Things to do in Nashville (Suggestions)
The airport code for Nashville is BNA. The airport is roughly 10-15 minutes from downtown. You can rent a car if you'd like but if you plan to primarily be downtown all weekend, we suggest just using Lyft's ride share services.
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville, TN 37221
Beautiful park in Nashville's prestigious Belle Mede neighborhood. You'll pass some gorgeous homes on the way into the park and the park itself offers both paved and dirt trails. You can even catch a view of downtown from one of the lookout points!
Country Music Hall of Fame
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203
Fun museum in the heart of downtown that will walk you through the history of country music. Offers artifacts and costumes from artists like Dolly Parton to Carrie Underwood. Tickets required. Link Below.
Basic Girl Mural Hunt (Brittany can't help herself)
For those staying at the Hampton Inn, there are several murals right near you! A Rainbow, right near the Publix grocery store by your hotel. A few blocks south, you'll find the VERY popular "Angel Wings". There is usually a line for this mural so if you're here on a weekday-try it then to avoid a long line. Near Peg Leg Porker, there is a Candy Heart mural. This website gives you the address to the Angel Wings mural and a few others. www.visitmusiccity.com/trip-ideas/nashville-murals
Radnor State Park
1160 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN 37220
Gorgeous park 15-20 minutes south of downtown. Features well groomed trails. You take the trail around the lake (approx 1hr walking) or you can venture off the lake trail and take more adventurous trails uphill.
Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
Intimate music venue for live music from up and coming artists. This is where many big name artists have gotten discovered! Tickets are required and hard to come by. Derek and Brittany have yet to go but hear it is worth it if you can get tickets!
Boutique Shopping in 12 South
Lots of cute (sometimes pricy) boutiques in this area. Also good restaurant options to stop for a bite for lunch! This store has a little bit of everything and could be a starting point to work North from: Whites Mercantile- 2908 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204.
We highly recommend 5 Daughter's Doughnuts too!!
Henrietta Red
1200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
Daily cava and oyster happy hour. Seasonal, vegetable forward menu. MAKE RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE-very popular spot!
Since opening in 2017, Henrietta Red was named one of America’s 50 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appetit (2017) and one of GQ’s Best New Restaurants in America (2018), and, additionally, Julia was named one of the Best Young Chefs in America by Robb Report (2018) and one of the Best New Chefs by Food & Wine (2018).