Academy Square Travel Guide
Nashville
Visit Academy Square
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
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor 21+ Only
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Nashville
Top hotels in Academy Square
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Room was very clean, Housekeeping staff is great. Breakfast was nice, good coffee. Fun bartender and very welcoming staff at front desk. Room location was not so good. Close to Broadway but VERY noisy all through the night with sirens constantly, big trucks, honking, yelling!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Knights Inn Nashville
It was a decent place to sleep for the night, but I doubt I will be staying there again. The walls were thin, you could hear people walking around heavily upstaira, the rooms have outside doors, so you can hear everything going on in the parking lot, the showers didn’t drain very well, the sink faucet ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Placemakr Premier SoBro
Fantastic! Would recommend to anyone. Great location, clean, awesome view, great pool and hot tub. A+
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Good breakfast…clean room
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Great staff, rooms are clean, always so very helpful, and so very friendly thank you I can’t wait to return. Rm 416
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Scheduled maintenance was being done on the elevator on our wing and we woke up to a very loud construction zone at 7 in the morning.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Academy Square
Rutledge Hill
Rutledge Hill might not have many top sights, but Broadway and Nissan Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
SoBro
If you're spending some time in SoBro, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Bridgestone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
The District
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to The District. A stop by Broadway or Ryman Auditorium might round out your trip.
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.
Downtown Nashville
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Broadway or Nissan Stadium while you're exploring the area.
East Bank
If you're spending some time in East Bank, Nissan Stadium and Cumberland River are top sights worth seeing.
