Detailed Nashville itinerary

  • Arrive in Nashville

    Alison and I will be your ride from the airport if you are flying.  We will keep an eye on your flight and promptly be at the airport to pick you up.  But please feel free to reach out to us via Whatsapp or Text with any updates on your travel plans.

    Upon arrival, please feel free to check in to your room.  Alison and I will have your name already set up on your reservation.  We ask that you please leave your own credit card attached to your room for incidentals and extra charges that are not included in your reservation through Wanderess (snacks, food, valet parking, etc). 

    If you have free time before our evening meeting, use this time to unwind or explore the city around you! This is one of the few times Alison and I will not be physically present due to needing to get multiple guests settled in for the weekend.  

    Some suggestions:


    6:15pm

    • Group meeting at
      The Letterpress Lounge rooftop bar

      We will kick off our trip by meeting at The Letterpress Lounge located in The Printing House Hotel. The first drink is on us as we go over a few items on the itinerary, answer any last minute questions, and get to know each other’s names!

    7:30pm 

    • Dinner at The Farm House (included)

      The Farm House is a relaxed but elevated restaurant that features southern    comfort food made from scratch. We will be taking the 5 minute walk to this restaurant straight from the hotel.  

    After Dinner 

    • Free Time

      We will be steps away from the famous Honky Tonks of Broadway!  Explore what Nashville is most famous for or head back to your room for some down time to gear up for the weekend activities!  Our main goal for these trips is to create a safe place for women to explore the world around them.  Alison and I will be participating in all the activities on the itinerary and are open to spending the built in down time with any of you so that you don’t miss out on anything you want to do! 

  • 7:00am

    • Breakfast at your leisure in The Press House located in the hotel. (Included) 

    8:30am - Meet in Lobby 

    • The Activities today include The Women Of Country Tour at the Grand Ole Opry and Hat Making at The Rustler Hat Company. Please make sure you are comfortable and have appropriate attire for walking around inside and outside today!

    9:00am - Women of Country Tour

    • The Grand Ole Opry Women of Country Tour is open to the public and may include other people that are not a part of Wanderess.  


    10:30am - Arrive at The Gulch

    • Free time at The Gulch. This neighborhood offers many options for exploring street art, shopping and dining.  This would be a great time to grab a bite to eat, stroll, shop, or recharge with a coffee or drink.  

      Suggestions:
      Shopping
      Dining 


    1:00pm - Hatmaking

    • Meet at Rustler Hat Company (Included)

      407 11th Ave S
      Nashville, TN 37203

      We booked this as a private event just for us! We have worked with Rustler   Hat Co to give you several options to make a one of a kind souvenir from your time with us!


    3:00pm - Head back to the hotel

    • You are free to explore for the rest of the evening, have dinner, etc.

      This is a good time to go to the Johnny Cash Museum, Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum,  Honky Tonks when they’re less busy, relax, uber to a part of Nashville that you want to check out on your own! 


    8:00pm - Meet in Lobby

    • Karaoke at Santa’s Pub (you do NOT have to go or sing!)

      Santa’s Pub is an iconic karaoke bar where the range of talent is just as unique as the patrons themselves.  Oftentimes you can listen to some of Nashville’s top writers singing along to 90s country songs. Stars have also been known to drop in unannounced.  Feel free to sit and relax and take this unique experience in or put your name on the list and wow us with your talents! We know some of you have them!

  • Breakfast on your own

    • Don’t fill up too much, we have a food tour this morning! 

    9:30am - Meet in Lobby

    Walking Food Tour and Line Dancing

    10:00am - 1:00pm

    • Walking food tour in 12 South (Included)

      Ladybird Taco - Experience the thrill of the first tour point by delighting in the city's renowned breakfast taco at one of the most sought-after restaurants in the region.

      Edley's Bar-B-Que - Indulge in iconic Southern dishes at a highly acclaimed restaurant cherished by both locals and visitors. Feast on a Southern hot pork and grits casserole that has earned widespread acclaim for its exceptional flavors.

      2606 12th Ave S - After experiencing the flavors of the South, it's time for the first sweet bite of the tour. You will taste one of the most famous gourmet cookies in Nashville.


      Five Daughters Bakery | 12th South - As we reach our final destination, prepare for the culinary crescendo with our Secret Dish—a delectable surprise that promises to delight your taste buds and culminate your dining experience on a memorable note.


    1:00pm -3:30pm

    • Explore 12 South on your own


      12 South is a half-mile stretch along 12th Avenue South, running from Wedgewood Avenue south to Sevier Park, with a vintage clothing store on one end, a gourmet restaurant on the other, and many unique Nashville businesses in between. One of the most walkable neighborhoods in Nashville, 12 South is a shopping and dining destination full of restaurants, coffee houses, bakeries, bars, and boutiques featuring local designers and makers.

      Suggestions:

      Murals
      Shopping


    3:30pm - Meet back at Ladybird Taco 

    • We will depart the 12 South Neighborhood and leave for line dancing 


    4:00pm - Line dancing!

    • Line Dancing at Turn Their Heads Studio (Included)

      We have a private lesson booked just for our group at one of Nashville’s highly ranked dance studios. 

    5:00pm

    • Return to the hotel to recharge, relax, change and, unfortunately, start packing for the return home tomorrow.

    7:45pm - Meet in Lobby 

    • Walk to Husk (5 min walk)


    8:00pm - Farewell Dinner at Husk (Included)

  • Breakfast at your leisure at The Press House (Included)

    • If you are flying out of Nashville, Alison and I will be dropping you off at the airport 2 hours before your departure time.  This schedule will be set up at our opening meeting on October 8th! 


    11:00am checkout

    • Depart From Nashville

      You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!   We hope you  had a wonderful time and made some new connections and lots of memories.  Thank you so much for joining us on this adventure!