Ultimate Nashville Bachelorette Party Itinerary
Time to switch out your everyday shoes for some cowgirl boots; You’re going to Nashville for your bachelorette! In this buzzing city, you and your closest friends can enjoy live music on every block, colorful murals, tasty food, and beautiful parks.
Now that you’ve chosen your destination, you’re welcome to refer to this itinerary in the process of planning a seamless bachelorette weekend. Feel free to switch some things out or move the timeframe around!
Thursday
4PM Welcome to Nashville!
Stay at Nashville’s “Original Bachelorette House,” and you won’t even have to bring your own decorations. Adorned with pink walls, neon signs, and different themes for every bedroom, there are endless photo opps for you and your crew.
Located only 1.4 miles from downtown, you have the option of exploring the city by foot (and then Uber back if someone’s had a little too many tequila shots).
7:30PM Taste of Nashville
Once you’ve organized yourselves a bit, get ready to fuel up and kickstart your weekend! Sinema Restaurant and Bar aims to keep the magic of historic Melrose Theatre alive, now that its housed in the same space today.
The guest experience is inspired by the history of the theater: the architectural design, the patrons, and the stars who decorated its big screen. Chef Kyle and the talented team craft seasonal menus with pure enthusiasm and a plethora of quality ingredients.
Make sure to try the hand-formed ricotta-filled ravioli with sundried tomato beurre monte, roasted mushrooms, and fried capers.
9:30PM Walk Off Dinner
And head back to your place, perhaps stopping at The Tennessee Cobbler Co for their famous banana cream pie shake!
Unwind and get a good night's sleep (you’ll thank me at yoga tomorrow morning).
Friday
9AM Detox to Retox With The Balanced Bachelorette!
If you hadn’t considered a private bachelorette yoga class in Nashville, consider it now! Your instructor arrives at your Airbnb for an hour-long customized private yoga session, complete with a Mimosa Bar and a playlist of the bride's favorite tunes. You’ll be refreshed and recharged to take on the town.
11AM Take a Tour
Of the famous Grand Ole Opry, where some of the most famous country musicians perform. Take on the sights, sounds, and stories that only happen backstage!
Try the The Nashville Tractor, Nashville’s biggest and wildest party tour. Book either a private tour for your group or hop on the public tour!
Also the Nashville Evening Trolley Tour is an amazing time where you ride through Nashville on a trolley lit up for the night, hosted by a performing guide.
12:30PM Leisurely Lunch
Walk over to Cascades American Cafe to fill your singing bellies! The Nashville hot shrimp is a local dish sure to please the table (Popcorn Shrimp, White Bread, Chili Oil, Pickles, Herb Aioli). They have everything from avocado toast to King Salmon, depending on your mood.
2PM Recharge
Relax on your private deck, sip a Tennessee beer, and maybe have a fun photo shoot! Sometimes when you have an activity-packed weekend, you forget to capture any of the moments.
6PM Dinner Downtown
Top of the list on Conde Nast’s “Best Restaurants in Nashville” is Drusie & Darr, which offers a menu that combines Asian and European traditions with Tennessee ingredients. Order Chef Vongerichten classics- warm shrimp salad and crispy sushi, for example.
The cocktails and mocktails are imaginative twists on standards, such as the jasmine cucumber gimlet or a green bell pepper soda.
7PM Head Across the Street
To the Tennessee Performing Arts Center! Founded in 1980, TPAC serves several hundred thousand audience members each year.
Performances include “purposefully-curated series in Dance, Theatre, and Family programming; a wide variety of special engagements, and the productions of three resident artistic companies – Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera, and Nashville Repertory Theatre.”
Saturday
10am Brunch with the Cocktail Cowboys
Take a break from Broadway and get your honky tonk on with the CowBoys. With this service, you get: “Two CowBoys and party hosting/butler service. We will serve you, pamper you, and entertain you by serving up drinks, helping with party games, being a Spotify DJ, taking and posing in pictures, keeping the party area tidy, and taking out the trash when we leave.”
The cowboys bring a delicious brunch spread from Biscuit Love.
To view the selection of cowboys (which is kind of like going through a GQ magazine) and book, head to cocktailcowboys.com
12PM Keep the Honky Tonk Going
With Nashvilles “Best Party Bus” Honky Tonk Party Express. Drink, Dance & Party on a LED-lit dance floor, blasting your favorite music through a 40+ hi-fi speaker system.
Your VIP bartender is there to serve you drinks and act as your personal DJ as well as your party photographer on this 2 hour tour.
3PM Hit downtown!
You can either keep the drinks flowing at any of the numerous downtown bars or, Shop! Especially for some new boots!
Located right on Broadway, Boot Barn holds every size and color cowgirl boot you could dream of. What better way to bring home a memory of this special time with your closest friends??
6PM Walk to dinner (in your boots)
At Ole Red, located on Broadway, a lively venue for country eats and music. You can’t leave without ordering their Redneck Nachos, complete with Tortilla Chips, Taco Meat, White Queso Sauce, Corn Salsa, Pickled Red Onions, Pickled Jalapeños, Black Olives, and Avocado Cream.
“Ole Red is THE full country experience that will get your ass and your taste buds boot-scootin’ with what we like to call 100-proof live music, scratch-made dishes, and signature drinks…all inspired by the boss man himself: Blake Shelton.”
8PM Stay for the Music
At Ole Red, which offers live music every night or head to The Stage on Broadway where there’s a dance floor next to a large mural depicting music icons .
Sunday
10AM Re-fuel with a classic
Açaí bowls at E+Rose Wellness Cafe, where they serve foods for longevity. You might be feeling like you need to detox after a long Nashville weekend, which is why a registered dietician created this place.
Every item on the menu has been carefully curated and developed with your health and satisfaction in mind. Who wouldn’t want to try the Aloha Bowl, blended with açaî, mangos, pineapples, bananas, coconut oil, and cold-pressed pineapple juice!
11:30AM Embrace your sophistication
At the Frist Art Museum, a museum dedicated to bringing the finest art in the history of the world to Nashville. Located in the magnificent Art Deco building that for many years served as Nashville's main post office.
2PM Lunch it up
Butcher & Bee regularly updates their menu with seasonal items and uses local ingredients. The crispy rice with avocado was mentioned multiple times in reviews.
7PM Kick back
Prep dinner at home (or takeout!) and enjoy a relaxing final evening at your Airbnb. This is a perfect time to share photos and bond with your group once more before saying goodbye (until the wedding day, that is!).
The Neighborhoods
When it comes to navigating Nashville’s neighborhoods, Lonely Planet suggested thinking of the musical city as a flower –“downtown sits at its center, and each of its adjacent neighborhoods blooms out like a petal.”
Downtown
This is probably the area that holds whatever you picture in your head when you think of “Nashville.” In the core of the city, honky tonks play world-class live music 365 days a yea, and historic buildings have been re-conceptualized into restaurants, hotels, and music attractions.
The Wildhorse Saloon is a 66,000 square foot live music and dance destination. They are a restaurant, bar, concert venue, and event venue all in one!
Chief’s is a six-story bar, restaurant, event space, and live music venue designed to celebrate Eric Church’s ever-expanding musical gifts.
Liquor Lab is Nashvilles’ #1 mixology experience, where you get to create your ideal cocktail as world-class bartenders guide you through the process.
The Gulch
The area’s namesake park opened in 1874 and remains a sprawling urban oasis.
Pins Mechanical Co is a social destination featuring duckpin bowling, 40+ pinball machines, old school entertainment, craft beers and classic cocktails.
At Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, each exhibit tells the story of a musician that you may have heard but may have never seen. Discover the stories behind session musicians, engineers, and producers.
STK Steakhouse offers incredible food and world-class service in a chic lounge setting. You came for the filet, you stayed for the filet.
12 South
Home to the famous “I believe in Nashville” mural, this neighborhood attracts anyone looking for a photo opp OR who likes to enjoy fine dining restaurants and stylish boutiques.
In one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Nashville, you’re sure to find a restaurant just by roaming around, but one option is 12 South Taproom and Grill. Decked with retro posters, thus restaurant offers dozens of craft beers and live music.
Craving southern comfort food? Stop by Edley’s BBQ, which provides slow-smoked dishes and southern sides.
Whilst walking around, you may stumble upon Made in TN, a Tennessee sourced and curated gift shop for some cute memorabilia to carry home with you.
East Nashville
Located across the Cumberland River from Downtown, East Nashville is quirky with a vibrant nightlife and food scene. In the early stages, East Nashville helped put Nashville on the map as a culinary destination.
Experience the locals’ beloved restaurant Margot Cafe & Bar, which serves a rotating menu of seasonal French and Italian fare.
Joyland was created by Cher Sean Brock with the intention to spread JOY. For comfort food in a low-key setting, this is your spot.
Other Activities
Spa Party!
At Urban Oasis, you can pick and choose from a list of options, including: 45 min Neck and Shoulder Massage, Hydrating Body Polish, Express Facial, or Foot Spa Experience with foot & calf massage
Rest and rejuvenate so you can go home feeling ready to take on wedding week!
Line Dance Like A Local
Book a line dancing lesson taught by a lively instructor who doesn’t care if you have two left feet! Urban Cowboy offers a fun atmosphere for country dancing while making your Nashville adventure unforgettable.
Take A Breather At Shelby Park
Bring your own picnic! Or skip the food and keep it simple - champagne. But make sure to at least bring snacks.
Here, the Greenway is a paved tree-lined path winding along the Cumberland River.
Transportation
The main form of public transit in Nashville are city buses. The MTA has busses running throughout the day, and day passes are available.
Bike and scooter rentals have become very popular.
The downtown area is walkable (perfect opportunity to show off those cowgirl boots)!
Like all major cities in the US, Lyft and Uber are a phone tap away.
Weather
According to Trip Savvy, the best seasons to visit Nashville are spring, summer, and fall. Between the months of April and October, the Music City comes to life with a selection of outdoor events and attractions.
Spring
Daily highs typically above 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and lows down to 50 F
The highest monthly rainfall normally occurs in May, so bring your waterproof cowgirl boots! (Do those even exist- if not, how genius??)
Summer
High temperatures and humidity call for your airiest dresses and chicest hats!
Temperatures routinely climb above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, but it can feel much warmer thanks to the powerful humidity.
If it gets too, too hot, check out the local pools and lakes to enjoy.
Fall
Temp’s drop off quickly in autumn, but 60 degrees is still dreamy to most.
October is one of the best months to visit: Humidity and temperatures are low, and the changing of the leaves is a beautiful sight to see.
Winter
Nashville winters are relatively mild, but the wetness can make temperatures feel cold
On average, temperatures range from 30 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit
Snow can occur, but not more than two or three times per year, and even then, just a light dusting will trace the streets.
