Jennie's Guidebook
Food scene
Cali Burrito is part of a Nashville local chain, Oscar’s Taco’s. Their quest and chips are amazing, there’s a salsa bar and lots of fare on the menu. Our favorites are anything with the steak and the rolled chicken tacos (fried). If getting to go, ask for toppings to be put on the side. This is the go-to for N. Spring Hill locals who want fresh fast food that is good and owned/operated locally.
Cali Burrito Mexican Grill
4935 Main StreetCali Burrito is part of a Nashville local chain, Oscar’s Taco’s. Their quest and chips are amazing, there’s a salsa bar and lots of fare on the menu. Our favorites are anything with the steak and the rolled chicken tacos (fried). If getting to go, ask for toppings to be put on the side. This is the go-to for N. Spring Hill locals who want fresh fast food that is good and owned/operated locally.
Hattie Jane’s is in the historic downtown of Columbia, about 15-20 minute drive, but the downtown is full of quaint local shops and antiques and is worth a stop as it all revolves around a historic courthouse. We love the “Muletown Kick” coffee ice-cream, made with Muletown coffee from a block away, and the Honeycomb Ice Cream. It’s next door to the Nashville staple, Puckett’s.
8 locals recommend
Hattie Jane's Creamery
16 Public SquareHattie Jane’s is in the historic downtown of Columbia, about 15-20 minute drive, but the downtown is full of quaint local shops and antiques and is worth a stop as it all revolves around a historic courthouse. We love the “Muletown Kick” coffee ice-cream, made with Muletown coffee from a block away, and the Honeycomb Ice Cream. It’s next door to the Nashville staple, Puckett’s.
This unassuming little doughnut place is Ah-Ma-Zing! Their apple fritters are the best around. It’s locally owned and also has a Korean bowl takeout inside. Beware, the doughnuts are huge! When Spring Hill folks talk about “the good donut place”, they mean this place because it’s better than Dunkin!
Daylight Donuts
4926 Port Royal RdThis unassuming little doughnut place is Ah-Ma-Zing! Their apple fritters are the best around. It’s locally owned and also has a Korean bowl takeout inside. Beware, the doughnuts are huge! When Spring Hill folks talk about “the good donut place”, they mean this place because it’s better than Dunkin!
We have yet to eat here, but have heard wonderful things about this “sit down” Italian restaurant. It’s a fairly new eatery and also owned by one of our neighbors!
Mozzarella Bar Italian Eatery
2078 Wall StreetWe have yet to eat here, but have heard wonderful things about this “sit down” Italian restaurant. It’s a fairly new eatery and also owned by one of our neighbors!
Spring Hill folks love our local coffee shop, the Fainting Goat, with their delish pastries and specialty coffees served in a cool old house in the downtown historic district!
11 locals recommend
The Fainting Goat Coffee
5321 Main StSpring Hill folks love our local coffee shop, the Fainting Goat, with their delish pastries and specialty coffees served in a cool old house in the downtown historic district!
Who doesn’t love a southern brunch in a historic Victorian house in old town Franklin? Be aware of wait times because this place is super popular! Their biscuit-donuts served piping hot with homemade berry jam is worth the trip!
33 locals recommend
Biscuit Love Franklin
132 3rd Ave SWho doesn’t love a southern brunch in a historic Victorian house in old town Franklin? Be aware of wait times because this place is super popular! Their biscuit-donuts served piping hot with homemade berry jam is worth the trip!
This local chain is a fun and cool place to get coffee when you are perusing the lovely, historic downtown Franklin shops!
68 locals recommend
Frothy Monkey
125 5th Ave SThis local chain is a fun and cool place to get coffee when you are perusing the lovely, historic downtown Franklin shops!
One of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the area is the historic downtown of Franklin, just a 10-20 minute drive (depending on traffic). Mellow Mushroom, though not a local chain, is some of the best pizza around and sits on the corner of the historic square in Franklin. Our favorite pizza there is the “Great White” and we add chicken and bacon. Their spinach salad is a favorite too for lighter fare.
59 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
317 Main StreetOne of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the area is the historic downtown of Franklin, just a 10-20 minute drive (depending on traffic). Mellow Mushroom, though not a local chain, is some of the best pizza around and sits on the corner of the historic square in Franklin. Our favorite pizza there is the “Great White” and we add chicken and bacon. Their spinach salad is a favorite too for lighter fare.
Neighborhoods
Best downtown in the area — lots of great shops and eateries, super quaint and historic, but parking can be challenging so check the city website for directions to the free parking garages: https://www.franklintn.gov/our-city/parking-in-franklin
Tennessee 6
Tennessee 6Best downtown in the area — lots of great shops and eateries, super quaint and historic, but parking can be challenging so check the city website for directions to the free parking garages: https://www.franklintn.gov/our-city/parking-in-franklin
Shopping
This is the coolest place foe shopping and food!
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin RdCity advice
Getting around
Hiking Trails
We have plenty of green spaces in the area, from the nearly half-mile walking loop right next to your AirBnB to parks and longer trails. Check here for trails nearby for walks, runs, hikes! https://www.traillink.com/city/spring-hill-tn-trails/
Travelling with kids
Local Parks
While we sadly do not have a neighborhood park, there are a lot of great parks in the area with endless play activities for kids! https://www.springhilltn.org/207/Parks-Recreation
Customs and culture
Southern Hospitality isn’t dead!
You will notice that people in Spring Hill and the greater Nashville area are naturally outgoing and friendly. Expect to be waved out and greeted by strangers and chit-chat from service workers at local shops and restaurants. It’s the “Dolly Parton effect” and we love being part of the great state of Tennessee and are proud of Music City and our local hometowns!