Golf Getaway

Nashville is not a destination built around golf, unless you can gain access to the private Tom Fazio–designed courses at Troubadour Golf & Field Club and the Golf Club of Tennessee, or the new-for-2026 Bounty Club, whose backers include (appropriately for Music City) megastar Justin Timberlake. And yet, beyond the downtown bustle, travelers can discover a quieter side of Tennessee, where rolling countryside, wellness retreats, and low-key public golf courses create an entirely different kind of getaway. The laid-back charm and slower pace make for a restorative long weekend.

Stay
Southall Farm & Inn is a luxury country retreat outside Nashville, set on 425 acres of working farmland in Franklin. The property combines elegant accommodations with a world-class spa, wellness programming, curated outdoor experiences, and one of the region’s strongest culinary offerings. This is a more relaxed kind of Tennessee escape, focused on open space and long views, with Music City close by when desired.

Eat
For Southall guests, the culinary program is reason enough to remain on property. Begin the day at Sojourner before venturing off for your tee time, return for a lunch overlooking the landscape, then settle in for cocktails before dinner at January, Southall’s Michelin-recognized signature restaurant. The farm-forward menu, shaped by the property’s own harvests, is complemented by an exceptional wine program.

Play
The drive to Harpeth Hills Golf Course winds through the Tennessee countryside and past spectacular homes before arriving at the beloved local favorite. Owned by the city of Nashville, the 18-hole layout stretches just over 7,100 yards from the back tees. The course, with its rolling terrain and tree-lined holes, is approachable for casual golfers but engaging enough for those who want a proper round. Other clubs to consider include Hermitage Golf Course, where Scottish Blackface sheep roam the property, Gaylord Springs Golf Links (main image), and Franklin Bridge Golf Club. And for those who are fortunate to secure an invitation, Troubadour is a short drive from Southall.

Music City Sojourn

Nashville has been one of America’s fastest-growing cities in recent years, drawing transplants with its blend of opportunity, entertainment, and unmistakable Southern hospitality. And despite its rapid growth, luxury hotel openings, and increasingly sophisticated dining scene, the city has managed to hold onto much of the character that made people fall for it in the first place. For those wanting the quintessential Nashville weekend, downtown offers the perfect entry point into Music City’s energy.

Stay
Newer names like Soho House and 1 Hotel bring contemporary appeal, but nothing matches the history and timeless charm of the Hermitage Hotel. Opened in 1910 and restored in 2022, Nashville’s grande dame remains one of the city’s top stays. From the stained-glass lobby ceiling to the long-standing tradition of afternoon tea, it offers an elegant counterpoint to the neon-lit vibe Nashville is known for.

Eat
A Nashville getaway wouldn’t be complete without an evening at the Twelve Thirty Club, a polished venue on Broadway that offers the perfect blend of elevated dining and live entertainment before a night spent exploring the street’s famed honky-tonks (including Twelve Thirty’s own honky-tonk on the club’s first level). Craig’s Nashville brings the Los Angeles hot spot to Music City, while Hattie B’s remains a must for the destination’s signature hot chicken.

Do
Broadway and its honky-tonks are essential to the Nashville experience, with a different ambience depending on when you go. By day, the stretch offers a more relaxed and entertaining way to soak up live music, pop into record shops, and take in the character of the city without the packed crowds. Weekend nights, on the other hand, deliver the full-throttle version of the Nashville scene. For a deeper connection to the city’s musical roots, make time for the Grand Ole Opry, arguably country music’s most iconic landmark and still one of Nashville’s premier live-entertainment venues.