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Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and known as the Music City because of its reputation as a musical center. There is lots to see and do, great nightlife and entertainment, good food, and I’ve found it to be a friendly place.
However, with all of my trips to Nashville, I would have to say my exploration of the city itself is definitely incomplete. I’ve only been there for work, visiting friends, and hockey games, and haven’t been able to dedicate enough time to actually seeing the city.
Airport
Nashville International Airport provides non-stop flights to and from about 50 destinations, including several major cities in the US. The airport is located in the southeast corner of the city.
Getting Around
The downtown area is easily walkable. Plenty of attractions, museums, restaurants, and bars are found within a few blocks of Broadway. The Tennessee State Capitol is four blocks north of Broadway down 7th Avenue. To get to attractions further outside downtown, such as the Hermitage or the Gaylord Convention Center, it’s better to have a car.
Hotels
I’ve stayed at only two hotels and an Airbnb on my trips to Nashville. The Country Inn near the Gaylord was my home for five nights in 2006, while the other hotel no longer exists. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful here.
Sports
Nashville’s sports scene is decent. There’s the Tennessee Titans, an NFL team playing at Nissan Stadium, and the NHL’s Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Vanderbilt University has men’s and women’s baskebtall, football, and several other college sports.
