Samantha’s guidebook
Sightseeing
It's the strangest thing the city has to offer, and worth the $10 entry fee.
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End AveIt's the strangest thing the city has to offer, and worth the $10 entry fee.
Lower Broadway is the country music tourist district. Every bar has live music open-close every day. The only bar locals will go to anymore is Robert's Western World, because it's the last true Broadway bar.
575 locals recommend
Broadway
BroadwayLower Broadway is the country music tourist district. Every bar has live music open-close every day. The only bar locals will go to anymore is Robert's Western World, because it's the last true Broadway bar.
Best acoustics in the nation, second only to The Met in NYC. Original home of The Grand Ol Opry.
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NBest acoustics in the nation, second only to The Met in NYC. Original home of The Grand Ol Opry.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SMusicians Hall of Fame and Museum
401 Gay St30 min south of Downtown, small town that was the site of one of the last battles of the Civil War.
251 locals recommend
Franklin
30 min south of Downtown, small town that was the site of one of the last battles of the Civil War.
Belle Meade Winery
5025 Harding Pike
Carnton Plantation
Civil War hospital, Franklin TN
Carter House
1140 Columbia AveLotz House Museum
1111 Columbia Ave
The Nashville Palace
2611 McGavock PkGreat live country music.
Music City Bar & Grill
2416 Music Valley DrMusic City Playboys-Tuesday and Wednesday nights
The Local
110 28th Ave NChris Scruggs and The Stone Fox Five-Sunday nights
Five Points
East Nashville neighborhood, great food, neighborhood bars.
The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AveLocal and touring music, $2 Tuesdays is a weekly residency.
Vintage shop specializing in concert tees and vintage motorcycle/rock n roll culture.
13 locals recommend
Black Shag Vintage
1220 Gallatin AveVintage shop specializing in concert tees and vintage motorcycle/rock n roll culture.
Anaconda Vintage
1062 E Trinity LnNeighborhoods
Five Points
Creative arts neighborhood. Lots of locals, good food/bar scene.
Sylvan Park
Good bar/food scene. Lots of locals. West side of town.
Neighborhood surrounded by three private universities. Young, hip, good food/bar scene.
60 locals recommend
Belmont/Hillsboro
Neighborhood surrounded by three private universities. Young, hip, good food/bar scene.
Another local neighborhood with great food. Las Paletas popsicles are the best thing on a hot summer day.
353 locals recommend
12 South
Another local neighborhood with great food. Las Paletas popsicles are the best thing on a hot summer day.
Upscale neighborhood with excellent food scene. Germantown Cafe, Rolf and Daughters, City House all recommended.
162 locals recommend
Germantown
Upscale neighborhood with excellent food scene. Germantown Cafe, Rolf and Daughters, City House all recommended.
Sightseeing
Dinos Bar
411 Gallatin AveLocal Dive, good burgers.
My favorite brunch place. French country style food, strong coffee, great service. Killer dessert menu.
425 locals recommend
Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main StMy favorite brunch place. French country style food, strong coffee, great service. Killer dessert menu.
Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland StRustic french, great date spot, upscale, yet comfortable.
Sinema
2600 8th Ave SBeen a long time since I've eaten here, but I've never been disappointed.
Greasy spoon/diner just up the street from my house. I go here with family when they are in town.
Ruby's Kitchen at Mason's
901 Dickerson PikeGreasy spoon/diner just up the street from my house. I go here with family when they are in town.
Family-style southern food. Walk in hungry, its all amazing and you'll eat until you bust.
303 locals recommend
Monell's
1235 6th Ave NFamily-style southern food. Walk in hungry, its all amazing and you'll eat until you bust.
A newer version of Nashville's famous hot chicken, but really great. Local tap beer also, but prepare to stand in line.
465 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Midtown Nashville, TN
112 19th Ave SA newer version of Nashville's famous hot chicken, but really great. Local tap beer also, but prepare to stand in line.
The OG hot chicken. I'm not into really spicy food, but if you are, this is a must. If you think you can handle the Hot, get the Mild, haha.
55 locals recommend
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack SoBro
423 6th Ave SThe OG hot chicken. I'm not into really spicy food, but if you are, this is a must. If you think you can handle the Hot, get the Mild, haha.
The Slowbeats-Monday nights
Lots of local and non-local tap beer.
208 locals recommend
12 South Taproom & Grill
2318 12th Ave SThe Slowbeats-Monday nights
Lots of local and non-local tap beer.
Sip Café
3939 Gallatin PikeMy favorite coffee shop. Low key, strong coffee, homemade ice cream.
Great sandwiches. The turkey/apple/brie is phenomenal, get the meatloaf if its on special.
26 locals recommend
Mitchell Delicatessen
1306 McGavock PikeGreat sandwiches. The turkey/apple/brie is phenomenal, get the meatloaf if its on special.
CREMA
15 Hermitage AveLocal-favorite, coffee shop.
My favorite place to seek out vintage cowboy boots. Shop owner Tanya Montana Coe is also a killer musician.
25 locals recommend
Goodbuy Girls
1108 Woodland StMy favorite place to seek out vintage cowboy boots. Shop owner Tanya Montana Coe is also a killer musician.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Parking Downtown
AVOID THE PAY LOTS. Cheapest parking is the 5th Arts Garage, on 5th between Commerce St and Church St, or the Nashville Public Library (also attached to the Renaissance Hotel on 7th, between Commerce and Church.