Why Nashville is this Summer’s Best Travel Destination

Nashville is the place to be for vacationers this summer!

Within driving distance of hubs like Atlanta, Louisville, and Memphis, Nashville is renowned for its rich history, lively music scene, and diverse culture.

Recently hailed as one of the best summer travel destinations of 2024, the dynamic city offers endless summer fun with its 17 museums, 26+ music venues, and more than 50 kid-friendly activities, ensuring an experience for visitors of all ages.

Setting the stage for luxury hotel accommodations in the city is Thompson Nashville, known for its strong legacy of luxury in the trendy Gulch neighborhood. The hotel has long been a boutique luxury mainstay for the city, and celebrates its creative southern spirit with a handcrafted, modern experience that is both nostalgic and fashion forward.

What’s new at the Thompson for Summer 2024? 

• Erich Church Partnership: Celebrating the spirit of Music City, Thompson Nashville recently debuted a partnership with 10-time GRAMMY nominee Eric Church. The partnership features a carefully curated selection of vinyl records, created by Church exclusively for Thompson Nashville, available for guests to enjoy via the newly added in-room Victrola record players found in all suites and the hotel’s sprawling Penthouse.
• Whiskey + Vinyl Sessions: Hosted in Thompson Nashville’s sprawling Penthouse Suite with views spanning the city’s skyline, guests are guided by Tennessee Whiskey and Vinyl Guru AJ Soldo through the history of whiskey in the Southeast.
• In partnership with WeMoke – the first of any hotel in the state – Thompson Nashville offers a fun and fresh take on the traditional “house car.” Originally made famous in the 1950’s by icons such as Brigitte Bardot, Princess Margaret, Emperor Rosko and the Beach Boys, the open-air Moke’s have recently been reimagined for the modern age for a ride that’s fully electric—and now travelers and locals can cruise in them through the streets of Nashville this summer.

What’s new in Nashville?

• Nashville Live: Nashville’s newest premier entertainment district for dining, live music, unparalleled nightlife, and events. Nashville Live features nationally acclaimed venues like DraftKings Sports & Social, PBR Cowboy Bar, and AVA Rooftop Bar.
• Country Music Hall of Fame: Explore new exhibits like Eric Church: Country Heart, Restless Soul, American Currents: State of the Music, and more.
• Summer Music Events: Nashville is known for its music, and Summer 2024 will not disappoint with nonstop live performances at summer venues ranging from the Grand Ole Opry to the Ryman Auditorium and Bridgestone Arena.
• Chief’s on Broadway: New to the dining scene, is Chief’s on Broadway, a six-story bar, restaurant, event space, and live music venue designed to celebrate Eric Church’s ever-expanding musical legacy. Located in historic downtown Nashville, Chief’s will feature a ticketed music venue, inspirational interiors, and a thoughtful focus on unique live performances.