Nashville flights and travel guide

No matter what the original reason is for a visit to Tennessee’s capital city, travellers who arrive from flights to Nashville will leave whistling the tunes of mountain music. Home to the Grand Ole Opry and the birthplace of gospel music, Nashville continues to croon country sounds from the top of the charts. Whether you’re heading to Nashville for a tour of Music City USA, or you’re an aspiring country artist hoping to get a break in the town that's been the birthplace of many legends, a flight to Nashville can be a ticket to the big time.

There is also plenty to do in Nashville away from the banjo. The city is populated with museums, major-league sports teams, fine dining, and a hot clubbing scene. If all the entertainment is too much, rest and relax in one of the city’s open parks.

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Nashville climate

Nashville has a moderate climate without major extremes of temperature characterizing its distinct seasons. An ample annual rainfall keeps things green and clean, but there are enough sunny days in between to keep everyone happy. Summers can be very humid, which can cause discomfort even if temperatures do not hit major highs.

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When to fly to Nashville

Peak season:

The summer months are packed full of Nashville travellers. From June to September, the streets are full, the hotels are booked and the city is in full swing. This means that Nashville flights and hotels for summer travel need to be booked in advance or you're likely to pay higher prices.

Off season:

Winter is low tourist season in Nashville, when the cold creeps in and the city stays indoors. If you don't mind the chilly weather, it's possible to find cheap flights to Nashville during the winter months.

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Getting around Nashville

Between the buses and trolleys running through the streets of Nashville, you won’t have trouble getting around without a car. Buses run by the Metropolitan Transit Authority rumble over the streets from 5:30am to midnight every day. The Music Valley Express, bus 34, will take you to Opryland from downtown. Catch the express every 40 minutes between 8:15am and 6:15pm. The Lunch Line is a free trolley route that runs on a loop through the city between Second Broadway and Sixth Avenue. Sightseers might want to catch the trolley leaving the Frist Arts Center on Broadway at noon and 2pm. A two-hour tour will take you around the city’s main attractions. There are also several taxi and car rental companies working in the city, but you really only need a car if you’re getting out of town.

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Nashville insider information

• Don't leave Nashville without a bit of religion...cowboy style. Take in a Sunday morning church service at the Cowboy Church at the Texas Troubadour Theater in Nashville.
• Venture about an hour outside of Nashville and stop off at Loretta Lynn's Ranch and Family Campground. Tour the plantation home and the new Coal Miner's Daughter Museum, both of which are located on the 3,500-acre farm.
• You can't visit Nashville without taking in a little bit of country music. Start at the legendary Gruhn Guitars shop, the most famous guitar shop in Nashville. Then head over to Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, where country music plays all day long.

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Nashville airports

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