Guidebook for Nashville
Parks & Nature
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdEllington Agricultural Center
440 Hogan RdGreat for the doggies too!
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrStunning Botanical Gardens!
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdScenic Trails for days.
Drinks & Nightlife
Village Pub and Beer Garden
1308 McGavock PkMoscow Mule Mondays!
Winners, Loser's, ReBar, Red Door...all the local "Music Row" crowd hit this area up after work! And you're walking distance from more bars on Demonbreun!
87 locals recommend
Midtown
Winners, Loser's, ReBar, Red Door...all the local "Music Row" crowd hit this area up after work! And you're walking distance from more bars on Demonbreun!
Music Venue + Bar on Broadway + You = HONKYTONKIN! Be sure to stop in here, Robert's Western World, Tootsie's, and any of the Broadway Honkytonks in your cowboy get up for the true Nashville tourist experience! Hop on into The Wildhorse Saloon on 2nd Ave for live music and free line dancing lessons!
192 locals recommend
The Stage on Broadway
412 BroadwayMusic Venue + Bar on Broadway + You = HONKYTONKIN! Be sure to stop in here, Robert's Western World, Tootsie's, and any of the Broadway Honkytonks in your cowboy get up for the true Nashville tourist experience! Hop on into The Wildhorse Saloon on 2nd Ave for live music and free line dancing lessons!
The food is delish, but come on they've got two "Happy Hour" times/day!
244 locals recommend
Holland House Bar and Refuge
935 West Eastland AvenueThe food is delish, but come on they've got two "Happy Hour" times/day!
yummy food, but arguably the best margarita in town!...and it's nestled right in the charming 12 South area!
265 locals recommend
bartaco
2526 12th Ave Syummy food, but arguably the best margarita in town!...and it's nestled right in the charming 12 South area!
Nashville's finest dim-lit speakeasy. The cocktails are about $11 each but so worth it. You can go next door to all the bars in Midtown for more drinks and nightlife. The Patterson House does NOT accept Reservations so you may be on a wait!
368 locals recommend
The Patterson House
1711 Division StNashville's finest dim-lit speakeasy. The cocktails are about $11 each but so worth it. You can go next door to all the bars in Midtown for more drinks and nightlife. The Patterson House does NOT accept Reservations so you may be on a wait!
The Gulch is home to Bar Louie, The Pub, Sambuca(live music), Cantina Laredo, Burger Republic, clothing boutiques, the Laurel House, Station Inn (live music), and walking distance to M Street restaurants (Virago, Kayne Prime, St. Anejo, MOTO, Whiskey Kitchen, Adele's)
455 locals recommend
The Gulch
The Gulch is home to Bar Louie, The Pub, Sambuca(live music), Cantina Laredo, Burger Republic, clothing boutiques, the Laurel House, Station Inn (live music), and walking distance to M Street restaurants (Virago, Kayne Prime, St. Anejo, MOTO, Whiskey Kitchen, Adele's)
It's a bar, it's a music venue, it's a sushi joint! No, it's all of the above plus a dancing club on the top floor and all the finest local souvenirs when you walk in the door! Welcome to Nashville!
578 locals recommend
Acme Feed & Seed
101 BroadwayIt's a bar, it's a music venue, it's a sushi joint! No, it's all of the above plus a dancing club on the top floor and all the finest local souvenirs when you walk in the door! Welcome to Nashville!
Food Scene
a pet-friendly Coffee Shop in the middle of Hillsboro Village with yummy breakfast and baked goods!
304 locals recommend
Fido
1812 21st Ave Sa pet-friendly Coffee Shop in the middle of Hillsboro Village with yummy breakfast and baked goods!
Wholy Crepe
2000 Meridian Blvdthe BEST BREAKFAST CREPES!
The coolest little breakfast house in Berry Hill where you can flip your own pancakes and put as many toppings on as you'd like. Great for the little kids, and the big ones too! Cheryl loves this place!
56 locals recommend
The Pfunky Griddle
2800 Bransford AveThe coolest little breakfast house in Berry Hill where you can flip your own pancakes and put as many toppings on as you'd like. Great for the little kids, and the big ones too! Cheryl loves this place!
the LEGENDARY Loveless, as we like to call it. Get out there for the biscuits!!
418 locals recommend
The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100the LEGENDARY Loveless, as we like to call it. Get out there for the biscuits!!
I mean, great for breakfast, dinner, cocktails or just coffee! Did we mention they even have a bowling alley, and it's walking distance from Broadway. The. Coolest.
571 locals recommend
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StI mean, great for breakfast, dinner, cocktails or just coffee! Did we mention they even have a bowling alley, and it's walking distance from Broadway. The. Coolest.
The loveliest place in town for brunch or lunch, and a perfect launching pad for diving into the East Nashville culture after! Best for small parties of 4 or less.
425 locals recommend
Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main StThe loveliest place in town for brunch or lunch, and a perfect launching pad for diving into the East Nashville culture after! Best for small parties of 4 or less.
Krispy Kreme
408 Thompson Ln...we live right next to one. How can you resist?!
There's one in the Gulch area downtown, or over in East Nashville. If you like being cool, and know what the heck kind of coffee you enjoy, and like motorcycles...this is your jam. Um, is it ok to say I saw Sam Smith at the one in E Nash one time. NBD.
470 locals recommend
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveThere's one in the Gulch area downtown, or over in East Nashville. If you like being cool, and know what the heck kind of coffee you enjoy, and like motorcycles...this is your jam. Um, is it ok to say I saw Sam Smith at the one in E Nash one time. NBD.
The Row Kitchen & Pub
110 Lyle AveLunch & Live Music, right off Music Row
Lamb Burger & Beet Salad, please. With a side of sweet potato fries...with your homemade sauce, please.
323 locals recommend
Burger Up
2901 12th Ave SLamb Burger & Beet Salad, please. With a side of sweet potato fries...with your homemade sauce, please.
Tavern
1904 Broadway...kale Salad & such a cool vibe, right off Music Row.
The outdoor seating is a must!...so is making sure there is a fried egg on your burger and a Dreamsicle Drink in your hand
778 locals recommend
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveThe outdoor seating is a must!...so is making sure there is a fried egg on your burger and a Dreamsicle Drink in your hand
Sushi, sushi, sushi...good all the time...but let's be honest...they've got a really great late night menu
100 locals recommend
PM
2017 Belmont BlvdSushi, sushi, sushi...good all the time...but let's be honest...they've got a really great late night menu
Virago is the place to go for sushi and Asain-fusion in Nashville and sits on M St. THE street for dinner and cocktails. M Street includes Whiskey Kitchen, Virago, MOTO (Italian), and Saint Anejo (Mexican Cantina), and Kayne Prime Steakhouse. Virago has Maki Sake Mondays which is a half-off Menu too!
188 locals recommend
Virago
1120 McGavock StVirago is the place to go for sushi and Asain-fusion in Nashville and sits on M St. THE street for dinner and cocktails. M Street includes Whiskey Kitchen, Virago, MOTO (Italian), and Saint Anejo (Mexican Cantina), and Kayne Prime Steakhouse. Virago has Maki Sake Mondays which is a half-off Menu too!
our favorite "Nashville Hot Chicken"!
465 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Midtown Nashville, TN
112 19th Ave Sour favorite "Nashville Hot Chicken"!
8th Ave Southern Meat & 3, hole in the wall goodness. Yum!
145 locals recommend
Arnold's Country Kitchen
605 8th Ave S8th Ave Southern Meat & 3, hole in the wall goodness. Yum!
WE love the 12 South area, and this is one of THE best restaurants in town, and they offer an oyster bar. Get the shrimp & grits!
238 locals recommend
Urban Grub
2506 12th Ave SWE love the 12 South area, and this is one of THE best restaurants in town, and they offer an oyster bar. Get the shrimp & grits!
One of many fine restaurants in the Germantown area of Nashville. This one just so happens to be one of our favorites! We celebrated an anniversary here!
441 locals recommend
Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StOne of many fine restaurants in the Germantown area of Nashville. This one just so happens to be one of our favorites! We celebrated an anniversary here!
Husk
37 Rutledge St$$$$ Dining. Exquisite. It's in an antiqued, beautiful home right downtown.
$$$$ Dining. 1 of our Top 3 favorite restaurants in Nashville, and it's just off of Broadway!
35 locals recommend
The Farm House
210 Almond St$$$$ Dining. 1 of our Top 3 favorite restaurants in Nashville, and it's just off of Broadway!
Rumours East
1112 Woodland StreetThere should be a sign in the front yard that says "WINE DOWN HERE"
southern cooking! southern cooking! southern cooking!...and sometimes LIVE music! Both in downtown Franklin and downtown Nashville!
210 locals recommend
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Nashville
500 Church Stsouthern cooking! southern cooking! southern cooking!...and sometimes LIVE music! Both in downtown Franklin and downtown Nashville!
Essentials
Kroger
711 Gallatin Ave1 mile from us!
Walgreens
6815 Nolensville PikeJust down the road!
Walmart
2421 Powell Ave3 miles from us!
Trader Joe's
90 White Bridge RdWhole Foods Market
4021 Hillsboro PikeShopping
Cheryl's favorite women's boutique in town, and it's right next door to Jack Randall (for men), and Pomodoro East(one of our top Happy Hour suggestions!)
55 locals recommend
Vinnie Louise
521 Gallatin AveCheryl's favorite women's boutique in town, and it's right next door to Jack Randall (for men), and Pomodoro East(one of our top Happy Hour suggestions!)
Get a blow-out next door at The Blow-out Co. & A new outfit from Blush & you're ready to go! One of Cheryl's favorite boutiques for the ladies!
6 locals recommend
Blush Boutique
782 Old Hickory BlvdGet a blow-out next door at The Blow-out Co. & A new outfit from Blush & you're ready to go! One of Cheryl's favorite boutiques for the ladies!
...antique'ing in historic Franklin is the best! As if walking around in downtown Franklin isn't already filling your cup, hit up JJ's Wine Bar a street over when you're ready to relax!
12 locals recommend
Franklin Antique Mall
251 2nd Ave S...antique'ing in historic Franklin is the best! As if walking around in downtown Franklin isn't already filling your cup, hit up JJ's Wine Bar a street over when you're ready to relax!
If you haven't been, you are missing out. The Flea Market is held at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds on the fourth weekend of every month except December when it is held on the third weekend.
50 locals recommend
Nashville Flea Market
401 Wingrove StIf you haven't been, you are missing out. The Flea Market is held at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds on the fourth weekend of every month except December when it is held on the third weekend.
Anthropologie, Whole Foods, Francescas, Billy Reid, lululemon, West Elm...etc
44 locals recommend
Hill Center
4015 Hillsboro PikeAnthropologie, Whole Foods, Francescas, Billy Reid, lululemon, West Elm...etc
Vinnie Louise, Jack Randall, Lucaya, Goodbuy Girls, OldMadeGood, Fuselage, The Shoppes on Fatherland...etc
221 locals recommend
East Nashville
Vinnie Louise, Jack Randall, Lucaya, Goodbuy Girls, OldMadeGood, Fuselage, The Shoppes on Fatherland...etc
Arts & Culture
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SRyman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe Mother Church of Country Music!
The Arcade
65 Arcade AlleySuper fun art crawls while you sip wine...what's not to love?
Sightseeing
Get tickets as fast as you can, or wait in line at the door for a Songwriter's Round you won't regret!
460 locals recommend
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeGet tickets as fast as you can, or wait in line at the door for a Songwriter's Round you won't regret!
Built in 1897 as the "Athens of the South", Nashville's Parthenon has a huge replica of Goddess Athena inside, and sits right in Centennial Park which is great for games in open fields, picnic on a blanket, or walking around the paved trails.
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End AveBuilt in 1897 as the "Athens of the South", Nashville's Parthenon has a huge replica of Goddess Athena inside, and sits right in Centennial Park which is great for games in open fields, picnic on a blanket, or walking around the paved trails.
Our favorite vineyard just 30 min south of The Kinross. Great for a romantic couple or large group! Take a blanket, or grab a picnic table once you get there and enjoy a wine tasting, and the stunning views on top of a hill that overlooks the vineyard. A must-do if you like wine!...and it's owned by Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn!
347 locals recommend
Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdOur favorite vineyard just 30 min south of The Kinross. Great for a romantic couple or large group! Take a blanket, or grab a picnic table once you get there and enjoy a wine tasting, and the stunning views on top of a hill that overlooks the vineyard. A must-do if you like wine!...and it's owned by Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn!
An hour from The Kinross, the Jack Daniel's tour is worth the drive!
204 locals recommend
Jack Daniel's Distillery Visitor Center
133 Lynchburg HwyAn hour from The Kinross, the Jack Daniel's tour is worth the drive!
...honkytonking, cowboy boots, cowboy hats. THIS is where its at! It's fun day or night! You can also experience Broadway through a number of sightseeing tours from a redneck comedy bus to a pontoon-style limousine, or take a wonderful carriage ride!
575 locals recommend
Broadway
Broadway...honkytonking, cowboy boots, cowboy hats. THIS is where its at! It's fun day or night! You can also experience Broadway through a number of sightseeing tours from a redneck comedy bus to a pontoon-style limousine, or take a wonderful carriage ride!