Alison's Guidebook
Food scene
One of my absolute favorite restaurants in Nashville that happens to be less than a mile down 12th Ave South. It’s is a family-owned Lebanese bistro with a warm and welcoming ambience and the food is just divine.
117 locals recommend
Epice
2902 12th Ave SOne of my absolute favorite restaurants in Nashville that happens to be less than a mile down 12th Ave South. It’s is a family-owned Lebanese bistro with a warm and welcoming ambience and the food is just divine.
Josephine is a fantastic choice for special occasions, and staying with us in The Napping House has got to be one of those, no? It is probably the fanciest restaurant in 12 South, as well as the closest one to us, and I’m sure that means something.
166 locals recommend
Josephine
2316 12th Ave SJosephine is a fantastic choice for special occasions, and staying with us in The Napping House has got to be one of those, no? It is probably the fanciest restaurant in 12 South, as well as the closest one to us, and I’m sure that means something.
bartaco is a super popular option in the 12 South neighborhood with an awesome outdoor patio, super tasty food and drinks, and people watching that is hard to beat.
265 locals recommend
bartaco
2526 12th Ave Sbartaco is a super popular option in the 12 South neighborhood with an awesome outdoor patio, super tasty food and drinks, and people watching that is hard to beat.
Chances are if you have never been to Jeni’s and visit the one a couple blocks from us, you will become one of those people who will not stop talking about the place. :) As someone who prefers tater tots to sweets I must admit I don’t feel compelled to visit, but I have been assured numerous times that I am truly missing out.
754 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveChances are if you have never been to Jeni’s and visit the one a couple blocks from us, you will become one of those people who will not stop talking about the place. :) As someone who prefers tater tots to sweets I must admit I don’t feel compelled to visit, but I have been assured numerous times that I am truly missing out.
12 South Taproom & Grill has a big covered outdoor patio, opens at 11am, and always seems to have a good crowd. There is an awesome selection of beer, cocktails, and the food is surprisingly tasty.
208 locals recommend
12 South Taproom & Grill
2318 12th Ave S 12 South Taproom & Grill has a big covered outdoor patio, opens at 11am, and always seems to have a good crowd. There is an awesome selection of beer, cocktails, and the food is surprisingly tasty.
Frothy Monkey is a delightful coffee shop that serves breakfast through dinner. They also have a decent wine/beer/cocktail list.
547 locals recommend
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SFrothy Monkey is a delightful coffee shop that serves breakfast through dinner. They also have a decent wine/beer/cocktail list.
It will take a short drive to get to Folk and you’ll be glad you made it. They have some of the most delicious and also creative pizzas in the history of the world, plus the ambience is the coolest.
151 locals recommend
Folk
823 Meridian StIt will take a short drive to get to Folk and you’ll be glad you made it. They have some of the most delicious and also creative pizzas in the history of the world, plus the ambience is the coolest.
City House is a long-standing favorite among several of my friends, and for good reason. It will take just a short drive to get you to tastiest cocktails, pizzas, and other dishes!!
330 locals recommend
City House
1222 4th Ave NCity House is a long-standing favorite among several of my friends, and for good reason. It will take just a short drive to get you to tastiest cocktails, pizzas, and other dishes!!
Lockeland Table is another longtime favorite of so many of my close friends. It is nestled into the historic East Nashville neighborhood and the food and ambience are equally to die for.
525 locals recommend
Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland StLockeland Table is another longtime favorite of so many of my close friends. It is nestled into the historic East Nashville neighborhood and the food and ambience are equally to die for.
Answer is nearby in the Sylvan Park neighborhood and home to one of my favorite happy hours in Nashville.
63 locals recommend
answer. restaurant
132 46th Ave NAnswer is nearby in the Sylvan Park neighborhood and home to one of my favorite happy hours in Nashville.
Sightseeing
If you are itching to get outdoors to walk, bike, or hike, definitely recommend checking out Radnor. It is beautiful and easy access, though definitely can get full on weekends and holidays.
435 locals recommend
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdIf you are itching to get outdoors to walk, bike, or hike, definitely recommend checking out Radnor. It is beautiful and easy access, though definitely can get full on weekends and holidays.
Cheekwood is gorgeous anytime of year, but we are definitely partial to the holiday light displays - this year will run from Nov 20 to Jan 9.
593 locals recommend
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrCheekwood is gorgeous anytime of year, but we are definitely partial to the holiday light displays - this year will run from Nov 20 to Jan 9.
One of Nashville’s most beautiful spots to picnic, while also enjoying some wine from Arrington Vineyard.
347 locals recommend
Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdOne of Nashville’s most beautiful spots to picnic, while also enjoying some wine from Arrington Vineyard.
Incredibly beautiful option for a hike, walk, run, picnic, nap, etc., etc., etc.
493 locals recommend
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdIncredibly beautiful option for a hike, walk, run, picnic, nap, etc., etc., etc.
Music Venues
The Ryman is hands down one of the most special music venues we have ever been to, and it is just as incredible every time we visit. Definitely recommend checking out live music if you can, but they also have tours during the day for interested parties.
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe Ryman is hands down one of the most special music venues we have ever been to, and it is just as incredible every time we visit. Definitely recommend checking out live music if you can, but they also have tours during the day for interested parties.
Comedy
Zanies is a great option to catch both local and big name comedians, and bonus points - it’s within walking distance!!
150 locals recommend
Zanies Comedy Showcase
2025 8th Ave SZanies is a great option to catch both local and big name comedians, and bonus points - it’s within walking distance!!