Top things to do within walking distance of Holston House
Holston House Nashville sits at 118 7th Avenue North in the Downtown/Arts District, within easy walking distance of Lower Broadway’s honky-tonks, Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena and several music museums. From the hotel you can reach Fifth + Broadway and the Johnny Cash Museum in minutes and spend afternoons on the rooftop pool and Heirloom Rooftop.
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Stroll Lower Broadway — live music and honky-tonks
Holston House is half a block from Lower Broadway, so you can walk out the door and hit the honky-tonk strip within a minute or two. The block is lined with live-music bars where bands play throughout the day and late into the night.
If you’re planning a night out, go early to secure a spot and remember that hours and cover charges vary by venue; check individual bars for their current schedules.
- Half a block to Lower Broadway (honky-tonks and bars)
- Fifth + Broadway shopping/entertainment complex about a 1-minute walk
- Good option for evening live music without needing a car
Ryman Auditorium and Bridgestone Arena — music landmarks
Ryman Auditorium is a short walk from the hotel — roughly a 4-minute walk according to published sources — making it easy to catch a show and return to the hotel afterward.
Bridgestone Arena is also within walking distance (about a 5-minute walk), convenient for concerts and sports events; plan extra time for post-event crowds when heading back to the hotel.
- Ryman Auditorium — approx. 4-minute walk
- Bridgestone Arena — approx. 5-minute walk
| Venue | Typical walk time (published) |
|---|---|
| Ryman Auditorium | About 4 minutes |
| Bridgestone Arena | About 5 minutes |
| Fifth + Broadway | About 1 minute |
Nearby museums and cultural stops
Several museums are a short walk from Holston House: the Johnny Cash Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Frist Art Museum and the National Museum of African American Music are all within easy walking distance according to local listings.
Use the hotel’s tours and ticket assistance if you want help planning museum visits or buying advance tickets.
- Johnny Cash Museum — listed as about a 7-minute walk
- Country Music Hall of Fame — within walking distance (about 1 km per sources)
- Frist Art Museum and National Museum of African American Music — roughly a 5-minute walk
Heirloom Rooftop and the rooftop pool
Holston House’s rooftop includes a seasonal infinity saltwater pool on the penthouse floor and Heirloom Rooftop, a garden-inspired bar and small-plates lounge. During the day the rooftop is reserved for hotel guests; Heirloom opens to a broader public in the evenings per published venue notes.
Official pool hours are reported as sunrise to sunset on the hotel/Hyatt page, though third-party sites list varying hours; follow front-desk guidance for current daily times and access rules. The pool is described in guest reports as shallow (about 3 feet deep).
- Rooftop infinity saltwater pool — penthouse floor, seasonal
- Heirloom Rooftop — Southern small plates, craft cocktails; daytime guest-exclusive, evenings open to more visitors
- Pool hours listed as sunrise to sunset on Hyatt page; other sources vary
Eat and drink at Holston House — TENN and Bar TENN
TENN is the hotel’s main restaurant, serving regionally inspired American and Southern dishes (shrimp and grits and fried chicken sandwiches are examples cited in guides). TENN lists brunch hours starting at 7:00 AM and dinner service in the evening on the hotel dining pages.
Bar TENN is the speakeasy-style bar off the lobby serving craft cocktails and Tennessee whiskey in the afternoon and evening. Both venues accept reservations; check current hours with the front desk or hotel dining site before you go.
- TENN — brunch and dinner; vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options noted
- Bar TENN — craft cocktails and classic bar bites, evening-focused
- Heirloom Rooftop — small plates and cocktails with skyline views
| Venue | Typical hours (published) |
|---|---|
| TENN | Brunch: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; dinner evenings listed on hotel dining page |
| Bar TENN | Afternoon–late evening (hotel lists 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM; other sources vary) |
| Heirloom Rooftop | Daytime for guests; hours listed on hotel site (Mon–Thu 11:00 AM–6:00 PM; Fri–Sun 10:00 AM–6:00 PM) |
Practical tips — check-in, family and pet info
Standard hotel policies published on the property pages: check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. The primary guest checking in must be at least 21 years old.
Holston House is family-friendly and welcomes children of all ages; multiple sources state the rooftop pool is open to kids who are accompanied by an adult. The hotel is pet-friendly and accepts up to two pets per room at no charge; it provides pet amenities such as bowls and a plush dog bed.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; check-out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 21 for the primary guest
- Children welcome; pool access policies vary by source but hotel communications note kids may use the pool with adults
- Pets: up to two per room at no charge, with pet amenities provided
