Central Tennessee, TN

Travel 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.

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S Nashville TN
$229 nightly
The price is $269 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$269 total
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

4 out of 5
2800 Opryland Drive Nashville TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$423 nightly
The price is $496 total per night from Oct 21 to Oct 22
$496 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
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Book a 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,842 reviews)
"The place is beautiful but, NO cash allowed, a lot of walking & very pricey."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row

3.5 out of 5
1407 Division Street Nashville TN
$107 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$128 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,988 reviews)
"Great hotel! Easy to get on and off the freeway. About a 20 minute walk to Broadway, but doable. Friendly staff, great breakfast, nice pool, and nice rooms. The little Mexican restaurant across the street is awesome as well."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2026

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
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Placemakr Premier SoBro

Placemakr Premier SoBro

4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St Nashville TN
Stay at this aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,918 reviews)
"Check in communication was not great. We were told we would get an email with info on check in. That never happened. There was active dry-wall work going on in the bathroom. Someone knocked on our door at 9:30pm and was surprised we were there and told us we weren’t supposed to be there. We checked ..."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026

Placemakr Premier SoBro
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 WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Ryman Auditorium and Bridgestone Arena are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (404 reviews)
"The gal who was working there at the front desk, was legit one of the kindest nicest people I have ever met ❤️"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026

Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa
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 WiFi, parking (surcharge), and meeting facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,177 reviews)
"Pros: The physical location is pretty good. It is fairly close to bars and restaurants, although the walk is slight hilly. The condo was clean and comfortable. There was pleasant customer service when we called for help. There are a few entrance stairs, but there is an elevator inside. Cons: The ..."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026

Kasa Capitol Hill Downtown Nashville
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