David And Cindy's Guidebook

David And Cindy
David And Cindy
David And Cindy's Guidebook

Food scene

An award winning neighborhood favorite. Do a quick internet search of this restaurant and you’ll see dozens of articles written about this gem. Only a few blocks walk through the charming historic neighborhood of Lockeland Springs. Reservations are highly recommended to get a seat.
525 locals recommend
Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland St
525 locals recommend
An award winning neighborhood favorite. Do a quick internet search of this restaurant and you’ll see dozens of articles written about this gem. Only a few blocks walk through the charming historic neighborhood of Lockeland Springs. Reservations are highly recommended to get a seat.
The best vegetarian restaurant in the city. This eclectic diner can easily suite any taste palette and is usually pretty busy with patrons. Their expansive menu has something for everyone. Personal favorite is the Buffalo Beans and Greens. They do not do reservations.
365 locals recommend
The Wild Cow
1100 Fatherland Street
365 locals recommend
The best vegetarian restaurant in the city. This eclectic diner can easily suite any taste palette and is usually pretty busy with patrons. Their expansive menu has something for everyone. Personal favorite is the Buffalo Beans and Greens. They do not do reservations.
They take pride in keeping tradition and not much has changed over the past 50 years in this iconic Nashville staple. Southern food at it's finest. Located a bit outside of the city down Hwy 100 but the drive is worth it for the biscuits. Reservations not needed.
418 locals recommend
The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100
418 locals recommend
They take pride in keeping tradition and not much has changed over the past 50 years in this iconic Nashville staple. Southern food at it's finest. Located a bit outside of the city down Hwy 100 but the drive is worth it for the biscuits. Reservations not needed.
This bustling cantina is a local favorite. Known for their witty sign out front and the best margaritas. They don't do reservations so be prepared to wait a while if it's the weekend.
455 locals recommend
Rosepepper Cantina
1907 Eastland Ave
455 locals recommend
This bustling cantina is a local favorite. Known for their witty sign out front and the best margaritas. They don't do reservations so be prepared to wait a while if it's the weekend.
This will be the best ice cream you ever have. Perfect anytime of year. You can even take a few pints to go.
754 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland Ave
754 locals recommend
This will be the best ice cream you ever have. Perfect anytime of year. You can even take a few pints to go.
A delicious Vegetarian restaurant in a hip area. Nearby is sister restaurant Wild Cow. You can usually find a seat in this trendy spot but they do take reservations just in case. Try the Kale Caesar for something a bit healthier or the mac & Chorizo for a veganized southern staple.
92 locals recommend
Graze Nashville
1888 Eastland Ave
92 locals recommend
A delicious Vegetarian restaurant in a hip area. Nearby is sister restaurant Wild Cow. You can usually find a seat in this trendy spot but they do take reservations just in case. Try the Kale Caesar for something a bit healthier or the mac & Chorizo for a veganized southern staple.
A delicious small plate style restaurant. The menu changes frequently with the season but the plates a usually meant to share. This trendy restaurant is housed in a former warehouse and reservations are recommended
269 locals recommend
Butcher & Bee
902 Main St
269 locals recommend
A delicious small plate style restaurant. The menu changes frequently with the season but the plates a usually meant to share. This trendy restaurant is housed in a former warehouse and reservations are recommended
We often get asked where to find the famous Nashville Hot Chicken. Bolton's is nearby and has different levels of spicy for your palette. This is a hole in the wall but a local favorite.
151 locals recommend
Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish
624 Main St
151 locals recommend
We often get asked where to find the famous Nashville Hot Chicken. Bolton's is nearby and has different levels of spicy for your palette. This is a hole in the wall but a local favorite.
Another fully vegetarian restaurant. This place specializes in recreating southern favorites with delicious plant based alternatives. The Nashville Hot chicken is amazing. Hours vary so look up the times before you head there.
28 locals recommend
The Southern V
1200 Buchanan St
28 locals recommend
Another fully vegetarian restaurant. This place specializes in recreating southern favorites with delicious plant based alternatives. The Nashville Hot chicken is amazing. Hours vary so look up the times before you head there.
A Japanese inspired bar in a beautifully designed space. They offer small plates, sushi, ramen, and handcrafted cocktails. Reservations are recommended.
407 locals recommend
Two Ten Jack
1900 Eastland Ave
407 locals recommend
A Japanese inspired bar in a beautifully designed space. They offer small plates, sushi, ramen, and handcrafted cocktails. Reservations are recommended.
The best sandwiches in Nashville. This local deli serves up local ingredients on locally made breads. Often busy on the weekends but they do a great take away( you can even order it online). We recommend grabbing some sandwiches and then heading to Shelby Park to enjoy.
26 locals recommend
Mitchell Delicatessen
1306 McGavock Pike
26 locals recommend
The best sandwiches in Nashville. This local deli serves up local ingredients on locally made breads. Often busy on the weekends but they do a great take away( you can even order it online). We recommend grabbing some sandwiches and then heading to Shelby Park to enjoy.

Things to do

Delicious chocolate and does tours on Saturday. Located in a historic charming building that used to be a neighborhood Grocery store.
80 locals recommend
Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Company
1628 Fatherland St
80 locals recommend
Delicious chocolate and does tours on Saturday. Located in a historic charming building that used to be a neighborhood Grocery store.
No trip to Nashville is complete without at least 1 trip to Broadway. This strip is home to dozens of bars and restaurants-lovingly called Honky Tonks. It lights up in the evening with neon signs and live music at every venue. Only about 3 miles to the strip and an Uber is usually cheaper than paying to park.
576 locals recommend
Broadway
Broadway
576 locals recommend
No trip to Nashville is complete without at least 1 trip to Broadway. This strip is home to dozens of bars and restaurants-lovingly called Honky Tonks. It lights up in the evening with neon signs and live music at every venue. Only about 3 miles to the strip and an Uber is usually cheaper than paying to park.
Another must see. If you love music then you must grab some tickets to see one of the most historic music shows in the world. Starting in 1925 as a beloved live music radio show, this venue continues to provide stage to the most famous country legends regularly. While this isn’t housed in the original historic location, it is still one of the busiest sites in Nashville.
751 locals recommend
Grand Ole Opry
600 Opryland Dr
751 locals recommend
Another must see. If you love music then you must grab some tickets to see one of the most historic music shows in the world. Starting in 1925 as a beloved live music radio show, this venue continues to provide stage to the most famous country legends regularly. While this isn’t housed in the original historic location, it is still one of the busiest sites in Nashville.
The original Opry Stage. This beautiful and historic venue still stands and continues to be a concert stage for artists of all genres. This cozy venue is open for tours if there isn’t a show. Rumor is it’s also haunted.
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave N
1292 locals recommend
The original Opry Stage. This beautiful and historic venue still stands and continues to be a concert stage for artists of all genres. This cozy venue is open for tours if there isn’t a show. Rumor is it’s also haunted.
Cheekwood is a great place to visit for their gardens and rotating outdoor art displays. Located in the upscale Belle Meade area of Nashville, you will want to take extra time and explore some of the neighborhood as well.
593 locals recommend
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park Dr
593 locals recommend
Cheekwood is a great place to visit for their gardens and rotating outdoor art displays. Located in the upscale Belle Meade area of Nashville, you will want to take extra time and explore some of the neighborhood as well.
This is a beautiful and free place to explore if you are looking to save a little money. Right next to the Opry Mills Mall and the Grand Ole Opry. You can get lost in the winding indoor gardens. There are several restaurants and bars on sight but they are a bit pricey and often busy during peak hours. Tip: park in the Opry Mills Mall parking lot in between the movie theater and the mall and walk the lit pathway to access the hotel. Parking in front of the hotel can be quite expensive.
47 locals recommend
Magnolia Entrance station
47 locals recommend
This is a beautiful and free place to explore if you are looking to save a little money. Right next to the Opry Mills Mall and the Grand Ole Opry. You can get lost in the winding indoor gardens. There are several restaurants and bars on sight but they are a bit pricey and often busy during peak hours. Tip: park in the Opry Mills Mall parking lot in between the movie theater and the mall and walk the lit pathway to access the hotel. Parking in front of the hotel can be quite expensive.
An affordable kid friendly site is the Frist Art Museum. Located on Broadway but a bit further down from the Honky Tonks. This gallery has a new exhibits often so even if you have been before, chances are you will see something new. The 3rd floor of the Museum is a kid friendly hands on adventure that allows your child to make their own masterpiece.
1025 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 Broadway
1025 locals recommend
An affordable kid friendly site is the Frist Art Museum. Located on Broadway but a bit further down from the Honky Tonks. This gallery has a new exhibits often so even if you have been before, chances are you will see something new. The 3rd floor of the Museum is a kid friendly hands on adventure that allows your child to make their own masterpiece.
A great place to visit any day of the week. There is a bustling food court in the center with many food possibilities a brewery/taproom and a winery tasting room. There is a delicious salad bar during the summer months.
461 locals recommend
Nashville Farmers' Market
900 Rosa L Parks Blvd
461 locals recommend
A great place to visit any day of the week. There is a bustling food court in the center with many food possibilities a brewery/taproom and a winery tasting room. There is a delicious salad bar during the summer months.
A beautiful winery in the country. They often have events and do daily tastings with expansive gardens to relax and enjoy the day.
347 locals recommend
Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton Rd
347 locals recommend
A beautiful winery in the country. They often have events and do daily tastings with expansive gardens to relax and enjoy the day.
Just a few blocks from our house to the entrance of this park. There is a large paved walk perfect for running or enjoying nature. If you make your way down by the lake you may find some interesting animals along the way including the famous golden pheasant that roams freely in the park.
510 locals recommend
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms Greenway
510 locals recommend
Just a few blocks from our house to the entrance of this park. There is a large paved walk perfect for running or enjoying nature. If you make your way down by the lake you may find some interesting animals along the way including the famous golden pheasant that roams freely in the park.

Bar scene

Great bar in the heart of 5 points. The food’s ok but they have 2 for 1 beer almost daily. The beer menu boasts some of the best craft beer you can find. The outdoor patio is great on a summer night. We suggest walking here as parking is limited and drinking and driving is never a good idea.
91 locals recommend
Beyond the Edge
112 S 11th St
91 locals recommend
Great bar in the heart of 5 points. The food’s ok but they have 2 for 1 beer almost daily. The beer menu boasts some of the best craft beer you can find. The outdoor patio is great on a summer night. We suggest walking here as parking is limited and drinking and driving is never a good idea.
An east Nashville original. 3 crow was there before East Nashville was what it is today. Great outdoor space, drink specials, and right next door to Beyond the Edge.
332 locals recommend
3 Crow Bar
1024 Woodland St
332 locals recommend
An east Nashville original. 3 crow was there before East Nashville was what it is today. Great outdoor space, drink specials, and right next door to Beyond the Edge.
An East Nashville original.
187 locals recommend
Mickey's Tavern
2907 Gallatin Pike
187 locals recommend
An East Nashville original.

Shopping

Just a short walk to these locally owned shops. This shopping complex is larger than it looks from the street. Side alleys lead to more shops, salons, and bakeries.
203 locals recommend
The Shoppes On Fatherland
Fatherland Street
203 locals recommend
Just a short walk to these locally owned shops. This shopping complex is larger than it looks from the street. Side alleys lead to more shops, salons, and bakeries.
This mall hosts all the designer shopping in the area. Traffic in and our of Green Hills can be a challenge so be prepared to spend a little extra time in traffic. There is a parking garage attached to the mall. We usually by-pass the parking lot and head straight towards the garage located in the back of the mall.
455 locals recommend
The Mall at Green Hills
2126 Abbott Martin Rd
455 locals recommend
This mall hosts all the designer shopping in the area. Traffic in and our of Green Hills can be a challenge so be prepared to spend a little extra time in traffic. There is a parking garage attached to the mall. We usually by-pass the parking lot and head straight towards the garage located in the back of the mall.
A must see if you love antiques and finding vintage treasures. Located in a historic home, this shop is a wonderland for all things vintage.
37 locals recommend
Wonders On Woodland
1110 Woodland St
37 locals recommend
A must see if you love antiques and finding vintage treasures. Located in a historic home, this shop is a wonderland for all things vintage.

Neighborhoods

The small neighborhood is home to some great vintage and antique shops. It's a bit of a drive from our home but the drive is part of the experience. You will pass through some beautiful farm land and see some impressive homes on this journey. Once you get to the Leiper's Fork area you will feel a bit nostalgic as you are transported back in time with the historic buildings and quaintness of the community. Puckett's grocery should be on your list for food- A traditional meat and three with a grocery store attached. They often have live music on the stage.
119 locals recommend
Leipers Fork
119 locals recommend
The small neighborhood is home to some great vintage and antique shops. It's a bit of a drive from our home but the drive is part of the experience. You will pass through some beautiful farm land and see some impressive homes on this journey. Once you get to the Leiper's Fork area you will feel a bit nostalgic as you are transported back in time with the historic buildings and quaintness of the community. Puckett's grocery should be on your list for food- A traditional meat and three with a grocery store attached. They often have live music on the stage.

Grocery

A nearby organic grocery store. They have a rotating food bar and take away items for a quick healthy meal. They have the best produce in the area but priced a bit higher than another supermarket.
9 locals recommend
The Turnip Truck
701 Woodland Street
9 locals recommend
A nearby organic grocery store. They have a rotating food bar and take away items for a quick healthy meal. They have the best produce in the area but priced a bit higher than another supermarket.
There are 2 Krogers nearby.
760 locals recommend
Kroger
711 Gallatin Ave
760 locals recommend
There are 2 Krogers nearby.