Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
The best Ethiopian you will ever eat! Be sure to get the coffee! Also go for dinner. Lunch is a buffet so the experience isn't quite the same. This is walking distance from my house
31 locals recommend
Gojo Ethiopian Cafe and Restaurant
415 W Thompson LnThe best Ethiopian you will ever eat! Be sure to get the coffee! Also go for dinner. Lunch is a buffet so the experience isn't quite the same. This is walking distance from my house
Best coffee in town! If parking is full go across the street and park in the church parking lot.
21 locals recommend
Flatrock Coffee, Tea, & More
2640 Nolensville PikeBest coffee in town! If parking is full go across the street and park in the church parking lot.
The most amazing ice cream shop you will ever eat at. This is a Latino shop so expect flavors like Chile and Lime!
La Michoacana Golden
4860 Nolensville PikeThe most amazing ice cream shop you will ever eat at. This is a Latino shop so expect flavors like Chile and Lime!
The best Mexican food in Music City! Get a fresh fruit water and order from the inside of the menu where all the legit food is!
8 locals recommend
Fogatas
5560 Nolensville PikeThe best Mexican food in Music City! Get a fresh fruit water and order from the inside of the menu where all the legit food is!
The Eastern Peak
536 Thompson LnAsian Fusion with Thai and Sushi.
Taj indian restaurant
412 Nolensville PikeBest Indian food around
This is just for take out but they have great Tacos! Don't bother with the salsa since it's likely Pace from a jar. Be ready to look up Spanish words for meats on your phone since the menu is only in Spanish. This is walking distance from my house
6 locals recommend
Carniceria Y Taqueria Don Juan
106 Nolensville PikeThis is just for take out but they have great Tacos! Don't bother with the salsa since it's likely Pace from a jar. Be ready to look up Spanish words for meats on your phone since the menu is only in Spanish. This is walking distance from my house
Hot Chicken, SUPER HOT chicken! It's a Nashville thing. Don't order the hot stuff unless you can hang for real.
124 locals recommend
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack
123 Ewing DrHot Chicken, SUPER HOT chicken! It's a Nashville thing. Don't order the hot stuff unless you can hang for real.
Usually they have pretty strong Margaritas. Good food but not as good as Fogatas. Much closer though.
El Mariachi
614 W Thompson LnUsually they have pretty strong Margaritas. Good food but not as good as Fogatas. Much closer though.
They have awesome Pupusa's and lots of other fun choices! I believe the owners are from El Salvador so that is the food style. This is walking distance from my house
Pupuseria Reina La Bendición
3003 Nolensville PikeThey have awesome Pupusa's and lots of other fun choices! I believe the owners are from El Salvador so that is the food style. This is walking distance from my house
Turkish and Mediterranean food. Very good and pretty popular. Parking is way easier in the back of the restaurant.
12 locals recommend
Istanbul Restaurant
2631 Nolensville PikeTurkish and Mediterranean food. Very good and pretty popular. Parking is way easier in the back of the restaurant.
Siam Cafe
316 McCall StGreat Thai food and really nice people!
Best vegetarian options in town and I've spotted a few celebrities in here before. Local, organic choices.
75 locals recommend
Sunflower Cafe
2834 Azalea PlBest vegetarian options in town and I've spotted a few celebrities in here before. Local, organic choices.
Calypso Cafe
700 Thompson LnCaribbean inspired dishes. Lots of healthy choices.
Baja Burrito
722 Thompson LnBuild a burrito! more of a quick service type place
Great food! Entire menu is in Spanish so if that will freak you out better try somewhere else. I like the Tortas and Gorditas but everything is good. FYI if you order a coke they will give you a bottle of coke not a free unlimited refill drink also they have no liquor license so beer only.
9 locals recommend
El Tapatio
3611 Nolensville PikeGreat food! Entire menu is in Spanish so if that will freak you out better try somewhere else. I like the Tortas and Gorditas but everything is good. FYI if you order a coke they will give you a bottle of coke not a free unlimited refill drink also they have no liquor license so beer only.
This place is a must see! Lots of authentic food choices, some shopping, entertainers preform every day. There is also a fun arcade if you have kids! My favorite place that you would probably never hear of without a local telling you! I like to go when Beyond Wings circus is preforming so check the calendar online for what is going on. Usually a free salsa lesson and dancing Thursday nights.
55 locals recommend
Plaza Mariachi Music City
3955 Nolensville PikeThis place is a must see! Lots of authentic food choices, some shopping, entertainers preform every day. There is also a fun arcade if you have kids! My favorite place that you would probably never hear of without a local telling you! I like to go when Beyond Wings circus is preforming so check the calendar online for what is going on. Usually a free salsa lesson and dancing Thursday nights.
This is a nice close place for a date night or celebration dinner. Check out the menu online!
41 locals recommend
The Yellow Porch Restaurant
734 Thompson LnThis is a nice close place for a date night or celebration dinner. Check out the menu online!
Red Bicycle Coffee
2190 Nolensville PikeGreat burgers and nice craft beer selection.
154 locals recommend
M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Melrose
2535 8th Ave SGreat burgers and nice craft beer selection.
Dosa hut Indian Grill
4047 Nolensville PikeDeep dish pizza! Happy hour ends at 6pm so go early and give yourself lots of time for this place. It takes about an hour to cook the pizza so call ahead if you are in a hurry.
312 Pizza Company
2190 Nolensville PikeDeep dish pizza! Happy hour ends at 6pm so go early and give yourself lots of time for this place. It takes about an hour to cook the pizza so call ahead if you are in a hurry.
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft beer from all over and always some local choices! They usually have a food truck parked in the lot too.
73 locals recommend
Craft Brewed
2502 8th Ave SCraft beer from all over and always some local choices! They usually have a food truck parked in the lot too.
This is a fun little bar super close to my house. It's mostly locals but great if you want to walk home! Awesome craft beer selection and amazing burgers (get the tots)! FYI people can smoke in here but there is an outdoor patio to escape the smoke! This is my go to place for takeout since it's so close and delish!
41 locals recommend
Rosie's Twin Kegs
413 W Thompson LnThis is a fun little bar super close to my house. It's mostly locals but great if you want to walk home! Awesome craft beer selection and amazing burgers (get the tots)! FYI people can smoke in here but there is an outdoor patio to escape the smoke! This is my go to place for takeout since it's so close and delish!
Great food and lots of bourbon and whiskey choices. a little trendy and fun atmosphere.
140 locals recommend
Whiskey Kitchen
118 12th Ave SGreat food and lots of bourbon and whiskey choices. a little trendy and fun atmosphere.
Broadway Brewhouse & Mojo Grill
1900 BroadwayExtensive beer selection!
Flying Saucer Nashville
111 10th Ave SGreat food and lots of beer choices!
Nice relaxing day trip if you have time. Sometimes they have music. Great for a picnic.
347 locals recommend
Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdNice relaxing day trip if you have time. Sometimes they have music. Great for a picnic.
The Sutler Saloon
2600 8th Ave SGreat local place!
Love this place. If you have a car drive over to check it out on Thurs-Saturday Call ahead if you want to be sure to get a good seat for the live music then get ready for singing and table slapping Irish tunes! Better make sure to get the scotch eggs too. I love the fish and chips but everything is good!
91 locals recommend
McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant
2740 Old Lebanon RoadLove this place. If you have a car drive over to check it out on Thurs-Saturday Call ahead if you want to be sure to get a good seat for the live music then get ready for singing and table slapping Irish tunes! Better make sure to get the scotch eggs too. I love the fish and chips but everything is good!
Sightseeing
Broadway
BroadwaySpend a day just exploring downtown. There is live music everywhere!
Go take a tour or see a concert! This building is incredible!
277 locals recommend
Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center
1 Symphony PlGo take a tour or see a concert! This building is incredible!
This place is huge and you could walk around the indoor atrium for hours. It also has some restaurants and shops inside. You can park at Opry Mills Mall and walk over to save on parking costs.
47 locals recommend
Magnolia Entrance station
This place is huge and you could walk around the indoor atrium for hours. It also has some restaurants and shops inside. You can park at Opry Mills Mall and walk over to save on parking costs.
This is the highest point in Nashville so go walk to the top and check out the view. I believe it closes at dark.
69 locals recommend
Love Circle
Love CircleThis is the highest point in Nashville so go walk to the top and check out the view. I believe it closes at dark.
Arts & Culture
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayCheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrBeautiful gardens and an art museum!
This is great if you are into TN history. Double check but I know it is at least free for anyone from TN. I don't remember them checking ID though so maybe free for everyone.
154 locals recommend
Tennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L Parks BlvdThis is great if you are into TN history. Double check but I know it is at least free for anyone from TN. I don't remember them checking ID though so maybe free for everyone.
They have some really great shows sometimes so check what's playing if you like Ballet
Nashville ballet
3630 Redmon StThey have some really great shows sometimes so check what's playing if you like Ballet
Life size replica of the Parthenon. It has a museum inside but it's cool to see even just from the outside. It's inside Centennial Park so plan for a nice walk outside if you have time.
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End AveLife size replica of the Parthenon. It has a museum inside but it's cool to see even just from the outside. It's inside Centennial Park so plan for a nice walk outside if you have time.
Essentials
My fav grocery store by far. This is cheaper than most other stores. you bring a quarter for your cart and bring your own bags as well! They usually have some good Gluten free options.
100 locals recommend
ALDI
615 Gallatin AveMy fav grocery store by far. This is cheaper than most other stores. you bring a quarter for your cart and bring your own bags as well! They usually have some good Gluten free options.
Great store if you are looking for specific brands. They have a nice natural food/organic section.
760 locals recommend
Kroger
711 Gallatin AveGreat store if you are looking for specific brands. They have a nice natural food/organic section.
Walmart Connection Center
2421 Powell AveThis one is nicer than the other close one on Nolensville Rd.
Osborne Bi-Rite
3302 Nolensville PikeBest grocery store within walking distance.
Entertainment & Activities
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville PikeRegal Cinemas Hollywood 27 & RPX
719 Thompson LnThis is a indoor bounce house great for toddlers or young children on a rainy day
Monkey Joe's - Cool Springs
1648 Liberty BlvdThis is a indoor bounce house great for toddlers or young children on a rainy day
Sky High Sports
5270 Harding PlTrampoline gym. Great for kids of all ages on a rainy day!
Great place to have a night of laughs! Comedy club so check online to see who will be there.
150 locals recommend
Zanies Comedy Showcase
2025 8th Ave SGreat place to have a night of laughs! Comedy club so check online to see who will be there.
Getting Around
The bus runs Nolensville Rd directly into downtown. While I don't recommend our bus system we are nicely located to use it!
Nolensville Pike
Nolensville PikeThe bus runs Nolensville Rd directly into downtown. While I don't recommend our bus system we are nicely located to use it!