Nashville Fly Drive

The Journey:

• The Hayes Street Hotel, Nashville – 2 Nights

  Your journey begins in Nashville at the Hayes Street Hotel, a cool, comfortable base near Music Row. Ease into the trip with strolls past recording studios, live shows at The Ryman, and nights on Broadway where music spills into the streets. With cosy rooms and a relaxed vibe, it’s the perfect place to shake off jet lag, collect your automatic SUV, tune into Music City energy, and get ready for the road ahead.

• Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Franklin Cool Springs – 2 Nights

  Cruising south, you arrive in Franklin, where small-town magic and history meet. Home2 Suites offers space, comfort, and a laid-back feel after your drive to “The South's Most Charming Town”. Explore Franklin’s picturesque Great American Main Street, packed with boutiques, cafes, and Civil War landmarks like Carnton and Carter House, or enjoy peaceful countryside scenery. It’s a gentler pace that lets you slow down, soak it all in, and enjoy Tennessee beyond the spotlight.

• Red Roof Inn Muscle Shoals – 2 Nights

  Next stop: Muscle Shoals. A small town with a massive musical legacy. Your stay keeps things simple and easy while you explore legendary recording studios where soul, rock, and blues history were made. Visit FAME and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, where legends like The Rolling Stones, Cher and Aretha Franklin recorded, take a trip to the Alabama Hall of Fame, wander along the Tennessee River to Wilsom Dam, and feel the quiet magic of a place that helped shape modern music. This Hit Recording Capital of the World is a true US road-trip gem.

• Hotel Tupelo, a Wyndham Hotel – 2 Nights

  Rolling into Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley, the road trip hits a rock ’n’ roll milestone. Hotel Tupelo blends modern comfort with local character, setting you up perfectly to explore. Visit Elvis’s childhood home, see his homecoming statue, and follow his journey from getting his first guitar from Tupelo Hardware Company to international stardom. Add in lively downtown streets, 200 dining venues, Natchez Trace nature trails and a quirky Buffalo Park and Zoo, Tupelo is a fun, feel-good stop that adds personality and nostalgia to your journey.

• Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis-Beale Street – 2 Nights

  Think we were done with the King of Rock? As the skyline of Memphis appears, the vibe shifts to bolder, more soulful. Staying right by Beale Street means blues clubs, barbecue joints, and live music are right outside your door. Visit the National Civil Rights Museum, take a steamboat along the Mississippi River, kick back at BB King’s Blues Club or, for any big Elvis fans, tour the iconic Graceland. Memphis is loud, proud, and packed with history. After all, it is the City of Soul.

• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Brownsville North – 2 Nights

  Leaving city life behind, Brownsville offers a quieter, authentic slice of Tennessee. This comfortable stop is all about slowing down and seeing the state’s roots. Explore the Tina Turner Museum, enjoy small-town hospitality, and explore Haywood County, where bald eagles soar and the Hatchie River winds freely toward the Mississippi. It’s a refreshing pause on the journey, reminding you that road trips are just as much about the spaces in between.

• Hutton Hotel, Nashville – 2 Nights

  Your road trip adventure comes full circle back in Nashville, wrapping things up in style at the Hutton Hotel. Located near the West End, it’s the perfect place to celebrate the journey. Revisit favourite honky-tonks, discover new live venues, and toast your road trip with great food and music. With boutique flair and Music City cool, it’s a fitting finale to your epic Southern drive.