Traveling to Nashville with a Pet
Nashville is a popular road-trip stop, and that makes it a natural fit for pet travel. Choose a hotel near the neighborhood where you will spend evenings, then use the city's greenways and parks for exercise outside the busiest entertainment hours.
Where to Stay
- Downtown for Broadway and major attractions
- The Gulch for restaurants and newer hotels
- Midtown or Music Row for a slightly calmer central base
Pet-Friendly Hotel Starting Points
Virgin Hotels pet-friendly rooms
Virgin Hotels includes Nashville in its pet program.
Check the current pet policy →Kimpton pet-friendly hotels
Kimpton provides a pet-friendly boutique-hotel starting point.
Check the current pet policy →Tips for a Better Trip
- Broadway can be loud and crowded; most pets will be happier on quieter nearby streets.
- Warm-season walks are best early or late in the day.
- Ask the hotel about pet-sitting options if you plan to attend a concert.
Before You Leave Home
Keep vaccination information, identification and your veterinarian's contact details easy to reach. For interstate travel, the USDA notes that individual states and territories can set animal-health requirements, so check the rules for your destination when planning a longer trip. USDA interstate pet travel information.
More Nashville Travel Planning
For general destination information, events and visitor planning, see the official or primary visitor resource for Nashville. You can also review our pet travel checklist, flying with pets guide and pet-friendly hotel chain guide.