Commonly known as the bachelorette party capital, Music City is the #1 party destination. After a couple of drinks on Broadway, you'll understand why. Nashville is very convenient, as you can access it from anywhere in the country, and the abundance of things to do for a bachelorette party makes it the perfect destination.
Here are the stand-out factors as to why you should host your bachelorette party in Nashville:
- The music: The birthplace of country music and home to the Grand Ole Opry, it has a rich and thriving music scene. And who doesn’t like music?
- Exciting nightlife: Nightlife in Nashville is buzzing with activity. From top-class music venues and beautiful rooftop bars to all-night clubs, you have something for every mood and person.
- Natural beauty and art scene: Nashville is filled with peaceful gardens, riverfront areas, and unique art murals.
Pro-tip: You can explore our Nashville Bachelorette Playbook and book these and many more directly in our Nashville experience marketplace! Let’s dive into our top 13 picks for a Nashville bachelorette party.
Take a Ride on The Honky Tonk Party Express
It’s a BYOB party on wheels—need we say more?
Your group will climb aboard a custom-built roofless party bus for a 2-hour scenic tour of Music City. Dance to the bride-to-be's favorite Lizzo beats with your playlist, or use ours! And don't be afraid to jump up on those wooden platforms and stomp the yard like you’re back in college - that’s what they’re there for (we think).
Mimosas and Murals Party Tour
Climb aboard this open-air party bus for a boozy tour of Nashville’s funkiest murals. You’ll start the festivities right away with chilled mimosas for everyone in your friend group. From there, you’ll drink and dance to the bride-to-be’s favorite beats as you cruise towards your squad’s next photo shoot.
Enjoy a Show at Music City Gents Male Revue
The sexiest men in Nashville are ready to show you what’s hot down south on weekend nights. See a choreographed burlesque show featuring hunky southern male entertainers in the only male revue in Music City. The perfect start to a hot weekend night in Nashville!
P.S. Want to surprise your bachelorette? Get them a Hot Seat for a lap dance from the gents right in their seat. 👀
Take a Paddywax Candle-Making Class
You and your group will choose your favorite vessels and fragrances before being led through each step of the candle-pouring process. You'll get to take home your creation and enjoy 20% off the incredible products in the retail space.
Taking a candle-making class is rising in the ranks as one of the most popular experiences for a chill afternoon before hitting the town—trust us, you'll need it.
Ride on Nashville's Only Pedal Pub
Like SoulCycle on the water, except not really at all! River Queen Voyages took all the fun and light exercises of Pedal Taverns and put them on a pontoon boat to bring you the first and only Pedal Pub in Nashville.
Open Bar Rooftop Brunch at Redneck Riviera
Head to Redneck Riviera, right in the heart of Music City, for bottomless mimosas, honky tonk vibes, and private rooftop views. It will light up your tastebuds and soothe your hangover.
Pop Champagne on the Insta-Worthy Murals Photoshoot Tour
The best Nashville bachelorette party weekend starts with a photo shoot with your girls. Let a top photographer capture you and your group at your cutest and get a full gallery of Insta-worthy pics for you to share! You'll get pics of the group, bride solo shots, pics of every person with the bride, and any other combos you'd like.
Winery Trip to Arrington Vineyards
Just 30 minutes outside downtown Nashville, Arrington Vineyards is the perfect place to enjoy wine and cheese with your crew. The luxury shuttle service offers roundtrip transportation for a 3-hour experience.
Sample Drinks at Nashville Craft Distillery
This distillery makes bourbons from scratch, focusing on local and regional ingredients. Book a tour for your bachelorette party to learn the science behind the spirits (no, seriously, the founder is an actual scientist and your tour leader) and have a taste of Tennessee Whiskey.
The tour is just $12 per person and includes three sample tastings.
Stir Up New Cocktails in a Private Mixology Class
Bring the bar to you with one of our two packages—an in-home cocktail class led by your own mixologist or private event bartending with a personalized signature cocktail. These options are perfect for a group that loves trying new drinks or DIY activities!
Pro-tip: Use your new skills for the remainder of the bride-to-be trip!
Balance Out Your Weekend with a Group Yoga Session
Sign your party up for a goat yoga class if the bachelorette is an animal lover, or check out our other yoga, fitness, and wellness options if you need a spot on the itinerary to balance out your weekend from all the drinking.
Private Pontoon Booze Cruise
We steer, you beer! This one-of-a-kind pontoon tour is a fun and unique party that everyone in your group will love. Your group will board the pontoon for three hours, enjoying the bride's favorite bevs (it's BYOB, y'all!). Each experience includes fun water activities like floating party pads and beer pong, and you can even bring along decorations to celebrate the unforgettable bachelorette party. Don't forget the sunscreen! 😎
Learn the Tush Push at a Private Line-Dancing Group Class
Grab your partner (or, in this case, the whole crew) for a Nashville must-do—a private line dance party! You’ll be tush-pushing and boot-scootin' to great tunes with the best of them at this fun party. Don't worry if you're a beginner; this class is perfect for every level of dance experience so that the whole group can enjoy it. Besides, you'll need these moves when you hit the Honky Tonks later!
If you fine ladies are searching for more ideas, check out Nashville’s ultimate girl's trip guide.
Things to Consider Before Hosting a Nashville Bachelorette Party
There are several factors you must consider before the fun begins. Below are a few things you should keep in mind.
Getting to the Destination
Thankfully, Nashville is easily accessible from anywhere in the United States so that folks can travel comfortably to the venues. There are both direct and connecting flights to Nashville from New York for fairly cheap, and they constantly run from airlines like American, United, Spirit, and more.
Once you’ve stepped into Nashville, you always have the good ol’ taxis. You can rent out a car or use the wonderful public transportation system. If your hotel is nearby, you can travel on foot as well. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can opt for electric scooters, ride-sharing, bikes, and trolleys.
Who’s Going to Pay for the Bills, and What’s the Budget?
The gang needs to get together and come up with a number that is comfortable for all the attendees. Consider the cost of travel, food, activities, accommodation, and miscellaneous expenses, and set a realistic budget. The bill should be split amongst the attendees.
The Best Time to Visit Nashville
April to October (especially May, July, and October) is often considered the best weather to visit the city of Nashville. It's also the busiest time as many events happen around town. If you’re on a budget, you might want to do so during the winter days.
Things to Carry for Your Nashville Bachelorette Party
For the party, you can bring decorations, snacks and drinks, games, and outfits. For essentials, carry your phone, charger, wallet, and footwear. Don’t forget to take miscellaneous items, such as your camera, tote bag, or guidebook. For more, check out our Nashville bachelorette party packing list to ensure you don’t leave anything behind.
The Theme of the Bachelorette Party
Bachelorette parties these days have become a multiple-day affair, so it is good to have several themes decided for all the days. Here are a few Nashville bachelorette party themes you can try out.
Use Batch to Make the Planning Process Easier
There are many fun things to do in Nashville for a bachelorette party. However, planning the itinerary, arranging for transportation, and splitting the bills gets exhausting for the hosts. Here’s where Batch comes in and does the heavy lifting.
It offers a platform where all the attendees can track their expenses and manage itineraries while also being able to look for more ideas and experiences to add to their bucket list. Full transparency makes planning a piece of cake, so you can invest all your energy into having a blast! You can download the Batch app for free whenever you’re planning a party.
FAQs
What happens at bachelorette parties in Nashville?
Bachelorette parties, just like any other form of partying, really depend on the tastes and preferences of the attendees. Nashville offers several options, like fine-dine experiences, bar hopping on Broadway, live musical events, outdoor activities, events, themed parties, and plenty of other major attractions.
Why do people go to Nashville for a bachelorette?
Various live music events, fantastic bars, tons of fun activities, beautiful landscapes, wonderful people, safe and often centrally compared to LA or Miami but with milder temperatures are just a few of the reasons why people have a Nashville bachelorette party.
Is Nashville fun for a bachelorette party?
Nashville is often lauded as the party hub of the United States and is considered the bachelorette capital of the world.
What can we do at a bachelorette party?
There are plenty of things to do in Nashville for a bachelorette party. Commonly, a bachelorette party here would include musical events, bar hopping, rooftop brunch and open bar, outdoor activities, visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame, and taking a river cruise. There is no shortage of exciting things you can do on a full bachelorette weekend!