Nashville Sightseeing
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Sightseeing excursions with stops at the major attractions and/or tours of the stars' homes are offered by several companies, including NashTrash Tours, which can be reached at (615) 226-7300.
Nashville, TN
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Renaissance Nashville Hotel611 Commerce St. Nashville, TN 37203
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Best Western Plus Music Row1407 Division St. Nashville, TN 37203
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601,222
Elevation
597 ft.
Sales Tax
Tennessee's statewide sales tax is 7 percent; Nashville's sales tax can be up to an additional 2.25 percent, and the city has a 6 percent lodging tax, plus $2 city tax per night.
Emergency
911
Police (non-emergency)
(615) 862-8600
Hospitals
Nashville General Hospital at Meharry, (615) 341-4000; Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital, (615) 284-5555; Saint Thomas West Hospital, (615) 222-2111; TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center, (615) 781-4000; TriStar Summit Medical Center, (615) 316-3000; Vanderbilt University Medical Center, (615) 322-5000.
Visitor Information
501 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203. Phone:(615)259-4747 or (866)830-4440
Air Travel
For tourists with airline flights,
Rental Cars
Hertz, (615) 275-2600 or (800) 654-3080, offers discounts to AAA members.
Buses
The Greyhound bus terminal is at 709 Rep. John Lewis Way S.; phone (615) 255-3556 or (800) 231-2222.
Taxis
Cab fare is $3 to start and $2 per mile; a $25 flat fee is charged for transportation between the airport and downtown. Cabs are not easy to hail outside downtown, but they can be ordered by phone. The major cab company is Yellow, (615) 256-0101.
Public Transportation
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) has more than 50 city routes, including an airport connection. Exact change is required. The fare is $1.70; $1.00 (ages 5-19); 85c (ages 65+ and riders with disabilities). Buses generally run daily 6:15 a.m.-11:15 p.m., depending upon the route. For information phone (615) 862-5950.
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