Nashville, TN

Nashville is located in the north-central part of Tennessee. It serves as the state capital and is nestled on the Cumberland River.

Nashville is approximately 250 miles east of Memphis, TN, 215 miles southwest of Louisville, KY, and about 470 miles southeast of St. Louis, MO.

Yes, Nashville is considered a part of the Southern United States, both culturally and geographically.

The closest airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), which is located about 8 miles southeast of the downtown area.

Nashville operates in the Central Time Zone (CT).

While there are no mountains in Nashville, the city is situated along the Cumberland River, and the nearby rolling hills of Middle Tennessee provide scenic views.

Nashville has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and generally mild winters, and its location makes it prone to receiving rainfall fairly evenly throughout the year.

Nashville can occasionally experience severe weather such as thunderstorms and tornadoes, especially in the spring and fall.

Nashville is actively working to improve accessibility for all visitors, with many tourist attractions, hotels, and public transportation options being wheelchair accessible.

Tourists can take advantage of various transportation options such as rental cars, rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, public buses (MTA), and a downtown shuttle service called the Music City Circuit. Walking and biking are also popular in the city's more central areas.