HOTELS
Nashville prides itself on being a big little town: big enough to hold downtown mega-hotels with four-star restaurants and little enough that quiet country B&Bs aren't hard to find. Read more

 DINING
Nashvillians have turned eating out into an art form, and the result has been a boom in fine cuisine with a delicious emphasis on diversity. Read more

 SHOPPING
Shopping in Nashville starts at the big-time mega-malls, takes a turn through a few quirky galleries and ends up at a quiet country guitar shop. It's just a matter of deciding where you want to go. Read more

 NIGHTLIFE AND ENTERTAINMENT
Music City USA is all about live performances. From quiet listening house like the legendary Bluebird Café to country kicker bars like the Wildhorse Saloon, pay your cover charge and get the real deal. Read more

 FITNESS AND RECREATION
Nashville is noted for its wilderness parks. Luckily, they are scattered throughout the metropolitan area and are easy to reach. Read more

 TRANSPORTATION
Originally opened in 1937 as Berry Field, Nashville International Airport has a small-town feel but does a good job meeting the demands of a big city. Read more

 DAY TRIPS
Nashville's in a good spot. Right in the middle of the state, it's near some of Tennessee's best fishing holes, country hikes, Civil War sites, golf courses, outlet malls and even casinos. Read more