Traveling to Nashville is super easy and accessible by various methods. We welcome over 16 million tourists a year! For those flying in, Nashville International Airport (BNA) offers direct flights from most major cities in the U.S. and even some international hubs.

It’s just a short ride from the airport to downtown, making arrival smooth and hassle-free. If you prefer the road, Nashville is conveniently located at the crossroads of several major interstates, including I-40, I-65, and I-24, so driving in from surrounding states is a breeze.

Sign up today and join the room and ride share chat to see who else is coming from ‘round your way.

For a more relaxed ride, Greyhound and Megabus offer bus services, while Amtrak’s City of New Orleans line connects Nashville to cities like Chicago and New Orleans by train.

No matter how you choose to get here, Nashville is ready to welcome you with open arms and Southern hospitality!

Getting around Nashville is easy, with plenty of transportation options to suit your needs!

Walking is a great way to explore the downtown area, where many of the city’s famous attractions, restaurants, and bars are situated conveniently close together.

For longer distances, the WeGo Public Transit system offers buses that run throughout the city, including routes to major hotspots like Music Row, The Gulch, and 12 South.

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are widely available and convenient, especially for quick trips across town. You can also hop on a scooter or rent a bicycle with the BCycle bike-share program, giving you a fun, eco-friendly way to navigate the city.

For something a little different, the Old Town Trolley tours and the Music City Circuit offer free or low-cost shuttles that take you to key attractions. Whether you’re cruising by car, catching a bus, or walking the streets, getting around Nashville is as smooth as a country song!

Nashville has several safe and welcoming areas to stay.

Downtown is safe and perfect for first-time visitors, close to major attractions like Broadway and the Ryman.

The Gulch is trendy and upscale, offering modern hotels and restaurants just south of downtown.

Midtown/West End near Vanderbilt University is quieter but still near key spots, while 12 South provides a laid-back, local experience with charming shops and cafes.

For a more artsy vibe, East Nashville is creative and hip, making it a fun option just a short distance from downtown.

Nashville is a lively and vibrant city, like many large cities, it comes with its challenges, including a visible homeless population and a busy nightlife.

However, downtown tourist areas are well-patrolled, especially in the evenings and on weekends, ensuring a welcoming environment for visitors.

Nashville is packed with interesting places to explore, including many you are likely to visit during #IngressMissionDay on Sunday 15th December!

Those looking to explore should start on Broadway, known for its honky-tonk bars and live music, which is the heart of the city’s entertainment scene.

Don’t miss the Ryman Auditorium, often called the “Mother Church of Country Music,” where you can catch a concert or take a tour.

The Country Music Hall of Fame offers a deep dive into Nashville’s musical history with exhibits on legendary artists.

For a relaxing break, visit Centennial Park, home to a full-scale replica of the Parthenon.

The trendy Gulch neighborhood boasts upscale restaurants, boutique shops, and the famous “Wings Mural.”

Music lovers will enjoy the Johnny Cash Museum, celebrating the life of the “Man in Black” with memorabilia and interactive exhibits.

History buffs should check out Belle Meade Plantation for tours of its grounds and Civil War-era history.

Finally, stroll through 12 South, a charming district with local boutiques, coffee shops, and vibrant murals perfect for photos.

These spots offer a delightful mix of music, history, and local culture!

You bet! There are over 1000 portals in the general downtown area for you to increase your Explorer and Pioneer medals!

One of our POCs is an expert in Mission banners, so there are plenty of these to do also. Check out bannergress to find out more!

Nashville has so many great banners, and a mission banner guide will be available in the Anomaly chats closer to the anomaly – sign-up to get access!

Yes, our RES hotel deal will make your stay all the sweeter by saving you money and situating you with fellow RES. Sign-up today for all the details!

You can visit the official Nashville Tourist Website for much more information on Music City!

• Thursday, 12 Dec: Justin Timberlake at Bridgestone Arena 
• Friday, 13 Dec: Little Big Town & Sugarland at Bridgestone Arena
• Friday, 13 Dec: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra at Schermerhorn
• Saturday, 14 Dec: Rudolph’s Red Nose 5k Run at Shelby Park
• Saturday, 14 Dec – Fuerza Regida at Bridgestone Arena
• Sunday, 15 Dec – Amy Grant & Vince Gill at The Ryman Auditorium
• Sunday, 15 Dec – NFL-Tennessee Titans v Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium

Ingress XM Anomaly is a FREE city based Ingress event hosted by Niantic and organized for Resistance agents by a local Resistance organizing team.

It’s an incredibly exciting and unique virtual battle that you won’t experience in any other game!

Nashville Anomaly is part of the Erased Memories Anomaly Season; as per the current anomaly rules, the battle itself will last for 3 hours, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time (Central Time = UTC -6) on the Saturday of 14th December 2024.

But that is just a small part of an action and fun filled weekend, starting with the pre-party on Friday afternoon and ending on Sunday afternoon with a Mission Day event; there is much to look forward to!

Each Anomaly battle consists of several gameplay challenges described by Niantic for each Anomaly Season in its rules!

You may find the current rules here: https://ingress.com/news/2024-erasedmem

Challenges for Nashville are: Battle Beacons, Flash Shards and Covert Caches.

Don’t worry if you don’t understand what these mean; sign-up via register.nashville.willbe.blue and we will explain everything to you!

We’re excited about your interest in the Nashville Anomaly – to register with the Resistance, simply go to register.nashville.willbe.blue, fill in your details and wait to get verified…

Upon successful verification, you may join a team and also our Telegram chats – don’t hesitate to contact us via nashvilleanomaly@gmail.com if you encounter any issues!

We’re ready to assist you with any potential issues and can’t wait to see you in Nashville.

Whether you are an experienced anomaly veteran or a new agent who is just finding out how Ingress works, there is a place for you at the Anomaly!

The Resistance organizers are putting a lot of effort to make sure every need is reflected; there are invaluable assignments for both fast and slow moving or even static teams!

Make sure to let us know your preferred speed and any concerns while signing-up.

Whatever is your desired way of attending, you are a very important agent to us!

No, you don’t need to do any registration with Niantic, you only have to register with the Resistance!

To earn the Erased Memories Anomaly medal, you have to interact with at least five (5) Battle Beacons deployed by NIASection14 account during the Anomaly battle. You can recognize the official Battle Beacons by having an orange ornament around the portals they are deployed on. Following actions are considered an interaction:

• Deploy Resonator
• Upgrade other agent’s Resonator
• Attack or Destroy Resonator
• Destroy Portal Mod
• Destroy Link
• Recharge Resonator

Of course!

Sign-up via register.nashville.willbe.blue and find out all the details in our Telegram chats!

Yes, all of these events are CONFIRMED to be happening during the Nashville Anomaly weekend!

Mission Day is a friendly, exploration based event, happening for the whole day on Sunday. Its goal is to enjoy and get to know the city by following special, high quality, scanner missions designed by local agents. Completing at least 6 missions will grant you a +1 uptick in the Mission Day medal.

GORUCK consists of 3 separate event happening in Nashville throughout the weekend. Completing each of them will earn you an event specific patch and a +1 uptick in the respective scanner medal. Winning challenges in Stealth & Urban also rewards the factions with extra points towards the Anomaly battle.

• Stealth is a heavier faction vs faction competitive event, a mental and physical challenge,  happening on Friday evening from 5 PM to midnight.
• Urban is a lighter faction vs faction competitive event, a mental and physical challenge, happening on Saturday morning from 10 AM to 1 PM.
• Operation: Clear Field (OCF) is a friendly, scavenger hunt, event happening on Sunday morning from 10 AM to 2 PM.

NL1331 Portal will be present in Nashville and hacking it will grant you +1 uptick to the NL1331 medal. We are hoping to also see the actual NL van make an appearance, but we currently have no information on any such plans! 

Yes, our team has prepared for you an amazing set of beautiful swag featuring Belle!

Don’t miss out and buy it today on Nashville Anomaly Swagshop!

Don’t dilly-dally! Some items are in limited quantities, so grab what you need before it’s gone!

Note: Our site offers delivery, so order those Christmas presents and they’ll be there before the holidays!

Absolutely!

You can help out by spreading the word of this event to your local community, encouraging agents to attend.

You can also help attending agents by building farms together or providing them with various items they need, such as the harder to hack AEGIS shields.

Of course!

If they want to participate they can either sign up with our registration themselves, or if you are not comfortable with that, you can always tell our Teambuilding and your Team Lead about it.

Please make sure to follow the Ingress Terms and Conditions.