A Guide to Sylvan Park & Nashville
Walkable Eats, Shops & Recreation
There are so many amazing places located only a one-block walk from us in the heart of Sylvan Park! Head to any of the options below...and leave your car-keys in the Little House!
Our favorite local cafe + perfect place to read! Breakfast and lunch are great too.
95 locals recommend
Dose Coffee
3431 Murphy RdOur favorite local cafe + perfect place to read! Breakfast and lunch are great too.
Best indian around. And just around the corner.
46 locals recommend
Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
3415 West End AveBest indian around. And just around the corner.
GREAT FOR: Local brews on tap & watching all the games at once (and kid-friendly)
WE RECOMMEND: hit up their 2-4-1 Happy hour specials 3pm-7pm, Mon- Fri
TIPS: Nerdy Talk Trivia is every Wednesday night at 7:00pm
93 locals recommend
Neighbors of Sylvan Park
4425 Murphy RdGREAT FOR: Local brews on tap & watching all the games at once (and kid-friendly)
WE RECOMMEND: hit up their 2-4-1 Happy hour specials 3pm-7pm, Mon- Fri
TIPS: Nerdy Talk Trivia is every Wednesday night at 7:00pm
FORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This awesome municipal golf course and driving range are just a block away! Tee time reservations are recommended and can be made in person or by calling the number above. Walk-ins are welcome based on availability. Play 9 or 18 holes (with 27 holes available) starting at $13 and going up to $34. Carts are available for an extra fee
61 locals recommend
McCabe Golf Course
4601 Murphy RdFORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This awesome municipal golf course and driving range are just a block away! Tee time reservations are recommended and can be made in person or by calling the number above. Walk-ins are welcome based on availability. Play 9 or 18 holes (with 27 holes available) starting at $13 and going up to $34. Carts are available for an extra fee
Just adjacent to the golf course, this beautiful community center offers workout facilities ($3 day pass), workout classes ($4 per class), outdoor playground and many more programs and perks!
38 locals recommend
McCabe Park Community Center
101 46th Ave NJust adjacent to the golf course, this beautiful community center offers workout facilities ($3 day pass), workout classes ($4 per class), outdoor playground and many more programs and perks!
This awesome paved trail-way system reaches for about 4 miles and is perfect for walking, jogging, biking and running. You can also see the site of the 1918 Sylvan Park train wreck, labeled one of the worst in US History.
Richland Creek Greenway
Richland Creek GreenwayThis awesome paved trail-way system reaches for about 4 miles and is perfect for walking, jogging, biking and running. You can also see the site of the 1918 Sylvan Park train wreck, labeled one of the worst in US History.
GREAT FOR: Yummy BBQ & great patio seating
WE RECOMMEND: Brisket Tacos (lunch only), Brisket Platter (lunch only)
TIPS: Go ahead and order that banana pudding as your side. You know you want to.
418 locals recommend
Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave SGREAT FOR: Yummy BBQ & great patio seating
WE RECOMMEND: Brisket Tacos (lunch only), Brisket Platter (lunch only)
TIPS: Go ahead and order that banana pudding as your side. You know you want to.
GREAT FOR: a casual lunch with friends & a fun atmosphere
WE RECOMMEND: Adobo chicken taco & the Frozen Mad Dog Margarita
TIPS: porch seating is fun even in cold weather as it is heated and covered.
16 locals recommend
Pancho & Lefty's Cantina
4501 Murphy RdGREAT FOR: a casual lunch with friends & a fun atmosphere
WE RECOMMEND: Adobo chicken taco & the Frozen Mad Dog Margarita
TIPS: porch seating is fun even in cold weather as it is heated and covered.
GREAT FOR: You'll feel like you've taken a trip to Italy just by stepping through the door.
WE RECOMMEND: no matter what you eat for dinner, you're gonna wanna "take the cannoli"
TIPS: Order a glass of wine and enjoy this cozy dining experience at the oldest Italian restaurant in Nashville.
76 locals recommend
Caffé Nonna
4427 Murphy RdGREAT FOR: You'll feel like you've taken a trip to Italy just by stepping through the door.
WE RECOMMEND: no matter what you eat for dinner, you're gonna wanna "take the cannoli"
TIPS: Order a glass of wine and enjoy this cozy dining experience at the oldest Italian restaurant in Nashville.
GREAT FOR: a nice dinner out & fine, seasonal dishes
WE RECOMMEND: Butternut Squash Soup & the Park Café Salmon
TIPS: split plates incur an extra charge
69 locals recommend
Park Cafe
4403 Murphy RdGREAT FOR: a nice dinner out & fine, seasonal dishes
WE RECOMMEND: Butternut Squash Soup & the Park Café Salmon
TIPS: split plates incur an extra charge
GREAT FOR: This dreamy Spanish eatery has one of our favorite aesthetics in town.
WE RECOMMEND: lingering over drinks & their dinner charcuterie board
TIPS: "Social Hour" is daily at the bar only from 4pm-6pm with amazing drink & "snack" options.
7 locals recommend
Lola
4401 Murphy RdGREAT FOR: This dreamy Spanish eatery has one of our favorite aesthetics in town.
WE RECOMMEND: lingering over drinks & their dinner charcuterie board
TIPS: "Social Hour" is daily at the bar only from 4pm-6pm with amazing drink & "snack" options.
GREAT FOR: More than just an auto mechanic shop, but you can fill up your tummy & your tank in one stop.
WE RECOMMEND: the Billy's Chili for lunch
TIPS: stop by with a growler for one of 12 local beers on tap (and get your car looked at while you're there!)
6 locals recommend
Billy's Corner
4400 Murphy RdGREAT FOR: More than just an auto mechanic shop, but you can fill up your tummy & your tank in one stop.
WE RECOMMEND: the Billy's Chili for lunch
TIPS: stop by with a growler for one of 12 local beers on tap (and get your car looked at while you're there!)
GREAT FOR: A breakfast sandwich to go
WE RECOMMEND: The California Breakfast Sandwich
TIPS: When COVID hit, this business focused on to-go orders only. There is limited outdoor seating, but we recommend grab-and-go.
125 locals recommend
Star Bagel Cafe
4504 Murphy RdGREAT FOR: A breakfast sandwich to go
WE RECOMMEND: The California Breakfast Sandwich
TIPS: When COVID hit, this business focused on to-go orders only. There is limited outdoor seating, but we recommend grab-and-go.
GREAT FOR: Happy Hour!
WE RECOMMEND: the bourbon cocktail is our favorite
TIPS: only one block north of our space, this super walkable option is one of our favorite places to head for a drink or dinner.
63 locals recommend
answer. restaurant
132 46th Ave NGREAT FOR: Happy Hour!
WE RECOMMEND: the bourbon cocktail is our favorite
TIPS: only one block north of our space, this super walkable option is one of our favorite places to head for a drink or dinner.
This adorable boutique is owned by a Nashville native and sells the cutest clothes both in-store and online...in case you get home and have regrets of the things you didn't buy.
8 locals recommend
Elle Gray Boutique
4429 Murphy RdThis adorable boutique is owned by a Nashville native and sells the cutest clothes both in-store and online...in case you get home and have regrets of the things you didn't buy.
No matter if you have long hair, short hair, beard, no beard, this barber shop will get you looking your best. Walk-in or make a reservation for a cut, trim, shave, waxing or pick up some product. Located next door to answer. restaurant.
17 locals recommend
Scout's Barbershop
1003 Gallatin AvenueNo matter if you have long hair, short hair, beard, no beard, this barber shop will get you looking your best. Walk-in or make a reservation for a cut, trim, shave, waxing or pick up some product. Located next door to answer. restaurant.
Charlotte Pike & West Nashville
Located just down the street from Sylvan Park, Charlotte Pike has become a
local favorite for lots of fun restaurants and shops. These are some of our go-to's!
Our favorite place for a flight of beers - and a great burger too!
123 locals recommend
M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Sylvan Park
4408 Charlotte AveOur favorite place for a flight of beers - and a great burger too!
Our affordable healthy go-to - perfect for dine in or take out.
20 locals recommend
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
3001 West End AveOur affordable healthy go-to - perfect for dine in or take out.
Sonobana
40 White Bridge RdOur go-to sushi!
A local burger and BBQ spot that’s a spin off of the legendary Martins BBQ
24 locals recommend
Hugh Baby's
3001 West End AveA local burger and BBQ spot that’s a spin off of the legendary Martins BBQ
Proprietor Seema is as amazing as the wine list she has crafted! We recommend the happy hour.
29 locals recommend
Miel Restaurant
343 53rd Ave NProprietor Seema is as amazing as the wine list she has crafted! We recommend the happy hour.
Hathorne
4708 Charlotte AveWe recommend their great “joyful hour” and the Thursday night burger.
Headquarters
4902 Charlotte Avea local hidden gem for coffee and muffins
Five Points Pizza West
4100 Charlotte Avenueour family go-to for pizza and movie night
An absolutely delicious burger and site of one of our favorite kids-meals in town.
34 locals recommend
Farm Burger Nashville
4013 Charlotte AveAn absolutely delicious burger and site of one of our favorite kids-meals in town.
Arguably the best and most gigantic soft-serve cones in Nashville.
83 locals recommend
Bobbie's Dairy Dip
5301 Charlotte AveArguably the best and most gigantic soft-serve cones in Nashville.
Ordering anything below "Medium" really doesn't count as having been to Hattie B's at all.
211 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - West Nashville, TN
5209 Charlotte AvenueOrdering anything below "Medium" really doesn't count as having been to Hattie B's at all.
This beautiful cafe is run by Thistle Farms, a nonprofit that exists to give hope and healing to female survivors of sex trafficking, prostitution and addiction.
53 locals recommend
The Café at Thistle Farms
5122 Charlotte AveThis beautiful cafe is run by Thistle Farms, a nonprofit that exists to give hope and healing to female survivors of sex trafficking, prostitution and addiction.
Head on over to BBB if you're wanting to leave with a full tummy for Breakfast or Lunch.
22 locals recommend
Big Bad Breakfast-Nashville
5304 Charlotte AveHead on over to BBB if you're wanting to leave with a full tummy for Breakfast or Lunch.
Nashville Favorites
Nashville has so much to offer from music to dining to recreation...we could never possibly cover it all in one small section, but we did want to give you a heads up on some of our favorite spots around town.
Porter Road Butcher
4816 Charlotte AvenueThe best local meat!
Exact Greek replica set in beautiful park - just a few minutes away!
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End AveExact Greek replica set in beautiful park - just a few minutes away!
Cumberland Park
592 S 1st StBest park for kids - and great view of Music City!
Fannie Mae Dees Park
2400 Blakemore AveOur other favorite kid park!
Our favorite place to catch a movie, this theater offers some more obscure flicks, film festivals, live shows and lots more!
224 locals recommend
Belcourt Taps
2117 Belcourt AveOur favorite place to catch a movie, this theater offers some more obscure flicks, film festivals, live shows and lots more!
Merchants
401 BroadwayFavorite place downtown for a high-class drink!
Burger Up
2901 12th Ave STry the lamb burger - with side of truffle fries!
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SOwner, Pat Martin is a legend and his BBQ is too!