Nashville: Hillsboro Village and Beyond
Food Scene - within walking distance
Nashville has a fantastic food scene. Many restaurants are walkable from the cottage.
You'll be happy with any menu item, but the Lily is our favorite.
Walk to this location - our neighborhood one - versus waiting for hours (yes it can be hours!) at the original storefront location in the Gulch. The food is the same but the lines are shorter and you can waddle back to the cottage, stroll through Hillsboro Village for shopping or head downtown. : )
47 locals recommend
Biscuit Love (Hillsboro Village)
2001 Belcourt AveYou'll be happy with any menu item, but the Lily is our favorite.
Walk to this location - our neighborhood one - versus waiting for hours (yes it can be hours!) at the original storefront location in the Gulch. The food is the same but the lines are shorter and you can waddle back to the cottage, stroll through Hillsboro Village for shopping or head downtown. : )
The Grilled Cheeserie
2003 Belcourt AveCheese glorious cheese!
Our favorite bagel place within walking distance. Order at the counter then find your seat!
85 locals recommend
proper bagel
2011 Belmont BlvdOur favorite bagel place within walking distance. Order at the counter then find your seat!
If you like coffee from the northwest, this is the place for you. You can purchase bags of coffee as well.
https://www.portlandbrewcoffee.net
77 locals recommend
Portland Brew
2605 12th Ave SIf you like coffee from the northwest, this is the place for you. You can purchase bags of coffee as well.
https://www.portlandbrewcoffee.net
One hundred layers of tastiness. OMG!
https://fivedaughtersbakery.com
202 locals recommend
Five Daughters Bakery 12th South
1110 Caruthers AveOne hundred layers of tastiness. OMG!
https://fivedaughtersbakery.com
They now have 5 locations in the area and one in Chattanooga, TN.
https://frothymonkey.com/location/12south/
547 locals recommend
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SThey now have 5 locations in the area and one in Chattanooga, TN.
https://frothymonkey.com/location/12south/
One of the two Nashville locations.
https://www.doubledogs.biz
85 locals recommend
Double Dogs Restaurant
1807 21st Ave SOne of the two Nashville locations.
https://www.doubledogs.biz
Urban Grub
2506 12th Ave Shttps://www.urbangrub.net
I scream. You'll scream for this tastiness of Jeni's.
Have vegan options.
https://jenis.com/scoop-shops/jenis-hillsboro-village/
754 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveI scream. You'll scream for this tastiness of Jeni's.
Have vegan options.
https://jenis.com/scoop-shops/jenis-hillsboro-village/
If you go on Friday or Saturday night, they have an all-you-can-eat price.
https://www.sushi88nashvilletn.com/locked
18 locals recommend
Sushi 88
2119 Belcourt AveIf you go on Friday or Saturday night, they have an all-you-can-eat price.
https://www.sushi88nashvilletn.com/locked
Not bad for a chain!
https://www.hopdoddy.com/locations/nashvillebelcourt/
23 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1805 21st Ave SNot bad for a chain!
https://www.hopdoddy.com/locations/nashvillebelcourt/
The hummus is famous but, we're not big fans. It's okay, though; there are lots of other appetizers on the menu.
http://www.epicenashville.com
117 locals recommend
Epice
2902 12th Ave SThe hummus is famous but, we're not big fans. It's okay, though; there are lots of other appetizers on the menu.
http://www.epicenashville.com
Burger Up
2901 12th Ave Shttp://www.burger-up.com
Feel like a juice or smoothie? Visit here. One of 5 locations in the city.
https://theurbanjuicer.com/hillsboro-village/
90 locals recommend
The Urban Juicer
1009 Gallatin AveFeel like a juice or smoothie? Visit here. One of 5 locations in the city.
https://theurbanjuicer.com/hillsboro-village/
A national chain. Fresh and flavorful. Serve noodles and various teas - bubble, milk tea, fruit teas.
Chatime
1703 Portland AveA national chain. Fresh and flavorful. Serve noodles and various teas - bubble, milk tea, fruit teas.
615 deli
1703 Portland AveThe Neighborhood was abuzz when this location opened.
Banh mi and roll +
1808 20th Avenue SouthYou can order ahead or dine in. The food is fresh and perfectly seasoned.
A Tampa Bay staple that set up this location. We've tried it and had two different menu items - the breakfast quesadilla with a broccoli crust and a superfood bowl Ikale base). Both were quite tasty. We'd go there again.
https://grainandberry.com
Grain and Berry - Nashville
1806 20th Avenue SouthA Tampa Bay staple that set up this location. We've tried it and had two different menu items - the breakfast quesadilla with a broccoli crust and a superfood bowl Ikale base). Both were quite tasty. We'd go there again.
https://grainandberry.com
If you've overdosed on hot chicken or looking for something more on the healthier side, visit this local eatery. It has a fantastic story - started by Vanderbilt graduates.
Our salads looked fantastic even after we carried them home 9see the pictures).
https://www.greeneryco.com/about
12 locals recommend
Greenery Co.
1705 21st Avenue SouthIf you've overdosed on hot chicken or looking for something more on the healthier side, visit this local eatery. It has a fantastic story - started by Vanderbilt graduates.
Our salads looked fantastic even after we carried them home 9see the pictures).
https://www.greeneryco.com/about
A local, staple coffee house with a great front deck. They now close in the early afternoon so this is a great spot for breakfast and lunch
98 locals recommend
Bongo Java
2007 Belmont BlvdA local, staple coffee house with a great front deck. They now close in the early afternoon so this is a great spot for breakfast and lunch
The closest BBQ joint to us - walkable if you are up for it! Just happens to be one of the best in town, too!
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
The closest BBQ joint to us - walkable if you are up for it! Just happens to be one of the best in town, too!
The closest restaurant to our place and a local staple. This dive bar recently added a front deck. Long time local favorite. You won't see tourists here.
35 locals recommend
Brown's Diner
2102 Blair BlvdThe closest restaurant to our place and a local staple. This dive bar recently added a front deck. Long time local favorite. You won't see tourists here.
Old name, but now the second generation runs the business. The original location was across the street but the building was sold to make way for the ever growing Belmont Univeristy.
The original place fed generations of Nashvillians and we expect the updated menu, with some of the same staff, will be around for future generations.
21 locals recommend
International Market & Restaurant
2013 Belmont BlvdOld name, but now the second generation runs the business. The original location was across the street but the building was sold to make way for the ever growing Belmont Univeristy.
The original place fed generations of Nashvillians and we expect the updated menu, with some of the same staff, will be around for future generations.
This restaurant is a Nashville staple of another neighborhood but moved into ours when their former location was turned into something else. A true local restaurant and one that we hope you will enjoy. The portions are perfect to large and we recommend the baklava (traditional). It's a delight.
48 locals recommend
Athens Family Restaurant
2017 Belmont BoulevardThis restaurant is a Nashville staple of another neighborhood but moved into ours when their former location was turned into something else. A true local restaurant and one that we hope you will enjoy. The portions are perfect to large and we recommend the baklava (traditional). It's a delight.
Food Scene - maybe not within walking distance, but worth the trip
These are spots that the locals enjoy.
Featured as one of the nation's (yep, the entire USA!) top ten pizza places. They have meat, veggie, and vegan options.
https://fivepointspizza.com/west-nashville/
53 locals recommend
Five Points Pizza West
4100 Charlotte AvenueFeatured as one of the nation's (yep, the entire USA!) top ten pizza places. They have meat, veggie, and vegan options.
https://fivepointspizza.com/west-nashville/
Coffee and delicious crepes. We've waddled out of here on several occasions.
https://redbicyclecoffee.com
134 locals recommend
Red Bicycle Coffee & Crêpes
1200 5th Ave NCoffee and delicious crepes. We've waddled out of here on several occasions.
https://redbicyclecoffee.com
Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StDelicious. That says it all!
https://www.rolfanddaughters.com
The Patterson House
1711 Division StImbibe to your heart's content in a unique cocktail bar.
M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Melrose
2535 8th Ave SCraft beer and food.
https://mlrose.com
Enjoy what is now the food mascot of Nashville - hot chicken!
https://hattieb.com
128 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Melrose Nashville, TN
2222 8th Ave SEnjoy what is now the food mascot of Nashville - hot chicken!
https://hattieb.com
Bowling, drinking, eating, and dipping pools. Let that sink in!
https://www.pinewoodsocial.com
571 locals recommend
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StBowling, drinking, eating, and dipping pools. Let that sink in!
https://www.pinewoodsocial.com
You will have a once-in-a-lifetime meal that you'll talk about forever. You can interact with the chefs while they prepare your meal. Call ahead and be sure to alert them to any allergies or food preferences (e.g., vegan) as they will accommodate and blow you away with the meal. Reservations required.
https://www.thecatbirdseatrestaurant.com
67 locals recommend
The Catbird Seat
1711 Division StYou will have a once-in-a-lifetime meal that you'll talk about forever. You can interact with the chefs while they prepare your meal. Call ahead and be sure to alert them to any allergies or food preferences (e.g., vegan) as they will accommodate and blow you away with the meal. Reservations required.
https://www.thecatbirdseatrestaurant.com
Our favorite Indian restaurant in Nashville that happens to only serve vegetarian meals. Even omnivores will love this vegetarian restaurant and it is sure to please. Get the Samosas.
Located on the ground floor of a condo building.
https://www.woodlandstennessee.com
46 locals recommend
Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
3415 West End AveOur favorite Indian restaurant in Nashville that happens to only serve vegetarian meals. Even omnivores will love this vegetarian restaurant and it is sure to please. Get the Samosas.
Located on the ground floor of a condo building.
https://www.woodlandstennessee.com
12 South Taproom & Grill
2318 12th Ave SBeer lover or not, you'll have a good time here.
Josephine
2316 12th Ave STwo James Bearn nominations are all we need to say.
Vegetarian southern homestyle cuisine.
https://www.vege-licious.com
28 locals recommend
Vege-licious, LLC
513B Fisk StVegetarian southern homestyle cuisine.
https://www.vege-licious.com
It started in 1951 and they've been making yummy biscuits ever since. While you wait for a table, you can shop in the adjacent stores.
https://www.lovelesscafe.com
418 locals recommend
The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100It started in 1951 and they've been making yummy biscuits ever since. While you wait for a table, you can shop in the adjacent stores.
https://www.lovelesscafe.com
A favorite, local restaurant. The pho is simply out of this world and they have a vegetarian option where the broth is also vegetarian. You'll have a delicious meal here.
25 locals recommend
Love Peace & Pho
2112 8th Ave SA favorite, local restaurant. The pho is simply out of this world and they have a vegetarian option where the broth is also vegetarian. You'll have a delicious meal here.
City House
1222 4th Ave NStar Bagel Cafe
4504 Murphy RdSylvan Park neighborhood staple.
The Wild Cow
1100 Fatherland StreetAmazing vegetarian food. Fantastic staff.
For those from Europe or who want a taste of Europe, this is for you!
This is a bakery, not a cafe, so come prepared to make your purchase and head out of the store to eat your goodies!
The coffee is good, too.
If you walk here, it will be a good 30 minutes and you will wind through a couple of tree-filled neighborhoods.
Located next to the Xfinity Store.
If you want a cafe experience, the location in Green Hills works. It's hard to find, so keeping walking/driving to the back of the building on the left.
Little Gourmand Berry Hill
717 Craighead StFor those from Europe or who want a taste of Europe, this is for you!
This is a bakery, not a cafe, so come prepared to make your purchase and head out of the store to eat your goodies!
The coffee is good, too.
If you walk here, it will be a good 30 minutes and you will wind through a couple of tree-filled neighborhoods.
Located next to the Xfinity Store.
If you want a cafe experience, the location in Green Hills works. It's hard to find, so keeping walking/driving to the back of the building on the left.
Deb Paquette - that's all you need to know!
Location is downtown. We put Etch in this category in case you wanted to show up looking nice.
https://etchrestaurant.com
146 locals recommend
Etch
303 Demonbreun StDeb Paquette - that's all you need to know!
Location is downtown. We put Etch in this category in case you wanted to show up looking nice.
https://etchrestaurant.com
Airbnb is insisting on the former name of this place; it is now Ernest. A lovely restaurant that brings you the bill in a book. Unique drinks and delicious food. The service was superb.
68 locals recommend
Earnest Bar & Hideaway (formerly Hemingway's)
438 Houston StAirbnb is insisting on the former name of this place; it is now Ernest. A lovely restaurant that brings you the bill in a book. Unique drinks and delicious food. The service was superb.
Prince's started the hot chicken dish that is now synonymous with Nashville.
55 locals recommend
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack SoBro
423 6th Ave SPrince's started the hot chicken dish that is now synonymous with Nashville.
Parks & Nature
You have to see the replica of the Parthenon and go for a nice walk around the park. If you take a photo here, folks will know (or will learn!) that you are in Nashville. It's one of our iconic buildings.
788 locals recommend
Centennial Park
2500 West End AveYou have to see the replica of the Parthenon and go for a nice walk around the park. If you take a photo here, folks will know (or will learn!) that you are in Nashville. It's one of our iconic buildings.
You'll see a couple of pictures in the cottage, but nothing beats going and seeing it in person.
The city is renovating the park so you'll see how the park exists now and what it will be when you return to Nashville.
There is an area dedicated to Women's Suffrage, which provides a great story about the passing of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution.
https://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End AveYou'll see a couple of pictures in the cottage, but nothing beats going and seeing it in person.
The city is renovating the park so you'll see how the park exists now and what it will be when you return to Nashville.
There is an area dedicated to Women's Suffrage, which provides a great story about the passing of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution.
https://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx
Walk around here and eat at the Farmer's Market.
292 locals recommend
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
600 James Robertson PkwyWalk around here and eat at the Farmer's Market.
Cumberland Park
592 S 1st StNatchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Garrison Creek TrailPercy Warner + Edwin Warner = Warner Park.
Google the Nature Center and begin your adventure there.
The Park was expanded in 2014 and now includes the largest old-growth forest in an urban area east of the Mississippi.
https://www.nashville.gov/parks-and-recreation/parks/warner-parks.aspx
493 locals recommend
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdPercy Warner + Edwin Warner = Warner Park.
Google the Nature Center and begin your adventure there.
The Park was expanded in 2014 and now includes the largest old-growth forest in an urban area east of the Mississippi.
https://www.nashville.gov/parks-and-recreation/parks/warner-parks.aspx
You'll find locals here. It's one of Nashville's favorite parks.
435 locals recommend
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdYou'll find locals here. It's one of Nashville's favorite parks.
Harpeth River State Park - Hidden Lake
7851 McCrory LnGreat for paddling novices
Over 8,000 students attend Belmont University, which is consistently ranked as innovative.
115 locals recommend
Belmont University
1900 Belmont BlvdOver 8,000 students attend Belmont University, which is consistently ranked as innovative.
The grounds are full of old trees so take a leisurely stroll through this private, research university. More than 13,000 students attend the various programs here.
189 locals recommend
Vanderbilt University
2201 West End AveThe grounds are full of old trees so take a leisurely stroll through this private, research university. More than 13,000 students attend the various programs here.
Sevier Park
3021 Lealand LnSightseeing
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayRyman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection
1001 BroadwayTennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L Parks BlvdCountry Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SIt may seem odd that we are including a public library in this category but trust us...walk in and take in the sights. It's a relatively new building made to seem it's been there for a couple of hundred years.
45 locals recommend
Nashville Public Library
615 Church StIt may seem odd that we are including a public library in this category but trust us...walk in and take in the sights. It's a relatively new building made to seem it's been there for a couple of hundred years.
Local, Contemporary art gallery located on 5th Avenue, where other galleries are clustered - referred to as 5th Avenue of the Arts.
18 locals recommend
The Rymer Gallery
233 Rep. John Lewis Way NLocal, Contemporary art gallery located on 5th Avenue, where other galleries are clustered - referred to as 5th Avenue of the Arts.
Music venue favorites
You can hear music almost anywhere. The center for the music universe is downtown, but keep an eye on the numerous other venues. Please bring cash with you as the tip jar will be passed around. If you like what you hear, the performers would appreciate you parting ways with your cash.
You can make a reservation or wait in line and hope you can get in. You will hear amazing singer-songwriters. Be forewarned that if you talk during the signing, they will kick you out. So, sit down, relax, and enjoy the show. After all, isn't that why you're there?
https://bluebirdcafe.com
460 locals recommend
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeYou can make a reservation or wait in line and hope you can get in. You will hear amazing singer-songwriters. Be forewarned that if you talk during the signing, they will kick you out. So, sit down, relax, and enjoy the show. After all, isn't that why you're there?
https://bluebirdcafe.com
The Station Inn
402 12th Ave Shttps://www.stationinn.com
Located in Printer's Alley in downtown.
https://www.bourbonstreetbluesandboogiebar.com
123 locals recommend
Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar
220 Printers AlleyLocated in Printer's Alley in downtown.
https://www.bourbonstreetbluesandboogiebar.com
Pre-loved and new music and merch. It's also a music venue.
https://www.grimeys.com/home
126 locals recommend
Grimey's New & Preloved Music
1060 E Trinity LnPre-loved and new music and merch. It's also a music venue.
https://www.grimeys.com/home
3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill
818 3rd Ave SA venue favorite. https://www.3rdandlindsley.com
The acoustics are amazing. We've seen shows here and loved every single one of them.
https://ryman.com
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe acoustics are amazing. We've seen shows here and loved every single one of them.
https://ryman.com
Music venue and hockey arena. Go Preds!
https://www.bridgestonearena.com
535 locals recommend
Bridgestone Arena
501 BroadwayMusic venue and hockey arena. Go Preds!
https://www.bridgestonearena.com
Outdoor, large music venue.
https://www.ascendamphitheater.com/welcome
182 locals recommend
Ascend Amphitheater
310 1st Ave SOutdoor, large music venue.
https://www.ascendamphitheater.com/welcome
A turn-of-the-century auto factory turned into a Nashville concert & event venue.
https://www.marathonmusicworks.com
57 locals recommend
Marathon Music Works
1402 Clinton StA turn-of-the-century auto factory turned into a Nashville concert & event venue.
https://www.marathonmusicworks.com
Mercy Lounge
1 Cannery RowThe Basement
1604 8th Ave SAbout the only place downtown where you'll consistently find locals who have lived in the area for >25 years.
601 locals recommend
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayAbout the only place downtown where you'll consistently find locals who have lived in the area for >25 years.
Neighborhood
From (https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nashville/where-to-stay-in-nashville)
Tucked between two universities, Vanderbilt and Belmont, this primarily residential enclave grew up around the old streetcar line that spoked out from downtown in the first half of the 20th century. The Hillsboro Village strip of shops and restaurants has seen many changes through the years, but it still exhibits much of the character of the past along with a few more modern and flashier restaurants and boutiques. For an inexpensive and quick ride downtown, hop the No. 7 bus for just $2. Nashville’s public transit doesn’t run very late at night, so you might need to arrange alternate transportation home.
The campuses at Belmont and Vandy are both excellent locales for a stroll through the green spaces and attractive academic buildings. Known worldwide for its excellent music business program, Belmont features a small gallery of iconic guitars, appropriately named The GIG, and Vanderbilt’s Sarratt Student Center houses a small art gallery with rotating exhibits. The main strip through Hillsboro Village offers fun shopping at stores like Hey Rooster General Store, Posh, Tribe Kelley, and A Thousand Faces.
60 locals recommend
Belmont/Hillsboro
From (https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nashville/where-to-stay-in-nashville)
Tucked between two universities, Vanderbilt and Belmont, this primarily residential enclave grew up around the old streetcar line that spoked out from downtown in the first half of the 20th century. The Hillsboro Village strip of shops and restaurants has seen many changes through the years, but it still exhibits much of the character of the past along with a few more modern and flashier restaurants and boutiques. For an inexpensive and quick ride downtown, hop the No. 7 bus for just $2. Nashville’s public transit doesn’t run very late at night, so you might need to arrange alternate transportation home.
The campuses at Belmont and Vandy are both excellent locales for a stroll through the green spaces and attractive academic buildings. Known worldwide for its excellent music business program, Belmont features a small gallery of iconic guitars, appropriately named The GIG, and Vanderbilt’s Sarratt Student Center houses a small art gallery with rotating exhibits. The main strip through Hillsboro Village offers fun shopping at stores like Hey Rooster General Store, Posh, Tribe Kelley, and A Thousand Faces.
Walkable movie theater that shows great films
Belcourt Taps
2117 Belcourt Ave