Guidebook for Nashville

Doug And Alena
Doug And Alena
Guidebook for Nashville

Food Scene

Trendy Place to Hang Out.
76 locals recommend
Red Bicycle Coffee
2190 Nolensville Pike
76 locals recommend
Trendy Place to Hang Out.
Up and coming Trendy Restaurant and area of local's block parties on the weekend . Next to Baston, one of Nashville's trendies bars with high end private chef's dinning spots. Have to ask bar tender about access to or reservations for the private dinning experience. Great places to people watch.
68 locals recommend
Earnest Bar & Hideaway (formerly Hemingway's)
438 Houston St
68 locals recommend
Up and coming Trendy Restaurant and area of local's block parties on the weekend . Next to Baston, one of Nashville's trendies bars with high end private chef's dinning spots. Have to ask bar tender about access to or reservations for the private dinning experience. Great places to people watch.
Best Thai in Nashville and one of the favorites of Keith Urban.
156 locals recommend
The Smiling Elephant
2213 8th Ave S
156 locals recommend
Best Thai in Nashville and one of the favorites of Keith Urban.
One of the best steakhouses in the City.
25 locals recommend
Bob's Steak & Chop House
250 Rep. John Lewis Way S
25 locals recommend
One of the best steakhouses in the City.
One of the trendiest, best restaurants in Nashville.
243 locals recommend
Kayne Prime Steakhouse
1103 McGavock St
243 locals recommend
One of the trendiest, best restaurants in Nashville.
Trendy, high-end taco place.
265 locals recommend
bartaco
2526 12th Ave S
265 locals recommend
Trendy, high-end taco place.
Great, authentic Thai food and wonder, cool owners.
33 locals recommend
Siam Cafe
316 McCall St
33 locals recommend
Great, authentic Thai food and wonder, cool owners.
Best authentic Mexican food and tacos in Nashville. None better!
693 locals recommend
Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin Ave
693 locals recommend
Best authentic Mexican food and tacos in Nashville. None better!
Fun eatery with a bar and patio within walking distance.
51 locals recommend
Smokin Thighs
611 Wedgewood Ave
51 locals recommend
Fun eatery with a bar and patio within walking distance.
Great Restaurant and Bar in one of the trendiest, more upscale areas with shopping and many restaurant and bar options within walking distance. Great area to spend a few hours on weekend day walking around, shopping, eating and drinking.
238 locals recommend
Urban Grub
2506 12th Ave S
238 locals recommend
Great Restaurant and Bar in one of the trendiest, more upscale areas with shopping and many restaurant and bar options within walking distance. Great area to spend a few hours on weekend day walking around, shopping, eating and drinking.
Best authentic Italian Pizza in Nashville. Open kitchen, picnic table seating to watch pizza chiefs load the authentic Italian pizza ovens old-school style. This is a must for pizza snobs.
100 locals recommend
DeSano Pizza Bakery
115 16th Ave S
100 locals recommend
Best authentic Italian Pizza in Nashville. Open kitchen, picnic table seating to watch pizza chiefs load the authentic Italian pizza ovens old-school style. This is a must for pizza snobs.
Great Tacos and Cheap Prices.
64 locals recommend
The Local Taco
1100 Fatherland St
64 locals recommend
Great Tacos and Cheap Prices.
Great Brunch, Nice Bar and Very Consistent Restaurant for Lunch and Dinner with Nice Atmosphere.
57 locals recommend
BrickTop's
3000 West End Ave
57 locals recommend
Great Brunch, Nice Bar and Very Consistent Restaurant for Lunch and Dinner with Nice Atmosphere.
The Best in Our Opinion. Difficult to Get Into, but Well Worth the Hassle or Wait. Not too Expensive, specially for what you get. Very unusual food, but a must try if visiting Nashville and into food.
441 locals recommend
Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor St
441 locals recommend
The Best in Our Opinion. Difficult to Get Into, but Well Worth the Hassle or Wait. Not too Expensive, specially for what you get. Very unusual food, but a must try if visiting Nashville and into food.
Great Steakhouse with probably the coolest vibe and atmosphere of any restaurant in Nashville.
66 locals recommend
Jeff Ruby's
300 4th Ave N
66 locals recommend
Great Steakhouse with probably the coolest vibe and atmosphere of any restaurant in Nashville.
Very High-End Sushi and Trendy Bar and Atmosphere in the Gulch. Very cool place.
188 locals recommend
Virago
1120 McGavock St
188 locals recommend
Very High-End Sushi and Trendy Bar and Atmosphere in the Gulch. Very cool place.
High-End Trendy Italian in The Gulch. Very cool place and area. Lots of great food choice in this block. Though they are a bit pricey, you should not be disappointed with quality or atmosphere of anything food place in this small area in the Gulch.
45 locals recommend
Moto
1120 McGavock St
45 locals recommend
High-End Trendy Italian in The Gulch. Very cool place and area. Lots of great food choice in this block. Though they are a bit pricey, you should not be disappointed with quality or atmosphere of anything food place in this small area in the Gulch.
High-End, Expensive Steak House. I prefer Jeff Ruby's, but some like it here better.
21 locals recommend
Oak Steakhouse Nashville
801 Clark Place
21 locals recommend
High-End, Expensive Steak House. I prefer Jeff Ruby's, but some like it here better.
Trendy, High-End creative Dishes Restaurant.
146 locals recommend
Etch
303 Demonbreun St
146 locals recommend
Trendy, High-End creative Dishes Restaurant.
The Best Juice and Acai Bowls Anywhere. Almost as good as what we used to get in Maui.
15 locals recommend
Franklin Juice Company
707 Porter Rd
15 locals recommend
The Best Juice and Acai Bowls Anywhere. Almost as good as what we used to get in Maui.
Sometimes You Just Gotta Have a Smoothie, especially after a late night out.
9 locals recommend
Smoothie King
2040 Rosa L Parks Blvd
9 locals recommend
Sometimes You Just Gotta Have a Smoothie, especially after a late night out.
Great Deli and Beer Selection located in this neighborhood/community.
32 locals recommend
Clawson's Pub & Deli
1205 4th Ave S
32 locals recommend
Great Deli and Beer Selection located in this neighborhood/community.
High-end, trendy, swank restaurant with a nice seafood selection and unusual dishes. Not as great as Rolph & Daughters, but a similar concept and easier to get into if Rolph & Daughters is booked up or the wait is too long there.
117 locals recommend
Henrietta Red
1200 4th Ave N
117 locals recommend
High-end, trendy, swank restaurant with a nice seafood selection and unusual dishes. Not as great as Rolph & Daughters, but a similar concept and easier to get into if Rolph & Daughters is booked up or the wait is too long there.
Our absolutely favorite place for Uber Eats. Always good Thai food and sushi for delivery and prices are reasonable.
19 locals recommend
The Eastern Peak
536 Thompson Ln
19 locals recommend
Our absolutely favorite place for Uber Eats. Always good Thai food and sushi for delivery and prices are reasonable.
Very Cool Place. Old Movie Theatre Converted into Very Trendy and Cool Bar and Restaurant with Glitzy, High End Vibe.
150 locals recommend
Sinema
2600 8th Ave S
150 locals recommend
Very Cool Place. Old Movie Theatre Converted into Very Trendy and Cool Bar and Restaurant with Glitzy, High End Vibe.
One the Best and Close By and 12 South.
166 locals recommend
Josephine
2316 12th Ave S
166 locals recommend
One the Best and Close By and 12 South.
High-End Southern Flair, Very Popular with the Locals in Town. A Lot of People Rank it among their Favorites.
223 locals recommend
Husk
37 Rutledge St
223 locals recommend
High-End Southern Flair, Very Popular with the Locals in Town. A Lot of People Rank it among their Favorites.
Classic Nashville Steak House Steeped with a Music History and You Never Know Who You May See Dinning at The Palm.
21 locals recommend
The Palm Nashville
140 5th Avenue South
21 locals recommend
Classic Nashville Steak House Steeped with a Music History and You Never Know Who You May See Dinning at The Palm.
Iconic Restaurant in the Famous, Old School Hermitage Hotel.
35 locals recommend
Capitol Grille
231 6th Ave N
35 locals recommend
Iconic Restaurant in the Famous, Old School Hermitage Hotel.
Popular Steak House on Broadway.
21 locals recommend
Union Common
1929 Broadway
21 locals recommend
Popular Steak House on Broadway.
Fresh Food and interesting eateries all located close to downtown.
461 locals recommend
Nashville Farmers' Market
900 Rosa L Parks Blvd
461 locals recommend
Fresh Food and interesting eateries all located close to downtown.
Awesome Greek Food in a Café Setting. Must try for fans of Greek food.
51 locals recommend
Greko Greek Street Food
704 Main St
51 locals recommend
Awesome Greek Food in a Café Setting. Must try for fans of Greek food.
French Choice. Highly Rated.
372 locals recommend
Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland St
372 locals recommend
French Choice. Highly Rated.
World Famous Hot Chicken with Great Sides and Banana Pudding. Make it hotter than anyone can possibly stand or you can order mild. Neat place and don't let the line scare you away. It always moves pretty quickly.
465 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Midtown Nashville, TN
112 19th Ave S
465 locals recommend
World Famous Hot Chicken with Great Sides and Banana Pudding. Make it hotter than anyone can possibly stand or you can order mild. Neat place and don't let the line scare you away. It always moves pretty quickly.
Famous Country Dinner that is a Favorite for Tourists and Musicians.
418 locals recommend
The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100
418 locals recommend
Famous Country Dinner that is a Favorite for Tourists and Musicians.
Incredible Seafood and Atmosphere located in the Trendy Gulch.
27 locals recommend
Marsh House
401 11th Ave S
27 locals recommend
Incredible Seafood and Atmosphere located in the Trendy Gulch.

Drinks & Nightlife

Bar and High End Private Dinning. One of the best kept secrets and likely to see everything from Famous Musicians to Professional Athletes hanging out.
192 locals recommend
Bastion
434 Houston St
192 locals recommend
Bar and High End Private Dinning. One of the best kept secrets and likely to see everything from Famous Musicians to Professional Athletes hanging out.
The one and only . . . One of the best on Broadway.
559 locals recommend
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
422 Broadway
559 locals recommend
The one and only . . . One of the best on Broadway.
Coolest West Coast, 60s type surfer vibe bar this far inland. Take me back to California and actually makes me miss California.
180 locals recommend
Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin Ave
180 locals recommend
Coolest West Coast, 60s type surfer vibe bar this far inland. Take me back to California and actually makes me miss California.
Owned by a close friend until she recently retired and sold the club, but this place is an icon and still an icon. See the stars performing up close in personal in a relaxed down home atmosphere. Go early as there is always a line. This is a place you may consider checking out if you are a fan of country music and seeking a more relaxed atmoshpere and laid-back venue. The Bluebird Café is located in Green Hills so lots of restaurant options close by as well.
460 locals recommend
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro Pike
460 locals recommend
Owned by a close friend until she recently retired and sold the club, but this place is an icon and still an icon. See the stars performing up close in personal in a relaxed down home atmosphere. Go early as there is always a line. This is a place you may consider checking out if you are a fan of country music and seeking a more relaxed atmoshpere and laid-back venue. The Bluebird Café is located in Green Hills so lots of restaurant options close by as well.
Cool Place to Hear Up-and-Coming Bands in this Neighborhood/Community.
104 locals recommend
The Basement
1604 8th Ave S
104 locals recommend
Cool Place to Hear Up-and-Coming Bands in this Neighborhood/Community.
Interesting Old-School Row of Bourbon Street Type and Feel of Bars and Night Clubs. Historic and Different with some pretty neat places.
57 locals recommend
Printers Alley
Printers Alley
57 locals recommend
Interesting Old-School Row of Bourbon Street Type and Feel of Bars and Night Clubs. Historic and Different with some pretty neat places.
Awesome Bar and Cool Hangout.
161 locals recommend
Old Glory
1200 Villa Pl
161 locals recommend
Awesome Bar and Cool Hangout.
One of the Coolest, off the Beaten Path, Bars in Printers Alley.
152 locals recommend
Skull's Rainbow Room
222 Printers Alley
152 locals recommend
One of the Coolest, off the Beaten Path, Bars in Printers Alley.
Perhaps one of the best and coolest outdoor roof top bars in Nashville.
72 locals recommend
The George Jones
128 2nd Ave N
72 locals recommend
Perhaps one of the best and coolest outdoor roof top bars in Nashville.
Bar, Nightclub, Restaurant, Bowling Alley, Music Venue and Great Place to See and Ben Seen. Fun Venue for both locals and those visiting the area.
571 locals recommend
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody St
571 locals recommend
Bar, Nightclub, Restaurant, Bowling Alley, Music Venue and Great Place to See and Ben Seen. Fun Venue for both locals and those visiting the area.
Restaurant, Bar, Live Music and typically voted one of the best night club venues for the above.
120 locals recommend
City Winery
609 Lafayette St
120 locals recommend
Restaurant, Bar, Live Music and typically voted one of the best night club venues for the above.
Sports Bar About a Mile Away With Great Burgers and Craft Beer.
154 locals recommend
M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Melrose
2535 8th Ave S
154 locals recommend
Sports Bar About a Mile Away With Great Burgers and Craft Beer.
Fun Spot on Broadway.
67 locals recommend
Legends Corner
428 Broadway
67 locals recommend
Fun Spot on Broadway.
Interesting place to drop in and have a beer just to say you have been there and its less than a mile away.
170 locals recommend
Santa's Pub
2225 Bransford Ave
170 locals recommend
Interesting place to drop in and have a beer just to say you have been there and its less than a mile away.
Cool Place to grab some English Food and grab a stout.
59 locals recommend
Fleet Street Pub
207 Printers Alley
59 locals recommend
Cool Place to grab some English Food and grab a stout.
For those "Special" Occasions.
Deja Vu Showgirls Nashville
1418 Church St
For those "Special" Occasions.

Arts & Culture

Great for kids and those older, but still young at heart.
227 locals recommend
Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley Blvd
227 locals recommend
Great for kids and those older, but still young at heart.
Johnny Cash Museum . . . Nothing else needs to be said.
466 locals recommend
The Johnny Cash Museum
119 3rd Ave S
466 locals recommend
Johnny Cash Museum . . . Nothing else needs to be said.
Nashville Museum, very close to the house. Downton next to Union Station. Decent lunch spot there as well.
1024 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 Broadway
1024 locals recommend
Nashville Museum, very close to the house. Downton next to Union Station. Decent lunch spot there as well.
Name Says it All.
1208 locals recommend
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S
1208 locals recommend
Name Says it All.
Celebrity Wax Attraction, Why Not For a Rainy Day?
21 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds Nashville
515 Opry Mills Dr
21 locals recommend
Celebrity Wax Attraction, Why Not For a Rainy Day?
277 locals recommend
Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center
1 Symphony Pl
277 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

535 locals recommend
Bridgestone Arena
501 Broadway
535 locals recommend
About to be the home of the new world-class professional soccer stadium. Will be able to walk to facility from our home.
Hurwood Heights
About to be the home of the new world-class professional soccer stadium. Will be able to walk to facility from our home.
This is where it all started. Great venue.
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave N
1292 locals recommend
This is where it all started. Great venue.
Beautiful Park Next to Vanderbilt and a venue for outdoor shows as well.
13 locals recommend
Parthenon Avenue
Parthenon Avenue
13 locals recommend
Beautiful Park Next to Vanderbilt and a venue for outdoor shows as well.
Decent gym downtown and close to the house.
16 locals recommend
Downtown YMCA
1000 Church St
16 locals recommend
Decent gym downtown and close to the house.
8 locals recommend
Harpeth Hills Golf Course
2424 Old Hickory Blvd
8 locals recommend
Decent Public Course in a Pinch.
21 locals recommend
Two Rivers Golf Course
2235 2 Rivers Pkwy
21 locals recommend
Decent Public Course in a Pinch.
Top rated golf course.
20 locals recommend
Gaylord Springs Golf Links
18 Springhouse Ln
20 locals recommend
Top rated golf course.
493 locals recommend
Nissan Stadium
1 Titans Way
493 locals recommend
353 locals recommend
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville Pike
353 locals recommend
Right Next to the Nashville Fairgrounds.
14 locals recommend
The Fairgrounds Nashville
625 Smith Ave
14 locals recommend
Right Next to the Nashville Fairgrounds.
Short Track Races and Future NASCAR Site within Walking Distance from the House.
7 locals recommend
Nashville Speedway
625 Smith Ave
7 locals recommend
Short Track Races and Future NASCAR Site within Walking Distance from the House.
Brand New Top Golf Facility in Down Town Area and Close to Home.
191 locals recommend
Topgolf
500 Cowan St
191 locals recommend
Brand New Top Golf Facility in Down Town Area and Close to Home.
Water Park for the Young and Young at Heart.
27 locals recommend
Nashville Shores
Nashville Shores
27 locals recommend
Water Park for the Young and Young at Heart.

Shopping

Quick Interstate Access from our home.
260 locals recommend
Opry Mills Shopping Center station
260 locals recommend
Quick Interstate Access from our home.
Shopping and lots to do in Green Hills.
455 locals recommend
The Mall at Green Hills
2126 Abbott Martin Rd
455 locals recommend
Shopping and lots to do in Green Hills.
37 locals recommend
Walmart
2421 Powell Ave
37 locals recommend
Where Musicians Purchase Clothes, Shoes, Apparel and High End Acoustic Guitars. Very Cool Store for Both Men and Women. Has a stage and Live Music on Occasion.
50 locals recommend
Two Old Hippies
401 12th Ave S
50 locals recommend
Where Musicians Purchase Clothes, Shoes, Apparel and High End Acoustic Guitars. Very Cool Store for Both Men and Women. Has a stage and Live Music on Occasion.
Something of a Museum for New Cars including Rolls Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, Lotus, Maserati, SSV and high end used vehicles from Ferraris to Lamborghinis. Ask for Alena if you visit or want to drive home in a New Rolls Royce.
Carlock Motorcars Nashville
1599 Mallory Ln
Something of a Museum for New Cars including Rolls Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, Lotus, Maserati, SSV and high end used vehicles from Ferraris to Lamborghinis. Ask for Alena if you visit or want to drive home in a New Rolls Royce.

Parks & Nature

Very Nice and Large Park with Outdoor Concerts and Events Throughout the Year.
788 locals recommend
Centennial Park
2500 West End Ave
788 locals recommend
Very Nice and Large Park with Outdoor Concerts and Events Throughout the Year.
An amazing Outdoor Park with Hiking Trails, Bike Trails, Golf Course, Pavilions, Dog Park and etc. Great way to spend a healthy lazy afternoon.
77 locals recommend
Percy Warner stairs
Belle Meade Boulevard
77 locals recommend
An amazing Outdoor Park with Hiking Trails, Bike Trails, Golf Course, Pavilions, Dog Park and etc. Great way to spend a healthy lazy afternoon.
Great Downtown Park for Activities about 5 Miles From the Hose.
435 locals recommend
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek Rd
435 locals recommend
Great Downtown Park for Activities about 5 Miles From the Hose.
Downtown Park with Big Festivities Happen Including New Years Festivities and Outdoor Concerts.
292 locals recommend
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
600 James Robertson Pkwy
292 locals recommend
Downtown Park with Big Festivities Happen Including New Years Festivities and Outdoor Concerts.

Essentials

373 locals recommend
Kroger
4560 Harding Pike
373 locals recommend
The Home Depot
2535 Powell Ave
Pharmacy and Convenience Store.
128 locals recommend
Walgreens
2611 8th Ave S
128 locals recommend
Pharmacy and Convenience Store.