Accolades & Honors

Nashville's culturally diverse and friendly environment makes it a favorite place for conventioneers and tourists alike, as well as a great place to work, live, and raise a family. The following honors and rankings are just a few of Music City's shining accolades.

For Nashville:

"A southern city with a small-town feel, you might find that a weekend isn’t enough to get all you can out of Nashville."

For Nashville Music
  • Ryman Auditorium was named one of The Most Beloved Historic Theaters In The South by Southern Living. (December 2023)
  • Three Nashville museums landed on USA Today's 10Best Music Museums 2023. (February 2023)
    • #1 - The Johnny Cash Museum
    • #8 - Patsy Cline Museum
    • #9 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
  • Tennessee State University - The Aristocrat of Bands won a GRAMMY for the Best Roots Gospel Album. (February 2023)

"Chords and bars and riffs waft through the streets of Nashville at any given hour; it's hard to go anywhere without hearing the faint traces of harmony—everywhere, really."

For Nashville Hotels

"The hotel’s luxurious amenities, fantastic on-site eateries, and impeccable design make it a standout property in Nashville."

For Nashville Food + Drink

"In a city known for honky-tonking, you’ll discover a food scene that soars far above anything you might expect. Like its music, Nashville’s culinary culture claims its fair share of celebrity, but even those destinations...remain at the top of their game."

For Nashville Meetings
  • Seven Nashville Hotels and Businesses landed on Convention South's Readers' Choice Awards. (November 2023)
    • Fairlane Hotel Nashville, by Oliver
    • Grand Hyatt Nashville
    • JW Marriott Nashville
    • Margaritaville Hotel Nashville
    • Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation
    • Omni Nashville Hotel
    • Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection
  • Nashville is named #2 in Cvent's Best Meeting Destinations in the Country. (May 2023)
  • NCVC Team Recognized for Best Site Visit by HelmsBriscoe. (May 2023)