Explore Nashville

Experience Belmont + Explore Music City

Visiting Belmont University? Get ready to fall in love with our stunning campus (named one of the prettiest in America by Architectural Digest) as well as our incredible facilities, friendly campus community and vibrant student life.

But while you’re here, don’t miss the chance to explore Nashville, your potential new hometown! From world-famous music venues to hidden local gems, there’s something for everyone in Music City.

We’ve put together three flexible itineraries for prospective Belmont families traveling together based on how much time you have. Whether you’re just passing through or planning a full weekend, Nashville won’t disappoint.

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Perfect for a quick but meaningful visit!

Morning: Breakfast in 12 South
Just minutes from campus, 12 South is the place to fuel up with breakfast sandwiches, fancy donuts, fresh pastries and top-tier local coffee.

Belmont Campus Visit
Check in at the Admissions Welcome Center (Jack C. Massey Center Building) for your scheduled visit.

Lunch at Harrington Place Dining
Enjoy a meal on campus where you'll get a taste of Belmont’s welcoming community and lively student life.

Dive into both Belmont and Music City in one exciting day.

Everything listed under the HALF DAY itinerary PLUS:

Afternoon in Downtown Nashville
After lunch on Belmont’s campus, take a short drive or rideshare to explore the heart of Music City, check out:

Ryman Auditorium
Country Music Hall of Fame
Lower Broadway (honky tonks, boot shops, live music streaming from every corner)
Riverfront Park

Dinner at Fifth + Broadway
Think upscale food court—with 30+ local restaurants from sushi to burgers, hot chicken to tacos. The rooftop terrace offers amazing downtown views.

Evening Entertainment Options
Choose your vibe:

Listen to live music at the Ryman Auditorium, Bluebird Café, Grand Ole Opry or Ascend Amphitheater
Watch a game: Titans (NFL), Predators (NHL), Nashville SC (MLS) or Sounds (MiLB)
Explore Belmont events: concerts, theatre, sports or performances at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
(Note: check each venue’s calendar for concert and game availability)

Soak in Belmont, Nashville and everything in between.

Everything listed under the FULL DAY itinerary, PLUS for the SECOND day:

DAY TWO: Explore Your Interests

Breakfast in Hillsboro Village
Walkable from Belmont, Hillsboro Village offers:

Pancake Pantry (iconic—expect a line!)
Biscuit Love (southern biscuit sandwiches, owned by a Belmont alum!)

Choose Your Own Adventure
Depending on your interests, spend the day discovering what makes Nashville so special:

Love history? Tour the Belmont Mansion or visit The Hermitage
Love art? Head to the Frist Art Museum or Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Love nature? Take a walk in Centennial Park or hike at Radnor Lake
Love music? Explore the Gallery of Iconic Guitars on Belmont’s campus or tour RCA Studio B
Love to shop? Try The Gulch, The Mall at Green Hills or head back to 12 South

Dinner

Hattie B’s for Nashville hot chicken
Martin’s BBQ or Edley’s for smoky Southern flavor
Want upscale? Nashville is a foodie paradise with James Beard-winning chefs and world-class dining

Evening Entertainment
Cap off your trip with one more experience of Nashville nightlife:

Attend a concert or show at Belmont’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts or a student performance from the College of Music & Performing Arts
Check out a campus athletic event in the Curb Event Center
Explore the nightlife vibe downtown, in The Gulch or East Nashville

Large outdoor guitar-shaped sign with the word “Nashville” across the fretboard, overlooking modern buildings beneath a bright blue sky.

Wedgewood-Houston guitar sign

Downtown Nashville

Front entrance of The Bluebird Café with its blue awning, glass door, posted signs, and neighboring storefronts.

Bluebird Cafe in Green Hills

Crowd gathered on the lawn in front of Nashville’s Parthenon on a sunny day, with people sitting, walking, and enjoying a festival.

Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival at Centennial Park

Pedestrian walkway lined with restaurants, shops, and signage at Fifth + Broadway in downtown Nashville.

Fifth and Broadway in Downtown Nashville

Elegant exterior of Gaylord Opryland Resort at dusk, featuring landscaped gardens, fountains, and the hotel’s brick façade.

The exterior of Gaylord Opryland Resort

Basket of spicy fried chicken topped with pickle slices, served with coleslaw and a red Hattie B’s cup on a checkered liner.

Hattie B's Hot Fried Chicken

Packed arena of Nashville Predators fans cheering as players gather on the ice under a scoreboard that reads “WIN.”

Nashville Predators Hockey Game

Robert's Western World

View from the Ryman Auditorium stage looking out at empty wooden pews and colorful stained-glass windows.

Inside the Ryman Auditorium

The Tennessee State Capitol framed by blooming cherry blossom trees on a bright spring day.

Nashville's State Capitol Building

Nighttime football game at Nissan Stadium with a full crowd, bright lights, and fireworks bursting over the field.

Tennessee Titans football

Union Station Hotel

Wide view of the Parthenon in Centennial Park on a sunny day, with bright clouds, green trees, and a calm pond in the foreground.

The Parthenon at Centennial Park

Courtesy of Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.

An aerial photo taken by a drone of Belmont and the Belmont University lawn with the Nashville skyline in the background

Before You Go

Whether you’re visiting for a few hours or a full weekend, we hope this trip gives you a taste of what life could be like as a Belmont Bruin living in the heart of Music City.

Let the adventure begin—we can’t wait to welcome you to campus!

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