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.
Grand Ole Opry
The pride and joy of Nashville residents and hallowed ground for country music fans the world over.
Nissan Stadium
Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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
Grand Ole Opry Admission Ticket
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville
Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor 21+ Only
Top hotels in 12 South
The Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel
Clean, comfortable room with all of the amenities we needed for our short stay in Nashville. Great location with coffee, restaurants and shopping options to walk to. Will definitely seek out Avant Stay properties for future travels.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
This hotel is old need to be upgraded
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Clean rooms, good breakfast and a helpful courteous staff
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Placemakr Premier SoBro
Perfect spot for visiting downtown Nashville. 15 min walk to Nissan stadium and 5 min walk to Broadway. I parked my car and didn’t move until check out. Very quiet condo and lots of space. I will definitely book again for future Nashville trips.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Good
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
This is my favorite place to stay in downtown Nash - so pretty and such nice staff members
Reviewed on 12 May 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 Hank Williams Jr. Museum 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 RCA Studio B or Demonbreun Street 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.
