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Nashville in June
CMA Fest takes over downtown early in the month with peak prices. The rest of June is hot and busy.
The straight answer
June is a month of real tradeoffs in Nashville. CMA Fest takes over downtown early in the month with peak prices. The rest of June is hot and busy.
- Weather
- Hot, highs near 87F (31C), humid
- Crowds
- 5 of 5
- Prices
- 5 of 5
What June is like in Nashville
June turns hot and humid, with highs near 87F (31C) and afternoon thunderstorms. CMA Fest takes over downtown for four days early in the month, pushing hotel rates to their yearly peak and packing Broadway. The rest of June is still busy and warm, and outdoor time works best in the morning and evening.
Come for CMA Fest if you are a country fan, and book a year ahead. Families should plan indoor afternoons at museums. If you do not care about the festival, skip early June; May or September gives you better weather for less.
Make the most of June
What is especially good about Nashville this month.
CMA Fest
Country's biggest fan festival brings stadium shows at night and free stages downtown over four days early in the month. Hotels book a year out.
Long summer evenings
Daylight lasts late, so a sunset patio show after a hot day is the right rhythm.
Cool museums in the heat
The Frist Art Museum and the Tennessee State Museum are good places to wait out the afternoon heat with kids.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes and a hat
- A refillable water bottle for festival days
- Comfortable shoes for long days on hot pavement
- A poncho for afternoon storms
Our timing tip
If you are not going to CMA Fest, plan your trip for the second half of June, when rooms get easier and cheaper.
Book Nashville for June.
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What's on in June
CMA Fest
Four days in early June
Country's biggest fan festival, with stadium shows at night and free stages downtown. Hotels book a year out.
Things to do in Nashville
Ryman Auditorium
The Mother Church of Country Music. Daytime tours plus evening shows; seeing a concert here is the best way in.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Go at opening to beat the crowds. Add the RCA Studio B tour.
Grand Ole Opry
The long-running live radio show at the Opry House, with some winter shows at the Ryman. Book ahead on weekends.
Broadway honky-tonks
Go on a weekday afternoon for the music without the weekend crush.
The Parthenon in Centennial Park
A full-scale Parthenon replica with a giant Athena statue inside. An easy, quirky stop.
The Hermitage
Andrew Jackson's home and plantation, with frank interpretation of slavery there.
Beat the crowds
- Visit Sunday through Thursday. Weekend hotel rates can be twice midweek rates, and Broadway is far calmer.
- Do Broadway in the afternoon. The bands are just as good and you can get a seat.
- Book writers' rounds at the Bluebird Cafe as soon as reservations open; seats go fast.
- Stay in East Nashville, Germantown, or near Music Row for quieter nights and better food.
Know before you go
- Almost everything runs year-round. The Opry moves some winter shows to the Ryman, so check the venue on your ticket.
- Spring brings severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes. Watch weather alerts in March through May.
- Winter ice storms, while rare, can close roads and businesses for a day or more.
Nashville in June, quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Nashville?
June is a month of real tradeoffs in Nashville. CMA Fest takes over downtown early in the month with peak prices. The rest of June is hot and busy.
What is the weather like in Nashville in June?
Hot, highs near 87F (31C), humid.
Is Nashville crowded in June?
June is peak crowd season in Nashville; expect lines at the headline sights.
What is happening in Nashville in June?
CMA Fest (four days in early june).
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