Grand Ole Opry show
The live radio show that made country music famous, with several artists every night.
See dates and prices →Nashville for wedding guests: key facts
- Best time for a wedding
- April to May, September to October
- Getting there
- Nashville International (BNA) is about 15 minutes from downtown, with direct flights from most US cities.
- Getting around
- A car or a driver is needed for most trips. Downtown, The Gulch and Midtown are close together. Rideshare is the easiest way between them.
- Top group activities
- Grand Ole Opry show; Broadway honky-tonk and live music pub crawl; Nashville food tour with hot chicken
- Activity prices
- Budget-friendly, from free walks to private charters
Updated November 2026
☀️ Relaxed things to do
Country Music Hall of Fame and RCA Studio B
The museum plus the historic studio where Elvis and Dolly recorded.
See dates and prices →Ryman Auditorium tour
Tour the 'Mother Church of Country Music' and stand on its famous stage.
See dates and prices →Songwriter night at a listening room
Hear the writers behind famous hits play their songs up close. A Nashville must.
See dates and prices →🍷 Foodie things to do
Nashville food tour with hot chicken
Taste hot chicken, biscuits and barbecue on a guided walk through a local neighborhood.
See dates and prices →Jack Daniel's distillery day trip to Lynchburg
Tour the famous whiskey distillery with a tasting, plus a stop in small-town Tennessee.
See dates and prices →Nashville brewery tour
Visit three local craft breweries with tastings and transport included.
See dates and prices →Southern cooking class
Learn biscuits, fried chicken and pie with a local chef, then sit down to eat.
See dates and prices →🧗 Adventure things to do
Broadway honky-tonk and live music pub crawl
A guide takes your group to the best bars with live bands on Lower Broadway.
See dates and prices →Party bike ride through downtown
Pedal a group bike past the sights with music and a driver at the wheel.
See dates and prices →Kayak on the Harpeth River
A calm paddle through wooded bluffs just outside the city.
See dates and prices →Hike and swim at Cummins Falls
A rugged trail to one of Tennessee's most beautiful swimming holes, a scenic drive from town.
See dates and prices →Where wedding guests should eat in Nashville
The Catbird Seat
Midtown
Counter seating around the open kitchen for an inventive tasting menu.
Map ↗Husk Nashville
Rutledge Hill
Modern Southern cooking in a historic mansion. Great for a rehearsal dinner.
Map ↗Etch
SoBro
Creative, globe-trotting menu near the Music City Center.
Map ↗Rolf and Daughters
Germantown
Handmade pasta in a former factory building.
Map ↗Butcher & Bee
East Nashville
Sharing plates made for a group, with an excellent whipped feta.
Map ↗Pinewood Social
Downtown
Restaurant, bar and bowling alley in one. Perfect for a group hangout.
Map ↗Monell's
Germantown
Shared tables and big platters passed around, like Sunday lunch with family.
Map ↗Hattie B's Hot Chicken
Midtown
The most famous hot chicken in town. Pick your heat level carefully.
Map ↗Prince's Hot Chicken
South Nashville
The original hot chicken shack, family-run for generations.
Map ↗Arnold's Country Kitchen
SoBro
Classic meat-and-three cafeteria, open for lunch on weekdays.
Map ↗Biscuit Love
The Gulch
Hugely popular brunch spot. Go early for the day-after brunch.
Map ↗Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
Downtown
Whole-hog barbecue with a big beer garden. Easy for large groups.
Map ↗Where to stay
Full guide to where to stay in Nashville →
- The Hermitage Hotel $$$
Downtown. Grand historic hotel near the Capitol, the city's most elegant address. - Noelle $$$
Downtown. Stylish boutique hotel in a restored 1930s building, walkable to Broadway. - Gaylord Opryland Resort $$$
Music Valley. Huge resort under glass atriums, next to the Grand Ole Opry. Easy for big groups.
Getting around
- Downtown, The Gulch and Midtown are close together. Rideshare is the easiest way between them.
- Broadway is very busy on weekend nights. Pick a pickup spot a block away for rides.
- Most guests do not need a car unless your venue is in the countryside around Franklin or Leiper's Fork.
- For a group night out, a party bus or shuttle beats waiting for a dozen rideshares.
Arriving
Nashville International (BNA) is about 15 minutes from downtown, with direct flights from most US cities.
Good to know for guests in Nashville
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Tipping: Expected: 18 to 22% in restaurants. Large groups often get an automatic gratuity.
- Dinner time: Dinner usually from 6 to 9 pm. Popular restaurants book up weeks ahead.
- Power plugs: Type A and B plugs, 120 V.
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Questions guests ask about Nashville
When is the best time for a wedding in Nashville?
April to May, September to October is the most popular season. Live music every night, hot chicken, honky-tonks and a growing food scene. Nashville is easy to reach, walkable downtown, and guests never run out of things to do.
How do guests get to Nashville?
Nashville International (BNA) is about 15 minutes from downtown, with direct flights from most US cities.
How do guests get around Nashville?
Downtown, The Gulch and Midtown are close together. Rideshare is the easiest way between them. Broadway is very busy on weekend nights. Pick a pickup spot a block away for rides. Most guests do not need a car unless your venue is in the countryside around Franklin or Leiper's Fork. For a group night out, a party bus or shuttle beats waiting for a dozen rideshares.
What can wedding guests do in Nashville as a group?
Good group options include grand Ole Opry show, broadway honky-tonk and live music pub crawl, nashville food tour with hot chicken, jack Daniel's distillery day trip to Lynchburg. Most have private options for 10 to 20 people.
Is there a ready-made weekend plan for guests in Nashville?
Yes. Our Nashville wedding weekend itinerary has relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
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Ready-made relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
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See the restaurants →Best time to get married in Nashville
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See the months →Where to stay in Nashville
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