Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SGreat porch and offer food in addition to coffee items.
The Cookery
1827 12th Ave S3 minute walk, super convenient.
I'm addicted to Smoothie's and frequent this spot, less than 5 minute walk.
9 locals recommend
Smoothie King
2040 Rosa L Parks BlvdI'm addicted to Smoothie's and frequent this spot, less than 5 minute walk.
Franklin Juice Company
707 Porter RdBrand new to the neighborhood!
A 15 min walk.
Bongo Java
2007 Belmont BlvdPopular breakfast sandwiches, cool college vibe.
Portland Brew
2605 12th Ave SFive Daughters Bakery 12th South
1110 Caruthers AveThey just sell popsicles and they have awesome mixes flavors, a must stop on a walk to the park.
139 locals recommend
Las Paletas
1804 21st Avenue SouthThey just sell popsicles and they have awesome mixes flavors, a must stop on a walk to the park.
BEST BBQ, don't freak out when they carry a whole pig to the pit. I love the cheese burger topped with brisket. They also have a bar, the place gets packed.
401 locals recommend
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SBEST BBQ, don't freak out when they carry a whole pig to the pit. I love the cheese burger topped with brisket. They also have a bar, the place gets packed.
A short walk from the house, unique flavors. A real treat.
754 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveA short walk from the house, unique flavors. A real treat.
My favorite spot for margaritas. They have great tacos. Sit at the bar and skip the line.
128 locals recommend
Taqueria del Sol
2317 12th Ave SMy favorite spot for margaritas. They have great tacos. Sit at the bar and skip the line.
MAFIAoZA’s
2400 12th Ave SPizza and Italian food, great for families and groups.
People seem to be going crazy for tacos. They outdoor patio is great when the weather is right.
265 locals recommend
bartaco
2526 12th Ave SPeople seem to be going crazy for tacos. They outdoor patio is great when the weather is right.
They offer gourmet burgers in a trendy setting, communal tables and a bar. Don't leave without trying the deep fried mac and cheese balls, AWESOME.
323 locals recommend
Burger Up
2901 12th Ave SThey offer gourmet burgers in a trendy setting, communal tables and a bar. Don't leave without trying the deep fried mac and cheese balls, AWESOME.
One of my favorite spots. Lebanese food - everything on the menu is great. Great for a work dinner and still casual enough for a nice upscale meal.
117 locals recommend
Epice
2902 12th Ave SOne of my favorite spots. Lebanese food - everything on the menu is great. Great for a work dinner and still casual enough for a nice upscale meal.
I call it fancy BBQ. Very good BBQ. Has a nice deck and gets crowded fast.
418 locals recommend
Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave SI call it fancy BBQ. Very good BBQ. Has a nice deck and gets crowded fast.
One of the more upscale spots. Can host larger groups. I do Sunday brunch with lots of drinks there often.
238 locals recommend
Urban Grub
2506 12th Ave SOne of the more upscale spots. Can host larger groups. I do Sunday brunch with lots of drinks there often.
Definitely upscale, but awesome and worth it. I have done the brunch there many times. AWESOME.
223 locals recommend
Husk
37 Rutledge StDefinitely upscale, but awesome and worth it. I have done the brunch there many times. AWESOME.
The Smiling Elephant
2213 8th Ave SBest Thai in Nashville. A tiny space, but worth the wait.
Great Thai spot just down the road. I go there for lunch and take out often.
31 locals recommend
Thai Esane
1520 Division StGreat Thai spot just down the road. I go there for lunch and take out often.
Upscale spot within walking distance, and right next to the ice cream shop. They have great drinks and a great menu.
166 locals recommend
Josephine
2316 12th Ave SUpscale spot within walking distance, and right next to the ice cream shop. They have great drinks and a great menu.
Great place for drinks. They feature sushi and asian fusion cuisine. I personally think they have an AMAZING BURGER.
100 locals recommend
PM
2017 Belmont BlvdGreat place for drinks. They feature sushi and asian fusion cuisine. I personally think they have an AMAZING BURGER.
Everyone who comes to Nashville seems to go here. I do love it, but I don't like to wait. So if it is on your list, get there really early before there is a line. It is right by Vandy/Belmont.
327 locals recommend
Pancake Pantry
1796 21st Ave SEveryone who comes to Nashville seems to go here. I do love it, but I don't like to wait. So if it is on your list, get there really early before there is a line. It is right by Vandy/Belmont.
Best sushi in Nashville. They have a roll that is made with cucumber (not rice) that is my favorite (it comes in tuna or salmon).
13 locals recommend
Peter's Sushi & Thai
330 Franklin RdBest sushi in Nashville. They have a roll that is made with cucumber (not rice) that is my favorite (it comes in tuna or salmon).
It is a Nashville thing - HOT CHICKEN, this is the spot closest, I eat it but I get the MILD and that is still dang hot.
151 locals recommend
Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish
624 Main StIt is a Nashville thing - HOT CHICKEN, this is the spot closest, I eat it but I get the MILD and that is still dang hot.
Always good reliable meal. I go here all the time for breakfast. Everyone is nice and the food is always great.
48 locals recommend
Athens Family Restaurant
2017 Belmont BoulevardAlways good reliable meal. I go here all the time for breakfast. Everyone is nice and the food is always great.
A unique experience, NO CELL PHONES PERMITTED, you are seated as a big table at once with other patrons for communal dining experience. Pass the the food to your left. I alway meet new people and never walk away hungry.
303 locals recommend
Monell's
1235 6th Ave NA unique experience, NO CELL PHONES PERMITTED, you are seated as a big table at once with other patrons for communal dining experience. Pass the the food to your left. I alway meet new people and never walk away hungry.
A unique setting in Germantown. I love there pizza's. Very upscale while still making you feel at home. The offer way more than pizza, and always have new tastes/dishes to try.
330 locals recommend
City House
1222 4th Ave NA unique setting in Germantown. I love there pizza's. Very upscale while still making you feel at home. The offer way more than pizza, and always have new tastes/dishes to try.
I would call this super upscale. Delicious for that special occasion.
22 locals recommend
Watermark Restaurant
507 12th Avenue SouthI would call this super upscale. Delicious for that special occasion.
Sambuca
601 12th Ave SUpscale spot in the Gulch that offers live music.
I have loved everything that I have had here. A super small spot (part of it is in a shipping container). High end food that you will appreciate. I love it.
6 locals recommend
404 12th Ave S
404 12th Avenue SouthI have loved everything that I have had here. A super small spot (part of it is in a shipping container). High end food that you will appreciate. I love it.
The the deep friend cheese sandwich and some mild chicken tenders - that way you can say you sampled HOT CHICKEN without getting hurt. The cheese sandwich is a little piece of heaven.
166 locals recommend
Pepperfire Hot Chicken
5104 Centennial BoulevardThe the deep friend cheese sandwich and some mild chicken tenders - that way you can say you sampled HOT CHICKEN without getting hurt. The cheese sandwich is a little piece of heaven.
This is a must visit spot. Amazing breakfast and the biscuit donut things are amazing!
309 locals recommend
Biscuit Love Gulch
316 11th Ave SThis is a must visit spot. Amazing breakfast and the biscuit donut things are amazing!
If you like Meat and 3 spots for lunch, you have to try Arnold's. This is a locals favorite and now has more space.
145 locals recommend
Arnold's Country Kitchen
605 8th Ave SIf you like Meat and 3 spots for lunch, you have to try Arnold's. This is a locals favorite and now has more space.
It is like a piece of Broadway (Nashville's Broadway) on 8th Ave. They have live music, great food and a wonderful brunch on the weekends that starts at 11am on the weekends.
151 locals recommend
The Sutler Saloon
2600 8th Ave SIt is like a piece of Broadway (Nashville's Broadway) on 8th Ave. They have live music, great food and a wonderful brunch on the weekends that starts at 11am on the weekends.
Brand new location in our neighborhood! The best fried chicken (in my opinion) - the mild version is not hot, perfect for me. And I love the Pimento Mac & Cheese.
128 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Melrose Nashville, TN
2222 8th Ave SBrand new location in our neighborhood! The best fried chicken (in my opinion) - the mild version is not hot, perfect for me. And I love the Pimento Mac & Cheese.
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SThis is the downtown version of my favorite BBQ spot!
New location in Hillsboro Village. TERRIBLE parking, but great if you walk over. I love Biscuit Love.
47 locals recommend
Biscuit Love (Hillsboro Village)
2001 Belcourt AveNew location in Hillsboro Village. TERRIBLE parking, but great if you walk over. I love Biscuit Love.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great drinks and really good bar food. This is a top spot for locals. Space on the deck out front is at a premium when the weather is great. Kable loves it.
208 locals recommend
12 South Taproom & Grill
2318 12th Ave SGreat drinks and really good bar food. This is a top spot for locals. Space on the deck out front is at a premium when the weather is great. Kable loves it.
The front of this spot opens up, making it feel open and social. They do offer food. I think it is big with families. I think it is a good spot to meet folks for drinks. They also have milkshakes.
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57 locals recommend
The Flipside
2403 12th Ave SThe front of this spot opens up, making it feel open and social. They do offer food. I think it is big with families. I think it is a good spot to meet folks for drinks. They also have milkshakes.
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Cannery Ballroom
1 Cannery RowExit/In
2208 Elliston PlGreat bar and music. Lots of energy. Tip: enter from the back of the building, not the front, you won't have a line and no line at the bar in the back.
192 locals recommend
The Stage on Broadway
412 Broadway Great bar and music. Lots of energy. Tip: enter from the back of the building, not the front, you won't have a line and no line at the bar in the back.
Parks & Nature
Neighborhood park, has farmers markets during the summer.
132 locals recommend
Sevier Park Community Center
Neighborhood park, has farmers markets during the summer.
A 25 minute drive, this is the historic home of Andrew Jackson. It gives a glimpse of the history of TN and the US. Lots of walking tours. I had a great time.
311 locals recommend
The Hermitage
4580 Rachels LnA 25 minute drive, this is the historic home of Andrew Jackson. It gives a glimpse of the history of TN and the US. Lots of walking tours. I had a great time.
Amazing views atop one of the highest hills in Nashville.
About 2 miles from the house, a good long walk round trip or a short drive up to the top of the hill.
69 locals recommend
Love Circle
Love CircleAmazing views atop one of the highest hills in Nashville.
About 2 miles from the house, a good long walk round trip or a short drive up to the top of the hill.
This is a great day trip. HUGE caverns with walking tours (about 1.5 hours). The temperature underground is always the same, so awesome on a hot summer day. They also have adverture hikes but you need to play a few weeks a head.
Cumberland Caverns Road
Cumberland Caverns RoadThis is a great day trip. HUGE caverns with walking tours (about 1.5 hours). The temperature underground is always the same, so awesome on a hot summer day. They also have adverture hikes but you need to play a few weeks a head.
Arts & Culture
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayCountry Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SRyman Auditorium
250 Athens WayA must on on any tours list. If you can grab a show here DO IT!
Entertainment & Activities
Get a tour of the distillery, and taste what they make. They are new and have won tons of awards. There is also great shopping in the building, which used to be a automobile factory.
60 locals recommend
Corsair Distillery & Taproom
1200 Clinton StGet a tour of the distillery, and taste what they make. They are new and have won tons of awards. There is also great shopping in the building, which used to be a automobile factory.
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeBehind the scenes from the writers point of view.
Comedy Club that you could walk to (12 minute). A fun spot with top talent.
150 locals recommend
Zanies Comedy Showcase
2025 8th Ave SComedy Club that you could walk to (12 minute). A fun spot with top talent.
Bridgestone Arena
501 BroadwayConcerts and hockey. A short Uber/Lift ride.
Nissan Stadium
1 Titans WayNFL Football, just across the bridge.
Minor league baseball in an brand new stadium, a great place to watch a game and grab a beer.
98 locals recommend
Nashville Sounds
19 Jackson StMinor league baseball in an brand new stadium, a great place to watch a game and grab a beer.
Brand new outdoor amphitheater - right on the river.
http://www.ascendamphitheater.com
182 locals recommend
Ascend Amphitheater
310 1st Ave SBrand new outdoor amphitheater - right on the river.
http://www.ascendamphitheater.com
I love Escape game, it is not just for kids. Perfect for a group activity.
47 locals recommend
The Escape Game Nashville
510 E Iris DrI love Escape game, it is not just for kids. Perfect for a group activity.
Sightseeing
Tour Barbara Mandrels home (she doesn't live there anymore). It is a bit off the beaten path, but pretty cool.
45 locals recommend
Fontanel
4125 Whites Creek PikeTour Barbara Mandrels home (she doesn't live there anymore). It is a bit off the beaten path, but pretty cool.
Music Row
The historic heart of Nashville.
If you like Plantations, it is located near where Al Gore resides.
283 locals recommend
Belle Meade Winery
5025 Harding PikeIf you like Plantations, it is located near where Al Gore resides.
Get a tour of where they make Jack and how. It hasn't changes much. Lots of walking. I enjoyed but it is off the beaten path. This is about an hour and half away.
204 locals recommend
Jack Daniel's Distillery Visitor Center
133 Lynchburg HwyGet a tour of where they make Jack and how. It hasn't changes much. Lots of walking. I enjoyed but it is off the beaten path. This is about an hour and half away.
Downtown Franklin is picture perfect. A short ride (about 40 minutes) south of town. Shopping and eating along the main street.
251 locals recommend
Franklin
Downtown Franklin is picture perfect. A short ride (about 40 minutes) south of town. Shopping and eating along the main street.
Everything Else
It's huge, right in the middle of downtown, a short Uber/Lift.
13 locals recommend
Nashville Convention Center
It's huge, right in the middle of downtown, a short Uber/Lift.
For meetings, learning, amazing campus for just walking/running.
189 locals recommend
Vanderbilt University
2201 West End AveFor meetings, learning, amazing campus for just walking/running.
Belmont University
1900 Belmont BlvdA short walk away, the campus is beautiful.