Nashville’s metropolitan region, sometimes known simply as “Metro” has more than its fair share of college students. This will ensure warm weather to comfortably immerse oneself in its fabulous music scene and all there is to do out and about the city. The best time to visit Nashville is from April to October. Photo Credit: Katy Anne on Unsplash Best Time to Visit Nashville Nashville Pride, an event that fosters awareness and community for the LGBTQ+ crowd of Middle Tennessee, is held every June.Ĭheck out Kylie Condon's travel journal exploring the lesbian culture in Nashville, Tennessee Lez Explore: Nashville The “gayborhood” - also known here as - The District - extends along Church Street, with plenty of hopping nightlife! The area is slightly west of Downtown. Travel Safety Tips Local Expert: Nashville Gay Scene MUST VISIT: Gay-Friendly Bars & Nightlife The city annually hosts the CMA Music Festival. There’s The Grand Ole Opry, which still offers performances several times a week, of course, but also the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, and countless local venues, from music clubs to honky tonk bars. All of the major record labels - and several independents - have set up shop here in Nashville and the city is the second busiest music production center in the country, after New York.