Sight Downtown/Gulch, The Gulch
Union Station Nashville Yards
A sight in Downtown/Gulch, The Gulch, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
1900 Romanesque railway station turned hotel with a stained-glass barrel-vault lobby.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in The Gulch, alongside 3 bars & cafés, 3 places to eat and 2 sights. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Frist Art Museum and Kayne Prime. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Downtown/Gulch
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 20 min
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond The Gulch. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Frist Art Museum
Rotating exhibitions in a 1930s Art Deco post office building.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Kayne Prime
Steakhouse in the Gulch from the M Street group, known for wagyu and a long wine list.
Food · Downtown Nashville · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Biscuit Love
Gulch brunch spot known for the Bonuts (fried biscuit dough) and chicken biscuits.
Food · 0.3 mi straight-line - 4The Station Inn
Nashville's bluegrass institution since 1974, a no-frills room with top pickers.
Drinks · 0.3 mi straight-line - 5National Museum of African American Music
Interactive museum on Black musicians' role across gospel, blues, jazz, R&B and hip-hop.
Sight · Lower Broadway · 0.4 mi straight-line - 6The Hermitage Hotel
Beaux-Arts hotel from 1910 on Sixth Avenue, a 10-minute walk from both Broadway and Bicentennial Mall.
Stay · Downtown Nashville · 0.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Union Station Nashville Yards is a stop on our Nashville Music Weekend route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in The Gulch
Another curated sight in The Gulch. See the full The Gulch guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Nashville
Our climate figures for The Gulch come from nearby Nashville. Average daily highs in Nashville run from 46°F in January to 90°F in August; February is usually the wettest month. For Union Station Nashville Yards itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Nashville from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Nashville weather by month (covers The Gulch).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Union Station Nashville Yards, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 1001 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
- Coordinates
- 36.15726, -86.78477
- Destination
- The Gulch, Tennessee
Union Station Nashville Yards: quick answers
How much time do you need at Union Station Nashville Yards?
Plan on about 20 minutes at Union Station Nashville Yards. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Union Station Nashville Yards?
Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Stop for a drink in the lobby bar to see the ceiling.
Is Union Station Nashville Yards free?
Yes, we list Union Station Nashville Yards as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Union Station Nashville Yards?
Union Station Nashville Yards is at 1001 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, USA, in Downtown/Gulch. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Union Station Nashville Yards?
Union Station Nashville Yards appears on Nashville Music Weekend, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Union Station Nashville Yards to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to The Gulch.
Plan The Gulch
- The Gulch travel guide 9 places
- Nashville weather (covers The Gulch) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in The Gulch
- The Bluebird Cafe Drinks
- Hattie B's Hot Chicken Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.