How long should I plan for a layover in Nashville?

The best layover in Nashville is 3–36 hours. This gives you enough time to reach the city, see the highlights, and return to the airport with buffer time.

Do I need a visa for a layover in Nashville?

Nashville is visa-free for US passport holders. No visa is required for a layover.

Is Nashville a good layover city?

Yes. Nashville scores 80/100 on the LayoverScore™, making it one of the top-rated layover cities. Live honky-tonk music on Lower Broadway

Nashville layover (BNA). 36h. LayoverScore™ 80.

NashvilleBNA6h on the groundScore 80

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Nashville

25 minutes to city center. 3–36 hours of layover time.

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Live honky-tonk music on Lower Broadway

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How long at Nashville?

YOUR 36H LAYOVER

What 36 hours in Nashville gets you.

Live honky-tonk music on Lower Broadway. Hot chicken at Prince's or Hattie B's. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

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How long at Nashville?

What 36 hours in Nashville gets you.

Broadway live music starts at 10am. Honky-tonks, hot chicken, and the Ryman all within 6 blocks.

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