Comparison · Atlanta vs Nashville · United States
Atlanta vs Nashville
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Atlanta for Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil rights history; choose Nashville for Country music and Honky-tonks on Broadway. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 346 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 346 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Atlanta
- April–May and October–November
- Best time for Nashville
- April–May and September–October
Side by side
| Atlanta | Nashville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Known for | Martin Luther King Jr., Civil rights history and Georgia Aquarium | Country music, Honky-tonks on Broadway and Grand Ole Opry |
| Best time to visit | April–May and October–November | April–May and September–October |
| Ideal stay | 3 days | 3 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $200–$350 | $220–$360 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | July, 32°C (90°F) | July, 32°C (90°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 12°C (54°F) | January, 9°C (48°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 5 | 4 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 5 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | ATL | BNA |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Atlanta for…
Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil rights history. Atlanta is the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr. and the city that reshaped itself for the 1996 Olympics, and both stories are easy to trace: King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church and his tomb line Auburn Avenue, while Centennial Olympic Park anchors…
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Choose Nashville for…
Country music and Honky-tonks on Broadway. Nashville, Tennessee's capital on the Cumberland River, is the centre of the country-music industry, earning it the nickname Music City. Lower Broadway's honky-tonks play live music from late morning until late at night, while the Ryman Auditorium, the Grand…
Top sights compared
| # | Atlanta | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Aquarium | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum |
| 2 | Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park | Ryman Auditorium |
| 3 | National Center for Civil and Human Rights | Grand Ole Opry |
| 4 | World of Coca-Cola | Lower Broadway honky-tonks |
| 5 | BeltLine Eastside Trail | Johnny Cash Museum |
Food compared
| Atlanta | Nashville |
|---|---|
| Lemon pepper wings | Nashville hot chicken |
| Fried chicken and the meat-and-three | Meat-and-three |
| The Varsity chili dog | Biscuits |
| Shrimp and grits | Whole-hog barbecue |
Which is cheaper?
Atlanta and Nashville cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $200–$350 in Atlanta and $220–$360 in Nashville (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Atlanta on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Atlanta and Nashville are about 346 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 3 days in Atlanta and 3 in Nashville.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Atlanta or Nashville cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $200–$350 in Atlanta and $220–$360 in Nashville (estimates).
+Is Atlanta or Nashville better for a first trip?
Pick Atlanta for Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil rights history, or Nashville for Country music and Honky-tonks on Broadway.
+How far is Atlanta from Nashville?
About 346 km in a straight line.