Visit Eighth Avenue
Popular places to visit
Adventure Science Center
Bring the kids to this fun-packed educational attraction where they can learn all about space and science.
Grand Ole Opry
A historic country music hall and home to the country's longest running radio show.
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.
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.
Nissan Stadium
Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant 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.
Things to do
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
Downtown Nashville Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Nashville: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Nashville Rollin Jamboree Comedy & Country Music Sing-Along Tour
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum Admission Ticket in Nashville
Top hotels in Eighth Avenue
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Great atrium garden views from the 3rd floor! We stayed in the Cascades section and slept with our balcony door open to fall asleep to the sound of the water. It was absolutely fantastic! Even though it’s quite busy, the waterfall drowns out the other noise. Can’t wait to come back.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Rooms were clean and the breakfast was excellent! We will stay here going forward!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Knights Inn Nashville
Was a very nice hotel overall. Staff was super friendly. My only complaint was a lack of hot water. So, took 1 luke warm and 1 ice cold shower
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center
Buffet breakfast was very good. Many choices and very tasty. Hotel check in was fast and staff helpful and friendly. Hotel is easy walking distance to Broadway where the entertainment is. Would definitely stay here again when in Nashville.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Large spacious room,very clean,friendly staff,close to gulch area
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eighth Avenue
Edgehill
While Edgehill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bridgestone Arena and Ryman Auditorium.
Rutledge Hill
Rutledge Hill might not have many top sights, but Bridgestone Arena and Broadway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Music Row
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or RCA Studio B while you're exploring the area.
SoBro
If you're spending some time in SoBro, Bridgestone Arena and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Hillsboro Village
Hillsboro Village is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts and Curb Event Center.
Eighth Avenue
- Grand Ole Opry
- Vanderbilt University
- Ryman Auditorium
- Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Nashville Zoo
- Ascend Amphitheater
- Tennessee State Capitol
- Nashville Municipal Auditorium
- Johnny Cash Museum
- Nashville Shores Waterpark
- Tennessee State University
- Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
