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.

Popular historic sites such as Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and Music Row are in your itinerary. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Franklin on Foot and NashTrash Tours. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, pedal to the sights with Sprocket Rocket Party Bike, see a show at Grand Ole Opry, and wander the streets of Downtown Nashville.

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The Route module can give you travel options from your home 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 time for the car ride 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.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Village Creek State Park, get to know the fascinating history of Beale Street, then look for gifts at Saint Blues Guitar Workshop, then contemplate the long history of Sun Studio, and finally try your luck at Tunica Roadhouse Casino. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Mud Island, try your luck at Gold Strike Casino, appreciate the history behind National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, then make a trip to Graceland, and finally get a taste of local nightlife at B.B. King's Blues Club.

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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, expect a bit warmer with lows of 68°F in Memphis. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Thu) to allow time for travel back home.