This coming Monday, the first total solar eclipse in 99 will sweep across the entire United States. As the largest city in the eclipse’s path, Nashville will watch day turn to night when the moon blocks out the sun for around 2 minutes. So what are you waiting for? Get yourself to Tennessee to witness a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event.
Using luxury private jet charter service Fly Victor, you can fly either today or tomorrow and return on Tuesday. A 14-seat jet by Bombardier Global Express, featuring Rolls Royce engines, luxury interiors, and non-stop transatlantic efficiency can be chartered from Luton for £118,500 directly from Fly Victor right now. But what should you do once you get to the world famous Music City?
In Nashville, there are several officially-recommended vantage points from where to watch the eclipse. From The Bridge Building to Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, if you simply want a great view, there are myriad spots across the city.
If you’re wanting to celebrate the solar eclipse in style, why not try to get invited to the Mayor’s viewing party at First Tennessee Park – guaranteed to be a proper southern soiree. Or, for something different again, book a River Queen Voyage or dock at the Pontoon Saloon for a waterside experience.
Despite the eclipse bringing night to Nashville early, when the evening does arrive you’ll want somewhere comfortable and cool to stay. And where better than SoBro Guest House? Opened within the last year, this boutique hotel has 24 suites – each with king size bed, living room and full bathroom. Not to mention the full kitchen – and option to get groceries delivered straight to your door for cooking.
If you want something a little more high-end, try The Westin. Again, open for under a year, this hotel has gained attention for its rooftop pool bar, with stunning views over the city. And, with only a few weeks of summer left to enjoy, you’ll want to take a dip while you can.
With the amount of live music sounding around the streets of Nashville, a bar is the place to be. Grab a bit, sink a few beers and listen to some tunes. Our recommendations for the best bars in the state capital would begin with The 404 Kitchen. It may have only half a dozen seats, but the whiskey collection at this small bar is one of the biggest we’ve ever seen – and talented mixologists can craft any of them into peerless cocktails.
For a funner experience, head to No. 308, an almost-hipster establishment where the cocktails are extravagantly named and even more flamboyantly created. A fun addition to the menu are 5 ‘Writer’s Block’ shots – $5 a piece drinks named after famous authors. The perfect way to end your solar celebrations in Nashville.
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