6 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Discover out-of-the-way places like Music Row and NashTrash Tours. There's much more to do: see a show at Grand Ole Opry, take a stroll through Downtown Nashville, go on a hair-raising tour with Franklin on Foot, and pedal to the sights with Sprocket Rocket Party Bike.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Nashville. In September in Nashville, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 62°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive 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 10th (Tue), grab your bike and head to Village Creek State Park, get to know the fascinating history of Beale Street, then look for gifts at Saint Blues Guitar Workshop, then steep yourself in history at Sun Studio, and finally try to win big at Tunica Roadhouse Casino. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll around Mud Island, try to win big at Gold Strike Casino, then explore the galleries of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, then examine the collection at Graceland, and finally join in the after-dark buzz at B.B. King's Blues Club.

Before you visit Memphis, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Drive from Nashville to Memphis in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Traveling from Nashville in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Memphis, with lows of 68°F. On the 12th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.