Paula shares an honest, first-hand Nashville travel guide from her solo 3-day trip — Broadway honky-tonks, the Johnny Cash Museum, a Jack Daniel's Distillery tour, must-try food, and the mistakes she wishes she'd avoided.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Getting Around & Where to Stay
Why Paula chose downtown near Broadway over the outskirts, how easy (and pricey) Ubers were, and why walkability made all the difference as a solo traveler with no car.

Book the Moxy Nashville Downtown (where Paula stayed):

Top Things to Do in Nashville
- Exploring the honky-tonks and live music scene on Broadway
- The Johnny Cash Museum — a personal favourite
- Touring the Ryman Auditorium (the historic "old Opry")
- A hop-on-hop-off bus tour past recording studios where Elvis and Taylor Swift got their start
- A full-day trip to the Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg, TN — tastings, engraving, and the only Jack Daniel's distillery in the world

Best Food & Drink
From Hattie's Hot Chicken to Southern biscuits and gravy, Paula breaks down what's worth the wait — and what wasn't. (sorry five daughters bakery)

Nashville Shopping Guide
Where to get a custom-shaped cowboy hat in Midtown, and where to find buy-one-get-one boot deals along Broadway.

Mistakes to Avoid
- Book Grand Ole Opry tickets early (closed Sundays and Mondays)
- Get to the Blue Bird Cafe early — the line moves fast
- Check the concert calendar before you go
- Tipping in the US: how much, and when it's optional

Is Nashville Good for Solo Travel?
Paula gets honest about what it's really like exploring Nashville alone — why she felt safe, why the city leans more toward group travel, and what she'd do differently next time.

Want to know more? Check out these guides on my website:

1 Jack Daniel's Distillery

2 Best Things to do in Nashville

3 Where to stay in Nashville

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