Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
There is a lot of wonderful ethnic food on Nolensville Pike. This is our favorite Mexican place.
There is a mercado next door with good pastries.
41 locals recommend
La Hacienda Taqueria
2615 Nolensville PikeThere is a lot of wonderful ethnic food on Nolensville Pike. This is our favorite Mexican place.
There is a mercado next door with good pastries.
Music, Food, Market, Shops, game room and even an art gallery. This is a fun place that really highlights Nashville's international scene.
55 locals recommend
Plaza Mariachi Music City
3955 Nolensville PikeMusic, Food, Market, Shops, game room and even an art gallery. This is a fun place that really highlights Nashville's international scene.
M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Melrose
2535 8th Ave SFave Burgers. Try the Nashvegas.
This is one of our favorite places to go when we have a little more money to spend. Great southern food. Jason likes the Blue Point oysters.
279 locals recommend
The Southern Steak & Oyster
150 3rd Ave SThis is one of our favorite places to go when we have a little more money to spend. Great southern food. Jason likes the Blue Point oysters.
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SCREMA
15 Hermitage AveWalk around Sevier Park and 12South then head here for delicious gourmet popsicles.
139 locals recommend
Las Paletas
1804 21st Avenue SouthWalk around Sevier Park and 12South then head here for delicious gourmet popsicles.
Red Bicycle Coffee
2190 Nolensville PikeCrepes and Coffee.
Bongo Java
2007 Belmont BlvdGinger
2861 Logan StI'm getting hungry just thinking about this.
Best Meat and three in Nashville. Open for lunch only but you may not need dinner after you eat here
145 locals recommend
Arnold's Country Kitchen
605 8th Ave SBest Meat and three in Nashville. Open for lunch only but you may not need dinner after you eat here
It is a bit of a trek but it is the original and arguably the best hot chicken
124 locals recommend
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack
123 Ewing DrIt is a bit of a trek but it is the original and arguably the best hot chicken
Tourist-y hot chicken but it is still pretty amazing
465 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Midtown Nashville, TN
112 19th Ave STourist-y hot chicken but it is still pretty amazing
This is the closest hot chicken to you. You can order food to go and take it to Craft Brewed across the street for a beer. You'll need it as Bolton's has some of the hottest in town.
151 locals recommend
Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish
624 Main StThis is the closest hot chicken to you. You can order food to go and take it to Craft Brewed across the street for a beer. You'll need it as Bolton's has some of the hottest in town.
Cheeseburgers, no frills, and bud light. It's in a trailer but thats part of the charm
35 locals recommend
Brown's Diner
2102 Blair BlvdCheeseburgers, no frills, and bud light. It's in a trailer but thats part of the charm
312 Pizza Company
371 Monroe StLegitimate Chicago style pizza.
Nashville is not known for its pizza but if you have the hankering, its pretty decent New York style
24 locals recommend
Pizza Perfect
1602 21st Ave SNashville is not known for its pizza but if you have the hankering, its pretty decent New York style
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft Brewed
2502 8th Ave SGood selection of craft beer. Nice patio.
Smoky, dive bar in a trailer with cheap beer and karaoke. Cash only. Walking distance to our house.
Good people watching here.
170 locals recommend
Santa's Pub
2225 Bransford AveSmoky, dive bar in a trailer with cheap beer and karaoke. Cash only. Walking distance to our house.
Good people watching here.
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayBest honkytonk.
Layla's Bluegrass Inn
418 Broadway2nd best honkytonk.
Intimate music venue where you can see the next top national acts cut their teeth
104 locals recommend
The Basement
1604 8th Ave SIntimate music venue where you can see the next top national acts cut their teeth
Sightseeing
If you've never been to Nashville, definitely spend some time walking down Lower Broadway. Anytime of day/night there will be music playing and good people watching.
204 locals recommend
Downtown
If you've never been to Nashville, definitely spend some time walking down Lower Broadway. Anytime of day/night there will be music playing and good people watching.
Pedestrian Bridge
Pedestrian BridgeGreat views of downtown and the Cumberland.
Full-size replica of the Greek Parthenon. Lends to another Nashville nickname, the "Athens of the South." Centennial park where it's located is a lovely place for a picnic or just walking around.
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End AveFull-size replica of the Greek Parthenon. Lends to another Nashville nickname, the "Athens of the South." Centennial park where it's located is a lovely place for a picnic or just walking around.
Entertainment & Activities
Lots of fun things for kids to climb on and play in. Splash pad.
Great views of the city and Cumberland.
106 locals recommend
Cumberland Park
592 S 1st StLots of fun things for kids to climb on and play in. Splash pad.
Great views of the city and Cumberland.
Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley BlvdFun for families.
Also a planetarium for everyone.
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville PikeParks & Nature
Historic remains of Civil War era fort. Lovely park for walking and city views.
29 locals recommend
Fort Negley Visitors Center
1100 Fort Negley BlvdHistoric remains of Civil War era fort. Lovely park for walking and city views.
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdHiking trails. Nature. Not far from the city. This place is lovely.
9 locals recommend
Radnor Lake State Park Visitor Center- West Lot
1160 Otter Creek RdHiking trails. Nature. Not far from the city. This place is lovely.
Shelby Park
201 S 20th StGreat park in east in Nashville
Shopping
Opry Mills Shopping Center station
12th Avenue South
12th Avenue SouthLots of trendy shops and restaurants.
Grimey's New & Preloved Music
1060 E Trinity LnBest record shop in town
Essentials
Kroger
4560 Harding Pike