Why go
- Capital of Tennessee, United States.
- 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
- 6 recommended spots to eat and drink.
- Served by Nashville International Airport (BNA).
History
Nashville is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is the seat of Davidson County in Middle Tennessee, located on the Cumberland River. It is the 20th-most populous city in the United States and fourth-most populous city in the Southeast, with a population of 689,447 at the 2020 census. The Nashville metropolitan area, with over 2.15 million people, is the 35th-largest metropolitan area in the country. Nashville is among the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.
Must-see attractions
Eat & drink
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 14 airlines, 47 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-300, 737-800, 735, 737-800) · 30 routes: Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Charleston, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Greenville, Houston, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Newark, Orlando, Panama City, Pensacola, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Raleigh-durham, San Antonio, San Diego, St. Louis, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (737-800, CRJ-700, ERJ-145, CRJ, A319, ERD…) · 9 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York*, New York*, Philadelphia, Washington
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, 737-800, A320, CRJ, A319, 717…) · 9 routes: Atlanta, Cincinnati*, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis*, New York*, New York*, Orlando*, Salt Lake City*
- US Airways US (737-800, CRJ-700, ERJ-145, CRJ, A319, MD-80…) · 9 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York*, New York, Philadelphia, Washington
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 737-300, 735, 737-800, 73C) · 8 routes: Baltimore*, Charleston*, Chicago*, Houston*, Orlando*, Pittsburgh*, Providence, Tampa*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ) · 6 routes: Chicago*, Cleveland*, Denver*, Houston*, Newark*, Washington*
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800, A319, A320, 717, MD-88) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Los Angeles*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319, A320) · 2 routes: Denver, Trenton
- SeaPort Airlines K5 (CNC) · 2 routes: Athens, Jackson
- Air Canada AC (CRJ) · 1 route: Toronto*
- Air France AF (A319, A320, 717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, A320, 717, 737-800, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A319, A320, 717, 737-800, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Nashville International Airport (BNA); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BNA has direct flights to 47 destinations on 14 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Denver…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nashville, Tennessee. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.