12 South
Nashville
Popular places to visit
Broadway
When you visit Broadway, a favourite shopping spot in Nashville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Grand Ole Opry
The pride and joy of Nashville residents and hallowed ground for country music fans the world over.
Nissan Stadium
Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Vanderbilt University
Explore the campus of Vanderbilt University, a top university in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Music City Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Music City Center, a top convention centre in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Ryman Auditorium
Take a tour of this historic performing arts venue and watch shows on a stage that has welcomed world-renowned names from Sarah Bernhardt to Johnny Cash.
Things to do
Grand Ole Opry Admission Ticket
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
Nashville to Memphis Daytrip with Graceland VIP Tour and Sun Studio Admission
Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tour
Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor 21+ Only
National Museum of African American Music Admission
Top hotels in 12 South
The Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel
It is a beautiful and comfortable place, plenty of places to see right on the same street. Front desk was very accommodating.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Placemakr Premier SoBro
Staff was very friendly and helpful, location was a 5 minute walk to Broadway and restaurants, parking was attached to hotel. Will never stay anywhere else when visiting Nashville.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Airport/Opryland
Great stay, convenient and breakfast was lovely
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
All of the staff members were super friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a great location, within walking distance to everything. We
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
This location was perfect for my one-night stay. I needed a hotel relatively close to the Pinnacle concert venue on Exchange Place. I was able to walk there and back in 15 or 20 minutes. Breakfast was good, the room was clean and nicely furnished and the staff were accommodating.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 12 South
Eighth Avenue
Visitors to Eighth Avenue like its museums and coffee shops, and Adventure Science Center is a sight worth a stop.
Edgehill
While Edgehill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Broadway and Nissan Stadium.
Midtown
The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Midtown. A stop by FirstBank Stadium or Demonbreun Street might round out your trip.
Music Row
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or RCA Studio B while you're exploring the area.
Green Hills
Unique features of Green Hills include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Bluebird Cafe or Mall at Green Hills while you're exploring the area.
The Gulch
The Gulch is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Demonbreun Street and Nashville WhatLiftsYou Wings Mural while you're in town.
