Laura’s guidebook
Food scene
The best BBQ near us. People drive from all over the South for this BBQ. I love it, and they offer ice-cold Grape Soda which reminds me of when I was a kid.
23 locals recommend
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
7223 Nolensville RdThe best BBQ near us. People drive from all over the South for this BBQ. I love it, and they offer ice-cold Grape Soda which reminds me of when I was a kid.
If you love people watching and the downtown Nashville scene, go to Jack's. Good food and a fun atmosphere.
120 locals recommend
Jack's Bar-B-Que
416 BroadwayIf you love people watching and the downtown Nashville scene, go to Jack's. Good food and a fun atmosphere.
I love this little pizza place. It's made to order pizza and all kinds of homemade pasta dishes. Eat-in or Carryout. The calzones and strombolis are fabulous. Baked pasta. Great food.
8 locals recommend
Amico's New York Pizza
7177 Nolensville RdI love this little pizza place. It's made to order pizza and all kinds of homemade pasta dishes. Eat-in or Carryout. The calzones and strombolis are fabulous. Baked pasta. Great food.
This hidden little gem has the best chicken tenders. They are different coated in a spicy batter. Great salads and my favorite are the West Texas Egg Rolls. Chicken, black beans, etc. fried in an egg roll and served with guacamole.
Maniac's
99 Seaboard LaneThis hidden little gem has the best chicken tenders. They are different coated in a spicy batter. Great salads and my favorite are the West Texas Egg Rolls. Chicken, black beans, etc. fried in an egg roll and served with guacamole.
There is a Puckett's downtown Nashville, too. I love this place if you want a taste of old southern food, like fried catfish. They even offer fried bologna sandwiches which makes me laugh. And, in Franklin, the unique shops are all nearby. You definitely want to call before going, they sometimes close for entertainment events.
103 locals recommend
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Downtown Franklin
120 4th Ave SThere is a Puckett's downtown Nashville, too. I love this place if you want a taste of old southern food, like fried catfish. They even offer fried bologna sandwiches which makes me laugh. And, in Franklin, the unique shops are all nearby. You definitely want to call before going, they sometimes close for entertainment events.
Yes, this is a hip coffee shop but their food is so good. A great fun place for lunch. The best sandwiches and laid-back atmosphere. It's close to downtown Franklin shopping. Just a fun day trip.
68 locals recommend
Frothy Monkey
125 5th Ave SYes, this is a hip coffee shop but their food is so good. A great fun place for lunch. The best sandwiches and laid-back atmosphere. It's close to downtown Franklin shopping. Just a fun day trip.
Mellow Mushroom offer's a fantastic pizza any way you like it. There are two locations in downtown Nashville. One on Broadway and one near Vanderbilt. The best crusts ever, cooked just right.
59 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
317 Main StreetMellow Mushroom offer's a fantastic pizza any way you like it. There are two locations in downtown Nashville. One on Broadway and one near Vanderbilt. The best crusts ever, cooked just right.
In the Factory at Franklin, I love this place. The best drinks, the best tacos with lots of fun choices, and a young fun atmosphere. Plus you get to walk around the Factory and see what's on display.
31 locals recommend
Mojo’s Tacos
230 Franklin RdIn the Factory at Franklin, I love this place. The best drinks, the best tacos with lots of fun choices, and a young fun atmosphere. Plus you get to walk around the Factory and see what's on display.
The cutest and best sandwiches in town. With homemade bread, pies, and cakes to die for. I love their fruit tea and homemade soups. Sit at an antique table in the storefront windows and people watch. It's just a fun place to spend time.
78 locals recommend
Merridee's Breadbasket
110 4th Ave SThe cutest and best sandwiches in town. With homemade bread, pies, and cakes to die for. I love their fruit tea and homemade soups. Sit at an antique table in the storefront windows and people watch. It's just a fun place to spend time.
Neighborhoods
East Nashville, is a great neighborhood. With the '40s and 50's style bungalow houses. Artists and musicians have totally changed this area into a foody destination. Like Rose Pepper cantina. Check it out.
221 locals recommend
East Nashville
East Nashville, is a great neighborhood. With the '40s and 50's style bungalow houses. Artists and musicians have totally changed this area into a foody destination. Like Rose Pepper cantina. Check it out.
I love Franklin. It's where Southern Carm meets the New South. You can shop down the main street and see unique items found nowhere else. You drive through a few blocks of beautiful historic homes into the Antique district and Art galleries. As well as historic battle sites, if you're into that sort of thing. It's just pretty.
251 locals recommend
Franklin
I love Franklin. It's where Southern Carm meets the New South. You can shop down the main street and see unique items found nowhere else. You drive through a few blocks of beautiful historic homes into the Antique district and Art galleries. As well as historic battle sites, if you're into that sort of thing. It's just pretty.
Sightseeing
If you're short on time and want to stay close, go to Nolensville. Not only do they have Martin's BBQ they have cool stores. My favorite is Three French Hens. A mix of antiques and cool gifts. There are many other small shops that are fun to walk through.
Three French Hens - Antiques - Home Decor
4812 Nolensville RdIf you're short on time and want to stay close, go to Nolensville. Not only do they have Martin's BBQ they have cool stores. My favorite is Three French Hens. A mix of antiques and cool gifts. There are many other small shops that are fun to walk through.