Guys' Getaway to Nashville

Country, rock, indie, alternative, blues, jazz – whatever music gets the group going, you’ll find it in Nashville. Artists across all genres love playing Music City and perform in intimate clubs and medium-sized venues, as well as large arenas. From the stages of Cannery Hall, Marathon Music Works and The Pinnacle to Bridgestone Arena, Ascend Amphitheater and Nissan Stadium, explore upcoming concerts to see who’s playing while you’re in town. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear live music in two of the city’s most iconic venues – the Ryman Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry – where everyone from Ernest Tubb and Elvis to Sheryl Crow and Chris Stapleton have graced the stages. 

But you don’t have to head to a large venue to hear incredible music. Talented singers, songwriters and musicians perform in honky tonks and clubs throughout the city. Enjoy legendary venues including songwriter’s haven Bluebird Cafe, rocker’s favorite Exit/In and bluegrass mecca The Station Inn. For other one-of-a-kind musical experiences, bar hop along Honky Tonk Highway on Lower Broad or head to nearby neighborhoods to enjoy Basement East, The 5 Spot, Brooklyn Bowl, and The Listening Room. Stop by Grimey’s and Jack White’s Third Man Records to take some of the Music City magic home on vinyl.

Catch the hard-hitting action of professional sports and elite collegiate athletics in Nashville. No matter when you visit, there’s a good chance a game is going on somewhere in the city.

The NFL Tennessee Titans play home games at Nissan Stadium on the banks of the Cumberland River. A new enclosed stadium is under construction next door and expected to open in time to kick off the 2027 season. If you prefer a different kind of football, head to GEODIS Park to watch the MLS Nashville SC in the largest soccer-specific stadium in the U.S. 

NHL fans know there’s something special about seeing a game in “Smashville.” Get out your fang fingers to cheer on the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. And the hits keep coming at First Horizon Park where the AAA Nashville Sounds set the stage for a boy’s night at the ballpark.
There’s plenty to cheer about with Nashville’s many colleges and universities playing NCAA Division 1 athletics. Nashville kicks off March Madness at Bridgestone Arena for the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament and ends each year with the TransPerfect Music City Bowl. Other not-to-miss events include the PBR’s Nashville Stampede and new Music City Rodeo at Bridgestone and NASCAR Cup Series and INDYCAR Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway.

Can’t score a ticket to the big game? Your group can still enjoy all the action from one of the city’s popular sports bars including BetMGM Sports Lounge, Category 10, Barstool Nashville, DraftKings Sports & Social, Barlines, Scoreboard Bar and Grill and Sports & Social Green Hills to name a few. 

Nashville’s mild climate beckons you outdoors for some fun in the sun. Float Nashville’s rivers and lakes for a day of water recreation, paddling or fishing. Cast off with Nashville Toons, River Queen Voyages and Cumberland Kayak & Adventure Company. 

Hikers and bikers will love the city’s lush greenways and parks. Explore Radnor Lake and Warner Parks on a nature hike. Rent from Bike the Greenway to pedal Shelby Bottoms and Stones River greenways or use bike sharing service Nashville BCycle for urban outings. And zip along the treetops The Adventure Park at Nashville.

Hit the links at the city’s challenging municipal golf courses – Harpeth Hills, McCabe, Percy Warner, and Ted Rhodes – all offering cart and club rentals. To enjoy championship courses that welcome public play, check out Hermitage Golf Course and Gaylord Springs Golf Links. For beverages, bites and bragging rights, head to Topgolf or PuttShack to show off your skills. Coming soon, PopStroke by Tiger Woods is slated to open spring 2026. 

If your crew prefers racquet sports, Nashville has you covered with indoor and outdoor tennis and pickleball courts available at Centennial Sportsplex and other local parks, along with Sensa Padel and Padel Haus.

Did you know Nashville has more music museums than anywhere else in the world? Music City preserves a mass of American music that cannot be understated, with the likes of Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, National Museum of African American Music, Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, Ryman Auditorium, Historic RCA Studio B, The Gallery of Iconic Guitars at Belmont, The Johnny Cash Museum, and more.

The city’s creative soul also makes it a mecca for arts and architecture. Frist Art Museum has spent over two decades exhibiting some of the most prestigious collections in the world and is housed in the city’s historic U.S. Post Office Building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Parthenon in Centennial Park is a visual reminder of the city’s reputation as the “Athens of the South” with intricate friezes and a 42-foot statue of the goddess Athena. 

A short drive takes you back two centuries in time at Nashville’s historic homes and estates. Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage provides insights into the nation’s seventh president. Cheekwood offers 55 acres of botanical gardens, historic estate home, art gallery and seasonal events. And for more of the region’s back story, be sure to visit the Tennessee State Museum, Tennessee State Capitol, and Fort Negley. 

From famous pitmasters and acclaimed chefs to mouthwatering steak houses and savory Southern fare, Nashville is a delicious destination for foodies. 

If you and your crew don’t mind getting a little messy, take a deep dive on the city’s BBQ joints including Martin’s BBQ, Edley’s Bar-B-Que, Bringle’s Smoking Oasis, Peg Leg Porker and Chief’s on Broadway featuring Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ. If the boys can take the heat, then Nashville Hot Chicken is a must. Originating as a punishment for a philandering boyfriend, this local treasure runs the range from mild to five-alarm fire. Check out the original at Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack and sample the spices at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, Party Fowl, and others. 

For Southern comfort food, try one of the city’s classic diners or traditional meat-&-threes including Arnold’s Country Kitchen, Puckett’s, Monell’s and Elliston Place Soda Shop. Top chefs elevate the flavors of the South at Audrey, Husk, Henley, and Black Rabbit.  

It's hard to beat a good steak, and Nashville offers plenty of outstanding options including Deacon’s New South, Oak Steakhouse, E3 Chophouse, Jimmy Kelly’s, Eddie V’s, and Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina. Other offerings from renowned chefs include etch, Yolan, Carne Mare, Bastion, Locust and The Optimist. 

Of course, sometimes you just want a good burger, dog or slice – and Nashville has you covered. Try local favorites including M.L. Rose, Joyland, Daddy Dogs, Von Elrod’s, Slim & Husky’s, Dicey’s Pizza and Tavern and The Diner. 

Nashville offers plenty of ways to mix and mingle from sophisticated cocktail clubs and whiskey tastings to more laid-back breweries and grownup playgrounds.

For an urbane evening, stop by The Twelve Thirty Club, Red Phone Booth, Hidden Bar, The Patterson House, Sinatra Bar and Lounge or The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club. Tour and taste your way through the region’s many distilleries including Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, Jack Daniel’s Distillery, Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery, Nashville Barrel Company and others along the Tennessee Whiskey Trail.

If your group prefers a craft beer, see what’s on tap at Tennessee Brew Works, Jackalope Brewing Company, Yee Haw Brewing, Fat Bottom Brewing and East Nashville Beer Works. Better yet, sample multiple options with Music City Brew Hop, Nashville’s only hop on/off trolley brewery tour.

And for an ultimate evening of fun, just add activities. Try British lawn bowling at Fogg Street Lawn Club or roll a strike at Pinewood Social. Take aim at Bad Axe Throwing Nashville and tap into your inner child at Pins Mechanical, Playdate, Game Terminal and Play Playground.