Cheap flights to Nashville
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Country
United States
Continent
North America
Airport
BNA
Currency
US dollar (USD)
Time zone
UTC-6
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Where it started
A 1925 radio show that gave a city its name
Nashville's claim to the title of Music City traces back to a single radio show. In late 1925, announcer George D. Hay launched a Saturday night program of string bands and fiddlers on local station WSM: the Grand Ole Opry, now the longest-running radio program in the United States. Over the following decades, recording studios, record labels and publishers settled in the city, cementing its status as the capital of country music.
Music Row
Southwest of downtown, between Broadway and Vanderbilt University, Music Row is lined with unassuming houses that turned out to be record labels, publishers and studios: the working side of the industry, quiet but real. It is worth a stroll for the atmosphere, and for the Musica sculpture in the middle of a roundabout.
Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and sits on the Cumberland River in the north-central part of the state.
Landmark
The Opry and the Ryman Auditorium, a church turned concert hall
The Ryman Auditorium
Completed in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, the Ryman hosted the Grand Ole Opry every week from 1943 to 1974 and earned the nickname Mother Church of Country Music for its acoustics and the original church pews still in place. It stages concerts all year and can be toured by day to see backstage.
The Grand Ole Opry House
Since 1974 the show has been held in its own larger venue, the Grand Ole Opry House, east of downtown. It is reached by car, taxi or ride-hailing app; check the schedule and show days before planning your evening.
Every night of the week
Lower Broadway, where live music never stops
Walk down Lower Broadway on any evening and you will hear a dozen bands at once, spilling out of open-fronted honky-tonks stacked two and three stories high. Bands take turns on stage from morning until late at night, often with no cover charge. It is the best place to feel the city's musical identity in a single evening, among neon signs, cowboy boots and guitars, and well beyond traditional country.
For quieter, more intimate shows, songwriter venues such as the Bluebird Cafe in the Green Hills neighbourhood are well known among music fans; check how to get in before you go.
Museums
Country Music Hall of Fame, the Frist and the Parthenon
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Downtown, this museum traces the history of country music through a very large collection of stage costumes, instruments and memorabilia from the genre's biggest names. It is the reference visit on a rainy or very hot day.
National Museum of African American Music and the Johnny Cash Museum
The National Museum of African American Music, on Broadway, tells the story of Black musicians' contribution to popular music. The Johnny Cash Museum gathers photos and memorabilia of the artist.
Frist Art Museum, the Parthenon and The Hermitage
The Frist Art Museum hosts temporary art exhibitions. The Parthenon, a full-scale replica of the Athens temple in Centennial Park, was built for Tennessee's Centennial Exposition. To the east, The Hermitage is the former home of President Andrew Jackson, roughly 20 km from the centre according to German Wikipedia.
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In pictures
Nashville along the Cumberland River
Local food
Hot chicken, barbecue and Southern cooking
Hot chicken
The story goes that Nashville hot chicken was born out of revenge: a girlfriend is said to have loaded her unfaithful boyfriend's fried chicken with cayenne pepper to teach him a lesson, only for him to fall for it and make it the speciality of his own restaurant, Prince's Hot Chicken Shack, often presented as the original address. The chicken is fried, then coated in a cayenne paste whose heat you choose when ordering, and traditionally served on a slice of white bread with pickle chips.
Barbecue and Southern cooking
Tennessee barbecue, fried chicken, slow-cooked dishes served with Southern vegetables and breakfast biscuits round out the table. Downtown and the neighbouring districts have places for every budget.
Getting there
Nashville airport (BNA) and getting to the centre
Nashville International
The airport of the country music capital, fast-growing in recent years, east of downtown: roughly 8 to 13 km depending on the route, a 15 to 25-minute drive outside peak hours.
By taxi or ride-hailing app the trip is direct, and the airport has dedicated pick-up areas. A city bus line (WeGo) also links the airport to downtown, but infrequently, so check the timetable before relying on it. Distances and times are indicative, based on Wikivoyage (EN) and vary with traffic. Fares are not given because they change.
Getting around
The centre is walkable; the rest needs a vehicle
Downtown, Broadway and the Cumberland River riverfront are walkable. To go further, such as Music Row, the Grand Ole Opry House or residential districts, people use taxis, ride-hailing apps or a rental car. The WeGo bus network covers the city, and a commuter train runs on weekdays but is of little use on a short stay.
Driving downtown is possible but parking is paid; on concert nights and weekends, allow extra time.
Budget
A variable budget, especially for accommodation
Nashville is a medium-to-high budget destination depending on the season. Hotel rates swing more than in most American cities, because downtown fills up fast on weekends packed with concerts and festivals; booking on a weekday or a few blocks off Lower Broadway helps keep costs down. The currency is the US dollar. We give no amounts because we could not cross-check them.
When to go
When to visit Nashville?
Spring
Mild and green, but also Tennessee's most active season for thunderstorms.
Summer
Hot and humid like the rest of the Southeast, with the honky-tonks at their liveliest after dark.
Autumn
Arguably the best season: comfortable temperatures and a packed calendar of music festivals.
Winter
Generally mild, with the occasional short cold snap and, rarely, ice.
Nashville has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and cool to mild winters. Spring and autumn can bring strong thunderstorms, sometimes with tornadoes: check the local forecast during your stay.
Practical information
Entering the US, staying careful and tipping
Entry requirements for the United States depend on your nationality (an electronic travel authorisation or a visa): check with the official authorities well before departure. Also consult your government's official travel advice on safety and health.
Nashville can be visited with the usual big-city care, especially at night around Broadway. In restaurants and bars, tipping is customary and is added on top of the bill.
By length of stay
What to do in Nashville depending on how long you stay
The essentials
Tour the Ryman Auditorium, then bar-hop down Lower Broadway once the bands take the stage.
Go deeper
Add the Country Music Hall of Fame, a show at the Grand Ole Opry House and a plate of hot chicken.
The Southeast
Continue on to Atlanta to extend the trip across the Southeast.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Nashville
What is Nashville's airport and how far is it from the centre?
Nashville International (BNA), east of downtown: roughly 8 to 13 km depending on the route, a 15 to 25-minute drive outside peak hours, by taxi or ride-hailing app.
When is the best time to visit Nashville?
Autumn is often cited as the best season, with comfortable temperatures. Summer is hot and humid, and spring can bring thunderstorms.
Is Nashville expensive?
It is a medium-to-high budget destination depending on the season, with very variable accommodation prices, especially at weekends. We give no amounts because we could not cross-check them.
How many days do you need in Nashville?
Two days for the Ryman, Broadway and a museum; three to four days if you add the Grand Ole Opry House, Music Row and hot chicken.
How do I get around Nashville?
On foot downtown, then by taxi, ride-hailing app or rental car for the rest. The WeGo bus network exists but is limited.
What is Nashville hot chicken?
Fried chicken coated in a fiery cayenne pepper paste whose heat you choose when ordering, traditionally served on white bread with pickle chips: the city's signature dish.
What should I prioritize in Nashville with just two days?
The Ryman Auditorium, an evening bar-hopping down Lower Broadway and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
How much does a flight to Nashville usually cost?
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