Neighborhood

Downtown

What to do in this part of town.

Things to do

Nashvox Studios

Record yourself in a real-looking session. Touristy, fun for a bachelor party that is tired of shots.

Downtown · Groups $$$
Tours

Old Town Trolley / hop-on hop-off

The classic hop-on hop-off loop. Not cool. Useful on day one if nobody wants to drive.

Downtown · First-timers and groups $$
Live music Things to do

Ryman Auditorium

The Mother Church of Country Music — a former tabernacle with pews, stained glass, and a calendar that is not only country.

Downtown · First-timers $$
Things to do

First Saturday Art Crawl

First Saturday of the month, downtown galleries on 5th Avenue of the Arts open late. Free wandering.

Downtown · First-timers $
Tours

Nash Trash Tours

Pink bus, Big Hair, and jokes you cannot unhear. A group activity, not a history lecture.

Downtown · Groups $$
Things to do

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The deep cut on country music — instruments, costumes, and the stories behind the hits, a block from Broadway.

Downtown · First-timers $$
Live music

Ascend Amphitheater

Outdoor riverfront amphitheater. Summer shows with the skyline behind the stage.

Downtown · First-timers and groups $$$
Bars & nightlife Tours

Nashville Dive Bar Shuttle

A shuttle crawl aimed at actual bars, not only Broadway. Good when the group wants dives.

Downtown · Groups $$
Things to do

Zanies Comedy Club

A proper comedy club a short walk from Broadway when you want seats, a two-drink minimum, and someone else talking.

Downtown · First-timers and groups $$
Live music Sports

Bridgestone Arena

Preds hockey, big tours, awards shows. The downtown barn.

Downtown · First-timers and groups $$$