Central Tennessee Travel Guide

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Central Tennessee
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Central Tennessee
Central Tennessee

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.

Knights Inn Nashville

Knights Inn Nashville

1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St, Nashville, TN
The price is ₹5,222 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
₹5,222
₹6,933 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (793 reviews)
Yes. The beds were very comfortable. Good price for the location. I will stay again.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Knights Inn Nashville
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
The price is ₹32,447 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
₹32,447
₹40,740 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Nashville. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 18 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,722 reviews)
Beautiful hotel. Room was spacious

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Nashville South

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Nashville South

3 out of 5
4311 Sidco Dr, Nashville, TN
The price is ₹5,619 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹5,619
₹6,780 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (510 reviews)
Very clean property and the staff was great. It was a bit loud with a train near by and people up late, but we still slept fine.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Nashville South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Placemakr Premier SoBro

Placemakr Premier SoBro

4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,943 reviews)
Close to downtown, great view excellent all the way around.

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Sentral Sobro

Sentral Sobro

4 out of 5
516 Lea Avenue, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,613 reviews)
Nice, clean and excellent location to Broadway Nashville.

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Sentral Sobro
Kasa Capitol Hill Downtown Nashville

Kasa Capitol Hill Downtown Nashville

4 out of 5
211 7th Avenue North, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and meeting facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (851 reviews)
This place is really awesome! It is a beautiful place in a great location! We booked a one bedroom but were lucky enough to get upgraded to a two bedroom due to some maintenance being done on our original room (Thank you!). Everything about this stay was top notch, from communication with the staff, ...

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Kasa Capitol Hill Downtown Nashville
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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