Nashville Bachelorette Party: Ideas and Itinerary
Visit the honky-tonk bars on Broadway Street.
If you’re looking for great food, live music and fun outings, check out these Nashville bachelorette party ideas. In Nashville, Tennessee, you’ll find everything from trendy boutiques and spas to pub crawls and party buses.
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Nashville Bachelorette Party Ideas for Themes
You can stick with a classic country music theme, or add a fun saying or slogan. You can find lots of cute invitations, t-shirts and accessories with a theme:
Let’s go girls
Man, I feel like a bride
Let’s get Nashty
Getting rowdy
Bride’s last ride
Last ride for the bride
Save a horse, ride a cowboy
Same cowboy forever
The last rodeo
Last hoe down
Disco cowgirl
Bride in boots
Nash bash
Gettin hitched, ya’ll!
Where to Stay For a Nashville Bachelorette
Nashville has lots of walkable neighborhoods with great hotels, restaurants and things to do. The most popular areas to stay are:
Downtown
Downtown Nashville is the heart of the action. You’ll find Broadway Street with all the famous bars, clubs and restaurants. Downtown has lots of good chain hotels in every price range. If you want to be close to the main drag, downtown is the place to stay.
The Gulch
The Gulch is a fun and trendy neighborhood just south of downtown Nashville. It’s known for upscale boutiques, excellent restaurants and stylish hotels.
Midtown
Midtown is near the university and the area has a younger, artsy vibe. You’ll find lots of live music venues, plus a range of unique restaurants and entertainment options.
12 South
12 South has loads of cute boutiques and cafes. It’s a great neighborhood for walking and shopping. You’ll find a quieter atmosphere that’s perfect for relaxing during down time.
East Nashville
East Nashville is across the river from downtown with tons of eclectic museums, art galleries and restaurants. If you’re looking for an artsy vibe, East Nashville is the perfect spot.
Nashville Bachelorette Party Itinerary
Warning: there’s so much to do in Nashville, you’ll never be able to fit it all in! When you start planning your itinerary, choose the bride’s favorite activities first.
Once you’ve planned and booked her must-do outings, fill in the rest of the itinerary with smaller or shorter activities. Try to include a mix of high energy activities plus some downtime in order to make it through the weekend.
Here’s a sample itinerary to help you get started:
Day 1
Arrival: Check In
Arrive in Nashville and check in to your accommodations. Once you’ve freshened up, you can head out for dinner and drinks. Nashville has tons of fun neighborhoods to explore. You can check out Midtown or Demonbreun Hill for some great restaurants and nightlife.
Evening: Nashville Bachelorette Party Bus
If you’d like an easy way to start your weekend, join a party bus tour. If you’ve never been to Nashville, hopping on a party bus is a great way to see the city and have some fun on your first night.
Some tours will drive you around to visit different bars around the city. Others will provide a party right on the bus, like this popular one from Expedia. The tour includes an onboard dance floor, DJ and bar so you can enjoy a mobile party through the city: Nashville’s Biggest and Wildest Party Bus Tour.
Day 2
Morning: Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tour
Start your first full day with a Nashville mainstay: The Grand Ole Opry. Join a backstage tour and you’ll get to see where the magic happens. The tour includes visiting the artist’s entry and dressing rooms. Plus immersive experiences starring some of the best country music stars. Consider staying at the Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
Afternoon: Shopping at The Gulch
After your tour, head to The Gulch area for lunch and shopping. This neighborhood is between Music Row and downtown and has some of the best boutiques, restaurants and cafes. And street art! If you’re looking for cute photo ops, some of the best Nashville murals are in this neighborhood.
An easy way to check out The Gulch neighborhood is by joining a walking tour. This one from Viator includes visits to the best shops and cafes. Plus stops for photos at the best street art murals. It even includes some drinks and nibbles: The Joseph Luxury Collection Hotel.
Evening: Live Music on Broadway Street
After a quick stop at your accommodations, head out for a night on the town. Visit Broadway Street for those classic Nashville honky-tonks. This is the spot where you’ll find neon lights and live music.
Start with dinner at one of the amazing restaurants, like Saint Añejo or The Stillery. After dinner, check out the bars for music and dancing. Some of the most popular spots for live music are Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Robert's Western World and The Stage.
Day 3
Morning: Have a Classic Tennessee Breakfast
Start the day with a filling breakfast and get ready for another day of fun! Try one of these popular spots for a tasty Tennessee breakfast:
Biscuit Love
Graze Nashville
Pancake Pantry
Lou Nashville
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant
Afternoon: Day Drinking on a Distillery Crawl
What’s a bachelorette party without a little day drinking? Join the Jack Daniel's Distillery Day Trip from Expedia and enjoy whiskey and wine tastings with premium transportation between 2 or 3 distilleries.
The tour starts at 10:30 and you can customize it to include up to 4 stops. Or you can add the option to visit the Arrington Vineyards for a full day of tours and tastings.
Evening: Dinner on a Rooftop Patio
After you day trip is over, head to the Acme Feed & Seed for dinner. This Nashville hotspot has a restaurant, a bar and live music all at one venue. With a rooftop patio, this is the perfect spot for panoramic views while you enjoy your last night. If you’d like one last pub crawl, after dinner, you can head up Broadway Street for a few cocktails, before heading home in the morning.
More Fun Things to do on a Nashville Bachelorette
If you’ve still got time in your itinerary, you can find lots of other fun things to do in Nashville. If you’ve got a bigger group, you might even decide to split up and enjoy different interests:
Shop for cowgirl boots.
Or a cowgirl hat.
Attend a show at the Grand Ole Opry.
Go for a wine tasting at the Arrington Vineyards.
Try your hand at Nashville’s Biggest and Wildest Party Tractor Tour.
Visit a spa for mani-pedis or massage treatments.
Explore the Nashville Hall of Fame RCA Tour Combo.
Sign up for a line dancing class.
Visit Bad Axe Throwing for a fun and unique activity. (It’s like bowling but with axes!)
Museums and Gardens to Visit in Nashville
For some low key activities, Nashville also has tons of museums, displays and gardens to visit. Here’s some more popular spots to check out while you’re in town:
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Musician’s Hall of Fame and Museums
National Museum of African American Music
RCA Studio B
Johnny Cash Museum
Cheek Wood Estate and Gardens
Nashville Bachelorette on a Budget
If you’re trying to save some money, consider booking fewer paid tours. You can always plan your own walking tour of Nashville. If you want to organize a fun day out, choose one of your favorite neighborhoods and spend the day visiting the boutiques, shops and cafes.
Or you can spend a day walking to the famous Nashville murals. For an inexpensive tour, walk around town with your cameras ready. You can even plan ahead and bring some cute photo props!
Best Nashville Murals For Photos:
I Believe in Nashville: 2702 12th Ave S and 1402 Clinton St
What Lifts You: 230 11th Ave S
Ian Ross Mural: 251 11th Ave S
Nathan Brown Mural: 601 Overton St
Whiskey Kitchen: 118 12th Ave S
Acoustic Skyline: 915 Division St
Lego Man: 299 11th Ave S
Don’t Forget the Party Favors!
If you’ve got the budget, plan some bachelorette party gifts or goody bags. You can add all the practical stuff, like chapstick and makeup remover. Then throw in some fun extras, like cowgirl shot glasses or temporary tattoos.
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