Nashville Tennessee Usa 5 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Downtown Exploration

  • Arrival: Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the primary airport serving Nashville. You can rent a car or use ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft.

  • Check-in: Stay at The Hermitage Hotel, a historic luxury hotel in downtown Nashville.

  • Lunch: Woolworth on 5th, a restaurant located inside the historic RCA Studio B.

  • Afternoon: Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to learn about the history of country music. Then, stroll around Lower Broad, known for its honky-tonks and live music venues.

  • Dinner: Enjoy a meal at The Catbird Seat, an upscale New American restaurant.

  • Evening: Catch a show at the Ryman Auditorium, also known as the “Mother Church of Country Music”.

Day 2: Music Row & Beyond

  • Morning: Head to Music Row and visit historic studios like RCA Studio B, where many famous artists have recorded. Have breakfast at Biscuit Love Gulch.

  • Afternoon: Explore the Parthenon in Centennial Park, a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens. Then, visit Cheekwood Estate & Gardens for beautiful art and landscapes.

  • Dinner: Dine at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, a local favorite for Nashville-style hot chicken.

Day 3: East Nashville & Outdoors

  • Morning: Visit the Johnny Cash Museum and the Cowboy Junkies’ Museum of Popular Music in East Nashville. Grab breakfast at Loveless Cafe, known for its biscuits.

  • Afternoon: Spend the afternoon at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center or Radnor Lake State Natural Area for hiking and wildlife viewing.

  • Dinner: Dine at The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden in East Nashville.

Day 4: Shopping & The Gulch

  • Morning: Visit the Bluebird Cafe, a small, intimate music venue where many famous songwriters have performed. Then, head to 12South for shopping and murals.

  • Lunch: Eat at Arnold’s Country Kitchen, a local institution known for its Southern comfort food.

  • Afternoon: Spend the afternoon in The Gulch, an upscale neighborhood with shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Visit the Goo Goo Dolls & Climb Nashville.

  • Dinner: Dine at Virago, a modern Japanese restaurant in The Gulch.

Day 5: Departure

  • Morning: Have breakfast at Biscuit Love Gulch or Loveless Cafe (depending on where you stayed) before checking out of your hotel.

  • Departure: Head to the airport for your flight home, or extend your stay to explore more of Tennessee!