Guidebook
Our Favorite Nashville Restaurants
Take a look at some of our favorite places to eat around the area.
Located in the heart of downtown at Fifth & Broadway you will find two food courts featuring only locally owned and operated food options. Some of the very best Nashville has to offer will be featured in this one central location downtown. Rather than driving all over, just visit 5th & Broad to sample some of Nashville's best local fare.
146 locals recommend
Fifth + Broadway
5036 BroadwayLocated in the heart of downtown at Fifth & Broadway you will find two food courts featuring only locally owned and operated food options. Some of the very best Nashville has to offer will be featured in this one central location downtown. Rather than driving all over, just visit 5th & Broad to sample some of Nashville's best local fare.
Most popular Nashville Hot Chicken place in town
128 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Melrose Nashville, TN
2222 8th Ave SMost popular Nashville Hot Chicken place in town
The original hot chicken restaurant that started it all back in the day…
55 locals recommend
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack SoBro
423 6th Ave SThe original hot chicken restaurant that started it all back in the day…
The Loveless Cafe remains unchanged in the quaint country charm and good cooking that has made it a landmark since its doors opened over 50 years ago.
https://www.lovelesscafe.com/
418 locals recommend
The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100The Loveless Cafe remains unchanged in the quaint country charm and good cooking that has made it a landmark since its doors opened over 50 years ago.
https://www.lovelesscafe.com/
Cortney and Gary Baron started the Nashville Jam Company in Nashville, Tennessee after making jam for family and friends with rave reviews. Incredible breakfast spot.
http://thenashvillejamsco.com/home
12 locals recommend
The Nashville Jam Co.
2806 Columbine PlCortney and Gary Baron started the Nashville Jam Company in Nashville, Tennessee after making jam for family and friends with rave reviews. Incredible breakfast spot.
http://thenashvillejamsco.com/home
Located in the heart of downtown Nashville’s burgeoning SoBro district,the Southern Steak & Oyster is a unique and animated eatery that offers an authentically southern adventure with a twist.
https://www.thesouthernnashville.com/
279 locals recommend
The Southern Steak & Oyster
150 3rd Ave SLocated in the heart of downtown Nashville’s burgeoning SoBro district,the Southern Steak & Oyster is a unique and animated eatery that offers an authentically southern adventure with a twist.
https://www.thesouthernnashville.com/
All-you-can-eat Southern comfort food served family-style at communal tables in a Victorian house.
https://monellstn.com/
303 locals recommend
Monell's
1235 6th Ave NAll-you-can-eat Southern comfort food served family-style at communal tables in a Victorian house.
https://monellstn.com/
Nashville Meat & 3, Copper Kettle Cafe & Catering believes in doing things the old fashioned way.
https://copperkettlenashville.com/
17 locals recommend
Copper Kettle Café
4004 Granny White PikeNashville Meat & 3, Copper Kettle Cafe & Catering believes in doing things the old fashioned way.
https://copperkettlenashville.com/
If you are up for a drive, then head out west to The Beacon Light Tea Room. Get yourself some real deal fried chicken 🍗
https://beaconlightrestaurant.com/
13 locals recommend
The Beacon Light Tea Room
6276 TN-100If you are up for a drive, then head out west to The Beacon Light Tea Room. Get yourself some real deal fried chicken 🍗
https://beaconlightrestaurant.com/
Best Indian restaurant in town, hands down!
https://www.tajnashville.com/
35 locals recommend
Taj indian restaurant
412 Nolensville PikeBest Indian restaurant in town, hands down!
https://www.tajnashville.com/
Located in Rutledge Hill – just a few blocks south of Historic Broadway, in the heart of Downtown Nashville—Husk transforms the essence of Southern food. Executive Chef Katie Coss reinterprets the bounty of Tennessee and the surrounding area, exploring an ingredient-driven cuisine that begins in the rediscovery of heirloom products and redefines what it means to cook and eat in the South.
https://husknashville.com/
223 locals recommend
Husk
37 Rutledge StLocated in Rutledge Hill – just a few blocks south of Historic Broadway, in the heart of Downtown Nashville—Husk transforms the essence of Southern food. Executive Chef Katie Coss reinterprets the bounty of Tennessee and the surrounding area, exploring an ingredient-driven cuisine that begins in the rediscovery of heirloom products and redefines what it means to cook and eat in the South.
https://husknashville.com/
The Old School Farm to Table prides itself on it's local, hyper-seasonal, and sustainable sourcing, with a focus on environmentally conscious practices. Our frequently changing menu highlights the freshest provisions from neighboring farms, as well as the non-profit farm that shares our property. The menu features chef-driven and veggie- centric cuisine, mindfully prepared to suit a number of gluten- free and allergy sensitive options.
We strive to maintain a symbiotic relationship with the Old School Farm, as a leading member of the Nashville Food Waste Initiative, by keeping food waste reduction at the forefront of our efforts and utilizing our scraps for compost.
https://www.theoldschoolnashville.com/
24 locals recommend
The Old School
5022 Old Hydes Ferry PikeThe Old School Farm to Table prides itself on it's local, hyper-seasonal, and sustainable sourcing, with a focus on environmentally conscious practices. Our frequently changing menu highlights the freshest provisions from neighboring farms, as well as the non-profit farm that shares our property. The menu features chef-driven and veggie- centric cuisine, mindfully prepared to suit a number of gluten- free and allergy sensitive options.
We strive to maintain a symbiotic relationship with the Old School Farm, as a leading member of the Nashville Food Waste Initiative, by keeping food waste reduction at the forefront of our efforts and utilizing our scraps for compost.
https://www.theoldschoolnashville.com/
Casual spot for creative vegetarian & vegan fare with housemade sauces & stocks to add bold flavors.
https://thewildcow.com/
360 locals recommend
The Wild Cow
1100 Fatherland StreetCasual spot for creative vegetarian & vegan fare with housemade sauces & stocks to add bold flavors.
https://thewildcow.com/
Homemade, locally sourced vegetarian dishes in a cozy setting with windows offering garden views.
www.sunflowercafenashville.com/
75 locals recommend
Sunflower Cafe
2834 Azalea PlHomemade, locally sourced vegetarian dishes in a cozy setting with windows offering garden views.
www.sunflowercafenashville.com/
Best pizza on the east side of town. If you venture over to East Nashville, check out the pies at Five Points! 🍕
812 locals recommend
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StBest pizza on the east side of town. If you venture over to East Nashville, check out the pies at Five Points! 🍕
Nicky’s Coal Fired focuses on dishes cooked in their four-ton oven, “Enrico.” This oven is the first of its kind in Nashville, so these pizzas have a special taste you won’t find anywhere else on this list. They also incorporate local ingredients whenever possible
46 locals recommend
Nicky's Coal Fired
5026 Centennial BlvdNicky’s Coal Fired focuses on dishes cooked in their four-ton oven, “Enrico.” This oven is the first of its kind in Nashville, so these pizzas have a special taste you won’t find anywhere else on this list. They also incorporate local ingredients whenever possible
Dicey's Tavern
Our Family is from the Campania and Lazio regions between Naples and Rome. I remember hearty pasta dishes with fresh herbs and vegetables out of their large gardens. They loved olives, thick-crusted bread, lamb dishes and we grew grapes to make homemade wine. Holiday bread, cakes, rice, and ham pies were eagerly anticipated every season too.
Back at the restaurant my mother Lucy always insisting on the freshest ingredients from the colorful local purveyors; Giavani the fish man, Pat at the produce stand, Giorgio the butcher, and Giuseppe who supplied us with imports from Italy. And of course, I remember the long hours in the restaurant both in the front and back of the house.
A favorite from our old restaurants that we do today is our Meatballs and the Manaste (greens and beans) and I’m glad we get to use a lot of the same imports we used years ago in the dishes here today.
Buon appetito. ~ Joan Cinelli
97 locals recommend
Coco's Italian Market
411 51st Ave NOur Family is from the Campania and Lazio regions between Naples and Rome. I remember hearty pasta dishes with fresh herbs and vegetables out of their large gardens. They loved olives, thick-crusted bread, lamb dishes and we grew grapes to make homemade wine. Holiday bread, cakes, rice, and ham pies were eagerly anticipated every season too.
Back at the restaurant my mother Lucy always insisting on the freshest ingredients from the colorful local purveyors; Giavani the fish man, Pat at the produce stand, Giorgio the butcher, and Giuseppe who supplied us with imports from Italy. And of course, I remember the long hours in the restaurant both in the front and back of the house.
A favorite from our old restaurants that we do today is our Meatballs and the Manaste (greens and beans) and I’m glad we get to use a lot of the same imports we used years ago in the dishes here today.
Buon appetito. ~ Joan Cinelli
“LOOK, I TAKE A LOT OF PRIDE IN MY ROOTS - WHICH IS MY FOOD AND WHERE I LEARNED TO COOK IT. IT WAS TAUGHT TO ME TO NEVER CUT ANY CORNERS ON ANYTHING AND THAT’S A BIG PART OF WHO WE ARE HERE AT MARTIN'S. JUST LIKE THE OLD BBQ JOINTS LIKE THE ONES I LEARNED TO COOK, WE COOK EVERYTHING ON OUR MENU FRESH FOR THAT VERY DAY WITH THE GOAL OF RUNNING OUT EVERYDAY. THAT’S RIGHT, I WANT TO RUN OUT OF FOOD EVERYDAY BECAUSE IT MEANS YOU'LL NEVER COME INTO MARTIN'S AND NOT GET SOMETHING THAT WAS MADE FRESH FOR YOU. WE DON’T HAVE A FREEZER. WE DON’T HAVE A MICROWAVE. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, WE DON’T PRE-COOK ANYTHING AND HEAT IT BACK UP. FRESH….EVERY SINGLE DAY….NO APOLOGIES.”
- PAT MARTIN
https://www.martinsbbqjoint.com/
401 locals recommend
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave S“LOOK, I TAKE A LOT OF PRIDE IN MY ROOTS - WHICH IS MY FOOD AND WHERE I LEARNED TO COOK IT. IT WAS TAUGHT TO ME TO NEVER CUT ANY CORNERS ON ANYTHING AND THAT’S A BIG PART OF WHO WE ARE HERE AT MARTIN'S. JUST LIKE THE OLD BBQ JOINTS LIKE THE ONES I LEARNED TO COOK, WE COOK EVERYTHING ON OUR MENU FRESH FOR THAT VERY DAY WITH THE GOAL OF RUNNING OUT EVERYDAY. THAT’S RIGHT, I WANT TO RUN OUT OF FOOD EVERYDAY BECAUSE IT MEANS YOU'LL NEVER COME INTO MARTIN'S AND NOT GET SOMETHING THAT WAS MADE FRESH FOR YOU. WE DON’T HAVE A FREEZER. WE DON’T HAVE A MICROWAVE. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, WE DON’T PRE-COOK ANYTHING AND HEAT IT BACK UP. FRESH….EVERY SINGLE DAY….NO APOLOGIES.”
- PAT MARTIN
https://www.martinsbbqjoint.com/
At Edley’s we treat everyone who walks through the door like an old family friend. We pride ourselves with not taking any shortcuts in the kitchen. Our meats are smoked low and slow using Southern white oak. The sides are made from scratch daily with the same amount of attention. Everything is done with intention, from the food to the service to the music
We strive to serve the best food we can make and prove ourselves a worthy host—one plate at a time.
Edley's Bar-B-Que
At Edley’s we treat everyone who walks through the door like an old family friend. We pride ourselves with not taking any shortcuts in the kitchen. Our meats are smoked low and slow using Southern white oak. The sides are made from scratch daily with the same amount of attention. Everything is done with intention, from the food to the service to the music
We strive to serve the best food we can make and prove ourselves a worthy host—one plate at a time.
Great neighborhood bar. Warehouselike joint serving smoked chicken in various sauces, plus moonshine, lots of TVs & a patio.
smokinthighs.com/
51 locals recommend
Smokin Thighs
611 Wedgewood AveGreat neighborhood bar. Warehouselike joint serving smoked chicken in various sauces, plus moonshine, lots of TVs & a patio.
smokinthighs.com/
We’re one part soda shop, one part meat-and-three, and one hundred percent bona fide Southern eatery. We cook each meal fresh from scratch daily, following time-tested recipes and honoring our founder’s meat-and-three legacy. Bring the kids around for a treat, grab lunch with friends, or drop by for a shake and fries. And did we mention the pies?
22 locals recommend
Elliston Place Soda Shop
2105 Elliston PlWe’re one part soda shop, one part meat-and-three, and one hundred percent bona fide Southern eatery. We cook each meal fresh from scratch daily, following time-tested recipes and honoring our founder’s meat-and-three legacy. Bring the kids around for a treat, grab lunch with friends, or drop by for a shake and fries. And did we mention the pies?
We believe in serving the very best products at the very best value. We use 100% Tennessee-raised beef for our legendary burgers and 100% pure cane sugar in our sodas. We boast Music City’s hardest-working kitchen that grinds, stuffs, and smokes every wurst (sausage) that we serve. We prefer to craft our condiments as opposed to purchasing them. Our beer selection is the most unique and meticulously-selected you’re likely to find. Our biergarten is so welcoming and beautiful, that you will find yourself listlessly wasting hours at a time without noticing. We are proud of our accolades, but take more pride in our community. A great day is when everyone leaves happy. We are always glad that you came, and even happier to see you return.
778 locals recommend
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveWe believe in serving the very best products at the very best value. We use 100% Tennessee-raised beef for our legendary burgers and 100% pure cane sugar in our sodas. We boast Music City’s hardest-working kitchen that grinds, stuffs, and smokes every wurst (sausage) that we serve. We prefer to craft our condiments as opposed to purchasing them. Our beer selection is the most unique and meticulously-selected you’re likely to find. Our biergarten is so welcoming and beautiful, that you will find yourself listlessly wasting hours at a time without noticing. We are proud of our accolades, but take more pride in our community. A great day is when everyone leaves happy. We are always glad that you came, and even happier to see you return.
Hugh-Baby's
718 Thompson LnInexpensive, yet delicious! Great burgers and shakes. 🍔
Nashville’s original Japanese grocery store and sushi restaurant. May not be the best decor you’ve ever seen, but the sushi is fantastic!
22 locals recommend
Sonobana
40 White Bridge RdNashville’s original Japanese grocery store and sushi restaurant. May not be the best decor you’ve ever seen, but the sushi is fantastic!
Vui's Kitchen
2832 Bransford AveVietnamese
BY FAR the best Vietnamese in town. About a 15 minute drive from the house, but we’ll worth it!
CASH ONLY restaurant. 💵
13 locals recommend
VN Pho & Deli
5906 Charlotte PikeBY FAR the best Vietnamese in town. About a 15 minute drive from the house, but we’ll worth it!
CASH ONLY restaurant. 💵
Pemrose
211 12th Ave SA fine dining seafood restaurant
Juicy Seafood Nolensville Pike
3949 Nolensville PikeCajun-style seafood boil joint 🦀 🦞
Best cheesesteak in town, easily. Make sure you treat yourself to some authentic Philadelphia “Water Ice” while you’re there.
It'Z A Philly Thing
7609 Highway 70 SouthBest cheesesteak in town, easily. Make sure you treat yourself to some authentic Philadelphia “Water Ice” while you’re there.
You will not find a better hot dog in town. If you do, PLEASE tell me!
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19 locals recommend
Daddy's Dogs
5205 Centennial BlvdYou will not find a better hot dog in town. If you do, PLEASE tell me!
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A 10 minute drive south of the home will land you at Nashville’s best Mexican restaurant. Fresh hand made tortillas and incredible margaritas abound!
La Terraza
5751 Nolensville PikeA 10 minute drive south of the home will land you at Nashville’s best Mexican restaurant. Fresh hand made tortillas and incredible margaritas abound!
Cilantro Mexican Grill
2330 8th Ave SNachos Jalisco are on point!
LA MICHOACANA PREMIUM #1
3763 Nolensville PikeAbsolutely DELICIOUS ice cream 🍦
http://michoacana.com/
Tacos Y Mariscos El Amigo
Located in a converted gas station, you’ll find Nashville’s best tacos
Thai street food - After years of killing it with a popular food truck, Degthai found a colorful, fun brick-and-mortar home on Nolensville Pike.
Degthai
Thai street food - After years of killing it with a popular food truck, Degthai found a colorful, fun brick-and-mortar home on Nolensville Pike.
The exquisite Edessa Restaurant, named for a city in Turkey, is owned by Turkish Kurds who serve Turkish and Kurdish food.
The meats are perfectly cooked; the pita is warm and fresh. The cornish game hen is juicy and delicious.
The staff is warm and welcoming.
And don't leave without a cup of Turkish coffee — the best in Nashville.
Edessa Restaurant Kurdish Turkish Cuisine
The exquisite Edessa Restaurant, named for a city in Turkey, is owned by Turkish Kurds who serve Turkish and Kurdish food.
The meats are perfectly cooked; the pita is warm and fresh. The cornish game hen is juicy and delicious.
The staff is warm and welcoming.
And don't leave without a cup of Turkish coffee — the best in Nashville.
Subculture — owned by three brothers from Chile in South America — routinely makes it onto best burger lists in Nashville.
Intimate restaurant with cultural street foods, featuring sandwiches, empanadas and other meat entrees that pair with coffee and craft beer.
I myself am in love with the churrasco sandwich, flavorful and tender steak, avocado, soft fried egg, a delicious chimichurri and aoli on super-fresh bread.
14 locals recommend
Subculture Urban Cuisine And Cafe
5737 Nolensville PikeSubculture — owned by three brothers from Chile in South America — routinely makes it onto best burger lists in Nashville.
Intimate restaurant with cultural street foods, featuring sandwiches, empanadas and other meat entrees that pair with coffee and craft beer.
I myself am in love with the churrasco sandwich, flavorful and tender steak, avocado, soft fried egg, a delicious chimichurri and aoli on super-fresh bread.
Places to See and Things to Do
A quick list of some of the must see places and things to do while you're in Nashville.
Country Music Hall of Fame
https://countrymusichalloffame.org/
1208 locals recommend
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SCountry Music Hall of Fame
https://countrymusichalloffame.org/
A visit to the Historic Ryman Auditorium is something every music lover should add to your list.
*I recommend sitting in the balcony, as close to center as possible for the best experience.* Sometimes the floor seats towards the back of the room have restricted views.*
Backstage tours are offered as well. If you can't make a show, a tour is totally worth the time!
https://www.ryman.com/tours/
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NA visit to the Historic Ryman Auditorium is something every music lover should add to your list.
*I recommend sitting in the balcony, as close to center as possible for the best experience.* Sometimes the floor seats towards the back of the room have restricted views.*
Backstage tours are offered as well. If you can't make a show, a tour is totally worth the time!
https://www.ryman.com/tours/
The home of Nashville SC - and great venue for outdoor concerts - GEODIS Park is located just 1.3 miles and a short four minute drive down the street. Walk would take between 25-30 minutes.
Geodis Park
The home of Nashville SC - and great venue for outdoor concerts - GEODIS Park is located just 1.3 miles and a short four minute drive down the street. Walk would take between 25-30 minutes.
Home of the Tennessee Titans and CMA Fest, Nissan Stadium is located just a short Uber ride down the street.
Foxland is a perfect place to call your home when traveling to watch your favorite team take on the Titans at Nissan Stadium or if you are looking for a great location nearby all of the action for CMA Fest. .
https://www.titansonline.com/stadium/
https://cmafest.com/
493 locals recommend
Nissan Stadium
1 Titans WayHome of the Tennessee Titans and CMA Fest, Nissan Stadium is located just a short Uber ride down the street.
Foxland is a perfect place to call your home when traveling to watch your favorite team take on the Titans at Nissan Stadium or if you are looking for a great location nearby all of the action for CMA Fest. .
https://www.titansonline.com/stadium/
https://cmafest.com/
Bridgestone Arena is where you'll be if you're catching a Nashville Predators game or for the incredible concert you've been waiting to see.
Just a few short minutes down the street.
https://www.bridgestonearena.com/
535 locals recommend
Bridgestone Arena
501 BroadwayBridgestone Arena is where you'll be if you're catching a Nashville Predators game or for the incredible concert you've been waiting to see.
Just a few short minutes down the street.
https://www.bridgestonearena.com/
First Tennessee Park is a baseball park in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The home of the Triple-A Nashville Sounds and the USL Nashville SC.
https://www.firsttennesseepark.com/
https://www.milb.com/nashville
https://www.nashvillesc.com/
106 locals recommend
First Tennessee Park
19 Jackson StFirst Tennessee Park is a baseball park in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The home of the Triple-A Nashville Sounds and the USL Nashville SC.
https://www.firsttennesseepark.com/
https://www.milb.com/nashville
https://www.nashvillesc.com/
Nashville's newest outdoor amphitheater, Ascend.
https://www.ascendamphitheater.com/events
182 locals recommend
Ascend Amphitheater
310 1st Ave SNashville's newest outdoor amphitheater, Ascend.
https://www.ascendamphitheater.com/events
Topgolf
500 Cowan StLocated in the heart of downtown, and just minutes away from the house, you will find the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, one of the nation's premier Symphony venues.
http://www.nashvillesymphony.org/
277 locals recommend
Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center
1 Symphony PlLocated in the heart of downtown, and just minutes away from the house, you will find the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, one of the nation's premier Symphony venues.
http://www.nashvillesymphony.org/
Frist Art Museum is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The vision of the Frist Art Museum is to inspire people through art to look at their world in new ways.
https://fristartmuseum.org/
1024 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayFrist Art Museum is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The vision of the Frist Art Museum is to inspire people through art to look at their world in new ways.
https://fristartmuseum.org/
The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly American country music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee founded on November 28, 1925. Currently, it is the longest running radio broadcast in US history.
Dedicated to honoring country music and its history, the Opry showcases a mix of famous singers and contemporary chart-toppers performing country, bluegrass, Americana, folk, and gospel music as well as comedic performances and skits. It attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world and millions of radio and internet listeners.
https://www.opry.com/
751 locals recommend
Grand Ole Opry
600 Opryland DrThe Grand Ole Opry is a weekly American country music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee founded on November 28, 1925. Currently, it is the longest running radio broadcast in US history.
Dedicated to honoring country music and its history, the Opry showcases a mix of famous singers and contemporary chart-toppers performing country, bluegrass, Americana, folk, and gospel music as well as comedic performances and skits. It attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world and millions of radio and internet listeners.
https://www.opry.com/
The Johnny Cash Museum features the world's largest most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia.
https://www.johnnycashmuseum.com/
466 locals recommend
The Johnny Cash Museum
119 3rd Ave SThe Johnny Cash Museum features the world's largest most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia.
https://www.johnnycashmuseum.com/
The Musicians Hall of Fame is a premiere Nashville attraction and the one and only museum in the world that honors the talented musicians who actually played on the greatest recordings of all time. Some like Jimi Hendrix are well known, while others like L.A session drummer Hal Blaine are not as well known to the public, but have played on hundreds of hit records from Elvis, Frank and Nancy Sinatra,The Byrds, The Mamas and The Papas and The Beach Boys, just to name a very few. The Musicians Hall Of Fame And Museum has on exhibit the very instruments that these musicians used to record many of these classic hits.
https://www.musicianshalloffame.com/
93 locals recommend
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
401 Gay StThe Musicians Hall of Fame is a premiere Nashville attraction and the one and only museum in the world that honors the talented musicians who actually played on the greatest recordings of all time. Some like Jimi Hendrix are well known, while others like L.A session drummer Hal Blaine are not as well known to the public, but have played on hundreds of hit records from Elvis, Frank and Nancy Sinatra,The Byrds, The Mamas and The Papas and The Beach Boys, just to name a very few. The Musicians Hall Of Fame And Museum has on exhibit the very instruments that these musicians used to record many of these classic hits.
https://www.musicianshalloffame.com/
RCA Studio B is a historic music recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee built in 1956. Originally known simply by the name “RCA Studios”, it became known in the 1960s for being an essential factor to the development of the production style and technique known as the Nashville Sound.
The studio is located centrally in the historic Music Row district. Currently studio B is managed by the Country Music Hall of Fame and it runs scheduled tours of the facility.
Famous recording studio home of Elvis Presley!
45 locals recommend
RCA Studio B
RCA Studio B is a historic music recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee built in 1956. Originally known simply by the name “RCA Studios”, it became known in the 1960s for being an essential factor to the development of the production style and technique known as the Nashville Sound.
The studio is located centrally in the historic Music Row district. Currently studio B is managed by the Country Music Hall of Fame and it runs scheduled tours of the facility.
Famous recording studio home of Elvis Presley!
Home to record label offices, radio stations and recording studios, Music Row is at the heart of Nashville’s country music industry. The iconic Historic RCA Studio B, where legends like Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton recorded hits, is open for tours. Various country stars are honored with street names in the area, and in Owen Bradley Park there’s a statue of the influential record producer seated at a grand piano.
255 locals recommend
Music Row
Home to record label offices, radio stations and recording studios, Music Row is at the heart of Nashville’s country music industry. The iconic Historic RCA Studio B, where legends like Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton recorded hits, is open for tours. Various country stars are honored with street names in the area, and in Owen Bradley Park there’s a statue of the influential record producer seated at a grand piano.
Reservations recommended at this tiny iconic club featuring up-&-coming & experienced songwriters.
https://bluebirdcafe.com/
460 locals recommend
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeReservations recommended at this tiny iconic club featuring up-&-coming & experienced songwriters.
https://bluebirdcafe.com/
A trendy and "hidden" locale, Love Circle is the site the locals refer to as Music City's lover lane. Located near Vanderbilt between Natchez Trace and West End, this residential street winds its way up a steep hill to a small park overlooking the city.
A popular vantage point for a beautiful skyline view.
30 locals recommend
Love Circle
Love CircleA trendy and "hidden" locale, Love Circle is the site the locals refer to as Music City's lover lane. Located near Vanderbilt between Natchez Trace and West End, this residential street winds its way up a steep hill to a small park overlooking the city.
A popular vantage point for a beautiful skyline view.
History buffs will love spending the day at The Hermitage, the plantation and museum located just 10 miles east of downtown Nashville. The plantation was owned by Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, from 1804 until his death at the Hermitage in 1845.
https://thehermitage.com/
311 locals recommend
The Hermitage
4580 Rachels LnHistory buffs will love spending the day at The Hermitage, the plantation and museum located just 10 miles east of downtown Nashville. The plantation was owned by Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, from 1804 until his death at the Hermitage in 1845.
https://thehermitage.com/
Adventure Science Center is a non-profit science museum for children located in Nashville, Tennessee. The museum features over 175 hands-on interactive exhibits with themes including biology, physics, visual perception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and earth science.
www.adventuresci.org/
227 locals recommend
Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley BlvdAdventure Science Center is a non-profit science museum for children located in Nashville, Tennessee. The museum features over 175 hands-on interactive exhibits with themes including biology, physics, visual perception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and earth science.
www.adventuresci.org/
Supporting local and regional farms 362 days a year ... food, restaurants, shops, crafts, classes and chef demos at the year-round Nashville Farmers' Market.
https://www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org/
461 locals recommend
Nashville Farmers' Market
900 Rosa L Parks BlvdSupporting local and regional farms 362 days a year ... food, restaurants, shops, crafts, classes and chef demos at the year-round Nashville Farmers' Market.
https://www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org/
Enjoy new cultural experiences in Nashville at Plaza Mariachi with live music and entertainment, delicious food options and unique shopping choices.
https://plazamariachi.com/
55 locals recommend
Plaza Mariachi Music City
3955 Nolensville PikeEnjoy new cultural experiences in Nashville at Plaza Mariachi with live music and entertainment, delicious food options and unique shopping choices.
https://plazamariachi.com/
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center, or TPAC, is located in the James K. Polk Cultural Center at 505 Deaderick Street in downtown Nashville
https://www.tpac.org/
135 locals recommend
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
505 Deaderick StThe Tennessee Performing Arts Center, or TPAC, is located in the James K. Polk Cultural Center at 505 Deaderick Street in downtown Nashville
https://www.tpac.org/
Tennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L Parks BlvdBelle Meade Winery
5025 Harding PikeBelmont Mansion
1901 15th Avenue SouthJack Daniel's Distillery Visitor Center
133 Lynchburg HwyOutdoor Activities
Cheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and historic estate in Nashville, featuring art galleries, seasonal festivals and breathtaking wedding venues.
https://cheekwood.org/
593 locals recommend
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrCheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and historic estate in Nashville, featuring art galleries, seasonal festivals and breathtaking wedding venues.
https://cheekwood.org/
The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is a zoological garden and historic plantation farmhouse located 6 miles southeast of Downtown Nashville. As of 2014, the zoo was Tennessee's top paid attraction and contained 6,230 individual animals, encompassing 339 species. The zoo's site is approximately 188 acres
https://www.nashvillezoo.org/
353 locals recommend
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville PikeThe Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is a zoological garden and historic plantation farmhouse located 6 miles southeast of Downtown Nashville. As of 2014, the zoo was Tennessee's top paid attraction and contained 6,230 individual animals, encompassing 339 species. The zoo's site is approximately 188 acres
https://www.nashvillezoo.org/
Located on the shores of Percy Priest Lake, Nashville Shores Water Park features more than 1 million gallons of summer fun. Brave the waves in our gigantic wave pool, plunge down our 10 thrilling water slides, or, play, slide and splash in Kowabunga Beach, a massive water tree house and playground.
If you want to chill instead of experience big thrills, enjoy a leisurely float ride on our lazy river or soak up some rays on our beautiful beach. There is all-day, all-you-can-play fun for everyone.
104 locals recommend
Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort
4001 Bell RdLocated on the shores of Percy Priest Lake, Nashville Shores Water Park features more than 1 million gallons of summer fun. Brave the waves in our gigantic wave pool, plunge down our 10 thrilling water slides, or, play, slide and splash in Kowabunga Beach, a massive water tree house and playground.
If you want to chill instead of experience big thrills, enjoy a leisurely float ride on our lazy river or soak up some rays on our beautiful beach. There is all-day, all-you-can-play fun for everyone.
The Harpeth River State Park is a linear park that manages nine river access sites along 40 river miles. Sites include several natural, archaeological and historic areas. The park is popular for kayaking, canoeing, fishing and hiking. Canoe access areas are located at all sites (excluding archeological areas).
The Harpeth River is a Class I river. It is appropriate for beginners to advanced paddlers. Visitors can bring their own canoe or kayak. Rentals and trip information are available from local outfitters in and around Kingston Springs.
11 locals recommend
Harpeth River
The Harpeth River State Park is a linear park that manages nine river access sites along 40 river miles. Sites include several natural, archaeological and historic areas. The park is popular for kayaking, canoeing, fishing and hiking. Canoe access areas are located at all sites (excluding archeological areas).
The Harpeth River is a Class I river. It is appropriate for beginners to advanced paddlers. Visitors can bring their own canoe or kayak. Rentals and trip information are available from local outfitters in and around Kingston Springs.
If there have been a couple of rainy days leading up to your trip, a casual ride down the Harpeth is a great way to spend an afternoon. Grab a cooler, a six pack, some snacks and sunscreen and you’re in for a great day in the water.
46 locals recommend
Tip-A-Canoe Stores Inc.
1279 Hwy 70If there have been a couple of rainy days leading up to your trip, a casual ride down the Harpeth is a great way to spend an afternoon. Grab a cooler, a six pack, some snacks and sunscreen and you’re in for a great day in the water.
Zip line through the hills & tree canopies in Nashville’s most scenic area, the west side of town about 20-30 minutes west.
20 locals recommend
Adventureworks Nashville West
1300 Narrows of the Harpeth RdZip line through the hills & tree canopies in Nashville’s most scenic area, the west side of town about 20-30 minutes west.
Since 2011, Nashville Paddle Co. has been THE source for stand-up paddle boarding in Music City. We are the only SUP company in town with a lakeside waterfront boathouse. Offerings include board and kayak rentals, yoga and fitness classes, social paddles and excursions as well as specialty classes and events. We care about being inclusive and safe, providing people with a fun, full-service experience, not just a board to put on the water.
15 locals recommend
Nashville Paddle Company
2901 Bell RdSince 2011, Nashville Paddle Co. has been THE source for stand-up paddle boarding in Music City. We are the only SUP company in town with a lakeside waterfront boathouse. Offerings include board and kayak rentals, yoga and fitness classes, social paddles and excursions as well as specialty classes and events. We care about being inclusive and safe, providing people with a fun, full-service experience, not just a board to put on the water.
Best Bars & Breweries
My personal favorite craft brewery in town, serving up fresh, unfiltered beers in comfy digs
https://beardedirisbrewing.com/
77 locals recommend
Bearded Iris Brewing
101 Van Buren StMy personal favorite craft brewery in town, serving up fresh, unfiltered beers in comfy digs
https://beardedirisbrewing.com/
We’re a fiercely independent Tennessee craft brewery and pizzeria. We’ve called Nashville home since 2014, and have since grown to five taprooms in the greater Nashville area (plus an airport outpost) and one in Chattanooga, each with their own dedicated production facility.
We believe in making quality, boundary-pushing beer and pizza, and creating a great place to work for our team. We have one owner and zero investors, audit our wages constantly to ensure they’re the best in our industry, and offer great benefits like 100% company-paid health benefits, 401(k) match, and so much more. Every beer you drink and pizza you order helps us create these benefits for our 150+ team members. So, thank you! We’re incredibly grateful for your support.
43 locals recommend
TailGate Brewery
7300 Charlotte PikeWe’re a fiercely independent Tennessee craft brewery and pizzeria. We’ve called Nashville home since 2014, and have since grown to five taprooms in the greater Nashville area (plus an airport outpost) and one in Chattanooga, each with their own dedicated production facility.
We believe in making quality, boundary-pushing beer and pizza, and creating a great place to work for our team. We have one owner and zero investors, audit our wages constantly to ensure they’re the best in our industry, and offer great benefits like 100% company-paid health benefits, 401(k) match, and so much more. Every beer you drink and pizza you order helps us create these benefits for our 150+ team members. So, thank you! We’re incredibly grateful for your support.
Jackalope's taproom and brewery The Ranch offers locally hand-crafted beers, brewery tours, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio in the Wedgewood-Houston Neighborhood.
109 locals recommend
Jackalope Brewing Company - The Ranch
429B Houston StJackalope's taproom and brewery The Ranch offers locally hand-crafted beers, brewery tours, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio in the Wedgewood-Houston Neighborhood.
Alcohol delivery and pick up with the widest selection of beer in town.
73 locals recommend
Craft Brewed
2502 8th Ave SAlcohol delivery and pick up with the widest selection of beer in town.
Local sports bar - just a couple minutes from the house. Home for all Nashville SC watch parties!
6 locals recommend
South Side Kitchen & Pub
2190 Nolensville PikeLocal sports bar - just a couple minutes from the house. Home for all Nashville SC watch parties!
Tennessee Brew Works was founded with a mission to create high quality craft beer that pays homage to the land, traditions and culture of Tennessee.
We brew beers with integrity using only quality, natural ingredients and source them from local farms whenever possible.
89 locals recommend
Tennessee Brew Works
809 Ewing AveTennessee Brew Works was founded with a mission to create high quality craft beer that pays homage to the land, traditions and culture of Tennessee.
We brew beers with integrity using only quality, natural ingredients and source them from local farms whenever possible.
Established by homebrewers Carl Meier and John Owen in 2013, The Black Abbey Brewing Company is one of Nashville, Tennessee’s premier craft breweries, offering Belgian-style ales based on 600-plus years of brewing tradition. Since opening their doors nearly ten years ago, The Black Abbey has built a reputable name for its unique, award-winning brews and welcoming taproom dubbed ‘The Fellowship Hall,’ which regularly draws lively crowds filled with loyal beer enthusiasts.
58 locals recommend
The Black Abbey Brewing Company, LLC
2952 Sidco DrEstablished by homebrewers Carl Meier and John Owen in 2013, The Black Abbey Brewing Company is one of Nashville, Tennessee’s premier craft breweries, offering Belgian-style ales based on 600-plus years of brewing tradition. Since opening their doors nearly ten years ago, The Black Abbey has built a reputable name for its unique, award-winning brews and welcoming taproom dubbed ‘The Fellowship Hall,’ which regularly draws lively crowds filled with loyal beer enthusiasts.
Flying Saucer Nashville
111 10th Ave SHands down, the best pretzel and beer cheese in town!
The Patterson House
1711 Division StUpscale cocktail hangout.
The Standard
167 Rosa L Parks BlvdUpscale, private cocktail lounge
Coffee
Coffee and crepes that are simply amazing - Within walking distance.
76 locals recommend
Red Bicycle Coffee
2190 Nolensville PikeCoffee and crepes that are simply amazing - Within walking distance.
Tex-Mex offerings available at very fair prices. Perfect place to stop for breakfast on your way into the city.
https://www.temponashville.com/
12 locals recommend
Tempo
2179 Nolensville PikeTex-Mex offerings available at very fair prices. Perfect place to stop for breakfast on your way into the city.
https://www.temponashville.com/
Americano Lounge our goal is to get back to the roots of what a Barista originally was: to serve the highest quality coffee drinks and cocktails. Americano Lounge was named after the mash up of American and European culture in the 1930’s during World War II. This time period birthed a new culture of cafes, coffee, bars, and cocktails. Our hope is to revisit this time with exceptional drinks, in a posh, lounge style environment.
21 locals recommend
Americano Lounge
434 Houston StAmericano Lounge our goal is to get back to the roots of what a Barista originally was: to serve the highest quality coffee drinks and cocktails. Americano Lounge was named after the mash up of American and European culture in the 1930’s during World War II. This time period birthed a new culture of cafes, coffee, bars, and cocktails. Our hope is to revisit this time with exceptional drinks, in a posh, lounge style environment.
We are located at 525 Heather Pl, 37204 in Nashville, Tennessee.
We are open 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM, and 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Closed on (most) holidays.
36 locals recommend
Sam & Zoes
525 Heather PlWe are located at 525 Heather Pl, 37204 in Nashville, Tennessee.
We are open 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM, and 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Closed on (most) holidays.
At 8th and Roast, we source the freshest and most ethically traded coffee possible and maintain this quality standard all the way through the in-house roasting process. You can always count on us to deliver you high-quality specialty coffee
123 locals recommend
8th & Roast
2108 8th Ave SAt 8th and Roast, we source the freshest and most ethically traded coffee possible and maintain this quality standard all the way through the in-house roasting process. You can always count on us to deliver you high-quality specialty coffee
Wake up and smell the coffee at Barista Parlor, an artisan coffee shop that offers multiple roasters and brew methods handcrafted by the cup.
66 locals recommend
Barista Parlor Golden Sound
610 Magazine StWake up and smell the coffee at Barista Parlor, an artisan coffee shop that offers multiple roasters and brew methods handcrafted by the cup.
12South is the original location of Frothy Monkey. This cozy bungalow welcomed its first guests in 2004 and has maintained its charming indoor seating, while expanding outdoor space to include a beer garden. This location is nestled between historic homes and the bustling commerce of the growing 12South district.
We serve breakfast, brunch every day until 5pm, lunch, and dinner with beverage offerings including coffee as well as craft beer, wine and cocktails.
547 locals recommend
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave S12South is the original location of Frothy Monkey. This cozy bungalow welcomed its first guests in 2004 and has maintained its charming indoor seating, while expanding outdoor space to include a beer garden. This location is nestled between historic homes and the bustling commerce of the growing 12South district.
We serve breakfast, brunch every day until 5pm, lunch, and dinner with beverage offerings including coffee as well as craft beer, wine and cocktails.
A carbon neutral, zero waste coffee roaster and cafe in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee.
We promise to source transparently, educate thoroughly and partner purposely while serving exceptionally great coffee.
271 locals recommend
CREMA
15 Hermitage AveA carbon neutral, zero waste coffee roaster and cafe in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee.
We promise to source transparently, educate thoroughly and partner purposely while serving exceptionally great coffee.
Parks
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdHands down, Nashville's best park!
https://warnerparks.org/
Radnor Lake State Park is a 1332-acre park and is protected as a Class II Natural Area. It is unique due to the abundance of wildlife viewing opportunities
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/radnor-lake
435 locals recommend
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdRadnor Lake State Park is a 1332-acre park and is protected as a Class II Natural Area. It is unique due to the abundance of wildlife viewing opportunities
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/radnor-lake
Environmental education facility with natural history exhibits, gardens, trails & free bike rentals.
https://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Nature-Centers-and-Natural-Areas/Shelby-Bottoms-Nature-Center.aspx
510 locals recommend
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayEnvironmental education facility with natural history exhibits, gardens, trails & free bike rentals.
https://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Nature-Centers-and-Natural-Areas/Shelby-Bottoms-Nature-Center.aspx
Perched along the bank of the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville, Riverfront Park is home to some of Music City’s most popular open-air concerts and events. It’s also a popular spot to sit and take in the gorgeous views of the river—especially in the fall when the weather is cool. Of course, with its ideal location just steps from Broadway, this lovely urban park is close to many popular Nashville sites and attractions. Here’s a guide to everything you can see and do while visiting Riverfront Park.
81 locals recommend
Riverfront Park
100 1st Ave NPerched along the bank of the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville, Riverfront Park is home to some of Music City’s most popular open-air concerts and events. It’s also a popular spot to sit and take in the gorgeous views of the river—especially in the fall when the weather is cool. Of course, with its ideal location just steps from Broadway, this lovely urban park is close to many popular Nashville sites and attractions. Here’s a guide to everything you can see and do while visiting Riverfront Park.
Centennial Park is a large urban park located approximately two miles (three km) west of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, across West End Avenue (U.S. Highway 70S) from the campus of Vanderbilt University.
788 locals recommend
Centennial Park
2500 West End AveCentennial Park is a large urban park located approximately two miles (three km) west of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, across West End Avenue (U.S. Highway 70S) from the campus of Vanderbilt University.
The Parthenon in Centennial Park, in Nashville, Tennessee, is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, built in 1897.
Today the Parthenon, which functions as an art museum, stands as the centerpiece of Centennial Park, a large public park just west of downtown Nashville.
https://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End AveThe Parthenon in Centennial Park, in Nashville, Tennessee, is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, built in 1897.
Today the Parthenon, which functions as an art museum, stands as the centerpiece of Centennial Park, a large public park just west of downtown Nashville.
https://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx
The Narrows of the Harpeth, located off Cedar Hill Road, is an ideal spot for hiking, picnicking, fishing, and canoeing. The Narrows provides an upstream and downstream access, the Bell's Bend five mile float and a unique 1/4 mile portage. Three hiking trails originate at a common trailhead near the park entrance. A half-mile bluff overlook trail includes a steep ascent to a narrow bluff offering hikers a panoramic view of the Harpeth Valley. A half-mile trail along the backside of the limestone bluff leads to the site of Montgomery Bell's Pattison Forge where a small waterfall is all that remains of the iron forge operation. It is also the site of one of the oldest man-made tunnels in existence today. Montgomery Bell, an early iron industrialist had the tunnel built in 1818. The 100 yard tunnel was hand cut through solid rock and is considered one of the great engineering feats of the time. It is an industrial landmark on the National Register of Historic Places
21 locals recommend
Narrows Of The Harpeth
1254 Narrows of the Harpeth RdThe Narrows of the Harpeth, located off Cedar Hill Road, is an ideal spot for hiking, picnicking, fishing, and canoeing. The Narrows provides an upstream and downstream access, the Bell's Bend five mile float and a unique 1/4 mile portage. Three hiking trails originate at a common trailhead near the park entrance. A half-mile bluff overlook trail includes a steep ascent to a narrow bluff offering hikers a panoramic view of the Harpeth Valley. A half-mile trail along the backside of the limestone bluff leads to the site of Montgomery Bell's Pattison Forge where a small waterfall is all that remains of the iron forge operation. It is also the site of one of the oldest man-made tunnels in existence today. Montgomery Bell, an early iron industrialist had the tunnel built in 1818. The 100 yard tunnel was hand cut through solid rock and is considered one of the great engineering feats of the time. It is an industrial landmark on the National Register of Historic Places
Just N.W. of downtown you will find Beaman Park, a fantastic place nearby to get away from all of the hustle and bustle and go for a nice quiet hike.
https://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Nature-Centers-and-Natural-Areas/Beaman-Park-Nature-Center.aspx
22 locals recommend
Beaman Park
Just N.W. of downtown you will find Beaman Park, a fantastic place nearby to get away from all of the hustle and bustle and go for a nice quiet hike.
https://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Nature-Centers-and-Natural-Areas/Beaman-Park-Nature-Center.aspx