Solo Travel

Solo Travel in Nashville: Music, Food & Southern Charm

Dive into the live music capital of the South, where honky-tonks, hot chicken, and a thriving arts scene make Nashville an ideal city for solo exploration.

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Location:

Nashville, TN

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When to Visit:

Spring (April–May) and fall (October–November)

Nashville, TN Travel Recommendations

Ryman Auditorium

Ryman Auditorium

The legendary 'Mother Church of Country Music' offering self-guided daytime tours and world-class live performances most evenings in a breathtaking historic venue.
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Prince's Hot Chicken Shack

Prince's Hot Chicken Shack

The legendary originator of Nashville Hot Chicken, serving the city's most iconic spicy fried chicken dish since 1945 — a must-visit culinary stop for solo food lovers.
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Broadway Honky Tonks

Broadway Honky Tonks

Lower Broadway's iconic strip of free-entry honky tonk bars featuring live country music all day and night — a solo traveler's dream for meeting people and enjoying Nashville's famous scene.
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The world's premier popular music museum, chronicling country music's history through rare artifacts, costumes, instruments, and immersive exhibits in downtown Nashville.
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Graduate Nashville

Graduate Nashville

A music-themed boutique hotel steps from Vanderbilt and Belmont, featuring locally inspired décor, a rooftop pool, and a lively bar scene popular with solo travelers.
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Nashville Food Tour by Nashville Guru

Nashville Food Tour by Nashville Guru

A guided walking food tour through Nashville's best neighborhoods, sampling Southern staples and local favorites while getting insider tips from a knowledgeable local guide.
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Nashville, TN Travel Tips

  • Lower Broadway's honky-tonks are free to enter and feature live music all day, every day — solo travelers can easily meet people by simply pulling up a barstool.
  • Book a guided historical walking tour of downtown on your first day to get oriented and absorb the city's rich musical heritage.
  • Rent a Bird or Lime scooter to explore The Gulch, Germantown, and 12South neighborhoods without needing a car or rideshare.
  • Try to catch a show at the Ryman Auditorium or Grand Ole Opry — buy tickets online well in advance as popular performances sell out quickly.
  • Visit Hattie B's or Prince's Hot Chicken early (before noon) to beat the lines; solo diners can often snag a counter seat faster than groups.

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