Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
Great beer garden to grab a beer or food and settle in!
778 locals recommend
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveGreat beer garden to grab a beer or food and settle in!
Butchertown Hall
1416 4th Ave NGreat Happy Hour, Monday - Thursday. Fun atmosphere, good food.
There are a few locations around town, but listed the one in 12 South since there is plenty else to do/see there on the 1 mile stroll through the area.
754 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveThere are a few locations around town, but listed the one in 12 South since there is plenty else to do/see there on the 1 mile stroll through the area.
A unique, all-compassing destination for a coffee, cocktail, food (all day), patio hang.
571 locals recommend
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StA unique, all-compassing destination for a coffee, cocktail, food (all day), patio hang.
Located near our house; one is also located in 12 South area. Nice patios, BBQ nachos are my favorite :)
363 locals recommend
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main StLocated near our house; one is also located in 12 South area. Nice patios, BBQ nachos are my favorite :)
Pizza by the slice for any late night cravings (or any time of day, let's be honest.) Located near the house.
812 locals recommend
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StPizza by the slice for any late night cravings (or any time of day, let's be honest.) Located near the house.
Biscuit Love Gulch
316 11th Ave SBeware the line.
An old staple in this town. Is a double-wide but don't be fooled, it's delicious!
74 locals recommend
Thai Phooket
207 Woodland StAn old staple in this town. Is a double-wide but don't be fooled, it's delicious!
Iconic "Nashville Hot Chicken". Multiple locations, this one is closest to downtown. Tenders Platter is the way to go. Be warned: Mild is like Medium, Medium is like Hot!
465 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Midtown Nashville, TN
112 19th Ave SIconic "Nashville Hot Chicken". Multiple locations, this one is closest to downtown. Tenders Platter is the way to go. Be warned: Mild is like Medium, Medium is like Hot!
Fun, unique space near(ish) Broadway. Multi-level, ample seating, games.
401 locals recommend
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SFun, unique space near(ish) Broadway. Multi-level, ample seating, games.
Parks & Nature
about a 3 mile scenic loop 15 minutes outside of town where you'll feel far from the city.
435 locals recommend
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek Rdabout a 3 mile scenic loop 15 minutes outside of town where you'll feel far from the city.
Really close to our house. A 1 mile+ walking path around a chronological wall of Tennessee history. Adjacent to Nashville Farmer's Market and (indoor) food court, including Jeni's Ice Cream & Bella pizza. Great view of the State Capitol which is walkable from the park if desired.
292 locals recommend
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
600 James Robertson PkwyReally close to our house. A 1 mile+ walking path around a chronological wall of Tennessee history. Adjacent to Nashville Farmer's Market and (indoor) food court, including Jeni's Ice Cream & Bella pizza. Great view of the State Capitol which is walkable from the park if desired.
Walking trail around it, features iconic Parthenon replica, closeby Vanderbilt University (located in Midtown, about 10 minutes from downtown). Typically something going on here on seasonal weekends.
788 locals recommend
Centennial Park
2500 West End AveWalking trail around it, features iconic Parthenon replica, closeby Vanderbilt University (located in Midtown, about 10 minutes from downtown). Typically something going on here on seasonal weekends.
Essentials
Kroger
711 Gallatin Ave2 miles from the house and toward a lot of East Nashville destinations.
Drinks & Nightlife
A rooftop bar in The Gulch. Definitely swanky, be warned, but can grab a drink and soak in a great view of the city!
206 locals recommend
L.A. Jackson
401 11th Ave SA rooftop bar in The Gulch. Definitely swanky, be warned, but can grab a drink and soak in a great view of the city!
Famous Bluegrass hole-in-the-wall venue. $1 pizza, $1 popcorn; Sunday nights are free bluegrass jams.
245 locals recommend
The Station Inn
402 12th Ave SFamous Bluegrass hole-in-the-wall venue. $1 pizza, $1 popcorn; Sunday nights are free bluegrass jams.
On Broadway. A little bit of everything - Southern bar food, drinks, live music (check calendar), rooftop patio, late night dancing.
578 locals recommend
Acme Feed & Seed
101 BroadwayOn Broadway. A little bit of everything - Southern bar food, drinks, live music (check calendar), rooftop patio, late night dancing.
Off the beaten path, but if you're looking for karaoke (or just an experience)... It's a trailer/double-wide turned karaoke bar. The owner looks like Santa, hence the name. Picks up around 10pm+. **Cash Only**
170 locals recommend
Santa's Pub
2225 Bransford AveOff the beaten path, but if you're looking for karaoke (or just an experience)... It's a trailer/double-wide turned karaoke bar. The owner looks like Santa, hence the name. Picks up around 10pm+. **Cash Only**
Small, cozy speak-easy. Typically a wait, but great cocktails for any time of night.
368 locals recommend
The Patterson House
1711 Division StSmall, cozy speak-easy. Typically a wait, but great cocktails for any time of night.
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayBest honky-tonk, any local would agree.
Arts & Culture
Grand Ole Opry
600 Opryland DrCan take a tour or grab tickets and make a night of it.
The infamous music venue featured on Nashville (TV show) and specializing in writers-in-the-round. Have to stand in line and hope to snag tickets for the 6pm show. Off the beaten path, so only worth going if it's on your bucket list.
460 locals recommend
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeThe infamous music venue featured on Nashville (TV show) and specializing in writers-in-the-round. Have to stand in line and hope to snag tickets for the 6pm show. Off the beaten path, so only worth going if it's on your bucket list.
Downtown. Great museum, great education of country music's evolution if you happen to like both the genre and museums.
1208 locals recommend
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SDowntown. Great museum, great education of country music's evolution if you happen to like both the genre and museums.
Shopping
This is Reese Witherspoon's shop, which you care about or you don't. :) I'm including it because: It's smack in the middle of the walkable, ever-adorable 12 South area, so just making a note should you want to see it while you're there, as well as take advantage of the wall mural "I Believe In Nashville" iconic photo-op which is right next door.
116 locals recommend
Draper James
2608 12th Ave SThis is Reese Witherspoon's shop, which you care about or you don't. :) I'm including it because: It's smack in the middle of the walkable, ever-adorable 12 South area, so just making a note should you want to see it while you're there, as well as take advantage of the wall mural "I Believe In Nashville" iconic photo-op which is right next door.
Entertainment & Activities
A winery/vineyard about 45 minutes South of town. Great for an afternoon/evening picnic and relaxation. Music on the weekends. BYOFood, buy wine there. Can couple with a visit to Historic Downtown Franklin if have nothing but time!
347 locals recommend
Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdA winery/vineyard about 45 minutes South of town. Great for an afternoon/evening picnic and relaxation. Music on the weekends. BYOFood, buy wine there. Can couple with a visit to Historic Downtown Franklin if have nothing but time!