Nashville Dress Code

In Nashville, casual dress is usual for everyday wear and is becoming more popular during business hours. Many businesses who normally expect formal attire have ‘dress-down Friday' when employees can wear casual clothes to work, although management do not always take part. Very few restaurants require a jacket and tie.

Greeting Someone in Nashville

A handshake is the usual greeting throughout the United States. Generally Americans address each other informally, omitting titles and using only first names.

Nashville Business Hours and Banking

As with all major cities, Nashville's business hours vary from one industry and sector to another but in general, most office environments operate between 09.00 and 17.30, Monday to Friday. Banks tend to be open between 09.00 and 15.00, Monday to Friday with some staying open to 17.30 or 18.00 one day a week. Some of the larger banks will probably also be open on Saturday mornings.

Nashville Smoking

Smoking is the subject of much controversy in the United States. If you are a smoker, exercise discretion and sensitivity when choosing to smoke, as many Americans cannot tolerate people smoking in front of them. The best advice is to only smoke in like-minded company.