Central Tennessee, TN

Travel Guide

Nashville
Tennessee Performing Arts Center which includes signage
Belle Meade Plantation
Schermerhorn Symphony Center showing interior views, heritage elements and theater scenes
Germantown featuring a house
This welcoming region of Tennessee is famous for its antebellum homes, American Civil War battlegrounds, revered music heritage and beautiful parks.

Experience the true essence of southern American hospitality when vacationing in Central Tennessee. Delve into Civil War and country music history. Visit centuries-old whiskey distilleries and sample tantalizing Southern cuisine. Explore riverside trails, pretty countryside and sprawling parks. Central Tennessee stretches between Tennessee’s state borders with Kentucky and Alabama.

Start your adventure in energetic NashvilleOpens in a new window, the Music City. Appreciate the city’s musical importance at the Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumOpens in a new window, Johnny Cash MuseumOpens in a new window, Music City Walk of Fame Park and Ryman AuditoriumOpens in a new window. Enjoy outdoor spaces such as Centennial ParkOpens in a new window, the riverfront Cumberland ParkOpens in a new window and Radnor Lake State ParkOpens in a new window. Walk in the footsteps of former U.S. presidents at the Tennessee State CapitolOpens in a new window and Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage.

Find Civil War monuments, artisanal coffeehouses and vineyards in Franklin. Take a poignant walk through the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. Admire the architecture of Columbia’s historic square in Maury County, the Antebellum Homes Capital of Tennessee. Taste whiskey at Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg and the George Dickel Distillery in Tullahoma.

Travel northward and promenade along Clarksville’s Cumberland RiverWalk. Go boating, fishing, Jet Skiing and wakeboarding in Hendersonville. Enjoy family-friendly fun at Lebanon’s award-winning Wilson County Fair.

Stretching north and east from Nashville is the Upper Cumberland, a picturesque region with 13 state parks and natural areas. It’s a perfect setting for nature walks, hikes to waterfalls, horseback rides, picnics and fishing trips. Don’t miss the delights of Burgess Falls State Park, Frozen Head State Park and Standing Stone State Park. Marvel at dramatic valleys and sandstone cliffs in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.

Satisfy your palate with regional staples, including country ham, pulled pork, cornbread and flaky biscuits. Swing to bluegrass and country beats at Nashville’s AmericanaFest and McMinnville’s Bluegrass Underground.

Reach Central Tennessee by flying to Nashville International Airport. Rent a car to venture along the Natchez Trace Parkway, a 444-mile-long (715-kilometer) scenic byway and bike route that winds through Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.

Where to stay in Central Tennessee

Downtown Nashville which includes a city, a sunset and boating

Downtown Nashville

4/5(5,801 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Broadway or Ryman Auditorium while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Nashville
Music Row which includes street scenes and signage

Music Row

4.5/5(660 area reviews)

Historic district southwest of downtown Nashville, Music Row boasts numerous record labels, studios, and music-related businesses. Explore upscale restaurants and bars along Demonbreun Street, and admire the "Musica" statue at the Music Row Roundabout.

Music Row
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum showing interior views

SoBro

While visiting SoBro, you might make a stop by sights like Bridgestone Arena and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

SoBro
Opryland Hotel Gardens showing a garden and interior views

Opryland

Opryland is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Grand Ole Opry and Cooter's Nashville, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Nashville.

Opryland
The District which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes

The District

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to The District. A stop by Broadway or Ryman Auditorium might round out your trip.

The District
The Gulch showing a sunset, street scenes and a city

The Gulch

Trendy and hip, this neighborhood attracts locals, college students, and visitors alike. Enjoy historic music venues like The Station Inn, shop at retail stores, and easily access major interstates.

The Gulch
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

4 out of 5
2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN
The price is NT$10,153 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
NT$10,153
NT$12,908 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Nashville. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 18 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,682 reviews)
"We had a great time, loved the location and all the amenities."

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Knights Inn Nashville

Knights Inn Nashville

1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St, Nashville, TN
The price is NT$1,768 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
NT$1,768
NT$2,347 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (468 reviews)
"Not bad"

Reviewed on 2025/8/3

Knights Inn Nashville
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN
The price is NT$4,792 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
NT$4,792
NT$5,669 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,355 reviews)
"Convenience, very walkable, friendly staff, locked parking garage."

Reviewed on 2025/8/5

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Placemakr Premier SoBro

Placemakr Premier SoBro

4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,783 reviews)
"Our bed was so very comfortable. So many restaurants within walking distance."

Reviewed on 2025/8/5

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Mint House at The Reserve - Nashville

Mint House at The Reserve - Nashville

4 out of 5
301 Rosa L Parks Ave, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,004 reviews)
"Property was nice, clean and centrally located to where we needed to be. I called twice for replacement coffee and creamer, three hours later when we left we still had never received our coffee. That was annoying."

Reviewed on 2025/8/1

Mint House at The Reserve - Nashville
Studio 154 Luxury Hotel

Studio 154 Luxury Hotel

4 out of 5
154 2nd Ave North, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (391 reviews)
"We loved our room."

Reviewed on 2025/8/3

Studio 154 Luxury Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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