12 South Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Grand Ole Opry
This long-running show is a Nashville institution and the stage on which it's held the mothership of country music fans right across the world.
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.
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.
Nissan Stadium
Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant 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.
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.
Activities
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
Downtown Nashville Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Nashville: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Nashville 1-hour City Tour, Double Decker
Nashville Rollin Jamboree Comedy & Country Music Sing-Along Tour
Journey to Jubilee Guided Tour at Belle Meade with Wine Tasting
Our pick of the best 12 South Hotel Deals
The Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel
The room was supper nice and spotless!! Easy check in and check out great place to stay Only request is to put a tv in 2nd bedroom... It would of been the only thing we love for you to change... thank you for great staff and loved the free 5 lbs of ice you dilivered..
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Great atrium garden views from the 3rd floor! We stayed in the Cascades section and slept with our balcony door open to fall asleep to the sound of the water. It was absolutely fantastic! Even though it’s quite busy, the waterfall drowns out the other noise. Can’t wait to come back.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Great breakfast, friendly staff
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Knights Inn Nashville
Clean room , good price
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center
Definitely would stay there again. The staff was kind, if you don’t want all the noise from broadway st then this is the place for you
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Check in was a breeze. Offered option to pay for early check in, which we did. Super convenient to walk to Broadway and the Bridgestone Arena with ease. Felt safe and room, hallways and lobby were clean. Parking was very expensive, but we were able to park right by the elevator, making it easy to ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around 12 South
Hillsboro Village
Hillsboro Village is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts and Curb Event Center.
Eighth Avenue
Visitors to Eighth Avenue like its museums and coffee shops, and Adventure Science Center is a sight worth a stop.
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 Ryman Auditorium.
Midtown
The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Midtown. A stop by FirstBank Stadium or Demonbreun Street might round out your trip.
Music Row
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.
Green Hills
Unique features of Green Hills include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Bluebird Cafe or Mall at Green Hills while you're exploring the area.
12 South Travel Guide
- Grand Ole Opry
- Nissan Stadium
- Music City Center
- Bridgestone Arena
- Ryman Auditorium
- Opryland Hotel Gardens
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- CoolSprings Galleria
- Mall at Green Hills
- Belmont University
- Nashville Zoo
- Nashville Municipal Auditorium
- Johnny Cash Museum
- Nashville Shores Waterpark
- Tennessee State University
- Percy Priest Lake
- The Parthenon
- Centennial Park
- Belle Meade Plantation
