Population:                  545,524

Elevation:                    597 feet above sea level

Land Area:                   473.3 square miles

Location:                     Located in the mid-north section of Tennessee, approximately 50 miles from the Kentucky border

Time Zone:                  Central Time Zone (when it’s noon in Nashville, it’s 1pm in New York City and 10am in Los Angeles).  Nashville observes Daylight Savings Time from April – October   

Weather:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average temp. (°F)

36.3

40.8

49.6

58.0

66.6

74.7

78.7

77.4

70.9

59.4

48.9

40.1

High temperature (°F)

45.4

51.1

60.5

69.7

77.4

85.0

88.7

87.8

81.5

71.1

59.0

49.3

Low temperature (°F)

27.2

30.4

38.6

46.3

55.9

64.3

68.7

67.1

60.1

47.7

38.8

30.8

Precipitation (in)

4.0

3.8

5.0

3.9

5.1

4.1

3.8

3.2

3.7

3.0

4.5

4.8

Climate:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Days with precipitation

11

10

12

11

11

10

10

9

8

7

9

11

Wind speed (mph)

9.1

9.3

9.9

9.2

7.6

7.0

6.5

6.2

6.5

6.8

8.4

8.9

Morning humidity (%)

79

79

77

79

85

86

88

89

89

86

81

80

Afternoon humidity (%)

66

62

57

56

60

60

61

61

62

58

62

66

Sunshine (%)

41

47

52

59

60

65

63

63

62

62

50

42

Days clear of clouds

6

7

8

8

8

8

8

10

11

13

9

7

Partly cloudy days

6

6

7

8

10

12

13

12

9

8

7

7

Cloudy days

18

15

16

13

13

10

10

9

10

10

14

17

Snowfall (in)

3.7

3.0

1.5

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.4

1.4

Local Seasons:

Known as the “Music City”, there is always something taking place in this Tennessee capital city.  Nashville is known for having four distinct, yet moderate seasons, each bringing something special during their time.  Fall tends to be quite beautiful with an array of colors as Mother Nature changes her look from green to reds, browns, and oranges.  The banks of the Cumberland River are awash in these vibrant colors; and with the midday temperatures in or near the 70’s F, it’s a perfect time to experience many of the outdoor activities the city has to offer.  Spring has a similar pattern but with a different color scheme.  Summers are quite pleasant ands temperatures during the day allow visitors an opportunity to enjoy the many lakes, parks, and outdoor attractions. Winters tend to be moderate with just a small amount of snow.  Whatever the season for a visit, this vibrant city will “sing for its visitors”.

Getting There:

By Air:

Nashville International Airport

One Terminal Drive

Nashville, TN 37214

615 275-1600

Located just a few miles east of the downtown area, the airport is served by many of the nationally known airlines as well as many of the local and regional carriers.

Ground Transportation:

Most of the major car rental companies are located at or near the airport as well as at certain locations throughout the city.  In addition, taxis and limousine service is readily available as well.

Br Car

Nashville is easily accessible by car as it sits at the intersection of a number of Interstate Highways:  Interstate 24 from the northwest (St. Louis) and southeast (Atlanta), Interstate 40 from the east (Knoxville) and west (Memphis), and Interstate 65 from the north (Louisville) and south (Birmingham). 

By Train

Amtrak

200 8th Ave South Greyhound Station Nashville, TN 37203

800-USA-RAIL

By Bus:

Greyhound

200 8th Ave. South Nashville TN 37203

615-255-3556

Greyhound at Metro Nashville Airport

1 Terminal Drive Nashville, TN 37214

Getting Around:

Due to its many sites and attractions, by far the best way to get around the entire Nashville area is by car, either personal or rental.

National Holidays:

New Year's Day-- Jan. 1

Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Day 3rd Mon. in Jan.

President's Day-- 3rd Mon. in Feb.

Memorial Day-- last Mon. in May

Independence Day-- July 4

Labor Day-- 1st Mon. in Sept.

Thanksgiving Day-- 4th Thurs. in Nov.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day-- Dec. 24 and 25

New Year's Eve-- Dec. 31