Hip Donelson Guide Book
Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch
Family owned for breakfast and lunch. Great coffee and smiles. Get there early so you get a table.
26 locals recommend
Caliber Coffee Co.
2513 Lebanon PikeFamily owned for breakfast and lunch. Great coffee and smiles. Get there early so you get a table.
Sunflower Bakehouse
2414 Lebanon PikeGluten free baked goods, Vegan salads, sandwiches.
Activities
Fun for everyone waterpark with multiple pools and lake fun.
104 locals recommend
Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort
4001 Bell RdFun for everyone waterpark with multiple pools and lake fun.
Sightseeing
The Frist Art Museum, formerly known as the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, is an art exhibition hall in Nashville, Tennessee, housed in the city's historic U.S. Post Office building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. https://fristartmuseum.org/
1024 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayThe Frist Art Museum, formerly known as the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, is an art exhibition hall in Nashville, Tennessee, housed in the city's historic U.S. Post Office building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. https://fristartmuseum.org/
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the world's largest museums and research centers dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of American vernacular music. https://countrymusichalloffame.org/
1208 locals recommend
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SThe Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the world's largest museums and research centers dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of American vernacular music. https://countrymusichalloffame.org/
Neighborhoods
Hugging the Cumberland River, suburban Donelson is home to the famed Grand Ole Opry country music hall and the adjacent Opryland resort and shopping malls. A few hip Southern eateries and craft beer pubs dot Lebanon Pike, and a seasonal Friday farmers’ market draws crowds for artisanal eats and live music. A greenway trail bisects sprawling Stones River Bend Park. https://www.hipdonelson.org/
Donelson
Hugging the Cumberland River, suburban Donelson is home to the famed Grand Ole Opry country music hall and the adjacent Opryland resort and shopping malls. A few hip Southern eateries and craft beer pubs dot Lebanon Pike, and a seasonal Friday farmers’ market draws crowds for artisanal eats and live music. A greenway trail bisects sprawling Stones River Bend Park. https://www.hipdonelson.org/
In recent years, Nashville has become one of the most popular tourist destinations. Parking is expensive. The streets and restaurants are always crowded with tourists. Nashville has become the #1 bachelorette party destination. You will see at least 10 party buses, pedal trolleys and other vehicles playing loud music filled with drunk young women wearing sashes or matching -shirts. While its an experience to go downtown, find open parking and be wary of your surroundings.
204 locals recommend
Downtown
In recent years, Nashville has become one of the most popular tourist destinations. Parking is expensive. The streets and restaurants are always crowded with tourists. Nashville has become the #1 bachelorette party destination. You will see at least 10 party buses, pedal trolleys and other vehicles playing loud music filled with drunk young women wearing sashes or matching -shirts. While its an experience to go downtown, find open parking and be wary of your surroundings.
Groceries
The best quality SE US grocery chain. No charge escort to your vehicle.
94 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at The Crossings
2324 Lebanon PikeThe best quality SE US grocery chain. No charge escort to your vehicle.
Kroger
711 Gallatin AvePopular US grocery store chain stocked with anything you need.
Favorite Dinner Places
There is nothing on the menu that isn't great. Service is always excellent.
39 locals recommend
Darfons Restaurant & Lounge
2810 Elm Hill PikeThere is nothing on the menu that isn't great. Service is always excellent.
Tennfold Breweing
2408 Lebanon PikeLocal Brewery. Fun atmosphere, draft beer, good food.
City advice
Getting around
If you don't have a vehicle...
There's a city bus (WeGo). Maps/Schedules: https://www.wegotransit.com/ride/maps-schedules/bus/6/
Uber, Lyft and WeGo Star which is a commuter train that only serves the East side of Nashville to downtown and back. Check the schedule and make sure your plan to come back home fits into the train schedule. https://www.wegotransit.com/ride/transit-services/train/
Customs and culture
Hip Donelson Farmer's Market
Every Friday during the summers, local growers sell their produce, honey, jams, jellies and other items.. Two Rivers Mansion. https://www.hipdonelsonfarmersmarket.org/
Don't miss
For an Historical fix, visit The Hermitage
The Hermitage is a historical museum located in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, 10 miles east of downtown Nashville. The 1,000+ acre site was owned by Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, from 1804 until his death at the Hermitage in 1845. It also serves as his final resting place. https://thehermitage.com/
Customs and culture
Wine sales
on October 1, 2017, after years of petitioning, Tennessee finally passed wine will be allowed to be sold in grocery stores. Liquor stores have always sold wine. Beer has always been available in grocery stores and convenience stores.