Aaron’s Nashville Guidebook
Food scene
One of the best restaurants in Nashville tucked away in our local neighborhood. You will likely need a reservation.
Local tip: One of the best burgers in town.
63 locals recommend
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132 46th Ave NOne of the best restaurants in Nashville tucked away in our local neighborhood. You will likely need a reservation.
Local tip: One of the best burgers in town.
Refined dinner spot in a historic building right on Charlotte Ave. Sylvan Park is lucky to have restaurants like Answer, Hathorne, and Miel so close.
Local tip: Excellent cocktails and they do burgers one night a week that are sure to blow you away.
18 locals recommend
Hathorne
4708 Charlotte AveRefined dinner spot in a historic building right on Charlotte Ave. Sylvan Park is lucky to have restaurants like Answer, Hathorne, and Miel so close.
Local tip: Excellent cocktails and they do burgers one night a week that are sure to blow you away.
This chef could be cooking at an expensive and uptight restaurant charging an outrageous amount of money...but he loves frying fish instead. Some of the best fish and chips you'll ever have.
Local tip: The fried fish is the star, but the co-owner is Filipina so take advantage of lumpia! If they happen to be serving their paella, RUN to get some!
Red Perch
4101 Charlotte AvenueThis chef could be cooking at an expensive and uptight restaurant charging an outrageous amount of money...but he loves frying fish instead. Some of the best fish and chips you'll ever have.
Local tip: The fried fish is the star, but the co-owner is Filipina so take advantage of lumpia! If they happen to be serving their paella, RUN to get some!
Incredible local butcher serving locally raised meats. Extremely knowledgeable staff.
Local tip: They serve mouth-watering sandwiches for lunch. Grab a beer at the counter and get a Bulgogi sandwich.
14 locals recommend
Bare Bones Butcher
906 51st Ave NIncredible local butcher serving locally raised meats. Extremely knowledgeable staff.
Local tip: They serve mouth-watering sandwiches for lunch. Grab a beer at the counter and get a Bulgogi sandwich.
Healthy and delicious; Great place for lunch.
Local tip: Awesome fro yo.
11 locals recommend
Radish Kitchen
4101 Charlotte AvenueHealthy and delicious; Great place for lunch.
Local tip: Awesome fro yo.
Year-round farmer's market in our neighborhood. If you're here on a Saturday, definitely walk over and try a variety of local foods and support local farmers.
20 locals recommend
Richland Park Farmers Market
4711 Charlotte AveYear-round farmer's market in our neighborhood. If you're here on a Saturday, definitely walk over and try a variety of local foods and support local farmers.
If you know, then you know. Bolton's and Prince's are the OG hot chicken spots, but the proximity to Hattie B's makes it tough to pass up.
Local tip: Order online. Our location on charlotte isn't nearly as hectic as Midtown and other locations.
211 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - West Nashville, TN
5209 Charlotte AvenueIf you know, then you know. Bolton's and Prince's are the OG hot chicken spots, but the proximity to Hattie B's makes it tough to pass up.
Local tip: Order online. Our location on charlotte isn't nearly as hectic as Midtown and other locations.
Opened in winter of 2022 and not even close the best BBQ in town.
Loca tip: Their brisket is amazing, but the pastrami and cowboy beans are underrated.
6 locals recommend
Bringles Smoking Oasis
4901 Centennial BoulevardOpened in winter of 2022 and not even close the best BBQ in town.
Loca tip: Their brisket is amazing, but the pastrami and cowboy beans are underrated.
Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave SOne of my favorite restaurants in the city. Easily the best service and coolest vibe you will find anywhere. You will definitely reservations ahead of time.
Local tip: Their shaved ice might be the best dessert in the city.
13 locals recommend
Locust
2305 12th Avenue SouthOne of my favorite restaurants in the city. Easily the best service and coolest vibe you will find anywhere. You will definitely reservations ahead of time.
Local tip: Their shaved ice might be the best dessert in the city.
Vegetable-forward Mediterranean food in East Nashville.
Local tip: Two words. Whipped. Feta. Sit out on the back patio when it's nice out, and you might think about moving to Nashville.
269 locals recommend
Butcher & Bee
902 Main StVegetable-forward Mediterranean food in East Nashville.
Local tip: Two words. Whipped. Feta. Sit out on the back patio when it's nice out, and you might think about moving to Nashville.
Every single item on the menu is stellar. Great wine selection too.
Local tip: If they are serving the Iranian specialty, tahdig, don't think twice. It will be the best decision of your trip.
87 locals recommend
Lyra
935 W Eastland AveEvery single item on the menu is stellar. Great wine selection too.
Local tip: If they are serving the Iranian specialty, tahdig, don't think twice. It will be the best decision of your trip.
Amazing southern cuisine showcasing great technique in the most unpretentious setting.
Local tip: The southern fare is superb, but their pizzas are some of the best in town.
525 locals recommend
Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland StAmazing southern cuisine showcasing great technique in the most unpretentious setting.
Local tip: The southern fare is superb, but their pizzas are some of the best in town.
A pair of Black entrepreneurs are some of the folks trying to revitalize commerce in North Nashville...and their pizza is amazing. If you want to support Black-owned businesses and also your craving for carbs.
131 locals recommend
Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria
911 Buchanan StA pair of Black entrepreneurs are some of the folks trying to revitalize commerce in North Nashville...and their pizza is amazing. If you want to support Black-owned businesses and also your craving for carbs.
Drinks/Bar
Our favorite bar in Nashville. High-quality cocktails in a relaxed and chill space. Great patio on nice nights too.
15 locals recommend
Otto's Bar
4210 Charlotte AvenueOur favorite bar in Nashville. High-quality cocktails in a relaxed and chill space. Great patio on nice nights too.
Our favorite brewery in town just up the road.
Local tip: New, fresh cans usually are released on Fridays. Black Dynasty ramen is the best bowl of noodles in town and it's inside Bearded Iris.
7 locals recommend
Bearded Iris - Sylvan Supply
4101 Charlotte AvenueOur favorite brewery in town just up the road.
Local tip: New, fresh cans usually are released on Fridays. Black Dynasty ramen is the best bowl of noodles in town and it's inside Bearded Iris.
Southern Grist Brewing Company
5012 Centennial BlvdNeighbors of Sylvan Park
4425 Murphy RdThe original craft cocktail bar in Nashville still churns out some of the best drinks in town. It is pricey and, like its neighbor Catbird Seat, worth every penny if you're willing to spend a little more.
368 locals recommend
The Patterson House
1711 Division StThe original craft cocktail bar in Nashville still churns out some of the best drinks in town. It is pricey and, like its neighbor Catbird Seat, worth every penny if you're willing to spend a little more.
Monday Night Preservation Society
1308 Adams StreetOne of the best places to sample whiskey and bourbon in town.
Local tip: wed. nights they do specials on select whiskeys.
6 locals recommend
Gertie's Bar
507 12th Ave SOne of the best places to sample whiskey and bourbon in town.
Local tip: wed. nights they do specials on select whiskeys.
Neighborhoods
Germantown
12 South
East Nashville
North Nashville
Sightseeing
The Mother Church. Catch a show or take a tour and learn how this building has become one of the most important music venues in the country.
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe Mother Church. Catch a show or take a tour and learn how this building has become one of the most important music venues in the country.
Folks come to Nahville to pay homage to country (and they should!), but most folks don't know that Music City was also home to one of the most thriving Blues and R&B scenes in the country in the early 20th century before the North Nashville was torn apart by the construction of interstates. NMAAM is one of the best museums in the region that celebrates our nation's music.
Local tip: If you want to see more Black musicians also performing in country, check out the Black Opry.
88 locals recommend
National Museum of African American Music
510 BroadwayFolks come to Nahville to pay homage to country (and they should!), but most folks don't know that Music City was also home to one of the most thriving Blues and R&B scenes in the country in the early 20th century before the North Nashville was torn apart by the construction of interstates. NMAAM is one of the best museums in the region that celebrates our nation's music.
Local tip: If you want to see more Black musicians also performing in country, check out the Black Opry.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SOne of the most beautiful buildings in our city, and one of the most historically significant.
Local tip: The children's section on the second floor is amazing! It includes an indoor play structure, a puppet theater, toys, activities, and of course tons of books! Also, the Civil Rights Room on the second floor tells the story of the lunch counter sit-ins during the 1960's.
45 locals recommend
Nashville Public Library
615 Church StOne of the most beautiful buildings in our city, and one of the most historically significant.
Local tip: The children's section on the second floor is amazing! It includes an indoor play structure, a puppet theater, toys, activities, and of course tons of books! Also, the Civil Rights Room on the second floor tells the story of the lunch counter sit-ins during the 1960's.
Fifth + Broadway
5036 BroadwayThis zoo keeps getting better and better.
Local tip: The newly re-opened playground is the coolest in the city for little ones.
353 locals recommend
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville PikeThis zoo keeps getting better and better.
Local tip: The newly re-opened playground is the coolest in the city for little ones.
The stunning botanical garden is one of the gems of the city and has something for everyone. Take 2 hours to take in the trees and flowers.
Local tip: Awesome stop for little ones with an area devoted to kids and one of the coolest toy train sets in the area.
593 locals recommend
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrThe stunning botanical garden is one of the gems of the city and has something for everyone. Take 2 hours to take in the trees and flowers.
Local tip: Awesome stop for little ones with an area devoted to kids and one of the coolest toy train sets in the area.
If you want to experience the beauty of central TN without having to drive far, head to Percy Warner.
Local tip: Try the 5.8 mile loop if you want to get in a particularly strenuous workout and make room for hot chicken later.
493 locals recommend
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdIf you want to experience the beauty of central TN without having to drive far, head to Percy Warner.
Local tip: Try the 5.8 mile loop if you want to get in a particularly strenuous workout and make room for hot chicken later.
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayOur favorite art gallery in the city and a great excuse to also walk around one of the premier HBCU's in the nation.
10 locals recommend
Fisk University Galleries (Carl Van Vechten Gallery & Aaron Douglas Gallery)
1000 17th Ave NOur favorite art gallery in the city and a great excuse to also walk around one of the premier HBCU's in the nation.
Awesome art house movie theater near the Vandy campus. They have impeccable taste in both current releases and older films they show.
224 locals recommend
Belcourt Taps
2117 Belcourt AveAwesome art house movie theater near the Vandy campus. They have impeccable taste in both current releases and older films they show.
Breakfast/Coffee
8th & Roast
2108 8th Ave SHonest Coffee Roasters
3820 Charlotte AveHeadquarters
4902 Charlotte AveLocal, small coffee shop in a hip setting on Charlotte.
Honest Coffee Roasters
3820 Charlotte AveFive Daughters Bakery West Nashville
3820 Charlotte AveLocal bakery that churns out cronuts.
Slightly fancy breakfast taco spot in 12 South, but tortillas are made fresh!
14 locals recommend
Ladybird Taco
2229 10th Avenue SouthSlightly fancy breakfast taco spot in 12 South, but tortillas are made fresh!
Our favorite cup of coffee in town and amazing roasters too. If you happen to be in Midtown, stop by this window and grab a latte.
Local tip: they carry some of the best baked goods in town too.
10 locals recommend
Osa Coffee Roasters
1579 Edgehill AveOur favorite cup of coffee in town and amazing roasters too. If you happen to be in Midtown, stop by this window and grab a latte.
Local tip: they carry some of the best baked goods in town too.
Great coffee and baked goods. If you want a more leisurely-paced shop and read a book or do work, this is a great place nearby!
95 locals recommend
Dose Coffee
3431 Murphy RdGreat coffee and baked goods. If you want a more leisurely-paced shop and read a book or do work, this is a great place nearby!
If you're headed to the zoo, get a breakfast taco at Tempo. Our favorite breakfast taco in Nashville also serves excellent coffee.
12 locals recommend
Tempo
2179 Nolensville PikeIf you're headed to the zoo, get a breakfast taco at Tempo. Our favorite breakfast taco in Nashville also serves excellent coffee.
Redheaded Stranger
305 Arrington StShopping
This is both a cafe and shop that supports women who are survivors of childhood trauma.
53 locals recommend
The Café at Thistle Farms
5122 Charlotte AveThis is both a cafe and shop that supports women who are survivors of childhood trauma.
imogene + willie
2601 12th Ave SLocal denim shop
Local shoe maker and leather goods that also support several sustainable initiatives.
12 locals recommend
Nisolo
1803 9th Ave NLocal shoe maker and leather goods that also support several sustainable initiatives.
Draper James
2608 12th Ave SWhite's Mercantile
2908 12th Ave SThird Man Records
623 7th Ave SRecord store and music venue founded by Jack White.
There are plenty of places to pick up a pair of boots, but this is one of the best high quality for reasonable price locations.
Tecovas
5011 BroadwayThere are plenty of places to pick up a pair of boots, but this is one of the best high quality for reasonable price locations.