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Nashville ranks on Tripadvisor’s 2025 top destinations list
Nashville's skyline with Bridgestone Arena, Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown, and the AT&T building (known locally as the Batman Building) all in view.
Nashville’s skyline has so much history. | Photo via @157pictures
Music City is no stranger to accolades, and we’ve done it again, folks.

Nashville landed a spot on Tripadvisor’s Top Destinations in the US list — coming in hot at No. 7. The city is recognized by the 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best for its “creative spirit” and is in the company of coastal cities like Charleston, SC and Miami Beach, as well as Asheville, NC and Sedona, AZ.

Of course, we know why Nashville is great, but what local attractions make Music City a top destination according to travelers? Our city earned high marks for its:
Speaking of the restaurant landscape, Nashville ranked No. 6 on the company’s 2024 list for Top Food Destinations in the US. Some of the highest-rated local spots on the platform are Midtown Cafe, Pelato, 1 Kitchen Nashville, Bourbon Steak, and Luogo.

According to Tripadvisor, Best of the Best winners are destinations with hotels, restaurants, and things to do that receive a high volume of “above-and-beyond reviews and opinions” from users over the course of a year.

Fun fact: Fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor’s 8 million listings are awarded Best of the Best rankings.
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Events
Friday, Jan. 26
  • After Inventory Sale | Friday, Jan. 26 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Locations vary | Cost of purchase | Shop apparel, shoes, and handbags up to 50-75% off at all White’s Mercantile locations.
  • Walker & Royce | Friday, Jan. 26 | 9 p.m. | Cannery Hall, 1 Cannery Row | $40+ | The duo brings their “Big Deal” tour to the newly-renovated music venue’s Mainstage.
Saturday, Jan. 27
  • Winter Concert Series | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | $35+ | Join The Ryan Middagh Jazz Orchestra as they weave an enchanting tapestry of sound with saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and rhythm section.
Sunday, Jan. 28
  • Beginner’s Introduction to Stained Glass | Sunday, Jan. 28 | 1-4:30 p.m. | The Forge Nashville, 217 Willow St. | $225 | This all-materials-included class teaches you the basics of creating a stained glass panel.
  • Nashville All-Stars Comedy Contest | Sunday, Jan. 28 | 6 p.m. | Third Coast Comedy Club, 1310 Clinton St., Ste. 121 | $9+ | Three comics will give their best 10-minute set, and audience members will award them three, two, or one stars.
Monday, Jan. 29
  • Elvis Costello & the Imposters | Monday, Jan. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Ave. N. | $71+ | Elvis Costello and company bring their “7-0-7" tour to Nashville with guitarist Charlie Sexton.
  • Meatball Mondays | Monday, Jan. 29 | 5-9 p.m. | Pastaria Nashville, 8 City Blvd. | Cost of purchase | Add Pastaria’s signature, made-in-house meatballs to any pasta and pizza or order the meatball appetizer.
Tuesday, Jan. 30
  • “Girl From the North Country” | Tuesday, Jan. 30-Sunday, Feb. 4 | Times vary | TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St. | $59+ | The Broadway production reimagines 20 Bob Dylan songs, including “Hurricane,” “All Along the Watchtower,” and “Forever Young.”
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News Notes
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  • Nashville’s Maru Sushi & Grill plans to open at Emblem Park, a mixed-use development under construction at 1414 4th Ave. S. The restaurant, which has locations in East Nashville, the Nations, and Hendersonville, will occupy 2,500 sqft of the development. (Nashville Post)
Sports
  • The Nashville Kats found their quarterback — Ramone Atkins, who was named the 2022 Indoor Football League Rookie of the Year. The team’s season opens April 27 at Nashville Municipal Auditorium. Prior to that, the Kats will host open tryouts on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Lipscomb Academy.
Announced
  • The Milwaukee Brewers announced the Nashville Sounds coaching staff for the 2024 season, naming Rick Sweet manager, his fifth year in that role. In case you missed it, Sweet became the winningest manager in franchise history last season. Meet the other coaches.
Closing
  • Franklin restaurant and bar Izzy’s is set to close next month. The family-owned eatery at 901 Columbia Ave. debuted its “feel good food” concept in fall 2020 with burgers, specialty pasta dishes, and more. Izzy’s last day of service is Saturday, Feb. 10.
Fun Fact
  • Ice Cream for Breakfast Day is coming up on Saturday, Feb. 3, and we’ve got the scoop on where to celebrate. Hattie Jane’s Creamery is throwing a pajama party at its Donelson, Murfreesboro, and Columbia locations + hosting a special pop-up at Egghill (1201 Villa Pl.) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Spice up your week

Spice up your meal plans with Hot Chicken Week
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Not only do you get to test your heat levels, you’re also supporting local restaurants. | Photo by @annas__eats
Nashville’s hottest week is almost here. Hot Chicken Week is underway Monday, Jan. 29 through Sunday, Feb. 4 with 35+ participating restaurants serving up $7 hot chicken deals.

🔥 What’s the deal?
  • Put on annually by the Nashville Scene, participating restaurants serve up spicy favorites or create something new just for the week. See all the offerings.
  • Remember, this is a competition. Vote for your favorite dish across three categories — Best Overall, Best Traditional, and Most Unique.
  • Keep track of your Hot Chicken Week progress via this app. Bonus: You’ll be entered to win prizes.
  • Not only do you get to test your heat levels, you’re also supporting local restaurants.
Now let’s celebrate. Head to Tee Line Nashville on Monday, Jan. 29 (5-8 p.m.) for the kick-off party. It’s free to attend, and you’ll be one of the first to try Tee Line’s hot chicken bao buns.
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A colorful box of bonbons, a heart-shaped peanut butter bar, or any other small business-made chocolate to indulge and treat yourself this weekend. Don’t forget to add a hot cocoa bomb to cart, too.
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We’re double dipping scooping on Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. After you hit up Hattie Jane’s, swing by any Jeni’s location on Saturday, Feb. 3 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) for its annual celebration. Psst, we hear the Banana French Toast flavor returns this day.
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