Your Personal Nashville Guidebook | Created by Chris+Lisa
Drinks & Nightlife
From a quiet cocktail with your partner to cold longnecks with new friends, Nashville's social scene has a little (or a lot) of something for everyone.
Chic cocktails in an historic house
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Rosemary & Beauty Queen
Chic cocktails in an historic house
Fun hangout that hosts live music and weekly dance parties
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The 5 Spot
Fun hangout that hosts live music and weekly dance parties
Attaboy
NYC cocktail bar original in East Nashville
LGBT-friendly bar with Trivia Tuesdays and nightly karaoke
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The Lipstick Lounge
LGBT-friendly bar with Trivia Tuesdays and nightly karaoke
Small craft brewery focused on IPA and lagers
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Smith & Lentz Brewing and Pizza
Small craft brewery focused on IPA and lagers
One of East Nashville’s oldest dive bars
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dino's Bar & Grill
One of East Nashville’s oldest dive bars
Divey, but smoke-free inside with great jukebox, darts
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mickey's Tavern
Divey, but smoke-free inside with great jukebox, darts
The best of the honky-tonks, in our opinion
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Robert's Western World
The best of the honky-tonks, in our opinion
The Station Inn
Best bluegrass in town
Nashville’s first resurgent speakeasy
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The Patterson House
Nashville’s first resurgent speakeasy
Bastion
Creative cocktails in warehouse-style digs
Pearl Diver
Tiki-style bar and grub
Acme Feed & Seed
An easy choice to start downtown
Inventive, seasonal cocktails and shareable plates
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
Inventive, seasonal cocktails and shareable plates
Swanky rooftop bar of the boutique hotel, Thompson Nashville
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L.A. Jackson
Swanky rooftop bar of the boutique hotel, Thompson Nashville
Parks & Nature
When it's time for a breath of fresh air, you can stay close by or take in the sights and head across town. Either way, you're sure to find a green space that checks all the boxes.
East Park
Playground and small gym nearby ($3/workout)
A large urban green space near Vanderbilt University
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Centennial Park
A large urban green space near Vanderbilt University
Perfect for a walk or bike ride along the Cumberland River
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Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway
Perfect for a walk or bike ride along the Cumberland River
Entertainment & Activities
Looking for a break from the typical Nashville tourist scene? We have an amazing zoo with exhibits that rival much larger cities, an interactive science center for kids of all ages, and one of the best independent cinemas in the country.
Includes a rideable train and huge playground for kids
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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Includes a rideable train and huge playground for kids
Multilevel museum with hands-on exhibits and a planetarium
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Adventure Science Center
Multilevel museum with hands-on exhibits and a planetarium
Regal Opry Mills
Topgolf Nashville
Sightseeing
Lockeland Springs
A beautiful neighborhood just across S 14th St
Spectacular views of Nashville's skyline
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John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
Spectacular views of Nashville's skyline
55-acre estate with botanical gardens
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Museo y Jardín Botánico de Cheekwood
55-acre estate with botanical gardens
Arts & Culture
From the Nashville Lunch Counter Sit-Ins to the rise of the Fugitives and Agrarians, Nashville has a rich cultural history waiting for you to explore.
Universidad Vanderbilt
Frist Art Museum
Museo y Salón de la Fama del Country
Tennessee State Museum
Partenón
An art museum located inside Centennial Park
Getting Around
For help getting around or fixing your current ride, here's a list of helpful options in the area. In addition to Uber and Lyft, Nashville also has motorized scooters and bikeshare options, including Bird, Lime, and B-Cycle.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Uber Greenlight
Shelby Ave. Bicycle Co.
For rentals, tours, and repairs
Shopping
From vintage dealers to quaint boutiques, you're likely to find what you need without leave East Nashville. For our various markets, both flea and farmer, make sure to check seasonal dates and hours of operation.
An eclectic mix of boutique stores and dining. For more conventional shopping, see Green Hills Mall.
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Fatherland District
An eclectic mix of boutique stores and dining. For more conventional shopping, see Green Hills Mall.
Small start-up and artisans' shops. Highlights are the Goodbuy Girls and Hello Boys vintage shops.
Five Points Alley Shops
Small start-up and artisans' shops. Highlights are the Goodbuy Girls and Hello Boys vintage shops.
The Groove
For all of your vinyl-y needs.
Nashville Flea Market
Open the 4th weekend of every month (3rd in December). Take cash for parking.
In peak growing season, you’ll find more than 150 farmers, ranchers, crafters, and food artisans hawking their goods.
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Nashville Farmers' Market
In peak growing season, you’ll find more than 150 farmers, ranchers, crafters, and food artisans hawking their goods.
Serious designer finds to be had. It pays to comb thru each rack, piece by piece. Lisa’s all-time favorite.
United Apparel Liquidators
Serious designer finds to be had. It pays to comb thru each rack, piece by piece. Lisa’s all-time favorite.
Downtown Antique Mall
For more antiquing, drive on up to 8th Ave, just past Wedgewood Ave.
Famed purveyors of denim. While you're here, take a stroll along 12th Ave South.
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imogene + willie
Famed purveyors of denim. While you're here, take a stroll along 12th Ave South.
Women’s clothing store featuring contemporary brands with a chic, modern feel. Also in the 12 South district.
Emerson Grace
Women’s clothing store featuring contemporary brands with a chic, modern feel. Also in the 12 South district.
Beautifully curated high-end boutique owned by singer/songwriter Holly Williams (Hank Jr.’s daughter).
H. Audrey
Beautifully curated high-end boutique owned by singer/songwriter Holly Williams (Hank Jr.’s daughter).
Shopping for vinyl? Enjoy beer? You're in luck.
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Vinyl Tap
Shopping for vinyl? Enjoy beer? You're in luck.
High quality vintage threads and accessories at reasonable prices. Worth a visit if you're in the market!
Hip Zipper Vintage
High quality vintage threads and accessories at reasonable prices. Worth a visit if you're in the market!
ABLE
A local brand selling bags and accessories created by disadvantaged women
A local brand creating intentionally designed and ethically made shoes, bags, and accessories.
Nisolo
A local brand creating intentionally designed and ethically made shoes, bags, and accessories.
Locally designed and handcrafted jewelry, from everyday pieces to engagement rings. Designer brands, too!
Consider the Wldflwrs Flagship
Locally designed and handcrafted jewelry, from everyday pieces to engagement rings. Designer brands, too!
A modern-day general store with something for everyone. Also owned by Holly Williams.
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White's Mercantile 12 South
A modern-day general store with something for everyone. Also owned by Holly Williams.