Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
If you pop into this unique, tiny coffee spot, try the honey latte and don't miss the tiny wall mural in a carved out brick.
43 locals recommend
Headquarters
4902 Charlotte AveIf you pop into this unique, tiny coffee spot, try the honey latte and don't miss the tiny wall mural in a carved out brick.
Great locations, beautiful building. New American cuisine and great cocktails. Don't skip out on brunch, Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm
63 locals recommend
answer. restaurant
132 46th Ave NGreat locations, beautiful building. New American cuisine and great cocktails. Don't skip out on brunch, Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm
A Nashville hot-chicken classic with a fun atmosphere. You'll want to bike or drive here... then walk across the parking lot to Bobbie's Dairy Dip for a perfect dipped cone.
211 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - West Nashville, TN
5209 Charlotte AvenueA Nashville hot-chicken classic with a fun atmosphere. You'll want to bike or drive here... then walk across the parking lot to Bobbie's Dairy Dip for a perfect dipped cone.
We usually start our weekends off with Vegan Vee's donuts! At the end of our street, the temptation is too great to resist. Open Fri.,/Sat./Sun. only.
33 locals recommend
Vegan Vee Gluten-Free Bakery
306 46th Ave NWe usually start our weekends off with Vegan Vee's donuts! At the end of our street, the temptation is too great to resist. Open Fri.,/Sat./Sun. only.
One of our favorite places to sit outside and enjoy a delicious meal. We love to take guests here because the atmosphere is hard to beat and the outdoor bar is great for long conversations and getting a taste of the neighborhood. A favorite is the Cat Fish Sandwich with Bar-B-Que sauce...
418 locals recommend
Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave SOne of our favorite places to sit outside and enjoy a delicious meal. We love to take guests here because the atmosphere is hard to beat and the outdoor bar is great for long conversations and getting a taste of the neighborhood. A favorite is the Cat Fish Sandwich with Bar-B-Que sauce...
Dose is light and airy, perfect for studying or writing. Grab a rosemary parmesan biscuit and flat white and stay a while.
95 locals recommend
Dose Coffee
3431 Murphy RdDose is light and airy, perfect for studying or writing. Grab a rosemary parmesan biscuit and flat white and stay a while.
Casual, but fabulous for dine-in or take away. Great ambiance and fresh pasta + wood-fired pizza. Authentic! Also, delicious cocktails.
32 locals recommend
Pastaria
8 City BlvdCasual, but fabulous for dine-in or take away. Great ambiance and fresh pasta + wood-fired pizza. Authentic! Also, delicious cocktails.
SERIOUS coffee housed in the brand new and urban OneC1ty Center. Light-filled and tons of glass for a great ambiance.
19 locals recommend
Sump Coffee
8 City BlvdSERIOUS coffee housed in the brand new and urban OneC1ty Center. Light-filled and tons of glass for a great ambiance.
This is mostly a locals only place though loved by all that know about it. This has been a West Nashville staple since forever and though our neighborhood has undergone major changes, good ol' Wendell Smith's is the same as it was in the 50's. Sweet tea and (southern) diner favorites in a no-frills spot. There's also a drive-thru.
24 locals recommend
Wendell Smith's Restaurant
407 53rd Ave NThis is mostly a locals only place though loved by all that know about it. This has been a West Nashville staple since forever and though our neighborhood has undergone major changes, good ol' Wendell Smith's is the same as it was in the 50's. Sweet tea and (southern) diner favorites in a no-frills spot. There's also a drive-thru.
Consistently delicious local favorite. A five minute walk from the guest house. Bonus: open until midnight on weekends and until 11pm weeknights!
53 locals recommend
Five Points Pizza West
4100 Charlotte AvenueConsistently delicious local favorite. A five minute walk from the guest house. Bonus: open until midnight on weekends and until 11pm weeknights!
A chic yet cozy coffee establishment with their own roasting process. Don't miss their daily quiche and assortment of baked goods.
123 locals recommend
8th & Roast
2108 8th Ave SA chic yet cozy coffee establishment with their own roasting process. Don't miss their daily quiche and assortment of baked goods.
Indian street food in a fantastic, fun, and colorful setting! Small plates so you can try all kinds of combinations and go on a tasting exploration! Great cocktails, too. A 5-7 minute walk.
28 locals recommend
Chaatable
345 40th Ave NIndian street food in a fantastic, fun, and colorful setting! Small plates so you can try all kinds of combinations and go on a tasting exploration! Great cocktails, too. A 5-7 minute walk.
Parks & Nature
Richland Creek Greenway is a scenic paved trail along the McCabe Golf Course. Hop on from 46th Avenue by the McCabe Community Center (across from Star Bagel) and walk, jog or bike for several miles along creeks, flowers, and birds.
22 locals recommend
Richland Creek Greenway
Richland Creek GreenwayRichland Creek Greenway is a scenic paved trail along the McCabe Golf Course. Hop on from 46th Avenue by the McCabe Community Center (across from Star Bagel) and walk, jog or bike for several miles along creeks, flowers, and birds.
Shopping
The name says it all about this place. Lots of great, rare, funky finds. Make sure you pop into Headquarters Coffee next-door if you go.
19 locals recommend
Cool Stuff Weird Things
4900 Charlotte PikeThe name says it all about this place. Lots of great, rare, funky finds. Make sure you pop into Headquarters Coffee next-door if you go.
For a quick bottle of nice wine with a super friendly staff to help make recommendations, visit Grand Cru.
24 locals recommend
Grand Cru Wine & Spirits
3433 Murphy RdFor a quick bottle of nice wine with a super friendly staff to help make recommendations, visit Grand Cru.
The Mill Boutique has quite the local following for on-trend women's fashion: accessories, shoes, bags, clothes, and gifts.
16 locals recommend
The Mill Boutique
814 51st Ave NThe Mill Boutique has quite the local following for on-trend women's fashion: accessories, shoes, bags, clothes, and gifts.
One exit up and full of well-known names like Tiffany's, Kiel's, Restoration Hardware, GAP, Free People, Kate Spade, Aveda, Bare Minerals, Apple Store, The North Face, Tory Burch, Louis Vuitton, and The Cheesecake Factory.
455 locals recommend
The Mall at Green Hills
2126 Abbott Martin RdOne exit up and full of well-known names like Tiffany's, Kiel's, Restoration Hardware, GAP, Free People, Kate Spade, Aveda, Bare Minerals, Apple Store, The North Face, Tory Burch, Louis Vuitton, and The Cheesecake Factory.
Saturdays during May-December from 9am - 12:30pm and winter market running Saturdays during January through April from 10am until noon. So many local vendors and usually live music. We usually grab a donut at Vegan Vee's (open weekends only) on the walk down.
20 locals recommend
Richland Park Farmers Market
4711 Charlotte AveSaturdays during May-December from 9am - 12:30pm and winter market running Saturdays during January through April from 10am until noon. So many local vendors and usually live music. We usually grab a donut at Vegan Vee's (open weekends only) on the walk down.
Locally sourced, handmade or found objects as well as hand
selected pieces from talented artisans and craftsman around the country.
14 locals recommend
OAK Nashville
4200 Charlotte AveLocally sourced, handmade or found objects as well as hand
selected pieces from talented artisans and craftsman around the country.
Getting Around
There's an MTA bus stop a few blocks away if public transport is your thing.
49 locals recommend
Central 5th Ave - Bay 8 station
400 Charlotte AveThere's an MTA bus stop a few blocks away if public transport is your thing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Open until 1:30am, Neighbors is a friendly, cozy neighborhood bar with an outdoor patio and late night plates.
93 locals recommend
Neighbors of Sylvan Park
4425 Murphy RdOpen until 1:30am, Neighbors is a friendly, cozy neighborhood bar with an outdoor patio and late night plates.
Essentials
Small market with local produce and ready-to-go meals. Naturally minded with a lot of organic, all-natural, fair-trade items.
54 locals recommend
The Produce Place
4000 Murphy RdSmall market with local produce and ready-to-go meals. Naturally minded with a lot of organic, all-natural, fair-trade items.
Sightseeing
Spoiler Alert: we got married at Belle Meade Plantation! If you're looking for a behind-the-scenes look at southern plantation life, an old Nashville family, and the birthplace of some of the greatest Thoroughbred race horses ever... Belle Meade Plantation is just a (beautiful!) 10 minute drive and well worth the stop. There's a winery with food and wine pairings each day. Check the website for schedules.
284 locals recommend
Belle Meade Winery
5025 Harding PikeSpoiler Alert: we got married at Belle Meade Plantation! If you're looking for a behind-the-scenes look at southern plantation life, an old Nashville family, and the birthplace of some of the greatest Thoroughbred race horses ever... Belle Meade Plantation is just a (beautiful!) 10 minute drive and well worth the stop. There's a winery with food and wine pairings each day. Check the website for schedules.