Barry's Guidebook
Sightseeing
I highly recommend a visit here if you're interested in history. It's the plantation home of President Andrew Jackson that is almost perfectly preserved. There are huge grounds you can walk around as well as guided tours of the house and a welcome center with lots of information.
311 locals recommend
The Hermitage
4580 Rachels LnI highly recommend a visit here if you're interested in history. It's the plantation home of President Andrew Jackson that is almost perfectly preserved. There are huge grounds you can walk around as well as guided tours of the house and a welcome center with lots of information.
An amazing conservation area similar to Walden Pond. Dogs are only allowed on the paved road but it's still a great experience.
435 locals recommend
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdAn amazing conservation area similar to Walden Pond. Dogs are only allowed on the paved road but it's still a great experience.
For history buffs, this is a great experience to learn about civil war history and the Battle of Franklin.
53 locals recommend
Carnton Plantation
For history buffs, this is a great experience to learn about civil war history and the Battle of Franklin.
7 acres of fenced in property, a .25 mile paved loop, seating, shade, and water fountains. One of the best dog parks I've ever experienced.
56 locals recommend
Two Rivers Dog Park
3150 McGavock Pk7 acres of fenced in property, a .25 mile paved loop, seating, shade, and water fountains. One of the best dog parks I've ever experienced.
A must visit if you like country music or want to learn about its history. Many exhibits with video and audio clips.
1208 locals recommend
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SA must visit if you like country music or want to learn about its history. Many exhibits with video and audio clips.
Food scene
The best guacamole you have ever had. Great drinks and cool vibe - and only 2 miles from my house. Dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating area.
64 locals recommend
Nectar: Urban Cantina
206 McGavock PkThe best guacamole you have ever had. Great drinks and cool vibe - and only 2 miles from my house. Dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating area.
Great local place with awesome breakfast and good Philly cheesesteaks. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
30 locals recommend
Nadeen's Hermitage Haven
3410 Lebanon PikeGreat local place with awesome breakfast and good Philly cheesesteaks. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Best biscuits in Nashville and amazing hash brown casserole. Worth the drive and the wait. Closed Tuesdays
418 locals recommend
The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100Best biscuits in Nashville and amazing hash brown casserole. Worth the drive and the wait. Closed Tuesdays
Healthy casual food. Their Lucayan Salad is one of my favorite things to eat in town. Closed Sundays and only open 11am-4pm currently
33 locals recommend
Calypso Cafe
700 Thompson LnHealthy casual food. Their Lucayan Salad is one of my favorite things to eat in town. Closed Sundays and only open 11am-4pm currently
Ole Red
300 BroadwayAlways a great live music show at this venue owned by Blake Shelton.
Owned by the same people who own Nectar, this micro brewery has a "normal" menu but everything is made with a slight twist in tastes. The meatball appetizer is definitely worth checking out
23 locals recommend
Tennfold Breweing
2408 Lebanon PikeOwned by the same people who own Nectar, this micro brewery has a "normal" menu but everything is made with a slight twist in tastes. The meatball appetizer is definitely worth checking out
One of my new favorite places for breakfast and lunch. Closed on Mondays. Their homemade cinnamon rolls are amazing. They also make great pastrami (sandwiches, hash, eggs benedict). And their OJ is fresh and amazing.
Flat Tire Diner
4700 Old Hickory BlvdOne of my new favorite places for breakfast and lunch. Closed on Mondays. Their homemade cinnamon rolls are amazing. They also make great pastrami (sandwiches, hash, eggs benedict). And their OJ is fresh and amazing.
CLOSING APRIL 30 - but their Germantown location will still be open. For a great southern food experience, this is a must try. It's "family style", so you're seated at a large table with other people, and they bring everything on the menu for that meal to the table. You pay for your seat, and can eat as much as you want. They only have lemonade and sweet tea to drink.
41 locals recommend
Monell's At the Manor
1400 Murfreesboro PikeCLOSING APRIL 30 - but their Germantown location will still be open. For a great southern food experience, this is a must try. It's "family style", so you're seated at a large table with other people, and they bring everything on the menu for that meal to the table. You pay for your seat, and can eat as much as you want. They only have lemonade and sweet tea to drink.
Perhaps the best Indian restaurant in Nashville, and only 1.5 miles from my house. Everything is great, the service is friendly and professional.
12 locals recommend
Sindoore
457 Donelson PikePerhaps the best Indian restaurant in Nashville, and only 1.5 miles from my house. Everything is great, the service is friendly and professional.
An authentic Irish pub and restaurant. The food can be a little bland, but that's why its authentic!!
McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant
An authentic Irish pub and restaurant. The food can be a little bland, but that's why its authentic!!
As seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, this is an eclectic cafe with an interesting menu.
62 locals recommend
Phat Bites
2730 Lebanon PikeAs seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, this is an eclectic cafe with an interesting menu.
A new local location of this well known Nashville bbq joint. Great food and fun atmosphere. You order at the cashier when you arrive and they bring your food to your table wherever you're seated. Their brisket is one of my favorites.
Edley's Bar-B-Que
A new local location of this well known Nashville bbq joint. Great food and fun atmosphere. You order at the cashier when you arrive and they bring your food to your table wherever you're seated. Their brisket is one of my favorites.
As seen recently on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, this taproom has good food and a variety of fun evening activities.
48 locals recommend
Homegrown Taproom & Marketplace
2720 Old Lebanon RdAs seen recently on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, this taproom has good food and a variety of fun evening activities.
A new favorite - open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch. My personal favorites are the breakfast casserole and, for lunch, the pot roast.
SweetMilk Breakfast & Lunch
A new favorite - open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch. My personal favorites are the breakfast casserole and, for lunch, the pot roast.
Great brisket and barbecue and amazing cheese "biscuits" that are more like cornbread than biscuit.
21 locals recommend
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
7004 Charlotte PikeGreat brisket and barbecue and amazing cheese "biscuits" that are more like cornbread than biscuit.
Bars
For non-country fans this bar has great live rock music and a fun vibe.
58 locals recommend
Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse
221 BroadwayFor non-country fans this bar has great live rock music and a fun vibe.
A Nashville institution. Reservations usually fill up within about 3 minutes of being made available. Check out their calendar. Other than Sunday and Monday nights, pretty much any show on the calendar is likely to give you an amazing experience. It's a songwriter's listening room, so everyone is quiet and focused on the writers and their songs.
460 locals recommend
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeA Nashville institution. Reservations usually fill up within about 3 minutes of being made available. Check out their calendar. Other than Sunday and Monday nights, pretty much any show on the calendar is likely to give you an amazing experience. It's a songwriter's listening room, so everyone is quiet and focused on the writers and their songs.
Always great shows at the club just south of the Broadway party scene. A particular favorite of mine is almost every Monday night, to see "The Time Jumpers". Seeing one of their shows is, to me, a quintessential Nashville experience. Studio musicians playing Texas swing era music because they love it.
159 locals recommend
3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill
818 3rd Ave SAlways great shows at the club just south of the Broadway party scene. A particular favorite of mine is almost every Monday night, to see "The Time Jumpers". Seeing one of their shows is, to me, a quintessential Nashville experience. Studio musicians playing Texas swing era music because they love it.