Central Tennessee Travel Guide

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Central Tennessee
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Central Tennessee
Central Tennessee

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

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Downtown Nashville

4/5(43 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
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Music Row

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or RCA Studio B while you're exploring the area.

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

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If you're spending some time in SoBro, Bridgestone Arena and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Opryland

A noteworthy feature of Opryland is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Grand Ole Opry and Cooter's Nashville.

Opryland
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West End

4/5(9 area reviews)

The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to West End. A stop by The Parthenon or Elliston Place might round out your trip.

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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
Knights Inn Nashville

Knights Inn Nashville

1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$122 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$122
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (793 reviews)
Yes. The beds were very comfortable. Good price for the location. I will stay again.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Knights Inn Nashville
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

4 out of 5
2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$705 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$705
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (1,718 reviews)
Very very expensive and then added daily service charges

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Nashville South

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Nashville South

3 out of 5
4311 Sidco Dr, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$119 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$119
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (513 reviews)
Very clean property and the staff was great. It was a bit loud with a train near by and people up late, but we still slept fine.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Nashville South
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! (2,937 reviews)
Don’t know if I want to let out this secret, but it’s the absolute best place to stay in Nashville.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Sentral Sobro

Sentral Sobro

4 out of 5
516 Lea Avenue, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,616 reviews)
Perfect location.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Sentral Sobro
Kasa Capitol Hill Downtown Nashville

Kasa Capitol Hill Downtown Nashville

4 out of 5
211 7th Avenue North, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and meeting facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (856 reviews)
Great space - easy to check in, clean, comfortable

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Kasa Capitol Hill Downtown Nashville
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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