1. Enjoy live music

Known as Music City, USA, Nashville has got lots in store for music lovers. It may be most famous as the home of country music, but there’s a place for every genre! Stroll through any Nashville neighborhood in the evening, and you’ll be sure to see tons of local jam sessions. We’ve included our favorite venues below:

Grand Ole Opry - The Ryman - Ascend Amphitheater - The Pinnacle - The Blue Room - Bluebird Cafe - Rudy’s Jazz Room

2. Explore Broadway

Broadway serves as the main thoroughfare for tourists coming to the city. Browse a myriad of country saloons, energetic eateries, and souvenir shops, at any time of the day! Plan to visit during the day or early evening, as many places close their doors for minors (under 21) in the late evening.

3. Relax at Centennial Park

Only a short walk from Vanderbilt’s campus, Centennial is the perfect place to enjoy our pleasant fall weather! Top attractions include the Parthenon, a full-size replica of its Greek counterpart, and the Taylor Swift bench, honoring her country roots in the city.

4. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame

Nashville’s most popular museum, only a short walk from Lower Broadway. Recently awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2024, the museum retells the origins and evolution of the country music genre, both here in Nashville and beyond.

5. Grand Ole Opry

The perfect one-stop-shop for everything Nashville! Along with daily live performances by country legends, they offer daytime and evening backstage tours to get a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes elements to running a performance venue and radio station.