Nashville & Memphis Holidays

Nashville and Memphis are two of the most iconic cities in the Southern United States. Known for their rich music history and delicious Southern cuisine, they are a must-visit for any traveller looking for an authentic holiday experience.

Nashville, or “Music City,” is home to the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame. In Memphis you can visit the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll at Sun Studio, and Elvis Presley’s Graceland mansion, and indulge in mouth-watering barbecue.

Both cities offer a vibrant nightlife, stunning parks and gardens, and plenty of outdoor activities, with a rich Civil Rights history and world-class museums. Start planning your Nashville and Memphis holiday today.

Holidays to Nashville & Memphis

Tennessee’s music cities are a one of a kind experience. Home to legends of country, rock n roll and blues; the State’s music is the soundtrack of America. From the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville to Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee is where it all began and never stopped.

Things to do in Nashville & Memphis

• Tour the mansion of Elvis Presley, Graceland
• Discover the birthplace of rock n roll, Sun Studio
• Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
• Trace the history at the National Civil Rights Museum
• Wander the Stax Museum of American Soul Music
• Listen to county legends at the Grand Ole Opry
• Walk down America’s most iconic street, Beale Street
• Party all night in Nashville’s Honky Tonks and Juke Joints
• Pay homage to the ‘Man in Black’ at the Johnny Cash Museum
• Walk in the footsteps of the greats at Historic RCA Studio B

Wider Tennessee

Beyond Nashville and Memphis, experience the relaxation of driving through the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee with the top down, stopping to soak in the State’s storied history.

In the South East of the State, discover the beauty and adventure of the Great Smoky Mountains, America’s most visited National Park, then get back to the music with a trip to Dollywood, the country and western inspired theme park a stone’s through from where Dolly Parton, an American national treasure, grew up.

Getting There

Road – Nashville to Memphis 212 miles; Atlanta to Nashville 248 miles

By Air – Direct flights into Nashville and indirect flights to Memphis from the UK

Getting Around

As with most American states, travelling around Tennessee is best done by hiring a car, hitting the open road and driving between cities yourself. For those who don’t wish to drive, there are regular buses and flights between the major cities. There is no option for rail travel to the central or eastern parts of the state.

In Nashville and Memphis, you will find public transport in the form of buses, trains, and taxis, plus some hotels run shuttle buses to the down town areas.