Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
Local venue with good food and great live music. An eclectic crowd and a vibe that rarely disappoints.
33 locals recommend
The Stone Fox
712 51st Ave NLocal venue with good food and great live music. An eclectic crowd and a vibe that rarely disappoints.
When you are in Nashville, you have to try "hot chicken," which is basically fried chicken with a spicy kick. Hattie B's is a fun venue, just call ahead so that you pick your order when you arrive!
211 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - West Nashville, TN
5209 Charlotte AvenueWhen you are in Nashville, you have to try "hot chicken," which is basically fried chicken with a spicy kick. Hattie B's is a fun venue, just call ahead so that you pick your order when you arrive!
Locating in Midtown, I recommend this place to all guests. Superb pizza, four places to choose from to sit (patio, restaurant, bar, or open-air music stage), plus excellent local live music!
68 locals recommend
Soulshine Pizza Factory
1907 Division StreetLocating in Midtown, I recommend this place to all guests. Superb pizza, four places to choose from to sit (patio, restaurant, bar, or open-air music stage), plus excellent local live music!
Creative, delicious burgers, with creative, delicious side dishes, all created by Top Chef Winner Richard Blais! Trust me you will like, and you will remember it
35 locals recommend
FLIP burger boutique
4111 Charlotte AvenueCreative, delicious burgers, with creative, delicious side dishes, all created by Top Chef Winner Richard Blais! Trust me you will like, and you will remember it
If you are looking to drink some local beer in a relaxed, chill bar near my house, this is a great option. Located just next to FLIP Burger if you want to double up!
12 locals recommend
The Beer Pale
42nd Avenue NorthIf you are looking to drink some local beer in a relaxed, chill bar near my house, this is a great option. Located just next to FLIP Burger if you want to double up!
A relaxed Italian kitchen and wine bar, set in a restored house, and located just one block from my house!
https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nashville/the-8-best-new-restaurant-openings-in-nashville
39 locals recommend
51st (Fifty First) Kitchen & Bar
5104 Illinois AveA relaxed Italian kitchen and wine bar, set in a restored house, and located just one block from my house!
https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nashville/the-8-best-new-restaurant-openings-in-nashville
A Nashville cheap-eats institution! Serves Burgers, fries, and shakes. Outdoor seating so go on a nice day!
83 locals recommend
Bobbie's Dairy Dip
5301 Charlotte AveA Nashville cheap-eats institution! Serves Burgers, fries, and shakes. Outdoor seating so go on a nice day!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beers, some of the best burgers in town, solid brunch, and flat screens for ALL of your sportwatching needs! They also have a comfortable patio if the weather is good. One of my favorites!
123 locals recommend
M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Sylvan Park
4408 Charlotte AveGreat beers, some of the best burgers in town, solid brunch, and flat screens for ALL of your sportwatching needs! They also have a comfortable patio if the weather is good. One of my favorites!
There are over 100 bars on Lower Broadway. Of the "honky tonk" bars, this is my favorite. Authentic, western-style country music by guys with bolo ties, a standup bass, slide guitar...don't miss it!
601 locals recommend
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayThere are over 100 bars on Lower Broadway. Of the "honky tonk" bars, this is my favorite. Authentic, western-style country music by guys with bolo ties, a standup bass, slide guitar...don't miss it!
Everything Else
Located in the Hillboro Village neighborhood, this is a small, indy theater than screens indy films and (sometimes) mainstream classics. Fresh REAL popcorn, hipster staff, and beer allowed!
224 locals recommend
Belcourt Taps
2117 Belcourt AveLocated in the Hillboro Village neighborhood, this is a small, indy theater than screens indy films and (sometimes) mainstream classics. Fresh REAL popcorn, hipster staff, and beer allowed!
Nashville has several amazing pizza joints. This one, located in East Nashville, is consistently my favorite from pure pizza perspective. It can get crowded though, so just call ahead to check.
812 locals recommend
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StNashville has several amazing pizza joints. This one, located in East Nashville, is consistently my favorite from pure pizza perspective. It can get crowded though, so just call ahead to check.
A beautiful estate with gorgeous gardens, artwork, and a long tradition. They often have special exhibits on the grounds in the main house, so check the listings. Great for a relaxing date!
593 locals recommend
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrA beautiful estate with gorgeous gardens, artwork, and a long tradition. They often have special exhibits on the grounds in the main house, so check the listings. Great for a relaxing date!
Bridgestone Area is where the big events often happen: Predators games, big concerts, etc. Just check the listing to see what is going on, there is almost always something worthwhile!!
535 locals recommend
Bridgestone Arena
501 BroadwayBridgestone Area is where the big events often happen: Predators games, big concerts, etc. Just check the listing to see what is going on, there is almost always something worthwhile!!
If you have the time during the day to spare, a trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame is worth your while, even if you are not a big country fan! My parents from Boston even liked it :)
1208 locals recommend
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SIf you have the time during the day to spare, a trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame is worth your while, even if you are not a big country fan! My parents from Boston even liked it :)
Local Yoga studio featuring hot yoga, vinyasa flow, and restorative
9 locals recommend
Hot Yoga Nashville
4920 Charlotte AveLocal Yoga studio featuring hot yoga, vinyasa flow, and restorative
Small performing arts venue for music, plays, dance -- often featuring original plays!
Darkhorse Theatre
4610 Charlotte AveSmall performing arts venue for music, plays, dance -- often featuring original plays!
Essentials
Fresh local produce and other local fare -- pick up some of your groceries here
54 locals recommend
The Produce Place
4000 Murphy RdFresh local produce and other local fare -- pick up some of your groceries here
Arts & Culture
If the Sounds are in season, watching a game at the stadium is a worthwhile -- it opened this year and has creative food options, a unique layout, and affordable tickets
106 locals recommend
First Tennessee Park
19 Jackson StIf the Sounds are in season, watching a game at the stadium is a worthwhile -- it opened this year and has creative food options, a unique layout, and affordable tickets