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 do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Miami in September, with highs in Nashville at 85°F and lows at 62°F. On the 7th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off 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.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Sun): steep yourself in history at 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. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Nashville in September since evenings lows in Memphis dip to 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can drive 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. Traveling from Memphis in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Nashville, with lows around 62°F. On the 9th (Mon), you're off tohome.