Nashville

Key Facts

Annual Visitors : 14.4 million

Time Difference : GMT -5 or -6 hours

Land Area : 1367sqkm | 527sqm

Population : 692,587

Languages : English

Currency : U.S Dollar

Non-stop from Heathrow to Nashville International Airport : 8½ to 9 hours

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About

Nashville is a city in the southeastern United States, on the Cumberland River. It is known as the "Music City" because of its association with country music. 

The city is home to the Grand Ole Opry, the world-famous country music show, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Nashville is also a popular destination for history and culture lovers, with many museums and historical sites.

Why Go

• See a show at the Grand Ole Opry a weekly country music show broadcast since 1925.
• Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
• Take a walk down Broadway with bars, restaurants, and honky-tonks.
• Visit the Ryman Auditorium a historic concert hall.
• Go to a museum: First Art Museum, the Johnny Cash Museum, and the Tennessee State Museum.
• Take a walk or bike ride along the Cumberland River.
• Go shopping at high-end boutiques to souvenir shops.
• Eat at a local restaurant and experience Southern comfort food.
• Take a day trip to the Civil War battlefield at Franklin, the city of Chattanooga, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
  

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The best time to visit Nashville is during the spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October). The weather is mild during these months, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the mid-70s Fahrenheit (18 to 24 Centigrade). There are also many festivals and events happening during these months, such as the CMA Music Festival and the Nashville Jazz Festival.

The summer (June-August) can be hot and humid, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-80s (29C) to the low 90s Fahrenheit (44C). However, there are also many festivals and events happening during this time, such as CMA Fest and Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.

The winter (November-March) can be cold and snowy, with average temperatures ranging from the low 40s (5C) to the mid-50s Fahrenheit (11C). However, there are also many Christmas events happening during this time, such as the Christmas at the Grand Ole Opry and the Gaylord Opryland Resort's Christmas in the Park.