13 TIPS
FOR TOP NOTCH SERVICE
AND A GREAT EXPERIENCE IN NASHVILLE

RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST

Almost every sit-down restaurant in the downtown vicinity has a 30 - 120 minute wait on Friday and Saturday evenings. Arrange reservations in advance to reduce wait times. Call to confirm your reservation 3 days before and be sure to provide an accurate head count. Keep in mind that reservations don't necessarily mean zero wait-time, but will definitely reduce your chances of having a hangry group.

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TIME TO RECOVER

Schedule time for vibing and recovery. Plan activities that don’t involve drinking during the day in order to stay energized, hydrated and feeling good, such as a pole dancing or line dancing class, spa experience or IV therapy.

 

LIMIT YOUR TABS
Let your waiter/waitress know in advance who is paying the tab. He/She may offer better service if one person pays the entire tab. Ringing up 12 different tabs can be a lot of work. Venmo and Cash App will help with this.

 

PATIENCE
Everything moves slower in the South. Mentally prepare yourself for this and try to be as patient as possible. Go with the flow and you will enjoy the Southern Hospitality that comes along with it.
 

HAVE YOUR ID READY

Nashville has always been strict with ID'ing, but recent legal changes have made the process even more rigorous and establishments are not taking chances. Protect your ID like your engagement ring and make sure it's not expired. Your ID is the key to entering any establishment that serves alcohol. If you lose your ID or it's expired, you will NOT be able to enter any bar, no matter how cute or charming you are. Consider making the motherly or most responsible person in your group in charge of everyone's ID. Also, if you are visiting during CMAfest, some bars require two forms of ID. As of 2023, photos of IDs are not accepted in Tennessee.

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ONE PHOTO FOR ALL

Create a shared photo album and share it with your group before you leave for the trip. Ask everyone at brunch to upload their photos from the night before while you wait for food. This will save time on getting the same photo on each person's phone.

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LEAVE NO TRAIL
Feather boas and DIY glitter accessories are so much fun... but they are a nightmare for hospitality and service workers due to the trail they leave behind. Please be respectful to establishments and avoid the side eye by wearing your boas and DIY glitter fits outside and put them in a bag when you enter a venue.

 

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT

It is very common for Airbnb's, hotels and activity reservations to be non-refundable. This is to protect the time they have invested in your arrival. Unpredictable things happen. Protect yourself, your belongings and your money invested by purchasing travel insurance. Visit travelinsurance.com.

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GETTING OUT OF POCKET

DO drink and get wild at the honky tonks and bars downtown, but avoid going into family restaurants, museums, stores and similar when lit. This is out of respect for families and will help ensure bachelorette parties don't get banned. Keep in mind, if you get arrested in Nashville for anything, your mugshot, name and social media will be posted on ScoopNashville.com. Review the rules and information provided for all of your reservations. Ensure your group is following the rules and you will receive excellent service.
 

THINK SMALL

Keep your purses small. The bars on Broadway are brimming on Friday and Saturday nights and it isn't unusual for it to be shoulder-to-shoulder crowded. Be kind to your fellow bar-mates by carrying a very small purse.

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SAFE WITH FRIENDS

Have your phone charged as much as possible. Put a small portable charger in your purse if possible. Share your phone location with at least one other person in your friend group. Always watch your drink and keep tabs on your friends.

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WHEN WEATHER HAPPENS
An inch (usually less) of snow can shut down the entire city. Keep this in mind if you are traveling to Nashville in the winter months (January and February). Nashville doesn't have adequate plowing or salting services so the roads can be unsafe to drive on. If you can cruise along slippery roads like a pro, keep in mind that the rental cars here do not have all-weather tires. It's best to walk to the few bars that are open near your Airbnb/hotel, stay positive and make the best of the situation.

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DRAMA

There may be drama (disagreements, bad decisions, things said) when people get together. Be prepared how to handle it and stay positive. Avoid group chaos and put the focus back on the Bride. Eliminate group decisions by planning everything in advance and catering it to the Bride.