Eighth Avenue Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Eighth Avenue
Popular places to visit
Adventure Science Center
Bring the kids to this fun-packed educational attraction where they can learn all about space and science.
Grand Ole Opry
A historic country music hall and home to the country's longest running radio show.
Vanderbilt University
Explore the campus of Vanderbilt University, a top university in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Bridgestone Arena
Catch an event at Bridgestone Arena during your trip to Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Broadway
When you visit Broadway, a favourite shopping spot in Nashville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Music City Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Music City Center, a top convention centre in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Activities
Grand Ole Opry Admission Ticket
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor 21+ Only
Nashville Predators Ice Hockey Game at Bridgestone Arena
Homes of the Stars Guided Tour in Nashville
Country Music Hall of Fame, RCA Studio B, Hatch Show Combo Ticket
Our pick of the best Eighth Avenue Hotel Deals
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Na
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Yes
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Drift Nashville, a Member of Design Hotels
Clean room, good location and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Nashville - Vanderbilt (Dwtn) by IHG
Room was clean and comfortable, valet staff super helpful, great breakfast buffet, and wonderful musical entertainment in the Commodore restaurant
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Amazing
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
I enjoyed my stay at the Hyatt Regency in Nashville, conveniently located to restaurants and bars. It was very nice.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eighth Avenue
Edgehill
While Edgehill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bridgestone Arena and Broadway.
The Gulch
The Gulch is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Demonbreun Street and Nashville WhatLiftsYou Wings Mural while you're in town.
Music Row
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by RCA Studio B or Demonbreun Street while you're exploring the area.
Rutledge Hill
Rutledge Hill might not have many top sights, but Bridgestone Arena and Broadway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
SoBro
If you're spending some time in SoBro, Bridgestone Arena and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Midtown. A stop by Demonbreun Street or Memorial Gymnasium might round out your trip.
