Nashville Interactive Map
Explore this detailed Nashville map showing music venues, neighborhoods, and transportation networks. Nashville, 'Music City,' mixes live venues with historic neighborhoods and riverfront parks.
This interactive map of Nashville allows you to explore the city's geography, including the Cumberland River loop, honky-tonk district on Broadway, and diverse neighborhoods. Click on markers to learn more about specific locations across Music City.
About Nashville - Music City
Nashville, 'Music City,' mixes live venues with historic neighborhoods and riverfront parks. Founded in 1779, the city covers 525.9 sq mi with a population of 689,447 and serves as a center for music/entertainment, healthcare management, higher education, and hospitality.
The Nashville map reveals the city's unique character as the global center of country music and Southern culture.
Nashville Quick Facts
- Nickname: Music City
- State: Tennessee
- Population: 689,447
- Area: 525.9 sq mi
- Founded: 1779
- Region: South (Southeast)
- Time Zone: Central Time (CT)
Nashville Geography and Districts
The Cumberland River loops around Downtown; three interstates form a triangle around the core. Bridges connect East Nashville; neighborhoods radiate along pikes and corridors.
Major Districts
- Downtown - Entertainment district with Broadway honky-tonks and music venues
- Music Row - Historic recording industry center with studios and labels
- The Gulch - Modern mixed-use district with dining and nightlife
- East Nashville - Hip neighborhood with local shops and restaurants
Nashville Transportation Networks
WeGo Public Transit (buses) serves the metropolitan area. The Music City Star commuter rail connects to suburban areas.
Major Transportation Hubs
- Airport: Nashville International Airport (BNA)
- Highways: I-40, I-24, I-65, Briley Parkway
- Public Transit: WeGo buses, Music City Star commuter rail
- Pedestrian: John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge connects downtown to Titans stadium
Nashville Landmarks and Attractions
The Nashville map reveals numerous landmarks that showcase the city's music heritage and Southern culture.
Iconic Landmarks
- Broadway (Honky Tonks) - Entertainment strip with live music venues and bars
- Ryman Auditorium - Historic venue known as "Mother Church of Country Music"
- Country Music Hall of Fame - Museum celebrating country music history
- Centennial Park/Parthenon - Full-scale replica of Athens Parthenon
- John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge - Walking bridge with skyline views
Nashville Economy and Industries
Music/entertainment, healthcare management, higher education, and hospitality drive Nashville's economy. The city serves as the global center of the country music industry.
Key Economic Centers
- Music Row - Recording studios, record labels, and music publishing
- Healthcare Corridor - Hospital corporations and healthcare management
- Downtown - Tourism, hotels, and entertainment venues
- Opryland - Grand Ole Opry and resort complex
Nashville Climate and Geography
Humid subtropical with hot summers and cool winters. Nashville's location in Middle Tennessee creates rolling hills and mild seasonal variations typical of the upper South.
The city's geography is defined by the Cumberland River, which creates scenic bluffs and provides recreational opportunities throughout the metropolitan area while connecting Nashville to the broader Tennessee River system.
How to Use This Nashville Map
This interactive Nashville map provides multiple ways to explore Music City. Use the zoom controls to focus on specific entertainment districts or neighborhoods, and click on markers to access information about music venues, historic sites, and cultural attractions.
Whether you're planning a visit to Nashville, studying music industry geography, or researching the city's role in American culture, this map serves as your comprehensive guide. The map includes major highways, the Cumberland River, and highlights both entertainment districts and diverse neighborhoods that define Nashville's character.
For educational purposes, this Nashville map helps students understand how cultural industries shape urban development, showing how the music business has influenced Nashville's growth and character as a unique American city.