Erin's Nashville Guidebook
Laid back weekends
I love packing a few snacks, then just hanging out on their beautiful picnic landscape....listening to music on a Sunday afternoon.
347 locals recommend
Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdI love packing a few snacks, then just hanging out on their beautiful picnic landscape....listening to music on a Sunday afternoon.
SEASONAL HOURS. There’s something special and peaceful about dining outdoors at the marina. I love the atmosphere. Check out their brunch during the spring and summer.
33 locals recommend
Blue Moon Waterfront Grille
525 Basswood DrSEASONAL HOURS. There’s something special and peaceful about dining outdoors at the marina. I love the atmosphere. Check out their brunch during the spring and summer.
Check out their monthly flea market....it’s huge so wear your walking shoes and catch an Uber ride.
14 locals recommend
The Fairgrounds Nashville
625 Smith AveCheck out their monthly flea market....it’s huge so wear your walking shoes and catch an Uber ride.
Nashville Farmers' Market
900 Rosa L Parks BlvdIt’s worth the 20-30 minute drive on a Saturday morning for brunch/lunch and window shopping.....unique and quaint.
251 locals recommend
Franklin
It’s worth the 20-30 minute drive on a Saturday morning for brunch/lunch and window shopping.....unique and quaint.
Food scene
Marsh House
401 11th Ave SVirago
1120 McGavock StAbsolutely the BEST sushi in the US and definitely my family’s fav.
Sunda Nashville
592 12th Ave S
Santo
3998 Hillsboro PikeIt’s NEW! And now my Fav Fine Dining Spot in Nashville.
Burger Up
2901 12th Ave SBest Burgers in town.
Gray & Dudley
222 2nd Ave NJosephine
2316 12th Ave SHenrietta Red
1200 4th Ave N
Epice
2902 12th Ave SYou must try their humus!
True Food Kitchen
3996 Hillsboro PikeLove this place for brunch; great healthy choices.
Arrive early....there will be a line. Very casual and good barbecue.
418 locals recommend
Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave SArrive early....there will be a line. Very casual and good barbecue.
Moto
1120 McGavock StThe Best Italian spot in Nashville, by far.
Kayne Prime Steakhouse
1103 McGavock St
Pemrose
211 12th Ave SFresh seafood flown in daily.
Biscuit Love Gulch
316 11th Ave SLocal favorite.
Their cakes are both delicious and beautiful. If you need a cake or dessert during your stay, this is the best choice in Nashville. Check out their amazing website and see a few of their masterpieces.
30 locals recommend
Baked on 8th
1512 8th Ave STheir cakes are both delicious and beautiful. If you need a cake or dessert during your stay, this is the best choice in Nashville. Check out their amazing website and see a few of their masterpieces.
The food and service is awesome, plus their sales proceeds are used to support survivors. Specifically, they assist women who have survived human trafficking, addiction, and prostitution.
53 locals recommend
The Café at Thistle Farms
5122 Charlotte AveThe food and service is awesome, plus their sales proceeds are used to support survivors. Specifically, they assist women who have survived human trafficking, addiction, and prostitution.
Big Bad Breakfast-Nashville
5304 Charlotte AveJoin the wait list on Yelp.
The Cookery
1827 12th Ave SGreat for breakfast...with a touch of Australian cuisine.
***** LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this new restaurant in Nashville and their chef is known worldwide. Fine dining. Reservations are recommended!!!
Drusie & Darr by Jean-Georges
***** LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this new restaurant in Nashville and their chef is known worldwide. Fine dining. Reservations are recommended!!!
Entertainment
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeTootsies Orchid Lounge
422 BroadwayA landmark of Nashville.
The Pub Nashville
400 11th Ave SLocation and atmosphere.
The Gulch Nail Bar
314 11th Ave SLocation and atmosphere.
Bridgestone Arena
501 BroadwayGreat venue for a variety of entertainers.
Nissan Stadium
1 Titans WayMy 5 STAR FAVORITE for Fine Dining and Exceptional Entertainment! This is a must do venue….check it out….especially if you want to avoid the typical Nashville tourist crowd. Reservations are needed.
The Twelve Thirty Club
My 5 STAR FAVORITE for Fine Dining and Exceptional Entertainment! This is a must do venue….check it out….especially if you want to avoid the typical Nashville tourist crowd. Reservations are needed.
Shopping
Just around the corner from my place on 12 South. Owned by Hank Williams Jrs’ daughter, Holly Williams.
163 locals recommend
White's Mercantile
2908 12th Ave SJust around the corner from my place on 12 South. Owned by Hank Williams Jrs’ daughter, Holly Williams.
Great little shops and restaurants. Don’t miss this area while in Nashville.
353 locals recommend
12 South
Great little shops and restaurants. Don’t miss this area while in Nashville.
Opry Mills Shopping Center station
Best selection of adult beverages and you can’t beat their prices.
54 locals recommend
Frugal MacDoogal
701 Division StBest selection of adult beverages and you can’t beat their prices.
This is the closest Kroger, only 3.5 miles away, on Franklin Pike also known as 8th Avenue.
373 locals recommend
Kroger
4560 Harding PikeThis is the closest Kroger, only 3.5 miles away, on Franklin Pike also known as 8th Avenue.
Trader Joe's
Everything
The Gulch
One of the hottest areas of Nashville.
Sightseeing
Nashville Pedal Tavern
1504 Demonbreun StSprocket Rocket
535 Lafayette StRelax and enjoy an afternoon cruising with family and friends.
104 locals recommend
General Jackson Showboat
2812 Opryland DrRelax and enjoy an afternoon cruising with family and friends.
Neighborhoods
The Gulch