Travel Guide
Nashville
Nashville’s reputation may have been built on music, but today its appeal reaches far beyond the stage. The city has become one of the country’s most dynamic destinations—where iconic honky-tonks sit alongside acclaimed restaurants, boutique hotels, contemporary art spaces, and a growing creative community shaping what comes next. Since launching our Music City office in 2020, J/PR has had a front-row seat to the city’s evolution. For this guide, we turned to our locally-based team members to curate their go-to spots across Nashville—from where to stay, eat, sip, shop, dance and of course, discover the best of the city’s iconic live music scene.
Where to Stay
Choose your own adventure: from country getaways to a Broadway bash. Here are our team’s top picks for where to ‘sit and stay awhile’ in Music City.
Southall Farm & Inn
2200 Osage Loop, Franklin, TN 37064
A luxury Resort & Spa located 30 miles outside of Nashville in one of America’s favorite quaint towns – Franklin, Tennessee. Here, you’ll find true relaxation amidst 500+ acres of farmland, an exquisite culinary journey at a Michelin Green-starred restaurant, January, and unique programming that highlights the best of Tennessee.
JW Marriott Nashville
201 8th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
For those seeking a quintessential Nashville experience, just steps from the action on Broadway but far enough to get some shut-eye at night.
The Chloe
1906 Acklen Avenue Nashville, TN 37212
One of Nashville’s newest boutique hotels, conveniently located next to Vanderbilt’s campus in Midtown and within walking distance to several local restaurants, cafes and shopping.
What to Do
From iconic experiences to local favorites, discover the places, neighborhoods, and moments that define Nashville right now.
Live Music
There’s no shortage of live music venues in Music City. As the weather warms, don’t miss an outdoor show at Ascend Amphitheatre, located steps from Broadway along the Cumberland River. If you want to be ‘first-in,’ the city’s newest venues are Pinnacle and The Truth. But for a guaranteed good time, The Listening Room and the Bluebird Cafe, are iconic go-tos. and Basement East are our go-tos.
Shopping on 12 South
It’s popular for a reason – walk 12 South for some of Nashville’s best boutique shopping from local brands to national favorites. Our favorites? Sezane, Imogene & Willie, Buck Mason and the newly opened Favorite Daughter. Plus, there are plenty of places to grab coffee, a drink or a bite in between stores.
Nature Walk at Radnor
Just 15 minutes from downtown, this walk is one of Nashville’s most beloved outdoor escapes and Tennessee’s first designated State Natural Area. It’s less of a formal attraction and more of a local ritual: an easy, scenic walk focused on wildlife, quiet, and being immersed in nature rather than exercise or recreation.
Where to Eat & Drink
In Nashville, our finest restaurants span from 10-course dining experiences to walk-up taco trucks.
Audrey Nashville
809 Meridian Street Nashville, TN 37207
An acclaimed, Michelin-recommended restaurant that celebrates Appalachian cuisine, sustainable sourcing, and traditional Southern foodways through a refined, contemporary lens.
Culture Club
1212 Martin St, Nashville, TN 37203
Nashville’s first frozen Greek yogurt brand, opening Summer 2026 in Wedgewood Houston.
888 Nashville
800 Clark Place, Nashville, TN 37203
A vinyl listening lounge and award-winning sushi restaurant.
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
2905b Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216
Known for its stunning, dark velvet interior and impeccable attention to detail.
Bastion
434 Houston Street, Nashville, TN 37203
Half high-end hangout, half hidden Michelin-starred restaurant. It feels like a secret club for people who truly appreciate incredible drinks.
Rolf & Daughters
700 Taylor St, Nashville, TN 37208
An effortlessly chic, high-energy Germantown icon that pairs a gritty-industrial aesthetic with world-class craft cocktails, natural wines, and a legendary menu of house-made pastas.
Bourbon Steak Nashville
201 8th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
A Michael Mina restaurant located at the top of the JW Marriott, offering elevated American steakhouse classics, a massive whiskey selection, and stunning 360-degree panoramic views of the city skyline. Insider tip: we love the French fry flight.
Nashville has a rare ability to feel like a booming metropolis and a tight-knit community all at once. The energy here extends far past music; it’s alive in world-class dining, historic charm, neighborhood-centric communities and true Southern hospitality. It’s a city that inspires you to work hard, play passionately and truly put down roots.