Nashville Hotels

Nashville is famous for being the epicenter of legendary country music and, more recently, contemporary Christian music. Hotels in Nashville frequently host celebrity guests as well as entertainment executives and their staff for recordings, contract negotiations and red-carpet appearances. Budget hotels in Nashville include the Baymont Inn & Suites, while the Renaissance is a high-end Nashville offering. Guests staying at hotels in Nashville might be in town on government, healthcare, publishing, banking or transportation business.

Nashville Quick Picks and Tips

Conventions

The Nashville Convention Center frequently draws guests from Nashville hotels to enormous events such as the Nashville Auto Show and the gatherings of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the International Bluegrass Music Association.

Dining

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is a top destination for those with a sweet tooth, while Mitchell's Deli stands out for its turkey avocado sandwich. Locals prefer couscous at Silly Goose for something a bit more international.

Major Points of Interest

The Grand Ole Opry, a country music showcase that's launched the career of many a previously unknown artist, has traveled from the Ryman Auditorium to the Grand Ole Opry House, which is within easy reach of any hotel in Nashville. The old Ryman site saw performances by country music royalty such as Roy Acuff, Hank Williams, and Lefty Frizzell.

Shopping

The best shopping for souvenir hunters staying in Nashville hotels is found at the Gibson Bluegrass Showcase, Ernest Tubb Record Shop and Market Street Mercantile.

Sports

Sports enthusiasts visiting Nashville will enjoy attending a game of the NHL's Nashville Predators the NFL's Tennessee Titans. Similarly, they will delight in a tour of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.

Notable Nashville Neighborhoods

Brentwood

• Affluent suburb with numerous parks and great dining on Franklin Rd
• Deerwood Arboretum and Nature Area, Boiling Spring Academy
• Quick 10-mile drive to downtown Nashville
• Locals Know: Play a round or two at Arnold Palmer's Governor's Club.

Downtown Nashville

• Country music capital known for its honkey tonks and Vanderbilt University
• Home of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium and the Parthenon
• Near the Nashville Contention Center, LP Field and historic Second Avenue
• Locals Know: Take an afternoon stroll through historic Germantown.

Franklin

• Historic area packed with galleries, boutiques and antebellum mansions
• Home to corporate offices (Nissan, Verizon), Civil War sites and music studios
• Great shopping at Factory at Franklin
• Locals Know: Puckett's Gro has the best BBQ ribs around.

Goodlettsville

• Popular business destination just north of downtown Nashville
• Minutes to the Music City Raceway, golf courses and Grand Ole Opry
• Convenient to I-65 expressway
• Locals Know: Feast like a local at the delicious Chef's Market.

Murfreesboro

• Historic city about 35 miles northwest of Nashville
• Home to Stones River National Battlefield and Middle Tennessee State University
• Convenient access to expressways and the airport
• Locals Know: Check out the Main Street Jazzfest, held each July.

Opryland

• "Music Valley" anchored by Gaylord Opryland and Convention Center complex
• Home of the Grand Ole Opry and General Jackson Showboat
• Minutes to Opry Mills Shopping Center and downtown Nashville
• Locals Know: Try fried goodies at Caney Fork River Valley Grille.

Smyrna

• Suburban area, minutes from downtown Nashville
• Near Opry Mills Outlet Mall, Stonecrest Medical Center & the Nissan Auto Plant
• Locals Know: Don't miss the Great Tennessee Air Show, held in May.

Nashville Airport

• Quick 30-minute drive to downtown Nashville