Arriving in Nashville hours before hotel check-in? This original travel guide shows you exactly what to do with your bags before check-in, from hotel luggage holds and station lockers to dedicated storage services near Lower Broadway. Follow a sample hands-free itinerary covering brunch, the Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame and the honky-tonks, plus practical tips for hot weather, event weekends and departure day. Written for first-time visitors who want to turn the check-in gap into a bonus day of music, food and sightseeing in Music City — without dragging a suitcase through it all. Includes advice on packing a day bag, booking ahead during festivals, and making the most of both arrival and departure days in Tennessee’s capital of country music.