Tractor party wagon
The Nashville Tractor
Tractor-pulled party wagon with a DJ and bartenders.
747 Fesslers Ln
The only party wagon with a roof, so it is the rain backup. No BYOB; drinks run $6–$9.
Plan B
It’s raining. Now what?
Most Nashville party rides are open-air and the best photos are outdoor murals. Here’s what to swap in when the forecast turns, so the weekend doesn’t stall.
When rain is most likely
On 30-year averages, May is Nashville’s rainiest month (about 5.0 inches) and April is close behind (about 4.7). October is the driest (about 3.4). See every month. If you’re coming in spring, plan the swap before you go.
Before you book anything outdoors
- Ask every company about its weather policy before you pay: whether it rides in rain, and what happens to your money if it doesn’t.
- Note the refund windows. Nashville Pedal Tavern gives full refunds only 7 or more days out, so a rainy forecast the week of won’t get your money back.
- Check the forecast the week of and make the swap early. Everyone else is making the same swap.
The swaps
| If you planned… | Swap in | Why |
|---|---|---|
| An open-air party bus or bike | The Nashville Tractor | The only party wagon with a roof. Closed Mondays. |
| The murals photo walk | Blowouts and photos at the house | Get hair done for the night and take the group photos inside. The Blowout Co. is closed Sundays. |
| A boat or lake day | A line dancing class | Indoors, about an hour, and you’ll use it on Broadway that night. Free parking at Turn Their Heads. |
| Anything, if nobody wants to leave | A lesson at your rental | New Boots instructors come to the house for a one-hour private lesson, per reviews. |
| Walking Broadway | Assembly Food Hall, then a honky-tonk | Food, bars and live music under one roof at 5th and Broadway. Legends Corner is across the street. |
A full rainy Saturday
- 10:30 a.m.Brunch indoors. Pinewood has a private dining room and validated garage parking.
- 1:00 p.m.Line dancing at a studio or your rental.
- 2:30 p.m.Robert’s Western World, best between 1 and 4 p.m. Live country, and you’re out of the rain.
- 5:30 p.m.Back to the house for outfits and photos inside.
- 8:00 p.m.Big Drag Bus for a show, or a speakeasy in smaller groups. Ask the drag bus about weather when you book.
Rain-proof picks
Line dancing lessons
Turn Their Heads
Beginner line dancing studio a few minutes from Broadway, with bachelorette group classes.
830 Fesslers Pkwy Ste 114
Learn two routines in an hour, then show them off on Broadway that night.
Line dancing lessons
New Boots Line Dancing
Private line dancing lessons, including at your rental.
3820 Charlotte Ave #121
An instructor can come to your rental for a one-hour private lesson.
Food hall
Assembly Food Hall
Big food hall at 5th and Broadway for groups that can’t agree.
5055 Broadway
Cashless. An easy first stop before Legends Corner across the street.