Tennessee, United States

Nashville

Nashville's downtown is built around live music, from the honky-tonks of Lower Broadway to the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Nashville: Nashville Unveiled: History, Music and Insider Hacks Walking Tour
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The city on foot

Nashville is the home of country music, and live bands play in its bars from late morning until the early hours.

The centre is compact: Broadway, the Ryman and the riverfront are a few minutes apart, and the pedestrian bridge leads across the Cumberland River.

What makes Nashville distinctive

  • Honky-tonks on Lower Broadway
  • The Ryman Auditorium
  • The Country Music Hall of Fame
  • Hot chicken

Walking tours in Nashville

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Downtown

    Broadway, the Ryman and the museums.

  • The Gulch

    Restaurants and murals.

  • East Nashville

    Independent bars and restaurants across the river.

Free self-guided walk

Broadway and the Ryman

A free self-guided walk through downtown Nashville, from Riverfront Park up Lower Broadway to the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

1.6 km · 5 stops · map and directions

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Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Lower Broadway

    From the riverfront up past the honky-tonks.

  2. Pedestrian bridge

    Across the Cumberland River and back.

  3. Bicentennial Capitol Mall

    A state park below the capitol.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Mostly flat, with a climb to the Capitol.

  • Heat

    Summers are hot and humid.

  • Crowds

    Broadway is very busy at weekends, especially with bachelorette parties.

When to visit

  • Spring and autumn

    Mild and the best for walking.

  • Summer

    Hot, with festivals including CMA Fest in June.

  • Winter

    Cool and quieter.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    Nashville International Airport is about 15 minutes from downtown.

Local transport

  • On foot

    Downtown is easily walked.

  • Buses

    WeGo buses serve the wider city.

Questions travellers ask about Nashville

Is the music on Broadway free?

Most honky-tonks have no cover charge; tip the band.

How many days do I need?

Two or three days.

What is hot chicken?

Fried chicken coated in a fiery cayenne paste, a Nashville speciality.

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This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.