City overview
Nashville's music attractions include the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Jewish visitor services are centered around West End, Vanderbilt and Bellevue, with a separate Chabad center in Williamson County. The Vanderbilt center primarily serves its campus community; general visitors should use Chabad of Nashville or Congregation Sherith Israel.
Rohr Chabad House at Vanderbilt
Nashville, TN
Rabbi
Rabbi Shlomo & Nechama Rothstein
Phone
(615) 638-7299Website
https://chabadvanderbilt.comCampus Jewish center for Vanderbilt students, alumni, parents and staff; general Nashville visitors are directed to Chabad of Nashville.
Getting Around
Public transit
WeGo runs Nashville's bus network.
QuickTicket local fares are $2 for two hours of unlimited rides, capped at $4 per day. Exact cash is $2 for one ride with no change or transfers. WeGo Star rail connects Riverfront Station with eastern suburbs; fares vary by station.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft both operate throughout Nashville and pick up at the airport's Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2.
Car rental
Car rentals are available at Nashville International Airport.
A car or rideshare is useful for Bellevue, Franklin and attractions outside downtown. Check hotel parking terms before booking.
Airport
Nashville International Airport (BNA) serves the metro area. Taxis, rideshare and WeGo buses use the Ground Transportation Center; follow current airport signs. Travel time and fares depend on traffic and the destination.
Good to know
Best time to visit
Spring and fall offer warm days and cooler evenings. Summer is hot and humid; winter can be cold. Pack layers and check the forecast before traveling.
Insider tips
Arrange Shabbat meals in advance. Nashville Kosher Take Out requires 48 hours and provides frozen, double-wrapped meals for pickup at Chabad. Chabad of Nashville asks service visitors to complete its visitor form. Holy Smokes follows Vanderbilt's academic calendar. Check current eruv status with the relevant congregation before Shabbat.
Safety & emergency
Keep valuables out of sight and stay aware in crowded nightlife areas. Emergency police, fire or ambulance: 911. Metro Nashville Police non-emergency assistance: 615-862-8600.
Local time
4:06 AM
+4 hrs from NYC
Plug
Type A/B
120V
Currency
US Dollar
Kosher map of Nashville, TN
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