arena
- Nashville SC (MLS) at GEODIS Park
- College and special events at Vanderbilt and Municipal Auditorium
Museums, Studios & River Cruises
Trace country music's story from Hatch show posters to Studio B pianos, then roll the Cumberland River on a dinner cruise.
Don't Miss
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum plus Hatch Show Print
- RCA Studio B Tour (combo with the Hall of Fame)
- Johnny Cash Museum
- General Jackson Showboat (dinner cruise)
- Hop on hop off trolley loops
Food & Distillery Tours
Hot chicken, barbecue, biscuits, and Tennessee whiskey. Guided tastings beat the lines and include transport.
Easy Wins
- Hot chicken and BBQ tasting tour
- Goo Goo Cluster class and sweets walk
- Jack Daniel's Distillery day trip (Lynchburg)
- Local brewery and distillery crawls (designated driver included)
Festivals & Big Weekends
Citywide music weeks and holiday blowouts fill fast. Book early.
- CMA Fest in June, stadium shows and free stages
- Let Freedom Sing! on July 4, downtown fireworks and concerts
- Live On The Green in late summer, free outdoor series
- New Year's Eve Big Bash: downtown stages and fireworks
- AmericanaFest in September, showcases and industry events
- Tin Pan South in spring, songwriter festival
Nashville By Month
Spring and fall are perfect for patios and shows. Summers are hot but lively. Winters bring great midweek deals.
- January through March: Theater, comedy, and winter deals
- April through June: Patio season, CMA Fest in June
- July through September: Amphitheater shows, fireworks, and festivals
- October through December: Preds and Titans in season, holiday and NYE blowouts
Nashville FAQ
Base near Downtown, SoBro, or The Gulch and use rideshare or trolley loops. Tours cover farther out stops.
Downtown or SoBro for arenas and honky tonks. The Gulch for dining. East Nashville for indie nights.
As soon as you know your dates. Small rooms and prime weekends sell first.
Bundle tours, target midweek shows, and compare prices across marketplaces.