The Cozy Cottage and The Coop
Food scene
This is our #1 local recommended place for live music, entertainment, delicious food, and authentic local shopping. And you can walk there from our house!
Depending on the day of the week- see the entertainment schedule at https://plazamariachi.com/events/- Beyond Wings Circus may grace the stage with circus arts, aerial arts, dance, flow arts, fire dancing, stilt walking, juggling and more. Other nights are filled with La Voz (the hispanic community rendition of “The Voice” show), salsa dancing, or full mariachi bands. Also, Tito’s playland is an awesome place to let your inner kid out with some ski ball or guitar hero, and you can’t go wrong with cookies and cream popsicles from Paleta Tocumbo or the steak at Tres Gauchos.
55 locals recommend
Plaza Mariachi Music City
3955 Nolensville Pike This is our #1 local recommended place for live music, entertainment, delicious food, and authentic local shopping. And you can walk there from our house!
Depending on the day of the week- see the entertainment schedule at https://plazamariachi.com/events/- Beyond Wings Circus may grace the stage with circus arts, aerial arts, dance, flow arts, fire dancing, stilt walking, juggling and more. Other nights are filled with La Voz (the hispanic community rendition of “The Voice” show), salsa dancing, or full mariachi bands. Also, Tito’s playland is an awesome place to let your inner kid out with some ski ball or guitar hero, and you can’t go wrong with cookies and cream popsicles from Paleta Tocumbo or the steak at Tres Gauchos.
Best. Indian Food. Ever. They just relocated to a brand new building in April 2023 right next to Steam Boys (comfort Chinese food) and Eggholic (Indian street food). Taj Indian has won the Nashville Scene Best Indian food award in Nashville for so many years in a row, I think others have stopped competing. Kevin’s all-time favorite is the Chicken Tiki Masala and Garlic Naan. Bri loves the Samosa Chat and the Mango Lassi.
35 locals recommend
Taj indian restaurant
412 Nolensville PikeBest. Indian Food. Ever. They just relocated to a brand new building in April 2023 right next to Steam Boys (comfort Chinese food) and Eggholic (Indian street food). Taj Indian has won the Nashville Scene Best Indian food award in Nashville for so many years in a row, I think others have stopped competing. Kevin’s all-time favorite is the Chicken Tiki Masala and Garlic Naan. Bri loves the Samosa Chat and the Mango Lassi.
Nashville, TN 37211)- Burgers, Fish & Chips, Shrimp Scampi, and more, 404 is a local spot to watch the game and chill out over a good brew with friends. Let out your inner Taylor Swift at Friday night Karaoke night, or check out their other live music offerings throughout the week.
404 Bar &Grill
404 Elysian Fields RdNashville, TN 37211)- Burgers, Fish & Chips, Shrimp Scampi, and more, 404 is a local spot to watch the game and chill out over a good brew with friends. Let out your inner Taylor Swift at Friday night Karaoke night, or check out their other live music offerings throughout the week.
Authentic and delicious Turkish Kurdish Cuisine that you can walk to from our house.
Edessa Restaurant Kurdish Turkish Cuisine
3802 Nolensville PikeAuthentic and delicious Turkish Kurdish Cuisine that you can walk to from our house.
Our favorite local Thai. Small cozy authentic restaurant with a family- run feel and funky, totally green exterior. We recommend the cashew chicken.
8 locals recommend
Bangkokville
395 Haywood LnOur favorite local Thai. Small cozy authentic restaurant with a family- run feel and funky, totally green exterior. We recommend the cashew chicken.
This Mexican/ El Salvadorian restaurant is the definition of hole-in-the-wall. Gotta try their signature dish, the Pupusa. Kevin has been eating these since his bachelor days.
Las Americas Pupuseria Y Taqueria
4715 Nolensville PikeThis Mexican/ El Salvadorian restaurant is the definition of hole-in-the-wall. Gotta try their signature dish, the Pupusa. Kevin has been eating these since his bachelor days.
Load up the chicken burrito, and get an extra free cup of the pineapple salsa. Weather permitting, take these and your fresh chips and salsa to the patio.
109 locals recommend
Baja Burrito
722 Thompson LnLoad up the chicken burrito, and get an extra free cup of the pineapple salsa. Weather permitting, take these and your fresh chips and salsa to the patio.
Located in the historic 5 Points area. Our favorite pizza spot in Nashville. New York style at it’s best. Order at the slice window for more local vibe. There is also a West Nashville location with more indoor seating
812 locals recommend
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StLocated in the historic 5 Points area. Our favorite pizza spot in Nashville. New York style at it’s best. Order at the slice window for more local vibe. There is also a West Nashville location with more indoor seating
One of Nashville’s best BBQ joints. Locally owned in the trendy 12 South neighborhood. Try the Tuck’s Special, but be warned that they are known to run out of brisket due to high demand if you go too late in the day.
418 locals recommend
Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave SOne of Nashville’s best BBQ joints. Locally owned in the trendy 12 South neighborhood. Try the Tuck’s Special, but be warned that they are known to run out of brisket due to high demand if you go too late in the day.
Homemade, locally sourced vegetarian dishes in a cozy setting with windows offering garden views. One of our favorites. Gotta try the vegan cookie dough pudding.
75 locals recommend
Sunflower Cafe
2834 Azalea PlHomemade, locally sourced vegetarian dishes in a cozy setting with windows offering garden views. One of our favorites. Gotta try the vegan cookie dough pudding.
Yogi's Pizzeria
4825 Trousdale DrLocal Favorite for Pizza, Calzones, and Ice Cream.
Coffee Shops
This owner originally hails from New Zealand and brings a European vibe to the coffee shop.
6 locals recommend
District Coffee
2927 Sidco DrThis owner originally hails from New Zealand and brings a European vibe to the coffee shop.
A local meeting staple. All profits go to support clean water in Africa. Check out their seasonal offerings.
64 locals recommend
The Well Coffeehouse
690 East Old Hickory BlvdA local meeting staple. All profits go to support clean water in Africa. Check out their seasonal offerings.
Walking distance fresh coffee and pastries tucked right in the entrance of Plaza Mariachi. Not a lot of seating (just a few barstools) but for a quick cup of Joe this will hit the spot.
Trinity Coffee and Restaurant
3953 Nolensville PikeWalking distance fresh coffee and pastries tucked right in the entrance of Plaza Mariachi. Not a lot of seating (just a few barstools) but for a quick cup of Joe this will hit the spot.
Convenience Store
CVS
426 21st Ave SSightseeing
Our favorite spot for day hikes. We always see deer, wild turkey, and lots of turtles.
435 locals recommend
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdOur favorite spot for day hikes. We always see deer, wild turkey, and lots of turtles.
Worth a trip to see this incredible and historic park. Walk the path around the pond and bring some bread to feed the ducks.
788 locals recommend
Centennial Park
2500 West End AveWorth a trip to see this incredible and historic park. Walk the path around the pond and bring some bread to feed the ducks.
Less than 2 miles away from our house. A nice hiking loop along a creek and garden.
27 locals recommend
Ellington Agricultural Center
440 Hogan RdLess than 2 miles away from our house. A nice hiking loop along a creek and garden.
Less than a mile from our house. You could walk if you want!
353 locals recommend
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville PikeLess than a mile from our house. You could walk if you want!
City advice
Getting around
Ubber or Lyft to get downtown
Parking downtown can be a little tricky, so ride shares can be convenient if you want to avoid the hassle if you are going to a large event.