Nashville - Memphis, United States of America

Southern Music Cities Escape: Nashville & Memphis

Passengers: 2 adults, 0 children

Itinerary and included services

• Stay in Nashville (3 nights)
• Hotel: Placemakr Premier SoBro, Nashville, TN, United States of America
• Highlights: Modern apartment-style rooms, central SoBro location close to Broadway, live music venues, and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
• Ground transportation between cities
• Route: Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
• Service: Pre-arranged transportation for a comfortable, hassle-free transfer between the two music capitals.
• Stay in Memphis (3 nights)
• Hotel: Memphis Riverline Hotel, Memphis, TN, United States of America
• Highlights: Scenic location near the Mississippi River, easy access to Beale Street, blues clubs, and cultural landmarks such as the National Civil Rights Museum.
• Music & culture orientation
• Suggested self-guided walking routes in both cities, with tips on the best times to visit live music bars, legendary studios, and local barbecue spots.
• Travel support
• Basic travel advice, city maps, and curated recommendations for restaurants, rooftop bars, and notable music venues tailored to adult travelers.

Trip overview

This journey is designed for music-loving adults eager to experience two of the most iconic cities in American music history. Begin in Nashville, where your stay at Placemakr Premier SoBro places you within walking distance of neon-lit honky-tonks, renowned recording studios, and restaurants showcasing Southern flavors with a contemporary twist. Your days can flow from museum visits and studio tours to evenings immersed in live country, folk, and rock performances.

From Nashville, you’ll travel comfortably to Memphis, the home of blues and rock ’n’ roll. At the Memphis Riverline Hotel, you’ll be close to the Mississippi River and the legendary Beale Street, ideal for exploring soulful clubs, historic landmarks, and famous barbecue joints. This itinerary balances freedom and structure, giving you time to explore at your own pace while ensuring that key logistics and comfortable accommodations are already taken care of.

Recommended guides & books to prepare your trip

• Guidebooks
• “Lonely Planet USA’s Best Trips” – for broader road-trip inspiration including Tennessee routes.
• “Moon Nashville” and “Moon Memphis” – detailed neighborhood maps, live music listings, and restaurant suggestions.
• Music & culture reads
• “It Still Moves: Lost Songs, Lost Highways, and the Search for the Next American Music” by Amanda Petrusich – insight into the roots of American music across the South.
• “Memphis Rent Party” by Robert Gordon – stories from the city’s music scene and cultural history.
• Practical resources
• Official tourism sites: Visit Music City (Nashville) and Memphis Travel for updated event calendars and live music listings.
• Curated Spotify playlists featuring classic and contemporary artists from Nashville and Memphis to set the mood before departure.