12 South Travel Guide
Nashville
Popular places to visit
Broadway
When you visit Broadway, a favourite shopping spot in Nashville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Nissan Stadium
Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Grand Ole Opry
The pride and joy of Nashville residents and hallowed ground for country music fans the world over.
Vanderbilt University
Explore the campus of Vanderbilt University, a top university in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Music City Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Music City Center, a top convention centre in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Ryman Auditorium
Take a tour of this historic performing arts venue and watch shows on a stage that has welcomed world-renowned names from Sarah Bernhardt to Johnny Cash.
Things to do
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission
Nashville Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Grand Ole Opry Admission Ticket
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
Jack Daniel's Distillery Day Trip
Top hotels in 12 South
The Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel
Suites are beautiful. Property gorgeous. Terrace wasn’t yet open but courtyard was lovely. Conveniently walkable to shopping, restaurants and bars. Parking safe (and pricey) in garage. Room’s spacious. Toiletries & bathrobes lux. Uber an easy ride into Downtown. Stayed comfortably with elderly parents. ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Airport/Opryland
clean room, and nice facility.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
It was clean the staff was friendly and helpful the breakfast was good and valet parking is available. Every employee I encounter was very polite and professional
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Love the place will come back
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
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Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Placemakr Premier SoBro
Very nice rooms overall, good location. Beds could be a little softer and pillows.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 12 South
Eighth Avenue
Visitors to Eighth Avenue like its museums and coffee shops, and Adventure Science Center is a sight worth a stop.
Edgehill
While Edgehill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Broadway and Nissan Stadium.
Midtown
The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Midtown. A stop by FirstBank Stadium or Demonbreun Street might round out your trip.
Music Row
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or RCA Studio B while you're exploring the area.
Green Hills
Unique features of Green Hills include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Bluebird Cafe or Mall at Green Hills while you're exploring the area.
The Gulch
The Gulch is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Demonbreun Street and Nashville WhatLiftsYou Wings Mural while you're in town.
