Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
Great Restaurants a short walk or drive from our house! Nashville is adding new venues daily so it is hard to keep up!
Great Breakfast, lunch and brunch.
Practically next door!
There are often long lines waiting to get in so take a look down the street from our house....
198 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sky Blue Cafe
700 Fatherland StGreat Breakfast, lunch and brunch.
Practically next door!
There are often long lines waiting to get in so take a look down the street from our house....
Superb food in a Bistro setting. The little sister of Margot Cafe.
Excellent coffee and pastries too!
Open for breakfast and lunch only.
Walking distance from the house.
427 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main StSuperb food in a Bistro setting. The little sister of Margot Cafe.
Excellent coffee and pastries too!
Open for breakfast and lunch only.
Walking distance from the house.
Nashville's best dining. Chef owned.
Reservations are recommended.
Walking distance from the house.
372 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland StNashville's best dining. Chef owned.
Reservations are recommended.
Walking distance from the house.
East Nashville's original coffee shop, started the revolution!
They have great bagel sandwiches, the Fishy Bomb with yummy lox and cream cheese is my favorite.
Las Paletas popsicles are sold here.
Game Stop is a new twist for Bongo. Enjoy beer, wine, food and play one of the numerous games offered. A "coach" is on hand to help you choose and play.
Walking distance from the house.
215 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bongo East
107 S 11th StEast Nashville's original coffee shop, started the revolution!
They have great bagel sandwiches, the Fishy Bomb with yummy lox and cream cheese is my favorite.
Las Paletas popsicles are sold here.
Game Stop is a new twist for Bongo. Enjoy beer, wine, food and play one of the numerous games offered. A "coach" is on hand to help you choose and play.
Walking distance from the house.
Kolaches, creative pastries and excellent coffee.
They close at noon, so don't be late!
Walking distance from the house.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yeast Nashville
805 Woodland StKolaches, creative pastries and excellent coffee.
They close at noon, so don't be late!
Walking distance from the house.
Hands down the BEST pizza in town. Take out is open until @3am.
We love the strombolis and excellent craft beers on tap!
Jaquie, often at the takeout counter is "part of our family"!
Walking distance from the house.
812 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StHands down the BEST pizza in town. Take out is open until @3am.
We love the strombolis and excellent craft beers on tap!
Jaquie, often at the takeout counter is "part of our family"!
Walking distance from the house.
BBQ and good free music outside in the warmer weather.
Walking distance from the house.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Drifters
Woodland StreetBBQ and good free music outside in the warmer weather.
Walking distance from the house.
Superb vegetarian meals and desserts.
We aren't vegetarians and crave their delicious food!
A longish walk from the house or a brief drive!
365 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Wild Cow
1100 Fatherland StreetSuperb vegetarian meals and desserts.
We aren't vegetarians and crave their delicious food!
A longish walk from the house or a brief drive!
Yummy Tex Mex in a funky atmosphere. Enjoy the outdoor covered patio. Their ads on the radio lured the West Nashvillians over the river in the "old" days.
A long walk or short drive from the house.
455 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rosepepper Cantina
1907 Eastland AveYummy Tex Mex in a funky atmosphere. Enjoy the outdoor covered patio. Their ads on the radio lured the West Nashvillians over the river in the "old" days.
A long walk or short drive from the house.
Popular for good reason. Try the Happy Hour and the family dining tables.
The chef is nominated for awards all the time!
A moderate walk through the neighborhood- or a brief drive will get you here.
525 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland StPopular for good reason. Try the Happy Hour and the family dining tables.
The chef is nominated for awards all the time!
A moderate walk through the neighborhood- or a brief drive will get you here.
Eastland Cafe
97 Chapel AveNicer dining, great eats and happy hour.
Quick comfy food with a Caribbean twist.
Always a family favorite- good food for a modest price.
A moderate walk or short drive from the house.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Calypso Cafe East
301 Gallatin AveQuick comfy food with a Caribbean twist.
Always a family favorite- good food for a modest price.
A moderate walk or short drive from the house.
Designer coffees, very hip.
The first of many Barista parlors around town.
A moderate walk or short drive form the house.
470 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveDesigner coffees, very hip.
The first of many Barista parlors around town.
A moderate walk or short drive form the house.
Naturally raised, grass fed, state of the art meats and cheeses. If you want to splurge on some premium meat to cook at home come here!
They often have BBQ and other yummy food available out front.
Short drive- moderate walk!
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Porter Road Butcher
501 Gallatin AveNaturally raised, grass fed, state of the art meats and cheeses. If you want to splurge on some premium meat to cook at home come here!
They often have BBQ and other yummy food available out front.
Short drive- moderate walk!
A very popular and "hip" "small plate" eatery.
Its a bit pricey but tasty and the cocktails are excellent. Reservations are recommended. Its a short walk from the house.
269 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Butcher & Bee
902 Main StA very popular and "hip" "small plate" eatery.
Its a bit pricey but tasty and the cocktails are excellent. Reservations are recommended. Its a short walk from the house.
Fresh juices, pastries, full breakfast menu and excellent coffee.
A moderate walk through the neighborhood or a short drive.
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The Post East
1701 Fatherland StFresh juices, pastries, full breakfast menu and excellent coffee.
A moderate walk through the neighborhood or a short drive.
More of a high end sports bar- with food and drink specials.
A short walk from the house to Five Points.
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tenn Sixteen Food & Drink Co.
1016 Woodland StMore of a high end sports bar- with food and drink specials.
A short walk from the house to Five Points.
MItchell's usually wins "the Best of" for its amazing sandwiches and more. It is a short drive from our house but well worth it. There can be a wait during "prime times". They have breakfast too.
A brief drive.
501 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mitchell Delicatessen
1306 McGavock PkMItchell's usually wins "the Best of" for its amazing sandwiches and more. It is a short drive from our house but well worth it. There can be a wait during "prime times". They have breakfast too.
A brief drive.
Graze is a fairly new sister restaurant of the Wild Cow. It has a vegan/vegetarian focus and is more upscale for evening dining.
A short drive or long walk.
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Graze Nashville
1888 Eastland AveGraze is a fairly new sister restaurant of the Wild Cow. It has a vegan/vegetarian focus and is more upscale for evening dining.
A short drive or long walk.
Dino's is a funky, fun anytime option for a yummy burger and fries, shots and beer for cheap!. They serve some Porter Road Butcher meats!
They have a great outdoor patio and are open and serving until 2:45 am!
A longish walk or short drive.
250 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dinos Bar
411 Gallatin AveDino's is a funky, fun anytime option for a yummy burger and fries, shots and beer for cheap!. They serve some Porter Road Butcher meats!
They have a great outdoor patio and are open and serving until 2:45 am!
A longish walk or short drive.
Superb dining in an old restored Victorian Mansion. The chef/founder Sean Brock, is renowned, the bar is excellent and the atmosphere relaxed. They book private parties in the "Stables"!
A short drive- plenty of free parking on site.
224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Husk
37 Rutledge StSuperb dining in an old restored Victorian Mansion. The chef/founder Sean Brock, is renowned, the bar is excellent and the atmosphere relaxed. They book private parties in the "Stables"!
A short drive- plenty of free parking on site.
This new restaurant in a building steeped in Civil Rights History is a fun stop if you are exploring downtown Nashville. This is where the famous Woolworth's lunch counter was located!
They have music and dancing downstairs in the ballroom (check the schedule). Tom Morales owns several Nashville restaurants and the food is good.
A short drive- parking downtown varies.
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Woolworth on Fifth
221 Rep. John Lewis Way NThis new restaurant in a building steeped in Civil Rights History is a fun stop if you are exploring downtown Nashville. This is where the famous Woolworth's lunch counter was located!
They have music and dancing downstairs in the ballroom (check the schedule). Tom Morales owns several Nashville restaurants and the food is good.
A short drive- parking downtown varies.
Great Southern food served family style. The 6th Avenue location is open for very late breakfasts.
A short drive into Historic Germantown.
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Monell's
1235 6th Ave NGreat Southern food served family style. The 6th Avenue location is open for very late breakfasts.
A short drive into Historic Germantown.
Great new Japanese Restaurant. Its a short walk from the house and has delicious offerings. Sushi and some grilled items. We love the Oyster Roll! There's a nice outdoor deck for dining.
A short walk up Fatherland Street.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maru Sushi & Grill
1100 Fatherland StGreat new Japanese Restaurant. Its a short walk from the house and has delicious offerings. Sushi and some grilled items. We love the Oyster Roll! There's a nice outdoor deck for dining.
A short walk up Fatherland Street.
Bob's son Logan is an assistant chef at this brand new, chef owned highly acclaimed, Lebanese influenced restaurant in East Nashville. They have an awesome Happy Hour 4-6pm.
We love the food!
A moderate walk or short drive. Parking is available.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lyra
935 W Eastland AveBob's son Logan is an assistant chef at this brand new, chef owned highly acclaimed, Lebanese influenced restaurant in East Nashville. They have an awesome Happy Hour 4-6pm.
We love the food!
A moderate walk or short drive. Parking is available.
Reasonably priced good Mexican Food. Walking distance from our house in Five Points. Nice outdoor patio.
Cilantro Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar - Five Points
972 Main StreetReasonably priced good Mexican Food. Walking distance from our house in Five Points. Nice outdoor patio.
Greko Greek Street Food
704 Main StThe Mainstay Restaurant
501 Main StA highly rated restaurant for excellent food and drinks. A short drive from our house.
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Folk
823 Meridian StA highly rated restaurant for excellent food and drinks. A short drive from our house.
Excellent breakfasts (and other meals) featuring homemade tortillas. A new venue which has great reviews. A short drive form our house.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Redheaded Stranger
305 Arrington StExcellent breakfasts (and other meals) featuring homemade tortillas. A new venue which has great reviews. A short drive form our house.
Groceries and other essentials
You need it they have it. Sleds, screws, pet products...
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Cumberland Hardware Co
1018 Woodland StYou need it they have it. Sleds, screws, pet products...
Where to buy your beverages of choice. Kenny is an institution and can recommend some good bottles.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Weiss Liquors
824 Main StWhere to buy your beverages of choice. Kenny is an institution and can recommend some good bottles.
Delicious baked goods, soups and lunch specials.
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sweet 16th
311 N 16th StDelicious baked goods, soups and lunch specials.
Our brand new expanded deluxe natural food market. All kinds of healthy foods are prepared onsite for eat in or out.
382 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Turnip Truck
701 Woodland StOur brand new expanded deluxe natural food market. All kinds of healthy foods are prepared onsite for eat in or out.
The closest Bank and ATM
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
POP To-Go NOW Otaku-To-Go see new listing
604 Gallatin AvenueThe closest Bank and ATM
Music every day.
The "Beast" has it all.
296 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Basement East
917 Woodland StMusic every day.
The "Beast" has it all.
You need it ? these locally owned tiny shoppes have everything!
203 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Shoppes On Fatherland
Fatherland StreetYou need it ? these locally owned tiny shoppes have everything!
Southern Grist Brewing Company
754 Douglas AvenueA new microbrewery!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Smoking inside with the pool tables and a perfect deck for people watching.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beyond the Edge
112 S 11th StSmoking inside with the pool tables and a perfect deck for people watching.
New micro brewery with excellent beer and different featured activities on different days- check out their web site.
I love their Session IPA (Alice).
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smith & Lentz Brewing Company
903 Main StNew micro brewery with excellent beer and different featured activities on different days- check out their web site.
I love their Session IPA (Alice).
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main StBBQ and a full bar
Locally owned-good food and drink- on Honky Tonk Row.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Broadway Brewhouse Downtown
317 BroadwayLocally owned-good food and drink- on Honky Tonk Row.
Good food, great music, super location. Bob's band plays here too! The view from the 4th floor is a knockout!
Our favorite hangout on Broadway.
578 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acme Feed & Seed
101 BroadwayGood food, great music, super location. Bob's band plays here too! The view from the 4th floor is a knockout!
Our favorite hangout on Broadway.
I haven't been yet but this is a new concept venue. buy vinyl and drink beer- I think. It is tucked back in East Nashville in the original "Family Wash" location.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vinyl Tap
2038 Greenwood AveI haven't been yet but this is a new concept venue. buy vinyl and drink beer- I think. It is tucked back in East Nashville in the original "Family Wash" location.
The Lipstick Lounge is a fun and very diverse venue (LGBTQ). It recently (finally) went non-smoking. There is often good music and fun stuff going on. It has been through a few changes over the years and is still very popular. I will go in more now that it is non-smoking!
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lipstick Lounge
1400 Woodland StThe Lipstick Lounge is a fun and very diverse venue (LGBTQ). It recently (finally) went non-smoking. There is often good music and fun stuff going on. It has been through a few changes over the years and is still very popular. I will go in more now that it is non-smoking!
Broadway is crazy fun with free music in every Honky Tonk, bachelorettes on pedal taverns, Two for one cowboy boots and neon galore. If you want fun every night of the week head to Broadway.
576 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Broadway
BroadwayBroadway is crazy fun with free music in every Honky Tonk, bachelorettes on pedal taverns, Two for one cowboy boots and neon galore. If you want fun every night of the week head to Broadway.
No 308
407 Gallatin AveA popular bar and hangout.
Dee's is a funky bar/music venue up Gallatin Road at the start of Madison. Enjoy some casual eats, good music and adult beverages at this very relaxed hang out.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge
102 E Palestine AveDee's is a funky bar/music venue up Gallatin Road at the start of Madison. Enjoy some casual eats, good music and adult beverages at this very relaxed hang out.
Setsun is a Pop Up at 'Sky Blue" offering specially selected wines and delicious tastings Friday- Monday evenings 5:30-10:00 pm.
700 Fatherland St
700 Fatherland StreetSetsun is a Pop Up at 'Sky Blue" offering specially selected wines and delicious tastings Friday- Monday evenings 5:30-10:00 pm.
A new boutique hotel and bar- open to the public- in the heart pf Five Points.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vandyke Bed and Beverage
105 S 11th StA new boutique hotel and bar- open to the public- in the heart pf Five Points.
FieldHouse Jones
811 Main StA new hotel/ bar on Main Street, open to the public. Great roof top bar.
Entertainment & Activities
The "Titans" Stadium. So many events happen here.
Yes you can walk there.
493 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Nissan
1 Titans WayThe "Titans" Stadium. So many events happen here.
Yes you can walk there.
The BIG arena. The Nashville Predators (hockey) play here. Big name musical acts come here and so much more.
535 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bridgestone Arena
501 BroadwayThe BIG arena. The Nashville Predators (hockey) play here. Big name musical acts come here and so much more.
Our brand new enormous and very nice convention center
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de música de Nashville
201 Rep. John Lewis Way SOur brand new enormous and very nice convention center
Jack White's iconic store, recording studio and event space is a fun place to visit, see a movie or music performance. The offerings vary so check the website.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Third Man Records
623 7th Ave SJack White's iconic store, recording studio and event space is a fun place to visit, see a movie or music performance. The offerings vary so check the website.
Iconic music venue and historic auditorium.
1292 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NIconic music venue and historic auditorium.
Nashville's only independent movie theater. and sometimes music and event venue.
Check out their website for movie and music listings.
The building was recently renovated and is the place to see movies.
225 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Belcourt Taps
2117 Belcourt AveNashville's only independent movie theater. and sometimes music and event venue.
Check out their website for movie and music listings.
The building was recently renovated and is the place to see movies.
The Opry!
Check online for show times. Get tickets early!
751 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grand Ole Opry
600 Opryland DrThe Opry!
Check online for show times. Get tickets early!
Excellent music venue- with a wide variety of bands and musicians performing almost every night. Small admission fee. Walking distance form our house.
296 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Basement East
917 Woodland StExcellent music venue- with a wide variety of bands and musicians performing almost every night. Small admission fee. Walking distance form our house.
Arts & Culture
Classical and so much more music with the Nashville Symphony
277 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de la Sinfónica Schermerhorn en Nashville
1 Symphony PlClassical and so much more music with the Nashville Symphony
The mother church of country music now a venue for all genres of music.
1292 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe mother church of country music now a venue for all genres of music.
A great, free, museum of Tennessee history and culture. They often have top notch traveling exhibits worth seeing!
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Estatal de Tennessee
1000 Rosa L Parks BlvdA great, free, museum of Tennessee history and culture. They often have top notch traveling exhibits worth seeing!
Nashville's historic, Art Deco Post Office is now a fine art museum and so much more. Along with exhibits from the finest collections in the world to live music and other cultural events, the Frist has something for everyone. Check it out!
1025 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Frist
919 BroadwayNashville's historic, Art Deco Post Office is now a fine art museum and so much more. Along with exhibits from the finest collections in the world to live music and other cultural events, the Frist has something for everyone. Check it out!
Visit Nashville's beautiful main library for art exhibits, lectures, to view the fabulous architecture and decorative designs.
Free noon music concerts are held on the outdoor patio through out the warm weather seasons. A cafe downstairs has excellent food.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nashville Public Library
615 Church StVisit Nashville's beautiful main library for art exhibits, lectures, to view the fabulous architecture and decorative designs.
Free noon music concerts are held on the outdoor patio through out the warm weather seasons. A cafe downstairs has excellent food.
There are several Art Crawls in and around Nashville - usually on the first weekend of the month. Search online and seek out interesting galleries in diverse areas. Beverages and snacks are usually served.
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The Arts Company
215 Rep. John Lewis Way NThere are several Art Crawls in and around Nashville - usually on the first weekend of the month. Search online and seek out interesting galleries in diverse areas. Beverages and snacks are usually served.
Parks & Nature
One of Nashville's best getaways. Shelby Bottoms is 900 acres of bike and walking trails and so much more connecting to Shelby Park. Head for the train trestle and you'll find the entrance. The Greenway trails cross the river and end at Percy Priest Dam an @25 mile round trip for more avid cyclists.
510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms Greenway One of Nashville's best getaways. Shelby Bottoms is 900 acres of bike and walking trails and so much more connecting to Shelby Park. Head for the train trestle and you'll find the entrance. The Greenway trails cross the river and end at Percy Priest Dam an @25 mile round trip for more avid cyclists.
This is a lovely inner city park less than a block from our house. Watch a softball game, stroll or jog around the perimeter, bring your children to the playground and catch one of the many events/festivals held here, including music, beer fests and so much more.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East Park
700 Woodland StThis is a lovely inner city park less than a block from our house. Watch a softball game, stroll or jog around the perimeter, bring your children to the playground and catch one of the many events/festivals held here, including music, beer fests and so much more.
A delightful park along the riverfront with something for everyone. Take a walk onto the pedestrian bridge and mingle with locals and tourists, wedding parties, or watch the Titan's jumbotron. There's always something happening on the bridge and beautiful sunsets.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cumberland Park
592 S 1st StA delightful park along the riverfront with something for everyone. Take a walk onto the pedestrian bridge and mingle with locals and tourists, wedding parties, or watch the Titan's jumbotron. There's always something happening on the bridge and beautiful sunsets.
The Warner Parks in West Nashville offer gorgeous hiking and biking.
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Warner Park Nature Center
7311 TN-100The Warner Parks in West Nashville offer gorgeous hiking and biking.
A very popular park with abundant walking trails.
435 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal del Lago Radnor
1160 Otter Creek RdA very popular park with abundant walking trails.
Parque Estatal Bicentenario Capitol Mall
600 James Robertson Pkwy