5 days in Nashville & Memphis Itinerary

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

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Miami to Nashville is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and subway. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Miami in September: high temperatures in Nashville hover around 85°F and lows are around 62°F. You'll have a few hours on the 7th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Memphis.

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

On the 8th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of The Peabody Ducks.

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Getting from Nashville to Memphis by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or fly. Traveling from Nashville in September, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Memphis, with lows around 68°F. On the 9th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Nashville.

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Traveling by car from Memphis to Nashville takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Memphis in September since evenings lows in Nashville dip to 62°F. You'll have a few hours on the 9th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling home.