Holidays To Nashville

It's no surprise that Nashville earned the moniker, Music City. Any night of the week you can step out and find an entertaining evening of live music, often for free. Head down Lower Broadway, otherwise known as Honky-tonk highway and catch a band performing in one of the many bars that line this avenue, or head over to the Grand Ole Opry for an iconic country music experience.

Nashville has a booming culinary scene that includes delicious southern cuisine, like barbecue, hot chicken, and traditional "meat and threes", as well as unique chef-driven restaurants. Want to enjoy your dinner with a little live music? Head to the iconic Bluebird Café, or if you can't find a seat there, check out The Listening Room Café or Puckett's Grocery on 5th Avenue.

Unfolding across the city over 5 days each March, Tin Pan South sees hundreds of artists perform the songs they’ve written in over 100 shows. The festival sheds a spotlight on amazing songwriters and the music they create, with a huge line up of over 250 artists. 

Known as CMA Fest, this festival spans 4 days each June, with a focus on country music. Downtown Nashville is filled with the sounds of country legends and emerging talent performing across multiple stages, as well as interviews and Q&A sessions with some of the artists. 

The Let Freedom Sing is Nashville’s Independence Day show put on by the city each 4th of July. As you’d expect from the Music City, there’s great live music, a family fun zone, food, drink and, most famously, a truly incredible fireworks show that’s thought to be one of the best in the country. 

Meat and Three restaurants are a popular type of eatery in Nashville. They offer up a choice of meat, often including brisket, fried chicken, steak and ham, and a choice of three side dishes, like mac ‘n’ cheese, beans and vegetables; grab a plate and pile it up. 

Whatever kind of eatery you go to in Nashville, fruit tea is bound to be on the menu. The drink consists of sweet tea and fruit juice and is often topped off with lemon slices or sprigs of mint. 

Similar to the British scone, American biscuits are a Nashville classic. Beloved across the city, you’ll find them on many menus here. Pair with fruity preserves or enjoy them with savoury options like fried chicken.