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Outdoor concert at night with a crowd in front of a lit stage, featuring performers under colorful lights. Surrounding buildings are visible under the night sky.

A Surprise Nashville Stay That Hit All the Right Notes

Abigail Toy
Published On : April 8, 2025 | Last Updated : April 1, 2025

On our way back home from Louisiana, we just had to make Nashville our overnight destination. Little did we know this spontaneous decision would turn into one of our most memorable Music City moments yet!

A couple smiling at an outdoor nighttime event with a large crowd, bright stage lights, and buildings in the background.

An Epic Broadway Surprise

Talk about being in the right place at the right time! We stumbled upon the CMA Awards 2022 live taping on Broadway, and y’all, my heart nearly stopped. There we were, watching Cody Johnson belt out ‘Til You Can’t’ and Miranda Lambert rock ‘If I Was a Cowboy’ right in front of us. Sometimes the unplanned moments truly are the best ones!

A musician in a cowboy hat performs on a stage, facing a large crowd. The backdrop features brightly lit signs and a cityscape at night.
A crowd watches a lively outdoor concert on a brightly lit stage at night, surrounded by neon signs.
A band performs on an outdoor stage at night, surrounded by a large crowd. Lights illuminate the scene, and a building with reflective windows is in the background.
Outdoor concert at night with a crowd in front of a lit stage, featuring performers under colorful lights. Surrounding buildings are visible under the night sky.
Concert scene at night with a crowd watching a lit stage featuring musicians. Neon signs and buildings are visible in the background under a dark sky.

Late Night Bites & Sweet Dreams

After the concert high, we needed to refuel, so we headed to The Goat Germantown for a late-night bite. Perfect spot to wind down and digest the amazing evening we’d just experienced. For our overnight stay, we lucked out at the Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville North Skyline. When they said they only had suites available, we thought, “Why not live a little fancy?” And wow, the spaciousness was incredible – definitely recommend splurging for the suite if you can!
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Breakfast of Champions

The next morning, we did what any self-respecting Nashville visitor does – hit up Biscuit Love. Yes, it’s totally a tourist trap, but hear me out – it’s worth the hype! We went all in with their famous bonuts (I mean, how can you not?), cheesy hash browns, and the legendary East Nasty. Throw in some lattes, and you’ve got yourself the perfect start to the day. Nutritious? Maybe not. Delicious? Absolutely!

People standing in a line outside a restaurant named Biscuit Love on a cloudy day.
A latte with foam art in the foreground, a finished dessert plate with crumbs and purple sauce, a hand holding a spoon, and a glass of water in the background on a wooden table.
Wall with a sign reading "Breakfast for good. Biscuit Love" on a multi-colored striped background with lights above.
Glass door with pink lettering reads "#SPREADTHELOVE Biscuit Love BREAKFAST for good." Buildings and two people reflected outside.
Plate with a fluffy omelette, fried chicken, biscuit halves, and a cup of water in the background.
A plate with an omelette over fried chicken and gravy, a small bowl of potatoes, a cup of coffee, and a glass of water on a wooden table.
Woman smiling at a table with a partly eaten blueberry dessert, a glass of water, and two lattes in a cafe setting.
A man and woman pose smiling in front of a large illuminated "Nashville" sign at a restaurant.
A woman in a light purple blouse drinks from a large blue mug in a café. She wears a smartwatch and a ring. Other patrons are visible in the background.
A white bowl filled with creamy potato salad, featuring chunks of red-skinned potatoes and seasoned with black pepper, on a wooden table.

Shopping & Dining Our Way Through Nashville

We spent the afternoon living our best lives at Hill Center, browsing through Anthropologie and Francescas (because vacation shopping just hits different). For lunch, we balanced out our indulgent breakfast with our favorite healthy spot, True Food Kitchen. A little retail therapy at The Mall at Green Hills followed, and we wrapped up our food tour with dinner at Noodles & Company.

A person in a white sun hat and light purple blouse smiles and holds their hands to their face in a store with shelves of various products.
Woman smiling at a table in a cafe with a wooden interior, decorated with hanging guitars and flowers.
Partially eaten calzone on a white plate, with a fork and knife beside it. A QR code is visible in the background.
A woman sips a pink beverage through a straw at a restaurant. Guitars hang on the wooden wall in the background.
Man sitting at a wooden table in a restaurant with fruit wall decor, wearing a blue polo shirt and sunglasses on the shirt.
A bathroom sink with rustic copper faucets and a round pebble-patterned backsplash. A soap dispenser is positioned between the faucets, with a wooden wall in the background.
A person takes a selfie in a bathroom mirror. The room has wood-paneled walls, a white sink, and circular patterned tiles around the mirror. The person is wearing a blue shirt.
A pattern of round, textured tiles in varying sizes and shades of brown and gray, arranged on a light-colored surface.
A smiling couple takes a selfie in front of a colorful mural featuring abstract shapes and leaves on a blue brick wall.
A woman stands smiling in front of a colorful mural featuring butterflies, a tree, and a swing. Text on the mural reads "#LiveVertis #WhatLiftsYou @KelseyMontagueArt.
A man stands beside a white Maserati Quattroporte inside a mall, with stores visible in the background.
Two people seated at an outdoor table with food and drinks in front of them, near a restaurant with a visible logo on the glass window.
A man in a blue shirt holding a Noodles & Company cup sits at an outdoor table in a parking lot with parked cars and a building in the background.
A bowl of pasta with grilled chicken pieces and shredded cheese, accompanied by a Noodles & Company drink cup.

Why Nashville Never Gets Old

This quick trip reminded us exactly why we keep coming back to Nashville. Even when you’re “just passing through,” this city has a way of creating magical moments you never expected. From impromptu country music performances to foodie adventures and shopping sprees, Nashville just never disappoints.

Every time we visit, we discover something new to love about this city. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifteenth, Nashville just has that special something that keeps you coming back for more. And trust me, we’re already planning our next visit!

Pro Tips:

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville North Skyline’s suites are worth the splurge
  • Hit Biscuit Love early to beat the crowds (but don’t skip those bonuts!)
  • The Hill Center area is perfect for a relaxed afternoon of shopping
  • Always keep your evening plans flexible – you never know what Broadway might surprise you with!

This spontaneous stay turned out to be one for the books, proving yet again that sometimes the best travel moments are the ones you never saw coming. Nashville, you never cease to amaze us!

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