Introduction to Nashville

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Introduction to Nashville

Drinks

Attaboy makes custom cocktails that are unlike anything else. But beware - waits can be long so be prepared to hangout at another local bar until it’s time to be seated.
157 locals recommend
Attaboy
8 Mcferrin Ave
157 locals recommend
Attaboy makes custom cocktails that are unlike anything else. But beware - waits can be long so be prepared to hangout at another local bar until it’s time to be seated.
Looking for a speakeasy to grab a cocktail? Check out this hidden bar in the back of Make Ready.
14 locals recommend
Hidden Bar at Noelle
200 4th Ave N
14 locals recommend
Looking for a speakeasy to grab a cocktail? Check out this hidden bar in the back of Make Ready.
This is a great bar anytime of year but especially fun on a football Sunday when the weather is nice!
50 locals recommend
Yee-Haw Brewing Co.
423 6th Ave S
50 locals recommend
This is a great bar anytime of year but especially fun on a football Sunday when the weather is nice!
Looking for a nice place to grab a drink or have a casual evening? The rooftop at the Thompson Hotel is always a nice place to hang out.
19 locals recommend
Thompson Nashville
401 11th Ave S
19 locals recommend
Looking for a nice place to grab a drink or have a casual evening? The rooftop at the Thompson Hotel is always a nice place to hang out.
Tootsies is the classic Nashville Broadway bar. Broadway is lined with bars but we love this one. If you’re making a stop on Broadway, check it out!
559 locals recommend
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
422 Broadway
559 locals recommend
Tootsies is the classic Nashville Broadway bar. Broadway is lined with bars but we love this one. If you’re making a stop on Broadway, check it out!

Food scene

This is one of Sean Brock’s staple restaurants that you don’t want to miss. Pro tip: sit at the bar rather than doing the seated tasting menu.
6 locals recommend
The Continental Nashville
1000 Broadway
6 locals recommend
This is one of Sean Brock’s staple restaurants that you don’t want to miss. Pro tip: sit at the bar rather than doing the seated tasting menu.
The best fast food you’ll ever have! Sean Brock’s Joyland is perfect for some quick bites and a milkshake. To make it even better - they have a full gluten free menu. Late night menu from 11pm-2am on Friday and Saturday makes this spot even better.
47 locals recommend
Joyland Restaurant
901 Woodland St
47 locals recommend
The best fast food you’ll ever have! Sean Brock’s Joyland is perfect for some quick bites and a milkshake. To make it even better - they have a full gluten free menu. Late night menu from 11pm-2am on Friday and Saturday makes this spot even better.
Looking for an upscale restaurant that isn’t fancy? This is the spot for you. Good food, good vibe and good neighborhood!
243 locals recommend
5th & Taylor
1411 5th Ave N
243 locals recommend
Looking for an upscale restaurant that isn’t fancy? This is the spot for you. Good food, good vibe and good neighborhood!
Looking for brunch? Check out this menu. You do not want to miss this hummus.
269 locals recommend
Butcher & Bee
902 Main St
269 locals recommend
Looking for brunch? Check out this menu. You do not want to miss this hummus.
Sit down or takeout pizza, burgers and more for a casual yet tasty meal.
20 locals recommend
Emmy Squared - Gulch
404 12th Ave S
20 locals recommend
Sit down or takeout pizza, burgers and more for a casual yet tasty meal.
Looking for hot chicken and a cold drink? Check out this spot!
114 locals recommend
Party Fowl
719 8th Avenue South
114 locals recommend
Looking for hot chicken and a cold drink? Check out this spot!
Biscuit Love is the best southern brunch, but it might have a line and they don’t take reservations. If you’ve got some time to spare, it’s worth the wait!
309 locals recommend
Biscuit Love Gulch
316 11th Ave S
309 locals recommend
Biscuit Love is the best southern brunch, but it might have a line and they don’t take reservations. If you’ve got some time to spare, it’s worth the wait!
You don’t want to miss this ice cream spot. There are a few throughout the city so you have some options!
754 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland Ave
754 locals recommend
You don’t want to miss this ice cream spot. There are a few throughout the city so you have some options!
Looking for brunch? Pinewood Social is great for cocktails, brunch, snacks and even has bowling!
571 locals recommend
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody St
571 locals recommend
Looking for brunch? Pinewood Social is great for cocktails, brunch, snacks and even has bowling!

Experience

Reservations recommended at this tiny iconic club featuring up-&-coming & experienced songwriters.
460 locals recommend
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro Pike
460 locals recommend
Reservations recommended at this tiny iconic club featuring up-&-coming & experienced songwriters.
Greek Revival-style plantation house & grounds dating to the 1840s, with a winery & event spaces.
283 locals recommend
Belle Meade Winery
5025 Harding Pike
283 locals recommend
Greek Revival-style plantation house & grounds dating to the 1840s, with a winery & event spaces.
Performances by singer-songwriters plus American eats & cocktails offered in an intimate setting.
192 locals recommend
Listening Room Cafe
618 4th Ave S
192 locals recommend
Performances by singer-songwriters plus American eats & cocktails offered in an intimate setting.
Cheekwood Botanical Gardens' are always a lovely place to visit.
593 locals recommend
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park Dr
593 locals recommend
Cheekwood Botanical Gardens' are always a lovely place to visit.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S
1208 locals recommend
National Museum of African American Music
510 Broadway
88 locals recommend

Art and Music Scene

As a non-collecting museum, the Frist does not have a permanent collection; rather, the center focuses on creating exhibitions as well as securing traveling exhibitions from around the country and the world.
1024 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 Broadway
1024 locals recommend
As a non-collecting museum, the Frist does not have a permanent collection; rather, the center focuses on creating exhibitions as well as securing traveling exhibitions from around the country and the world.
This gallery features contemporary paintings, drawings and sculptures.
LeQuire Gallery
4304 Charlotte Ave
This gallery features contemporary paintings, drawings and sculptures.

Sightseeing

The Parthenon in Nashville is the world’s only exact-size and detail replica of the original temple in Athens, Greece.
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End Ave
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon in Nashville is the world’s only exact-size and detail replica of the original temple in Athens, Greece.

Shopping

Lively daily market featuring a wide variety of local foods, produce, crafts, classes & chef demos.
461 locals recommend
Nashville Farmers' Market
900 Rosa L Parks Blvd
461 locals recommend
Lively daily market featuring a wide variety of local foods, produce, crafts, classes & chef demos.
This Reese Witherspoon’s women’s clothing shop.
116 locals recommend
Draper James
2608 12th Ave S
116 locals recommend
This Reese Witherspoon’s women’s clothing shop.
The is one of the best and largest antique malls filled with fine antiques and furniture.
24 locals recommend
Gaslamp Antiques
100 Powell Pl
24 locals recommend
The is one of the best and largest antique malls filled with fine antiques and furniture.

Traveler advice

Book before you go

Getting the Best Reservations

Nashville is a food town but reservations can be hard to come by. If you’re looking to go to a popular restaurant, try to make a reservation at least three weeks in advance.