John & Michelle’s guidebook
Eats/Drinks
Combination of coffee shops, chic bars, restaurants, hot chicken and good old southern food
Dose
1400 McGavock PkGreat Coffee! Love the Egg and Cheese Biscuit
Sip Café
3939 Gallatin PikeGreat when you want a local drive through
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveThe yummiest ice cream even with dairy alternatives
The first Barista in Nashville , yummy food and great coffee... Get there early and if there is a line it could take a while just be prepared
470 locals recommend
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveThe first Barista in Nashville , yummy food and great coffee... Get there early and if there is a line it could take a while just be prepared
Great local coffee and food hang with outdoor patio... Great place for kids to run around as well. Right next to Jenis ice cream
321 locals recommend
Ugly Mugs Coffee & Tea
1886 Eastland AveGreat local coffee and food hang with outdoor patio... Great place for kids to run around as well. Right next to Jenis ice cream
Mitchell Delicatessen
1306 McGavock PkThe best sandwiches hands down!
Pearl Diver is an island-themed bar, great drinks .. bar food . fun environment and music
180 locals recommend
Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin AvePearl Diver is an island-themed bar, great drinks .. bar food . fun environment and music
Pelican & Pig
1010 Gallatin AveVery yummy seasonal american food!
Lyra
935 W Eastland AveOne of our favorite, Lyra Offers a Superb Take on Modern Middle Eastern Fare
Philip Krajeck's highly anticipated new restaurant, highly anticipated new restaurant palace of pizza and other seasonal inspired dishes
151 locals recommend
Folk
823 Meridian StPhilip Krajeck's highly anticipated new restaurant, highly anticipated new restaurant palace of pizza and other seasonal inspired dishes
is an experiential hotel in downtown Nashville and creative gathering place for This stylish hotel surrounded by bars and casual eateries also has roof top bar
21 locals recommend
Noelle, Nashville, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
200 4th Ave Nis an experiential hotel in downtown Nashville and creative gathering place for This stylish hotel surrounded by bars and casual eateries also has roof top bar
Trendy, chic rooftop lounge for craft cocktails, wine & Southern-inspired small plates at a hotel
95 locals recommend
L27 Rooftop Bar
807 Clark PlTrendy, chic rooftop lounge for craft cocktails, wine & Southern-inspired small plates at a hotel
Dream Printer's Alley offers an urban retreat with a historic feel
6 locals recommend
Dream Nashville Hotel
210 4th Ave NDream Printer's Alley offers an urban retreat with a historic feel
once a 118-year-old blacksmith shop and Nashville’s oldest family-owned business until 2006, gets new life as an upscale restaurant and bar, historic, fabulous food and atmosphere
39 locals recommend
Geist
311 Jefferson Stonce a 118-year-old blacksmith shop and Nashville’s oldest family-owned business until 2006, gets new life as an upscale restaurant and bar, historic, fabulous food and atmosphere
Industrial-chic restaurant with clever New American dishes, communal tables & inventive cocktails.
441 locals recommend
Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StIndustrial-chic restaurant with clever New American dishes, communal tables & inventive cocktails.
Rustic-chic New American spot with a beer garden for wood-fired & smoked eats, brews & cocktails
199 locals recommend
Butchertown Hall
1416 4th Ave NRustic-chic New American spot with a beer garden for wood-fired & smoked eats, brews & cocktails
City House
1222 4th Ave Nbeen around forever and still the best
Refined American fare served in lofty, rustic-industrial surrounds with a tree-lined patio.
YOU MUST EAT HERE!
Duck wings, beat salad, any of the fish , great drinks. For the last 5 years this is our go to spot
243 locals recommend
5th & Taylor
1411 5th Ave NRefined American fare served in lofty, rustic-industrial surrounds with a tree-lined patio.
YOU MUST EAT HERE!
Duck wings, beat salad, any of the fish , great drinks. For the last 5 years this is our go to spot
Airy, chic spot for oysters & elevated seafood small plates, plus a separate bar for cocktails.
117 locals recommend
Henrietta Red
1200 4th Ave NAiry, chic spot for oysters & elevated seafood small plates, plus a separate bar for cocktails.
is home to Nashville's best BBQ and a tribute to all things Southern
363 locals recommend
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main Stis home to Nashville's best BBQ and a tribute to all things Southern
Pulled pork, ribs, fried pies & buckets of beer on the patio or in the plain but soulful interior
181 locals recommend
Peg Leg Porker BBQ
903 Gleaves StPulled pork, ribs, fried pies & buckets of beer on the patio or in the plain but soulful interior
Hattie B's Hot Chicken is an American restaurant chain based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded by a father and son, each named Nick Bishop. The company specializes in hot chicken, a fried chicken dish, and operates several restaurants in the Southern United States.
465 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Midtown Nashville, TN
112 19th Ave SHattie B's Hot Chicken is an American restaurant chain based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded by a father and son, each named Nick Bishop. The company specializes in hot chicken, a fried chicken dish, and operates several restaurants in the Southern United States.
Boisterous restaurant & bar serving Mexican standards & more than 100 tequilas in a stylish setting.
175 locals recommend
Saint Añejo
1120 McGavock StBoisterous restaurant & bar serving Mexican standards & more than 100 tequilas in a stylish setting.
All-you-can-eat Southern comfort food served family-style at communal tables in a Victorian house.
303 locals recommend
Monell's
1235 6th Ave NAll-you-can-eat Southern comfort food served family-style at communal tables in a Victorian house.
From old fashion to gluten free donuts this place is the BEST!
162 locals recommend
Five Daughters Bakery - East Nashville
1900 Eastland AveFrom old fashion to gluten free donuts this place is the BEST!
Places to Go
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThey have everything from gorgeous view on a boat that takes you through the hotel to a water park! You can't miss Opryland
316 locals recommend
Gaylord Opryland Resort
2800 Opryland DrThey have everything from gorgeous view on a boat that takes you through the hotel to a water park! You can't miss Opryland
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdBeautiful park and hiking
Great hiking, biking, golf, playgrounds. All you need for out door fun
510 locals recommend
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayGreat hiking, biking, golf, playgrounds. All you need for out door fun
Honkey Tonks
on Broadway!: (authentic country music)
Live country bands, cold beer & fried bologna sandwiches draw fans to this prototypical honky-tonk.
601 locals recommend
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayLive country bands, cold beer & fried bologna sandwiches draw fans to this prototypical honky-tonk.
This historic watering hole and prototypical honky-tonk is across the alley from the Ryman.
559 locals recommend
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
422 BroadwayThis historic watering hole and prototypical honky-tonk is across the alley from the Ryman.
Multilevel venue with creative cuisine, cocktails, live music & special events plus a rooftop patio
578 locals recommend
Acme Feed & Seed
101 BroadwayMultilevel venue with creative cuisine, cocktails, live music & special events plus a rooftop patio
Intimate, no-frills venue for live music also serving classic bar eats & a variety of beers on tap.
230 locals recommend
Losers Bar and Grill-Nashville
1911 Division StIntimate, no-frills venue for live music also serving classic bar eats & a variety of beers on tap.
MUSIC
Seats are first-come, first-served at this intimate venue, where live bluegrass plays every night.
245 locals recommend
The Station Inn
402 12th Ave SSeats are first-come, first-served at this intimate venue, where live bluegrass plays every night.
Cozy, mellow lounge featuring jazz musicians, classic cocktails & traditional Cajun/Creole dishes.
43 locals recommend
Rudy's Jazz Room
809 Gleaves StCozy, mellow lounge featuring jazz musicians, classic cocktails & traditional Cajun/Creole dishes.
Reservations recommended at this tiny iconic club featuring up-&-coming & experienced songwriters.
460 locals recommend
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeReservations recommended at this tiny iconic club featuring up-&-coming & experienced songwriters.
Live music venue with nightly performances from eclectic roster of acts plus available food & drink
159 locals recommend
3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill
818 3rd Ave SLive music venue with nightly performances from eclectic roster of acts plus available food & drink