Central Tennessee Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A city skyline with a prominent skyscraper and a brightly lit bridge over a river.
The Performing Arts Center with a sign for Snow Queen.
A large white building with columns and a balcony, surrounded by green grass and trees.
A large indoor auditorium with rows of red seats, a stage with musicians, and ornate chandeliers.
A two-story house with a front porch, a balcony, and a small attached wooden structure.

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.

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

4 out of 5
2800 Opryland Drive Nashville TN
The price is NZ$672 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$672
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Nashville. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 18 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,810 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. The accommodation was comfortable and welcoming. The hospitality was great. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S Nashville TN
The price is NZ$325 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$325
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,211 reviews)
"I had a great stay at the Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown. The property was very nice and comfortable, and the breakfast was a great way to start the day. The location is definitely one of the highlights—you’re within easy walking distance of downtown Nashville and many of the major attractions, restaurants, ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
623 Union St Nashville TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$376 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$376
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (783 reviews)
"Very clean and super close to downtown"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
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 aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,750 reviews)
"2 nights here was just about right. It was lovely to be in the pool at 10pm, and so close to the heart of downtown. The bathroom light was not working though and nobody came to fix it, plus none of the blinds in the seating area were able to be used. Limited crockery and utensils available."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Kasa Capitol Hill Downtown Nashville

Kasa Capitol Hill Downtown Nashville

4 out of 5
211 7th Avenue North Nashville TN
Stay at this aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and meeting facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,117 reviews)
"Was worried before about the automated check in, as a first time user. Was evey easy and smooth."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Kasa Capitol Hill Downtown Nashville
Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa

Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa

4 out of 5
808 14th Ave N Nashville TN
Stay at this aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Ryman Auditorium and Bridgestone Arena are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (337 reviews)
"Great for seasoned travellers that want a space that very home like amenities with the hotel vibe ! Great for couples or groups of friends ! Felt like an easy short uber to broadway and the airport ! Will def stay again"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa
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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