We stayed at the Hotel Noelle. Great location because not on broadway (very loud at night and all night) but very close. Printers Alley has some great places to listen to music without the college scene of broadway (must see broadway as it is unreal if not vegas like). Tons of Great music everywhere. Pucketts is good eating and music, away from downtown we liked 12 south (urban grub was fantastic for food) and cool shops. Country music gall of fame, ryman theater (must catch a show there), johnny cash museum. There is so much to do and see but we really enjoyed just listening to all the amazing live music