Nashville

Downtown Nashville is packed with music venues, from cozy rooms to arena-sized stages. Catch a show at the Ryman Auditorium, where legendary acoustics have drawn stars from Johnny Cash to Aretha Franklin. For a more intimate setting, head to Printer’s Alley and check out the Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar, or Skull’s Rainbow Room for live music and a bit of old-school glamour. If you’re craving classic country and...

Nashville offers plenty of ways to keep teens entertained, from free live music at Musician’s Corner and Live On The Green to cheering on any of the city’s four professional sports teams. Families can visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Taylor Swift Education Center or sample local favorites like Prince’s Hot Chicken and Goo Goo Clusters. For a fun group activity, explore the city’s colorful murals and...

PhotoWalk Nashville combines a guided walking tour with a professional photoshoot at some of the city’s most Instagram-worthy spots. Whether you’re celebrating with a bachelorette group, exploring with family, or just want great vacation photos, there’s an option for everyone — including pets. Music City Loft can book your PhotoWalk directly through its concierge service and even provide a discount code. How many times have you gone on a trip...

Nashville comes alive during the holidays with can’t-miss Christmas light attractions like Christmas at Gaylord Opryland, complete with ICE! sculptures and outdoor displays, and Cheekwood’s Holiday LIGHTS, which features a mile-long path of twinkling decorations. You can also experience the Dancing Lights of Christmas and Chad’s Winter Wonderland in Lebanon, Jingle Beat at the Nashville Fairgrounds, and Enchant Nashville at First Horizon Park. Each event offers its own schedule of...

Nashville is packed with family-friendly attractions, from legendary music venues like the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium to the Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour for easy sightseeing. Young visitors will love the Nashville Zoo, Adventure Science Center, and Madame Tussauds. Sports fans can catch a game from one of the city’s four professional teams. For families who need space and convenience, Music City Loft’s downtown rentals sleep up...

Music Row, stretching from 16th to 17th Avenue South, grew in the 1950s around legendary recording studios and publishing houses, including RCA Studio B, where stars like Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton,, and Willie Nelson recorded. Don’t miss landmarks like the Musica statue and Owen Bradley Park, or enjoy local dining and drinks at Barcelona Wine Bar, Tin Roof Demonbreun, and Bobby’s Idle Hour. Music City Loft’s downtown rentals are just...

East Nashville spans neighborhoods such as Inglewood, Five Points, and Lockeland Springs and is known as the city’s creative hub. The area’s lineup of local flavor includes Five Points Pizza and Mas Tacos Por Favor, live music at the Basement East and the 5 Spot, shopping at Five Points Alley Shops and Old Made Good, and neighborhood festivals like the Hot Chicken Festival and Tomato Art Fest. With Music City...

Nashville’s story is filled with fascinating facts — like how the city was named for Gen. Francis Nash, why there’s a full-scale Parthenon replica from the 1897 World Exposition, and how a radio program became the Grand Ole Opry in 1927. Other highlights include the invention of the Goo Goo Cluster, Elvis Presley’s iconic sessions at RCA Studio B, the spicy tale behind hot chicken, and the 1960 sit-ins that...

There are plenty of ways to experience Nashville on a budget, starting with smart flight timing and affordable rides on Nashville Transit buses or BCycle rentals. Free or low-cost fun includes weekly walking tours, the Music City Total Access Pass, outdoor concerts at Musician’s Corner and Jazz on the Cumberland, and the First Saturday Art Crawl. For wallet-friendly meals, try Arnold’s Country Kitchen or Prince’s Hot Chicken. To make your...

Looking for a staycation in Nashville? Go beyond the usual tourist stops and check out Printer’s Alley, the quirky vehicles at Lane Motor Museum, the Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery, the Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour, and sweet treats at Goo Goo Chocolate Co.’s downtown shop. After a day of exploring, unwind in one of Music City Loft’s centrally located 1-, 2- or 3-bedroom lofts — or gather...