Book these first
Ten people is a good size for Nashville. It fits a pedal tavern, a private table and two rideshares. Most of Broadway is walk-in, so your bookings are just a few anchors.
Lock in the lodging first, then the party vehicle, then the two meals that need a table for 10.
Know the party wagon rules
Pedal taverns may run only in downtown and Midtown, and they stay off the streets during weekday morning rush hours. A Saturday afternoon ride avoids that.
Drinking on board is allowed only if the operator holds a Metro beer permit. Ask about BYOB rules, cups and any limits on what you can bring before you book. Confirm the exact meeting point for a private charter too, and have everyone carry ID.
- Nashville Pedal TavernPrivate pedal tavern ride for 10; plan for Saturday afternoon.
Where to stay so everyone can walk
Downtown and SoBro put you 2 to 10 minutes from Broadway. The Gulch is 10 to 15 minutes, which is still an easy walk and a bit calmer at the end of the night. Midtown is farther at 15 to 20 minutes.
For 10 people, a large rental or a block of hotel rooms with a shared living space gives you somewhere to get ready together. Some hotel pools may be closed in November, so rooftops can matter more than pool decks that month; check with your hotel.
Staying walkable saves you from ordering rides all night. When you do need cars, order two. An Uber XL fits only 5 or 6.
Keep 10 people together on Lower Broadway
Honky Tonk Highway runs along Lower Broadway between First and Fifth Avenues. Many bars have no regular cover, and live music usually runs from about 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily. Some venues admit all ages by day but only 21+ at night, so everyone needs a physical government photo ID. Phone photos get refused at the door.
Pick one regroup point at the start. Go early, since the crowds build after dark, and carry $5 and $10 bills for the musicians' tip buckets.
- Robert's Western WorldTraditional country, no cover; good early stop before crowds arrive.
- Tootsies Orchid LoungeClassic purple honky-tonk with live music; no reservations, so arrive early.
- Category 10Multi-level venue with a rooftop and early dance lessons for the group.
- Acme Feed & SeedRiver-end rooftop away from the mid-block crush; pack layers.
A realistic three-day rhythm
Friday is arrival and Broadway. Settle in by mid-afternoon, eat a group lunch where everyone picks their own counter, then hit Robert's early, Tootsies for dinner and a rooftop to end the night.
Saturday has two anchors and a rest. Brunch at 11, the pedal tavern at 1:30, a rooftop break, then a reset at the rental before the 7 p.m. reserved dinner. Sunday stays slow: coffee, a photo outside the Ryman and hot chicken before rideshares to the airport.
- The Hampton Social - NashvilleFrosé brunch spot that suits a reserved table for 10.
- The Twelve Thirty Club1920s-style supper club for the bride's dinner.
- Frothy MonkeyEasygoing coffee stop; order ahead on mobile for the group.
- Prince's Hot ChickenThe original hot chicken; pick your heat from Plain to XXX.
Small moves that save the weekend
Leave Sunday lunch with your bags packed and the rental checked out. Split into two XL cars for the airport and allow extra time before flights.
Our day-by-day plan lays out these three days hour by hour. For more on the city, see our Nashville guide.
Frequently asked questions
How far ahead should I book a Nashville bachelorette party wagon?
For a Saturday afternoon, book 4 to 8 weeks ahead, and earlier in peak season. Confirm the meeting point and the operator's drinking rules when you book.
Do I need reservations for Lower Broadway bars?
Usually not. Many honky-tonks have no regular cover and some, like Tootsies, don't take reservations. Arrive early in the evening, and bring physical government IDs.
Where should a group of 10 stay in Nashville?
Downtown or SoBro is 2 to 10 minutes from Broadway on foot. The Gulch is 10 to 15 minutes and quieter. Both let the group walk back at night.
How many rideshares does a group of 10 need?
Two. An Uber XL fits only 5 or 6 people, so order two cars and leave together.
