3-Day Nashville Itinerary

Day 1: Music City Foundation — Nashville

Daily cost: $325

10:00 AM — Country Music Hall of Fame

Explore country music's rich history through interactive exhibits and Elvis's gold Cadillac.

Category: Museum · Cost: $22

Tip: Visit the Hatch Show Print shop inside for authentic vintage concert posters.

1:30 PM — Historic RCA Studio B Tour

Stand where Elvis recorded over 200 songs in Nashville's most famous recording studio.

Category: Historic Site · Cost: $18

Tip: The piano Elvis played is still there and occasionally used during tours.

5:00 PM — Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn

Experience world-class classical music in one of America's most beautiful concert halls.

Category: Performance · Cost: $45

Tip: The hall's acoustics are so precise that performers can hear a pin drop in the back row.

breakfast: Pancake Pantry

Hillsboro Village · Nashville institution since 1961

Must order: Sweet potato pancakes, Country ham

Cost: $12/person

lunch: Arnold's Country Kitchen

East Nashville · Authentic meat-and-three Southern comfort

Must order: Fried chicken, Mac and cheese

Cost: $15/person

dinner: The Catbird Seat

Music Row · Upscale counter dining, chef's tasting

Must order: Tasting menu, Wine pairing

Cost: $85/person

Stay: Union Station Hotel

Downtown · $180-$220/night

Day 2: Honky-Tonk Heritage — Nashville

Daily cost: $325

10:30 AM — Ryman Auditorium Tour

Walk the sacred stage where country legends from Hank Williams to Johnny Cash performed.

Category: Historic Venue · Cost: $20

Tip: Stand at center stage and whisper - the acoustics will carry your voice to the back row.

1:00 PM — Johnny Cash Museum

Discover the Man in Black's legacy through personal artifacts and handwritten lyrics.

Category: Museum · Cost: $18

Tip: The museum owns one of his actual prison performance guitars.

7:00 PM — Live Music at Tootsies Orchid Lounge

Experience authentic honky-tonk atmosphere where aspiring artists still chase their dreams.

Category: Live Music · Cost: $0

Tip: Many current country stars played their first Nashville gigs on this very stage.

breakfast: Loveless Cafe

Belle Meade · Famous for biscuits, Nashville tradition

Must order: Biscuits and jam, Country ham

Cost: $14/person

lunch: Prince's Hot Chicken Shack

North Nashville · Birthplace of Nashville hot chicken

Must order: Hot chicken, White bread

Cost: $11/person

dinner: Etch Restaurant

Downtown · Contemporary American with Southern influences

Must order: Wood-fired dishes, Craft cocktails

Cost: $42/person

Stay: Union Station Hotel

Downtown · $180-$220/night

Day 3: Southern Elegance — Nashville

Daily cost: $325

10:00 AM — Belle Meade Historic Plantation

Tour the Greek Revival mansion known as Queen of Tennessee plantations.

Category: Historic Mansion · Cost: $22

Tip: The carriage house has original Civil War bullet holes still visible.

2:00 PM — Frist Art Museum

Explore world-class art exhibitions in Nashville's premier visual arts center.

Category: Art Museum · Cost: $15

Tip: The Art Deco building was originally a 1930s post office with stunning WPA murals.

5:30 PM — Cumberland River Sunset Stroll

Walk the pedestrian bridge for panoramic views of Nashville's skyline at golden hour.

Category: Scenic Walk · Cost: $0

Tip: The bridge lights up in different colors for special occasions and holidays.

breakfast: Biscuit Love

The Gulch · Gourmet Southern breakfast, Instagram-worthy

Must order: Bonuts, East Nasty biscuit

Cost: $16/person

lunch: Hermitage Cafe

Downtown · Classic diner, Nashville institution since

Must order: Meat and three, Pie slice

Cost: $13/person

dinner: Capitol Grille

Downtown · Upscale steakhouse with Tennessee influences

Must order: Dry-aged steak, Bourbon selection

Cost: $65/person

Stay: Union Station Hotel

Downtown · $180-$220/night

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Trip Overview

Hotel

Day 1 Match Day

Nashville

$325

Est. daily spend

Music City Foundation · 24°C, warm, perfect for walking

Schermerhorn Symphony tickets sell out quickly for weekend showsBook symphony tickets →

Need a ride from the airport?

Book transfer →

breakfast· Hillsboro Village

Pancake Pantry

Nashville institution since 1961

Sweet potato pancakesCountry ham

No reservations, expect weekend wait

442 reviewsTripAdvisor →

~$12

/person

Explore country music's rich history through interactive exhibits and Elvis's gold Cadillac.
4.515,867 reviewsTripAdvisor →
Visit the Hatch Show Print shop inside for authentic vintage concert posters.
Book tours
Per person admission
Walk through Broadway to Music City Walk8 min
Stand where Elvis recorded over 200 songs in Nashville's most famous recording studio.
4.74,525 reviewsTripAdvisor →
The piano Elvis played is still there and occasionally used during tours.
Book tours
Guided tour only
Drive via Roy Acuff to Music Row15 min
lunch· East Nashville
Arnold's Country Kitchen
Authentic meat-and-three Southern comfort
Fried chickenMac and cheese
Cash only, closes at 2:30 PM
4.81,923 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$15
/person
Experience world-class classical music in one of America's most beautiful concert halls.
4.8660 reviewsTripAdvisor →
The hall's acoustics are so precise that performers can hear a pin drop in the back row.
Find match tickets →
Per person tickets
dinner· Music Row
The Catbird Seat
Upscale counter dining, chef's tasting
Tasting menuWine pairing
Reservations essential, book weeks ahead
4.6292 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$85
/person

While you're here

Musicians Corner at Centennial Park

6 min walkFree

Free outdoor concerts every Saturday with local Nashville artists.

Your stay

3 nights

Union Station Hotel

Downtown · $180–$220/night

Historic train station turned luxury hotel with stunning Gothic architecture.

Book on Expedia →

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Next up

Day 2 → Honky-tonk culture on Broadway→

Day 2

Nashville

$325

Est. daily spend

Honky-Tonk Heritage · 26°C, sunny, perfect for outdoor activities

breakfast· Belle Meade

Loveless Cafe

Famous for biscuits, Nashville tradition

Biscuits and jamCountry ham

Worth the drive, opens 8 AM

4.56,645 reviewsTripAdvisor →

~$14

/person

Walk the sacred stage where country legends from Hank Williams to Johnny Cash performed.
4.713,952 reviewsTripAdvisor →
Stand at center stage and whisper - the acoustics will carry your voice to the back row.
Book tours
Self-guided tour
Walk through Down Broadway historic district3 min
Discover the Man in Black's legacy through personal artifacts and handwritten lyrics.
4.57,101 reviewsTripAdvisor →
The museum owns one of his actual prison performance guitars.
Book tours
Per person admission
Walk through Broadway to Printer's Alley12 min
lunch· North Nashville
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack
Birthplace of Nashville hot chicken
Hot chickenWhite bread
Cash only, medium spice recommended
4.4137 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$11
/person
Experience authentic honky-tonk atmosphere where aspiring artists still chase their dreams.
4.21,907 reviewsTripAdvisor →
Many current country stars played their first Nashville gigs on this very stage.
No cover, tip musicians
dinner· Downtown
Etch Restaurant
Contemporary American with Southern influences
Wood-fired dishesCraft cocktails
Reservations recommended for dinner
4.62,328 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$42
/person

While you're here

Historic Printers Alley

4 min walkFree

Hidden cobblestone alley with speakeasy-era bars and live jazz.

Next up

Day 3 → Belle Meade mansion and cultural farewell→

Day 3

Nashville

$325

Est. daily spend

Southern Elegance · 25°C, partly cloudy, comfortable all day

Book your ride to the airport

Book transfer →

breakfast· The Gulch

Biscuit Love

Gourmet Southern breakfast, Instagram-worthy

BonutsEast Nasty biscuit

Expect weekend wait, opens 7 AM

4.32,237 reviewsTripAdvisor →

~$16

/person

Tour the Greek Revival mansion known as Queen of Tennessee plantations.
The carriage house has original Civil War bullet holes still visible.
Book tours
Includes mansion and winery
Drive via Harding Pike to West End20 min
Explore world-class art exhibitions in Nashville's premier visual arts center.
4.41,046 reviewsTripAdvisor →
The Art Deco building was originally a 1930s post office with stunning WPA murals.
Book tours
Rotating exhibitions
Walk through Broadway to riverfront district15 min
lunch· Downtown
Hermitage Cafe
Classic diner, Nashville institution since
Meat and threePie slice
Cash preferred, closes 3 PM
4.51,043 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$13
/person
Walk the pedestrian bridge for panoramic views of Nashville's skyline at golden hour.
4.4458 reviewsTripAdvisor →
The bridge lights up in different colors for special occasions and holidays.
Free activity
dinner· Downtown
Capitol Grille
Upscale steakhouse with Tennessee influences
Dry-aged steakBourbon selection
Reservations recommended, dress code
3.563 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$65
/person

While you're here

Bicentennial Capitol Mall

6 min walkFree

Beautiful state park with Tennessee history timeline and city views.

$975

$720 – $1,275 range

~$325/day · mid-range

Budget pace217% of max

Accommodation$570

Food$285

Activities$85

Transport$35

Day 1 Nashville$325

Day 2 Nashville$325

Day 3 Nashville$325

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