Nashville Bachelorette Weekend: Your Ultimate 4-Day Itinerary
Trip Length: 4 Days | Group Vibe: Music City Magic | Budget Range: $750–2,200 per person
Ready to turn your Nashville dreams into reality? This day-by-day itinerary takes the guesswork out of planning while leaving room for those spontaneous moments that become the best stories. Whether you’re the MOH orchestrating the perfect weekend or a bride wanting to give your girls an unforgettable celebration, we’ve mapped four days of Music City magic.
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Quick Start: What To Book, Pack, and Know
What To Book First
- Hotel (Downtown or Gulch): 4–6 weeks ahead for spring/fall weekends. Prioritize walkability.
Hat Bar (Day 1): Rustler Hat Co., group session, 1–2 weeks ahead. Deposit applies to your hat.
Rooftop (Day 1): White Limozeen at golden hour; request outdoor seating, book ~1 week out.
Day Two Activity (choose one): Pontoon Saloon boat, private open-air bus, or Pedal Tavern. Reserve 2–4 weeks out.
Dinner Holds: Hampton Social (Thu), Etch or The Southern (Fri), Kayne Prime / Rolf & Daughters / Henrietta Red (Sat). Reserve 2–3 weeks out.
Show Night: Skull’s Rainbow Room jazz; burlesque Thu–Sun 11 pm, cover applies. Dine first, arrive early for the show.
Neighborhood Cheat Sheet
- Downtown/Broadway: live music, easy meets, walkable between bars; go earlier for shorter lines.
The Gulch: chic rooftops and restaurants; 5–10 minutes to Broadway by rideshare.
12 South (daytime): quick coffee, Five Daughters, one mural, one boutique; in and out in ~90 minutes.
Germantown (dinner): stylish restaurants and cocktails; great for a dress-up night.
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What To Wear & Pack
- Shoes: cute flats or low block heels; sidewalks + lines.
Layers: indoor A/C can be strong; bring a light jacket or wrap.
Hats: make them your signature accessory after Day 1.
Essentials: ID, portable charger, mini sunscreen, hair ties, lip balm, blotting papers.
BYOB Activities: sealed beverages only.
Money-Saving Moves
Go Broadway earlier to avoid some covers and crowds.
Share plates at brunch; save the splurge for one marquee dinner.
Use group grocery run for waters and snacks.
Meet-Up & Safety
- Set a meet point and regroup time before entering multi-level venues.
Keep location sharing on after 10 pm; use rideshare for late-night hops.
Buddy system, always.
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Day 1: Arrival, 12 South, Hat Bar, Rooftop
- Budget (without keepsake): $140–220 per person
- Energy: low to medium
- Key Focus: signature accessories + golden hour photos
- Keepsake budget (optional hats): see note in the Hat Bar block
Afternoon
- 12:00–1:30 PM: Check-In & Drop Bags: Request early check-in the day before. If rooms aren’t ready, ask the hotel to hold luggage and change in the gym or spa restroom.
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1:30–3:00 PM: 12 South Stroll
Route: Frothy Monkey coffee → Five Daughters shared box → one mural photo → one boutique stop.
Important: keep it focused so it doesn’t eat the afternoon.
Pack: flats or low block heels, light layers, portable charger.
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3:15–4:45 PM: Rustler Hat Co. Custom Hats
Duration: group session 60–90 minutes (most finish in ~75).
Strategy: choose a base hat and 1–2 trims so everyone finishes together.
Booking: 1–2 weeks ahead for weekends.
Cost note: Rustler typically takes a $75 appointment deposit that applies to your hat purchase; hats often range ~$195–$475+ depending on style and embellishments (treat as a keepsake purchase, not day-of spend).
Evening
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5:15–6:30 PM: White Limozeen Golden-Hour Drinks
Smart-casual outfits, hats on. Aim for golden hour; request outdoor seating when you book.
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7:30 PM: Welcome Dinner - The Hampton Social (SoBro)
Location: 201 1st Ave S. Big, pretty, group-friendly space across multiple levels.
Booking: 2–3 weeks ahead; ask for a round table when possible.
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9:30 PM: Optional Soft Start
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Option A: Line-Dancing
9:30–10:15 PM private studio near SoBro or beginner lesson at Wildhorse Saloon. Learn a basic two-step and one group combo you can use all weekend.
Book 1–2 weeks ahead if private and bring secure shoes, water, and hair ties.
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Option B: Acme Rooftop
9:30–10:30 PM skyline views and an easy first-night vibe. Arrive a bit early for smoother entry.
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Option C: The Patterson House
9:30–10:30 PM polished cocktails in a dim, relaxed room. Best in smaller subgroups for faster seating.
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Day 2: Classics + daytime Party move + optional late night
- Budget: $160–270 per person
- Energy: medium to high
- Focus: essential Nashville with one fun “party” element
morning
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10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Country Music Hall of Fame
High-energy add: short honky-tonk history walk after.
Chill edit: linger in exhibits and line up group shots.
Booking: 1–2 weeks ahead.
Photo strategy: one color palette or denim-and-white for morning cohesion.
afternoon
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12:30 PM: Biscuit Love - Gulch
First-come, first-served; open mornings through early afternoon. Join the line, then browse the Gulch if there’s a wait.
Hot chicken add-on: Hattie B’s Midtown for the classic vibe or Fifth + Broadway for convenience.
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2:30–4:30 PM: Choose One Party Move
Option 1: Pontoon Saloon (downtown boat cruise) - captain provided, skyline photos, playlist-friendly. Public “bach” cruises are bachelorette-only; other public and private options exist.
Option 2: Private open-air bus loop - your route, your soundtrack, daylight for better photos.
Option 3: Pedal Tavern - BYOB, ~90 minutes, up to 15 people; pick if your crew wants the classic novelty.
Booking: 2–4 weeks ahead for weekends.
Pack: sealed beverages, IDs, hair ties, sunscreen.
evening
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5:00–7:00 PM: Broadway, But Early
Route: Tootsie’s → Whiskey Row → The Stage.
Shorter lines, easier conversations, better photos. Pick a meet point and regroup time before entering any multi-level venue.
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8:30 PM: Elevated Dinner
Etch - celebratory, private dining available from 8 guests.
The Southern Steak & Oyster - classic and relaxed.
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10:00 PM - Late: Optional After-Dinner Fun (Choose One)
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Option 1: Skyline + Cocktails
Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar for a set; consider a seat hold.
Nightcap nearby at your hotel lobby bar if the group fades.
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Option 2: Curated Broadway, One-and-Done
Pick Ole Red (rooftop + stages) or Whiskey Row (late, high-energy).
Arrive before 10:30 to minimize lines
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Option 3: Dance Night
Play Dance Bar (lgbtq): arrive for the early show, stay for the DJ.
VIP table optional
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Option 4: Printer’s Alley Lounge
Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar for a set; consider a seat hold.
Nightcap nearby at your hotel lobby bar if the group fades.
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Day 3: Reset, Glow-Up, Big Night
Budget: $200–350 per person
Energy: variable
Focus: a gentle morning, a glow-up, then your peak celebration
afternoon
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11:00 AM–1:00 PM: Choose Your Daytime Block
On-the-water round two if Friday was a hit.
East Nashville light circuit - coffee, then Pearl Diver patio for a tropical hour.
Downtown window shop + iced lattes if the group needs low effort.
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2:30 PM: Celebratory Lunch — The Twelve Thirty Club
Location: Fifth + Broadway campus; excellent light and flexible seating.
Budget: ~$22–32 for mains; add one shared dessert.
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4:00–6:30 PM: Reset & Glam
Spa at The Joseph — stack services so everyone finishes within a 15-minute window; ask for a group hold.
Or hotel quiet hour — feet up, water, light snacks, playlist.
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8:30 PM–Late: The Big Night
Dinner options: Kayne Prime (luxe steakhouse), Rolf and Daughters (Germantown chic), Henrietta Red (oysters + seasonal plates).
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After dinner:
Skull’s Rainbow Room for jazz; burlesque Thu–Sun at 11 PM; $25 cover from 9 PM; standing room; no reservations for the show, or
a curated Broadway hop to one Friday favorite plus one new rooftop.
Transit: synced rideshares for exits; keep the buddy system.
evening
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8:30 PM - Late: The Big Night
Dinner options: Kayne Prime (luxe steakhouse), Rolf and Daughters (Germantown chic), Henrietta Red (oysters + seasonal plates).
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After dinner:
Skull’s Rainbow Room for jazz; burlesque Thu–Sun at 11 PM; $25 cover from 9 PM; standing room; no reservations for the show, or
A curated Broadway hop to one Day 2 favorite plus one new rooftop.
Total evening budget: ~$150–220 per person.
Day 4: Keepsakes, Hugs, Wheels Up
Budget: $85–160 per person
Energy: mellow
Focus: final memories and smooth departure
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10:00–11:00 AM: Farewell Activity
Goo Goo Chocolate Co. class near Broadway, or
Coffee and a riverfront walk in your custom hats.
Booking: 1–2 weeks ahead.
Why it works: hands-on, short, everyone leaves with something.
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11:30 AM–1:00 PM: Farewell Brunch
Husk (Rutledge Hill) or a similar elevated spot; confirm patio vs interior when you book.
Final photos: Centennial Park if time allows.
Luggage: most hotels hold bags after checkout; confirm at check-in and ask about late-day restroom access to change before the airport.
Weather Backup Plans
- Rain: Country Music Hall of Fame, Goo Goo class, spa, covered honky-tonks, Fifth + Broadway retail.
Heat: morning activities, indoor afternoons, pool time, rooftops after sunset, water every two hours.
Cold: layer coordination, indoor venues, warm drink stops, rideshares over long walks.
The Wrap-Up
You’re set. This four-day plan gives you the right mix of music, food, rooftops, and real downtime so the weekend feels easy and still unforgettable. Keep the pieces that fit your crew, swap anything that doesn’t, and leave one open block each day for a spontaneous yes. Pick meet points, hydrate, wear walkable shoes, and take more candid photos than posed ones. Most of all, enjoy the city and each other.
Save this itinerary to your group chat, lock in your key reservations, and let Nashville do the rest.
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