North Nashville / Jefferson Street
Historic Black Nashville — Fisk University, Tennessee State University, civil rights movement hub
Best time
April-June, September-November (avoid summer heat and packed bachelorette crowds)
Currency
USD
Language
English
Mid-range / day
USD 200
Safety for Black Travelers
Nashville is generally safe in tourist areas. Broadway, Germantown, East Nashville, and North Nashville are all accessible. The rapid gentrification is changing some neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods to Know
East Nashville
Trendy neighborhood with Black-owned restaurants and creative community
Germantown
Walkable neighborhood near downtown with great restaurant scene
Downtown / Broadway
Honky tonk row — but also historic with deep Black music connections
Must-Visit Places
Fisk University and Jubilee Hall
HBCU that sent the Jubilee Singers around the world — stunning Gothic building built with proceeds
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National Museum of African American Music
Opened 2021 — celebrates the African American roots of all American music genres
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Prince's Hot Chicken Shack Black-Owned
The original hot chicken — invented by Thornton Prince, now a Nashville institution
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Tennessee State Museum
Excellent exhibits on Tennessee African American history
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Jefferson Street
Historic Black Nashville strip — see murals, eat at local restaurants, visit TSU
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Biscuit Love
Southern biscuit restaurant — great brunch stop
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Visa
No visa required for US citizens
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