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I was born and raised outside of Nashville. Here are 5 mistakes I see tourists make when they visit.

Clay WalkerApr 1, 2023, 17:49 IST

Insider's reporter is a local from Nashville, a popular tourist destination.Clay Walker/Insider; Dan Reynolds Photography/Getty Images

I've lived outside of Nashville, Tennessee for 24 years, and often see tourists make the same mistakes.
Some visitors lose out by staying on Broadway and only seeking out country music.

Nashville, Tennessee is a popular — and growing — tourist destination.

My sister and I at Taco Mamacita, a great restaurant in Nashville.Clay Walker/Insider

People often choose a hotel or Airbnb downtown or on Broadway, and totally miss out on other areas Nashville has to offer.

Hillsboro Village is a cute neighborhood in Nashville.Clay Walker/Insider

By only seeking out country music venues, tourists miss out on the city's diverse music options.

Nashville has music of all kinds.Nina Dietzel/Getty Images

All too often, I think social media dictates where people go to eat.

Nashville has a lot of unique restaurants.Clay Walker/Insider

People sometimes choose to shop at the big malls in the area instead of exploring small businesses.

There are tons of small businesses, like Flora in East Nashville, to keep your shopping local.Clay Walker/Insider

Too many people stay within the city limits and do not take day trips to towns outside of Nashville.

Franklin, Tennessee, is a great small town outside of Nashville.Clay Walker/Insider

My fiancé and I went on a 7-day road trip through 2 national parks. It cost us $1,000 each — here's how we spent our budget.