Meet the Hosts of Music City

Hosting on Airbnb empowers local Nashville residents to supplement their income, provides affordable accommodation options for travelers, and spreads the economic benefits of tourism to local small businesses. In 2022, Hosts in Nashville collectively earned nearly $260 million, with the typical Host earning over $24,000 over the year.¹ By opening their home to travelers, Hosts on Airbnb are proud Nashville ambassadors who help support local small businesses and the city’s tourism economy. The majority of Hosts — more than 70 percent — share just one home.²

’’The supplemental income my housemates and I make from hosting on Airbnb has helped us with rent and utility payments, and has also helped me pay my mortgage on my home. The financial freedom afforded by our hosting income enables us to spend more time and effort building our musical careers and supporting the artistic community in Nashville.”  

– Kyle P, Host in Maplecrest, Nashville

Since our founding, Airbnb has helped cities use existing space to scale accommodations and absorb influxes of visitors, all while creating important economic opportunities for Hosts and local small businesses. This includes extending those opportunities to neighborhoods that are outside of traditional city centers that have not benefited from the tourism economy.

In Nashville³ and Tennessee⁴:

• 48% of Hosts surveyed in Nashville said that the money they earn by renting out space on Airbnb helps them cover the rising costs of living and helps them afford to stay in their home.
• 56% of Hosts who self-report their gender are women. 
• More than 70% of Hosts share just one listing on Airbnb.
• More than 90% of Hosts in Tennessee recommend restaurants or cafes to their guests.
• More than 60% of Hosts in Tennessee recommend shops and boutiques to their guests.

With the recent introduction of Airbnb Setup, the all-new, super easy way to Airbnb a home, those interested in becoming a Host can access:

• One-to-one guidance from a Superhost
• The opportunity to have an experienced guest for your first booking
• Specialized support from Airbnb Community Support agents in over 42 languages

Visit airbnb.com/host to learn more.

¹The typical Host earnings amount represents the median amount of earnings for Nashville Hosts in 2022.

²According to internal data from January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022.

³According to a survey of Nashville Hosts on Airbnb who hosted a trip in 2022, from January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022.

⁴According to a survey of Tennessee Hosts on Airbnb who hosted a trip in 2022, from January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022.