City in Tennessee, United States
Nashville
Country music, honky-tonks, hot chicken and bachelorette crowds; a great solo-friendly party city with a creative and music-industry scene. Hot, humid summers, car dependence and weekend noise are the trade-offs.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$3,700–5,200Comfortable, one person · $3,700–5,200Details
- Value for money10/100Better value than 9% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goApr–May, Sep–OctWarmest: Aug, 32°CDetails
- Air quality7.7 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2022) · Fairly cleanDetails
- Internet307 MbpsFixed broadband, United States medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableTap water from the Cumberland River is treated and safe; refill stations are common downtown.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel5/5English: spoken almost everywhereDetails
- Doctor's visit$130–300Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundUberWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardCards almost everywhereCards and phone pay work almost everywhere; carry small bills to tip live musicians on Broadway.Details
Where to stay in Nashville
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Downtown / Broadway | Honky-tonks and live music; loud and busy |
| The Gulch | Modern apartments, restaurants and walkable nightlife |
| 12 South | Boutiques, cafés and a quieter, upscale stay |
| East Nashville | Local bars, music venues and independent cafés |
| Germantown | Restaurants and a relaxed riverside feel |
Apps that work in Nashville
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: iMessage/SMS
- Transit: real-time public transport in most cities
- OpenTable: restaurant reservations
- Taxis: Taxis are scarce outside downtown and the airport. Waymo and Lyft plan driverless rides in Nashville but check availability.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in United States.
- Cards almost everywhere Cards and phone pay work almost everywhere; carry small bills to tip live musicians on Broadway.
- ATMs: Bank ATMs charge foreign cards about US$3–5; standalone ATMs in shops often more. Decline the ATM's currency conversion.
- Tipping: Expected: 18–20% at sit-down restaurants, 15–20% for taxis and rideshare, US$1–2 per bar drink, US$2–5 per night for hotel housekeeping.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay are widely accepted. Venmo, Cash App and Zelle generally need a US bank account.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Visa Waiver travellers need an approved ESTA (US$40) before departure; apply only at esta.cbp.dhs.gov, ideally 72+ hours ahead.
- CBP has proposed making five years of social-media identifiers mandatory on ESTA; check the form's current questions and answer truthfully.
- Presidential proclamations since June 2025 restrict entry for nationals of a growing list of countries; check travel.state.gov before booking.
Emergency numbers
Police 911 · Ambulance 911 · Fire 911 · All emergencies 911
Plugs
Type A, B · 120 V, 60 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
- WeGo Public Transit
- Nashville International Airport
- Visit Music City (tourism)
- Nashville Metro Water Services
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