Nashville has rocketed to stardom in the last couple of years, giving Tennessee a new boost in tourism and infusing the heart of the local economy with a new rush of business and city transplants. The city was just named as one of the best places to travel in the United States in 2018, and ever excited that we are for our little city that could, we decided to ind out why. Is it our new restaurants and bustling downtown and river walkways? Is it our craft breweries and coffee shops? Take a look!

Larry Darling - Facebook Nashville was just named one of the top 2018 global travel destinations by Booking.com, and let’s just say, we’re not surprised.

Jonas Nordstrom - Facebook A lot of visitors planning to see Nashville in 2018 cite the city’s music festivals as a big draw, but they also say that they want to visit after seeing just how great Nashville is on TV.

Facebook / Mark Stephenson The city’s music scene is definitely a big hit with visitors. Of course, you can visit any bar at any time and hear incredible music, but the Country Music Hall of Fame, George Jones Musuem, Johnny Cash Museum, and Ryman Auditorium are all within blocks of each other, so there’s never a shortage of things to see.

princecody - Facebook It’s even a great place to visit for people that don’t like the hustle and bustle of downtown. Just a ten minute drive in any direction will put you in a unique and wonderful neighborhood where you’re sure to find plenty of friendly locals, great food, and local stores.

Alison Groves - Facebook Nashville is great for the history buff as well. The town is full of Civil War history, Civil Rights history, and of course loads and loads of music history.

Brent Moore - Flickr Nashville has been named one of the best places for millennials due to its safe late night scene and bachelorette party venues, but its a wild place for kids and older generations as well - even without the title. Visit Civil War battlefields on Saturday and the Ryman, the mother church of country music, on Sunday. There’s nothing more fitting.

Ron Cogswell - Flickr Do you agree? Nashville is a place of newbies and oldies, perfect for foodies and groupies. It’s a city for everyone, a city for families and young folk and second honeymoons. Come to experience this beautiful place in all its glory - 2018 seems like a good year, wouldn’t you say?

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Larry Darling - Facebook

Nashville was just named one of the top 2018 global travel destinations by Booking.com, and let’s just say, we’re not surprised.

Jonas Nordstrom - Facebook

A lot of visitors planning to see Nashville in 2018 cite the city’s music festivals as a big draw, but they also say that they want to visit after seeing just how great Nashville is on TV.

Facebook / Mark Stephenson

The city’s music scene is definitely a big hit with visitors. Of course, you can visit any bar at any time and hear incredible music, but the Country Music Hall of Fame, George Jones Musuem, Johnny Cash Museum, and Ryman Auditorium are all within blocks of each other, so there’s never a shortage of things to see.

princecody - Facebook

It’s even a great place to visit for people that don’t like the hustle and bustle of downtown. Just a ten minute drive in any direction will put you in a unique and wonderful neighborhood where you’re sure to find plenty of friendly locals, great food, and local stores.

Alison Groves - Facebook

Nashville is great for the history buff as well. The town is full of Civil War history, Civil Rights history, and of course loads and loads of music history.

Brent Moore - Flickr

Nashville has been named one of the best places for millennials due to its safe late night scene and bachelorette party venues, but its a wild place for kids and older generations as well - even without the title. Visit Civil War battlefields on Saturday and the Ryman, the mother church of country music, on Sunday. There’s nothing more fitting.

Ron Cogswell - Flickr

Do you agree? Nashville is a place of newbies and oldies, perfect for foodies and groupies. It’s a city for everyone, a city for families and young folk and second honeymoons. Come to experience this beautiful place in all its glory - 2018 seems like a good year, wouldn’t you say?

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