Downtown Nashville

Nashville

Downtown Nashville
Downtown Nashville
Downtown Nashville
Downtown Nashville
Downtown Nashville

Sounds of country and honky-tonk resonate around the streets of Music City. Watch a show, attend a hockey match and walk in the footsteps of U.S. presidents. 

Visit Downtown Nashville for foot-stomping fun at legendary concert halls. This live music and nightlife hub of Nashville has been a haunt of artists such as Johnny Cash and Jimi Hendrix. Find historical landmarks, superb art and a riverside park set among the musical entertainment of Downtown Nashville.

Journey through the ages of country music and its many sub-genres at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. At Nashville Music Garden, the Music City Walk of Fame Park has plaques dedicated to Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley, among others. Glimpse into the life of the Man in Blackat the Johnny Cash Museum. Enjoy concerts and take a backstage tour at the century-old Ryman Auditorium.

Live music pumps out of bars throughout the day along the Honky Tonk Highway. Let the music guide you into a bar, grab a cold beer and hit the dance floor. The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates illustrious American artists via displays of original instruments and multimedia exhibits. Check the schedule of the Nashville Symphony for orchestral, pop and jazz performances.

Get fascinating insights into local and presidential history while touring the Tennessee State Capitol. See memorials to war heroes spread around the leafy Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. State history comes to life at the Tennessee State Museum. Browse handicraft stalls, shop for fresh produce and sample artisanal food at Nashville Farmers Market.

Riverfront Park blends riverside recreation and tranquility with outdoor events, including June’s CMA Music Festival. The park’s Ascend Amphitheater has a capacity for 6,800 spectators. Don’t miss Fort Nashborough, where pioneers founded the city in 1780.

Cheer on the Nashville Predators ice hockey team at Bridgestone Arena. Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame honors some of the state’s finest athletes and sportspeople.

Public buses serve the streets of Downtown Nashville. Travel using the hop-on, hop-off Old Town Trolley to reach 15 major attractions here and in the Music Row and West End neighborhoods.


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Top hotels in Downtown Nashville

Knights Inn Nashville
Knights Inn Nashville
1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St, Nashville, TN
The price is P3,351 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
P3,351
P4,449 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (300 reviews)
"Very nice staff and clean rooms."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Knights Inn Nashville
Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown
Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown
3 out of 5
1612 Church Street, Nashville, TN
The price is P6,667 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P6,667
P8,066 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (959 reviews)
"Clean, quiet and comfortable"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN
The price is P10,100 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
P10,100
P11,933 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
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! (5,213 reviews)
"It is close to Broadway."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
3 out of 5
1501 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN
The price is P5,557 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
P5,557
P6,629 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,377 reviews)
"My only issue was with a full size truck parking lot was a lil tight"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Virgin Hotels Nashville
Virgin Hotels Nashville
4.5 out of 5
1 Music Square West, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Nashville. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,094 reviews)
"Very very clean, super cute hotel in a safe area, valet is super expensive at $55 a day but that is my only complaint. It’s not really a “luxury” hotel but very affordable for such a nice place."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Virgin Hotels Nashville
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
4 out of 5
118 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN
The price is P9,592 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
P9,592
P11,340 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,745 reviews)
"It was located conveniently to the Gulch, Broadway, Painter’s Alley and all the museums. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Nashville

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
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
Tennessee State Capitol

North Capitol

If you're spending some time in North Capitol, First Horizon Park and Nashville Municipal Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.

North Capitol
The Gulch showing a sunset, street scenes and a city

The Gulch

The Gulch is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Demonbreun Street and Nashville WhatLiftsYou Wings Mural while in the area.

The Gulch
Cumberland Park

East Bank

If you're spending some time in East Bank, Nissan Stadium and Cumberland River are top sights worth seeing.

East Bank
Neat courtyard upstairs with bars and live music

Rutledge Hill

Though Rutledge Hill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Broadway and Bridgestone Arena.

Rutledge Hill

Downtown Nashville