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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, Nashville has been put on the map lately. The city is growing so fast and large companies like Amazon and Oracle have built headquarters here. We have talented sports teams like the Tennessee Titans and Nashville Predators. Plus, there’s the whole country music thing.
I may be biased as a Native, but Nashville is pretty awesome. Celebrities are trading in their LA mansions and moving to Music City to avoid attention and live a quieter, low-key life. You really can’t go out without seeing someone famous (but the rule is to never approach them).
One thing that’s also been growing like wildfire is our airport, or BNA our airport code. The new South Wing Terminal has been up and running for almost two years and new restaurants, shops, and flight options pop up all the time. So if you’re traveling and have a layover in Nashville or get to the airport a little early and want to kill some time, I’m sharing 5 things to do below on your next Nashville international airport layover.
5 Things to Do on your Next Nashville International Airport Layover
EAT
- Bar-B-Cutie (A/B Rotunda)
- Burger King (D)
- Chick-fil-a (A/B Rotunda)
- Fresh Attractions (C/D near South Security Checkpoint)
- Fugitives Public House (A)
- Hissho Sushi (A/B Rotunda)
- Ole Red (C)
- Party Fowl (D)
- Pig Star by Peg Leg Porker (B)
- Puckett’s (D)
- Pyramids Cafe (C)
- Shake Shack (C) COMING SOON
- Southern Steak and Oyster (D)
- Southernaire Market (C)
- Swett’s BBQ (C)
- Tootsies (C)
- Urban Juicer (C)
- 400 Degrees (C)
SHOP
- Air Essentials (C)
- Brookstone (C)
- District News (D)
- Evolve by Hudson (A/B Rotunda)
- InMotion (C)
- James Avery (C)
- Minute Suites (D)
- Music Row Supply (C)
- Na’Sah’s Nail Salon (C)
- Nashville Threads (C)
- Tennessee Trading Post (B)
- The Arts District Market (A)
- The Tennessee Tribune (C)
- Time for a Shine (D)
- Travelers Post Smoking Lounge (B)
- True to Tennessee (C & D)
- West End News (C)
DRINK
- Little Harpeth Brewing (B)
- Tailgate Brewery (C)
- Tennessee Brew Works (A/B Rotunda)
- Three Casks (C)
- Yazoo (C)
- Vino Fiesta (C)
REFUEL
- 8th & Roast (C & D)
- Barista Parlor (C)
- Bongo Java (C)
- Green Beans Coffee Co. (Pre-Security)
- Kijiji Coffee (A & B)
ENTERTAINMENT
With it being Nashville there’s live music almost everywhere. You’ll find good music specifically at Tootsies and the Gibson Cafe. You can also find live music in the A/B Rotunda and the C/D Exit. There’s also some great people watching!
Depending on the traffic, it’s about a 20-minute drive.
Berry Field Nashville.
Yes, when you request a Lyft or Uber go to the bottom level where baggage claim is and go out the doors and follow the signs.
One thing to know is that gates A/B and C/D are not connected. So whatever gate area you’re in, you can’t gross gates. Luckily though there are enough food and shopping options at each gate section to make you happy. Enjoy your Nashville international airport layover and visit Music City again soon!
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