April in Nashville
What’s on in Nashville in April. One of the best months to visit Nashville. Typical daytime highs around 68°F (20°C).
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What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeTennessee State CapitolExplore →
The Tennessee State Capitol, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Tennessee.
02What to seeBridgestone ArenaExplore →
Bridgestone Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
03What to seeCountry Music Hall of Fame and MuseumExplore →
04The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the world's largest museums and research centers dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of American country music.
Nissan Stadium
Nissan Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
Explore →05What to seeParthenonExplore →
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena.
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Geodis Park
Geodis Park, known during development and construction as Nashville SC Stadium and Nashville Fairgrounds Stadium, is a 30,109-seat soccer-specific stadium at the historic Nashville Fairgrounds in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
07Battle of Nashville
The Battle of Nashville was a two-day battle in the Franklin–Nashville campaign that represented the end of large-scale fighting west of the coastal states in the American Civil War.
Where to eat
Where to eat in Nashville
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400 Degrees Hot Chicken
Aqui Hines's spot where you pick your heat by the degree.
02Husk Nashville
Southern ingredients, reimagined: Sean Brock's Nashville outpost in a historic mansion.
03Helen's Hot Chicken
A local mini-chain turning out crispy, blistering hot chicken across the city.
04Bastion
A 24-seat tasting counter hidden behind a nacho bar: Josh Habiger's inventive cooking.
05Hattie B's Hot Chicken
The hot chicken that took Nashville's signature dish nationwide. Order it "hot" if you dare.
06Rolf and Daughters
Philip Krajeck's Germantown room: handmade pasta in a candlelit former factory.
07City House
Tandy Wilson's James Beard-winning Southern-Italian. The belly ham pizza is a staple.
08Arnold's Country Kitchen
The definitive meat-and-three: a James Beard "America's Classic" cafeteria line.
Nashville at night
Nashville at night
Month by month
Nashville, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
May in Nashville
What’s on in Nashville in May. One of the best months to visit Nashville. Typical daytime highs around 79°F (26°C).
September in Nashville
What’s on in Nashville in September. One of the best months to visit Nashville. Typical daytime highs around 81°F (27°C).
October in Nashville
What’s on in Nashville in October. One of the best months to visit Nashville. Typical daytime highs around 73°F (23°C).
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Nashville International (BNA).
Know before you go
- Live music starts early, from late morning on Broadway.
- Try the hot chicken, but respect the heat levels.
- Rideshare on weekends; downtown parking is brutal.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nashville?
The best time to visit Nashville is Apr–May & Sep–Oct, in United States.
Where is Nashville?
Nashville is in United States. The nearest major airport is Nashville International (BNA).
What is Nashville known for?
Music City, honky-tonks, hot chicken, and songwriters everywhere.
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Beyond the city
