We are fast approaching the slow season for tourism in Nashville, Tennessee, thanks primarily to dropping temperatures. While this may seem like that means it is a bad time to visit, the truth of the matter is not so simple. Tennessee does not experience the arctic freeze that many other states do, and much of what makes the city so great can still be experienced during this time. In fact, there are many reasons why this may be the best time to take a vacation here. So get ready to start hunting for a good deal on a last-minute flight to Nashville, because we are about to convince you that a fall or winter trip to the City of Music is the perfect way to experience the spirit of Tennessee.
Smaller Crowds and Better Prices
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Any time you visit a place during its off season, you are most likely going to find less tourists there. That goes without saying. But less people also means that flight and hotel prices are likely to be lower as well. This allows the savvy traveler to experience all that a destination has to offer without having to empty their wallet. Furthermore, with less tourists swarming the city, you will get a better look at the day to day lives of the locals. Ask anyone who has lived in a big tourist destination; the best way to engage with the local culture is to be there when all the tourists have left. Restaurants will be less busy, so you’ll have more time to chat with the waitstaff, and any events you attend will have a higher concentration of locals for you to meet.
Temperate Weather
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While it does get cold in Nashville during the winter, it is not as bad as many other places in the States, and nothing that a few warm layers can’t handle. The worst of it is in January, where temperatures rarely get as high as 50(°F), and will drop down around the 30°s at night. If that is too cold for you, you can also visit during shoulder season, in November or March. During those months, highs will get into the 60°s for some very comfortable sweater weather. While chilly weather may not be everyone’s cup of tea, it is arguably no less bearable than the 90° highs that come in June and July. So long as you remember to pack enough warm clothes, there’s no reason a little chilly air should keep you from visiting!
The Spirit of Nashville
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One of the key reasons to visit Nashville is for their country music scene, and Nashvillians are not about to stop singing just because the temperature drops. Regardless of when you visit, you can expect there to be concerts, events, and merriment aplenty! Check the official website to see what’s playing before booking your flight to see if there’s anything that piques your interest. You can also check their events page to see what other events are happening around town. Or you can head to any of the local honky tonks for live music and maybe some line dancing. This is where you will find the true spirit of Nashville, where the locals gather to spread joy through music. And without as many other tourists to get in the way!
Celebrate the Holidays the Nashville Way
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November and December make up the holiday season in the States, so if you visit during these months, you will get a taste of how Tennessee celebrates the holidays. Not only can you expect festive lights and decorations that rival any other major American city, but there are plenty of events that you can take part in. Head to the Grand Ole Opry for their annual Christmas show, featuring country music’s best artists for 9 magical nights. Check out the Lights at Cheekwood, a 55-acre garden that gets decked out in over a million twinkling lights, attracting tourists and locals alike. Or ring in the New Year with the Jack Daniel’s Music City New Years Party, for free live music, fireworks, and a countdown to the ball drop. With all the festive events that go on during this time, a visit to Nashville is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays!
