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Nashville
United States
Before You Go
April to May and September to October offer ideal weather with temperatures from 15-25°C (59-77°F) and comfortable conditions. June to August is hot and humid (25-32°C) with peak tourist season. November to March is cooler (5-15°C) but fewer crowds and lower prices. Spring brings beautiful blooms.
Visa
Check requirementsInternational visitors from Visa Waiver Program countries can stay up to 90 days without a visa (requires ESTA authorization). Citizens of other countries need a B-2 tourist visa. Canadian and Mexican citizens have simplified entry requirements. Check requirements at travel.state.gov.
Getting There
TransportationBy Air: Nashville International Airport (BNA) is 13km southeast of downtown.
By Car: I-40 and I-65 intersect in Nashville, connecting to major cities.
Language
CommunicationEnglish is the primary language. Nashville is very diverse with many languages spoken, but English is universal.
Currency
Money mattersUS Dollar (USD). Credit cards accepted everywhere. ATMs widely available. Tipping is customary: 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, $2-5 for rideshare drivers.
Getting Around
Local transportWeGo Public Transit: Buses covering the metro area. Limited coverage compared to larger cities.
Uber/Lyft: Widely available and most convenient.
Taxis: Available but less common.
Walking: Downtown, Broadway, and Music Row are walkable, but the city is spread out.
From the Airport
Arrival infoWeGo Route 18: Bus to downtown (30-45 min, $2).
Uber/Taxi: $25-35 to downtown (15-20 min).
Shuttle: Shared shuttles ($15-25 per person).
Accommodations
The Hermitage Hotel
Beaux-Arts hotel since 1910 in downtown Nashville. Tennessee's only AAA Five Diamond hotel.