Nashville Travel Guide
Nashville travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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Summary
Nashville is a city in Tennessee. Nashville is known for Country music and honky-tonks. It has a population of about 690.000.
Right now it is 51°F (11°C) in Nashville with clear sky. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 46°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Nashville is August and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 27°F.
The closest major airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 6 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mammoth Cave National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Nashville today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Nashville
Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coordinates: 36°9′45.7″N 86°46′53.8″W (36.1627, -86.7816)
Weather in Nashville right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:15 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌧️ 74° / 61°
Rain · 48% rain · wind 10 mph
🌧️ 65° / 61°
Showers · 62% rain · wind 8 mph
Quick facts about Nashville
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 36°9′45.7″N 86°46′53.8″W (36.1627, -86.7816) |
| Population | 690.000 |
| Known for | Country music and honky-tonks |
| Local time | 9:15 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | August and October |
| Climate | Continental |
Things to do in Nashville
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Nashville.
Best time to visit Nashville
Go in August and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 65°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Airports near Nashville
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville International Airport | BNA | 6 mi | Nashville |
| Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | ATL | 219 mi | Atlanta |
Airports in Nashville
1 airports mapped in this atlas
ZIP and postal codes in Nashville
1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas
Area codes in Nashville
1 area codes mapped in this atlas
Explore Nashville
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nashville?
Nashville is a city in Tennessee. Its coordinates are 36.1627, -86.7816. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Nashville right now?
It is currently 51°F (11°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 86% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Nashville?
August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Nashville, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Nashville in?
Nashville observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 9:15 AM.
How many people live in Nashville?
Nashville has a population of approximately 690.000.
What is the nearest airport to Nashville?
The closest airports are Nashville International Airport (BNA), 6 mi away and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 219 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Nashville?
Popular options include Mammoth Cave National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
What places are in Nashville?
Nashville covers 3 places in this atlas, including Nashville International Airport, ZIP Code 37203 and Area Code 615.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 9:15 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
