Nashville Tennessee Travel Guide

Country Music’s Capital City, Nashville, Tennessee plays double duty as it is also the State Capital! Trisected by three major Interstate highways, populated by many affordable Nashville, Tennessee hotels, the city has grown rapidly with a metro population of over a million. Music is why people visit, but the vibrant cityscape and beautiful countryside is why they stay!

Driving is easy from many surrounding cities, but many visitors choose to fly into Nashville International Airport (BNA) and stay at one of the adjacent Nashville TN hotels. Try the inexpensive Metropolitan Transit Authority bus which will take you from the airport to downtown Nashville. Overall, most visitors choose to have a car while exploring Nashville and the area attractions.

It is a good idea to do some advance planning before visiting Nashville, so that you are sure to see just the right performance at the Grand Ole Opry or Ryman Auditorium. All the biggest stars perform here! Be sure to explore the Country Music Hall of Fame along with Music Row’s recording studios and music company headquarters. Utilize this City Guide to explore all the hotels around these venues by using the blue Attraction tab at the top of this page. Every type of accomodation is represented in Nashville, from the most luxurious to discount hotels. Don’t let money keep you from enjoying your true love of country music!

Nashville’s weather is moderate, so visiting the Nashville Zoo can be accomplished year-round. See the Flamingo Lagoon! Next on your schedule should be stopping at Centennial Parks to see its Parthenon and statue of Athena, full size replicas of originals in Athens. Spend some time strolling through Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum of Art. Nashville experiences true seasons so the outdoors is always changing.

For sporting action you can choose the Tennessee Titans for NFL action, the Nashville Metros for pro soccer and the Nashville predators for National Hockey League excitement. For great prices and convenience, choose one of OneTravelSource.com's discount hotels nearest your venue.  Vanderbilt University’s campus is located in the heart of Nashville, and you might enjoy attending an SEC football or basketball game while in town. Buy tickets in advance for the NASCAR races which are held at the Nashville Superspeedway.

While you are visiting Memphis, why not consider spending a couple days in Nashville? Or perhaps you would like to make Nashville your main destination – there are many things to do and you just might run into your favorite star!