Explore NASHVILLE
If you’re looking for a holiday with a different beat, it’s high time to tick Tennessee’s vibrant hub, Nashville, off your bucket list. Stars, bars and guitars have never sounded so good…
MUSIC fans who are a little bit country know that the pull of America’s Deep South is a strong one. More songs are written in Nashville then anywhere else in the world, but Tennessee’s most famous city is music to the ears of anyone looking for an exciting adventure. Not only does a trip to the land of rock ’n’ roll make a dent in your bucket list, but now, with British Airways’ direct flights from London, it also delivers the essential three ‘Fs’ of any holiday: fuss-free fun.
MUSIC MOVEMENT
NASHVILLE isn’t known as Music City by accident. The sound of riffing and jamming floats through the air as you stroll around, so taking in a gig during your stay will be almost impossible to resist. Whether you enjoy a big night out at mammoth venues such as the iconic Grand Ole Opry or the Ryman Auditorium or dance your way down to smaller venues such as The Bluebird Café or Douglas Corner Café, whatever your taste in tunes, you’ll soon find your own rhythm. Soak up the history of the place with a visit to RCA Studio B, where Elvis recorded 200 songs and played the piano which still proudly sits in the same place. You can gain access as part of the tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame, where the giants of the genre have earned their spot.
Nashville is famously one of the friendliest cities in the US and locals will charm you
BRITISH AIRWAYS OFFER:
British Airways Holidays offers five nights at the three-star Hyatt Place Nashville/Brentwood, from £699 per
person, travelling on selected dates between November 1 - November 30 2018. Includes World Traveller return flights from London Heathrow and accommodation. Book by May 01. For reservations visit ba.com/nashville or call 0344 493 0122. T&Cs apply.
FOODIES’ PARADISE FOUND
ONCE the homeland of the barbecue, Nashville has bagged itself a reputation as a foodie heaven in recent years. The city is packed with restaurants awarded the James Beard award – America’s take on the Michelin star – good old-fashioned Southern classics with a modern spin are dished up at a rate of knots. Whether you fancy joining the hipsters at the uber-cool Henrietta Red, where you can enjoy oysters in the Scandi-style dining room, or you want to chow down on freshly-fried hot chicken at the legendary Hattie B’s diner, Nashville will leave you hungry for more.
BRITISH AIRWAYS OFFER:
British Airways Holidays offers five nights at the 4.5-star Hutton Hotel,
from £899 per person, travelling on selected dates between February 1 - February 20 2018. Includes World Traveller return flights from London Heathrow and accommodation. Book by May 01. For reservations visit ba.com/nashville or call 0344 493 0122. T&Cs apply.
SOUTHERN CHARM
NOWHERE is the phrase southern hospitality more apposite than in Nashville. It is famously one of the
friendliest cities in the US, and the locals will charm you while making sure your every whim is catered for, from a good dose of grits at breakfast to the perfect whisky in the evening. No wonder it’s a town where superstars sit alongside aspiring artists at the 160 live music venues.
BRITISH AIRWAYS OFFER:
British Airways offers seven day fly-drive holidays including World Traveller return flights from London Heathrow from £599 per person, travelling on selected dates between November 1 – November 30, 2018. Book by May 01. For reservations visit ba.com/nashville or call 0344 493 0122. T&Cs apply.
STARRY STARRY NIGHTS
A TRIP to Nashville wouldn’t be complete without a few energetic evenings out on the town. Throw on your plaid shirt and feel part of the scene by heading to one of the many bars on Broadway – which feels a million miles away from its New York namesake. Instead of musicals you’ll find mechanical bulls, line dancing and a good dose of knee-slapping fun. If you want to catch more music, head Downtown where you can sway along to live acts performing underneath huge guitars at Legend’s Corner. Then mingle with the trendy set in East Nashville’s dive bars to try craft beers and whiskies.
And with the likes of Nicole Kidman and her country singer husband Keith Urban, Steve Tyler and Reese Witherspoon as residents, who knows who you’ll bump into as you soak up the atmosphere?
You’ll find line dancing and a good dose of fun