Blog: Nashville Travel & Local Guide

TL;DR — Plan Once, Enjoy All Weekend Lock lodging first , then build everything around it Anchor 1–2 must-dos per day , leave room to breathe Stay  near Broadway , not on it, for easy nights and calm mornings Pack smart, pace the fun, keep logistics simple A group-friendly home like  The Herman Haven  makes the entire weekend smoother in  Nashville You’ve done the research—now it’s time to make planning effortless. Use this one-page, no-stress checklist  to pull your Nashvill

TL;DR — CMA Fest Without the Chaos CMA Fest  runs  early June  and spans  four packed days Main action centers around  Broadway , Riverfront daytime stages, and  Nissan Stadium Best stay strategy:  near downtown Nashville , not directly on Broadway Plan  1–2 anchor shows per day  and build in reset time between Riverfront stages and stadium nights A calm, group-friendly home base like  The Herman Haven  keeps CMA Fest in  Nashville  fun instead of exhausting CMA Fest is one o

TL;DR — The Nashville Girls Trip Blueprint Choose a  central, group-friendly home base  like  The Herman Haven  so everyone can get ready together, hang out between plans, and unwind comfortably Balance  Broadway  nights with daytime resets—coffee runs, murals, shopping, and rooftops Plan  1–2 anchors per day  (brunch, dinner, a big night out) and keep the rest flexible Stay  within ~2 miles of downtown  for quick Uber/Lyft rides without the noise Pregame at home, walk Broadw

TL;DR — Learn From Other Groups’ Regrets Don’t overpack the itinerary—mix nightlife with downtime so the weekend doesn’t feel rushed or exhausting Don’t book based on photos alone; group-friendly layouts, bathrooms, and shared space matter more than aesthetics Don’t underestimate logistics—staying too far from  Broadway  adds stress with long rides and late-night coordination Don’t assume everyone wants the same bars, budget, or bedtime—build in optional plans and flexibility