Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville is known for its expansive and exciting music scene. Bluegrass, pop, rock, jazz, blues and soul; Nashville is as diverse as the artists who make up the community.

Where is Nashville?

As you travel along your Deep South Road Trip, you will reach Nashville between the Great Smoky Mountains and Memphis, Tennessee. Nashville is 200 miles from Tupelo, 220 miles from Memphis and 535 miles from New Orleans. Your deep south road trip can take you through each of these iconic cities.

What to do in Nashville?

There are major music attractions across Nashville including the Grand Ole Opry, The Bluebird Cafe and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. A day spent in Nashville will leave you singing! There are always performing arts, shows and events on through the city to listen out for the latest.  Whilst you won’t escape the music, there are other attractions on offer, including the one and only Jack Daniels distillery and Nashville Zoo.

Where to eat in Nashville?

Nashville’s southern heritage can be tasted in the real BBQ that will be hard to miss as you stroll the streets. Each of the different BBQ joints has a distinct recipe which each fight for the number one spot in town!

Don’t leave Nashville without… Eating some Nashville Hot Chicken! This Nashville staple can be tasted in restaurants throughout the city and you can choose just how HOT you’d like to go.

When is the best time to visit Nashville?

Here, the music never stops! You will find that Nashville is truly a year-round destination. The weather can be nice between March and May, where the nights can be nice and cool, whereas the heat can become a little unbearable by June and July with the sticky heat of the South. Winter weather will see shorter days and can be cold, but that’s nothing we are shy of. It is a great excuse to sample some of that southern flavour to warm up!