Guidebook for Nashville
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food and atmosphere, central to the new convention center and surrounding development. Amazing, beautiful new area of downtown!
278 locals recommend
The Southern Steak & Oyster
150 3rd Ave SGreat food and atmosphere, central to the new convention center and surrounding development. Amazing, beautiful new area of downtown!
Rooftop deck for view of Broadway and Honkey tonk music. Must like a crowded atmosphere.
559 locals recommend
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
422 BroadwayRooftop deck for view of Broadway and Honkey tonk music. Must like a crowded atmosphere.
Honkey tonk place with good music and wall murals of famous stars.
192 locals recommend
The Stage on Broadway
412 BroadwayHonkey tonk place with good music and wall murals of famous stars.
Less crowded, good music, and country music décor. A favorite Honkey Tonk for locals.
67 locals recommend
Legends Corner
428 BroadwayLess crowded, good music, and country music décor. A favorite Honkey Tonk for locals.
New Orleans style atmosphere with live blues bands.
123 locals recommend
Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar
220 Printers AlleyNew Orleans style atmosphere with live blues bands.
Whiskey Kitchen
118 12th Ave SUnique for high end selection of whiskeys.
Benchmark Sports Bar Nashville
117 2nd Ave NNever been, but highly ranked by tourists.
Sports bar with large selection of beer and famous for their bushwackers.
44 locals recommend
Broadway Brewhouse Downtown
317 BroadwaySports bar with large selection of beer and famous for their bushwackers.
Sam's All American Sports Grill
1803 21st Avenue SouthSportsbar and restaurant.
The jerk chicken and bushwackers are amazing. Excellent beer selection. Sportsbar for locals and Vanderbilt college crowd. Go in the back entrance.
65 locals recommend
Broadway Brewhouse & Mojo Grill
1900 BroadwayThe jerk chicken and bushwackers are amazing. Excellent beer selection. Sportsbar for locals and Vanderbilt college crowd. Go in the back entrance.
Rebar
1919 Division StreetLate night bar with games and patio.
Over 200 hundred kinds of beer. Next to the Frist Center and Union Station hotel.
57 locals recommend
Flying Saucer Nashville
111 10th Ave SOver 200 hundred kinds of beer. Next to the Frist Center and Union Station hotel.
The Oak Bar
231 6th Ave NGood place pre-show at TPAC.
Live music shows. Buy a ticket pre-show and get there early. Seating is first come first serve with most standing. I have seen Marc Broussard here and at the Ryman. Both shows were incredible.
The Rutledge
410 4th Avenue SouthLive music shows. Buy a ticket pre-show and get there early. Seating is first come first serve with most standing. I have seen Marc Broussard here and at the Ryman. Both shows were incredible.
Ms. Kelli's Karaoke Bar
207 Printers AlleyDive Karaoke bar in Printer's Alley.
Troubadours Karaoke
423 US-70Karaoke. On the same strip on Broadway with the honkey tonks.
Go to the outdoor deck or go to the inside bar and look for a hole in the floor between the bar and bathroom to see a surprise in the basement.
98 locals recommend
The Red Door Saloon
1816 Division StGo to the outdoor deck or go to the inside bar and look for a hole in the floor between the bar and bathroom to see a surprise in the basement.
Live music and good sausage cheese plate. Dive bar across from Bridgestone arena.
57 locals recommend
Rippy's Bar & Grill
429 BroadwayLive music and good sausage cheese plate. Dive bar across from Bridgestone arena.
Biker sports bar in high end area with a treehouse upstairs. The smoked sausage is good.
17 locals recommend
South Street Restaurant
907 20th Avenue SouthBiker sports bar in high end area with a treehouse upstairs. The smoked sausage is good.
Greenhouse Bar
2211 Bandywood DrYes, it's a bar in an actual greenhouse!
GRAYS on Main
332 Main StLive music.
The Palm Nashville
140 5th Avenue SouthInteresting bar close to Bridgestone Arena.
Arts & Culture
If you find a show you want to see at the Ryman, it's a must! It was formerly the Grand Ole Opry after the Belcourt Cinema. I have seen Santana, Brian Adams, and so many other wonderful shows.
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NIf you find a show you want to see at the Ryman, it's a must! It was formerly the Grand Ole Opry after the Belcourt Cinema. I have seen Santana, Brian Adams, and so many other wonderful shows.
Live music (check on schedule), picnic style (bring your own food and dine outside), buy their wine. Get there early to secure a table or bring a blanket/chairs.
346 locals recommend
Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdLive music (check on schedule), picnic style (bring your own food and dine outside), buy their wine. Get there early to secure a table or bring a blanket/chairs.
Last time I was there was when Chihuly was in town. Beautiful installment throughout the grounds at night with lights.
593 locals recommend
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrLast time I was there was when Chihuly was in town. Beautiful installment throughout the grounds at night with lights.
Even if just to walk by, the Schermerhorn symphony center is beautiful! It also houses a world class orchestra. My favorite show was Pink Martini.
277 locals recommend
Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center
1 Symphony PlEven if just to walk by, the Schermerhorn symphony center is beautiful! It also houses a world class orchestra. My favorite show was Pink Martini.
Wonderful plays and music. I last saw Harry Connick, Jr's show and Dirty Dancing the musical.
135 locals recommend
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
505 Deaderick StWonderful plays and music. I last saw Harry Connick, Jr's show and Dirty Dancing the musical.
Bridgestone Arena
501 BroadwayConcert Hall and home of the Nashville Predators hockey team.
Nissan Stadium
1 Titans WayPro-football stadium to see Titan's play or do yoga on the field!
In the summer, they do concerts on the lawn (Frist Fridays). Check the calendar. You can go inside to see the art as well.
1023 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayIn the summer, they do concerts on the lawn (Frist Fridays). Check the calendar. You can go inside to see the art as well.
There is an annual independent film festival hosted here. Mainstream movies most of the time. They also have independent films throughout the year.
57 locals recommend
Regal Green Hills
3815 Green Hills Village DriveThere is an annual independent film festival hosted here. Mainstream movies most of the time. They also have independent films throughout the year.
Independent film, historical movie house. Was the original Grand Ole Opry before it moved to the Ryman.
223 locals recommend
Belcourt Taps
2117 Belcourt AveIndependent film, historical movie house. Was the original Grand Ole Opry before it moved to the Ryman.
They often do evening socials for single adults. Great place for kiddos during the day.
227 locals recommend
Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley BlvdThey often do evening socials for single adults. Great place for kiddos during the day.
Check the concert schedule. Nice outdoor venue to relax on the lawn and listen to music.
105 locals recommend
Cumberland Park
592 S 1st StCheck the concert schedule. Nice outdoor venue to relax on the lawn and listen to music.
Check the event schedule. Hosts many festivals and concerts. This is where the famous 4th of July firework show is orchestrated.
81 locals recommend
Riverfront Park
100 1st Ave NCheck the event schedule. Hosts many festivals and concerts. This is where the famous 4th of July firework show is orchestrated.
Public Square Park (close to the courthouse) is where the popular summer Live on the Green concert series is held. It gets packed. Buy tickets ahead and get there early. Bring a blanket.
Municipal Courthouse Nashville TN
1 James Robertson PkwyPublic Square Park (close to the courthouse) is where the popular summer Live on the Green concert series is held. It gets packed. Buy tickets ahead and get there early. Bring a blanket.
Known for making songwriters famous! You have to stay quiet the whole time, though. Seating is first come first serve and it is tight. Buy tickets ahead of time.
460 locals recommend
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeKnown for making songwriters famous! You have to stay quiet the whole time, though. Seating is first come first serve and it is tight. Buy tickets ahead of time.
Food Scene
Where famous and new writers come to play songs in an intimate setting.
192 locals recommend
Listening Room Cafe
618 4th Ave SWhere famous and new writers come to play songs in an intimate setting.
Cabana
1910 Belcourt AveUpscale beach style restaurant with deck. Walking distance from house.
Best Thai in town. Authentic in a charming, cozy environment.
156 locals recommend
The Smiling Elephant
2213 8th Ave SBest Thai in town. Authentic in a charming, cozy environment.
Upscale dining with an inviting ambiance. Oyster bar, multiple indoor and outdoor spaces. The pork chops with grilled peaches is amazing.
237 locals recommend
Urban Grub
2506 12th Ave SUpscale dining with an inviting ambiance. Oyster bar, multiple indoor and outdoor spaces. The pork chops with grilled peaches is amazing.
12th South is a great area with many restaurants and stores. Never been to Embers, but heard good things.
90 locals recommend
Embers Ski Lodge
2410 12th Ave S12th South is a great area with many restaurants and stores. Never been to Embers, but heard good things.
Epice
2902 12th Ave SWonderful steak entrees in a cozy, modern environment. Lebanese.
Virago
1120 McGavock StHigh end sushi night club themed décor.
Samurai Sushi
2215 Elliston PlCozy, dive sushi. My favorite in town.
blvd Nashville
2013 Belmont BlvdWalking distance.
Fido
1812 21st Ave SBreakfast or lunch. Walking distance.
Pancake Pantry
1796 21st Ave SBreakfast. Walking distance.
Bongo Java
2007 Belmont BlvdCoffee shop and deli. Walking distance.
Taco Mamacita
1234 Church StOutdoor patio with a modern twist on typical Mexican grub.
BrickTop's
3000 West End AveBrunch, lunch, and dinner. Always busy.
Everything is amazing. Best ahi tuna and prime rib I have ever tasted. Wonderful salads.
23 locals recommend
J. Alexander's Redlands Grill
2609 West End AveEverything is amazing. Best ahi tuna and prime rib I have ever tasted. Wonderful salads.
Amazing. Our top pizza place in town. My fav is the lasagna pizza.
99 locals recommend
DeSano Pizza Bakery
115 16th Ave SAmazing. Our top pizza place in town. My fav is the lasagna pizza.
Etch
303 Demonbreun StHeard it is good for lunch.
Gets high ratings. Started as a popular food truck and now has a store.
693 locals recommend
Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin AveGets high ratings. Started as a popular food truck and now has a store.
Family style. You are seated at a large table with other guests. It's a traditional Southern Sunday dinner at Grandma's.
303 locals recommend
Monell's
1235 6th Ave NFamily style. You are seated at a large table with other guests. It's a traditional Southern Sunday dinner at Grandma's.
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveNever been, but gets great reviews.
The Row Kitchen & Pub
110 Lyle AveGood BBQ and live music in a cool atmosphere.
Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main StHighly recommended by East Nashville locals.
Burger Up
2901 12th Ave SRecommended by locals.
Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave SGood BBQ and great atmosphere.
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SBreakfast and Coffee
Recommended by locals for a girls night out. Decorated like an old time cinema. Been told to check out the upstairs bar for décor. Food is supposed to be amazing.
150 locals recommend
Sinema
2600 8th Ave SRecommended by locals for a girls night out. Decorated like an old time cinema. Been told to check out the upstairs bar for décor. Food is supposed to be amazing.
Soulshine Pizza Factory
1907 Division StreetLive music and rooftop deck with dance floor.
Park Cafe
4403 Murphy RdRomantic dining in local Sylvan Park neighborhood.
Acme Feed & Seed
101 BroadwayOverlooks the Cumberland river downtown
Famous and new songwriters play their music in a intimate setting.
210 locals recommend
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Nashville
500 Church StFamous and new songwriters play their music in a intimate setting.
New York style Jazz and Blues lounge with amazing food and incredible rooftop!
101 locals recommend
Sambuca
601 12th Ave SNew York style Jazz and Blues lounge with amazing food and incredible rooftop!
McDougal's Chicken Fingers & Wings
2115 Belcourt AveVariety of homemade dipping sauces.
Wonderful cocktails, appetizers, and the steak with mashed potatoes is amazing. Not crazy about the pasta I have tried (alfredo and lasagna).
63 locals recommend
Maggiano's Little Italy
3106 West End AveWonderful cocktails, appetizers, and the steak with mashed potatoes is amazing. Not crazy about the pasta I have tried (alfredo and lasagna).
Tavern
1904 BroadwayGreat atmosphere. Wonderful food and cocktails.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveA local's favorite.
Favorites pizzas are the Thai Dye and the Funky Q Chicken. Pick up or dine in. No delivery.
58 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
317 Main StreetFavorites pizzas are the Thai Dye and the Funky Q Chicken. Pick up or dine in. No delivery.
The Ostrich steak or BLT pizza (cooked in a brick oven) are amazing. Lovely patio.
9 locals recommend
BOUND|RY Events & Catering
911 20th Ave SThe Ostrich steak or BLT pizza (cooked in a brick oven) are amazing. Lovely patio.
Texas de Brazil
210 25th Ave NHear this is amazing. A must go next to Centennial park.
Edgehill Café
1210 Wedgewood AveRanked well and a locals favorite.
Gigi's Cupcakes
1816 BroadwayThe icing is bigger than the cupcake!
The sides were amazing. Aged beef (too salty for me but you might like it). Very expensive. $20 a glass for the cheaper wine.
243 locals recommend
Kayne Prime Steakhouse
1103 McGavock StThe sides were amazing. Aged beef (too salty for me but you might like it). Very expensive. $20 a glass for the cheaper wine.
Sometimes amazing! Can be hit or miss. But when it's good it is incredible. If you do not like something, send it back and order something else. It will come out wonderful.
10 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
2100 West End AveSometimes amazing! Can be hit or miss. But when it's good it is incredible. If you do not like something, send it back and order something else. It will come out wonderful.
Live music and yummy mac and cheese next to the honkey tonks on Broadway downtown.
18 locals recommend
Margaritaville Restaurant Nashville
322 BroadwayLive music and yummy mac and cheese next to the honkey tonks on Broadway downtown.
Make reservations to dine before a show at TPAC. Farm to table high end dining.
35 locals recommend
Capitol Grille
231 6th Ave NMake reservations to dine before a show at TPAC. Farm to table high end dining.
Boscos Restaurant & Brewing Co.
2000 Meridian BlvdWonderful if you are working in Franklin - Cool Springs area.
Saffire
230 Franklin RdWonderful lunch and dinner.
Cajun Steamer- Franklin
1175 Meridian BoulevardWonderful fried green tomatoes.
Eastland Cafe
97 Chapel AveCozy. Wonderful food.
Germantown Café
1200 5th Ave NBeautiful cork décor, view of Nashville, and wonderful brunch.
I recommend for breakfast and then a scenic drive or bike down Natchez Trace parkway. This place gets packed. Expect to have a long wait. Known for biscuits and jam. Fun little souvenir stores.
417 locals recommend
The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100I recommend for breakfast and then a scenic drive or bike down Natchez Trace parkway. This place gets packed. Expect to have a long wait. Known for biscuits and jam. Fun little souvenir stores.
Prime 108
1001 BroadwayLocated in the beautiful Union Station Hotel.
Puckett’s Boat House
94 E Main StPopular venue with live music.
Red Pony
408 Bridge StHeard it is the best place to dine in historic Franklin by many locals.
Merridee's Breadbasket
110 4th Ave SBreakfast
55 South
403 Main StCajun
Mellow Mushroom
317 Main StreetWonderful, unique pizza with outdoor patio.
McCreary's Irish Pub and Eatery
414 Main StCharming and great food in a casual atmosphere.
Kimbro's Pickin Parlor
214 S Margin StLive music.
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StLate night games and food.
Just Love Coffee Cafe - Music Row
1528 Demonbreun StBreakfast.
Trattoria Il Mulino
144 Rep. John Lewis Way SGreat for dinner before a show at Bridgestone.
Merchants
401 BroadwayFine dining in a beautiful, historic building downtown.
The Arcade
65 Arcade AlleyNice place for business lunch downtown.
Cochon Butcher
1120 4th Avenue NorthLooks interesting. Have heard wonderful things.
Copper Kettle Café
4004 Granny White PikeA locals favorite.
Copper Kettle Cafe & Catering
94 Peabody StOutdoor seating downtown.
The Mad Platter
1239 6th Avenue NorthLocals favorite.
Cork & Cow
403 Main StHighly recommended by locals.
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SLocal BBQ place.
Butchertown Hall
1416 4th Ave NBurgers
Shopping
The Mall at Green Hills
2126 Abbott Martin RdBest and closest mall for high end stores.
Hill Center
4015 Hillsboro PikeOutdoor Shopping
Historic Franklin is very charming. Outdoor shopping with many wonderful restaurants. Highly recommend reservation. Check for when there is a festival in the square.
250 locals recommend
Franklin
Historic Franklin is very charming. Outdoor shopping with many wonderful restaurants. Highly recommend reservation. Check for when there is a festival in the square.
Cumberland Transit
2807 West End AveUnique Outdoor store.
Borders
Wonderful book store in a striking shopping center across from Centennial park.
Be sure to get your pic in the big chair! Mall in a renovated factory. Saffire is a wonderful restaurant. They often do music shows in the concert halls.
79 locals recommend
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin RdBe sure to get your pic in the big chair! Mall in a renovated factory. Saffire is a wonderful restaurant. They often do music shows in the concert halls.
Love this place! I bought the front porch bench and tables here. Also, many of the lamps.
The Shop Around the Corner
117 3rd Ave NLove this place! I bought the front porch bench and tables here. Also, many of the lamps.
ReCreations Home
2600 Fessey Park RdBought orchid florals and a few furniture pieces here.
Many furniture pieces came from this store. The master bedroom tv console and dresser. Also, the coffee table and dining room hutch.
Bliss Home
2711 8th Ave SMany furniture pieces came from this store. The master bedroom tv console and dresser. Also, the coffee table and dining room hutch.
Beautiful Coral and beach inspired home furnishings store in historic Franklin.
6 locals recommend
The Iron Gate
338 W Main StBeautiful Coral and beach inspired home furnishings store in historic Franklin.
Bought many home accessories from this store. I just love the owner, Lisa! She is also an interior designer.
J J Ashley Antiques & Reprdctn
125 S Margin StBought many home accessories from this store. I just love the owner, Lisa! She is also an interior designer.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
4021 Hillsboro PikeOrganic grocery.
Trader Joe's
90 White Bridge RdAffordable organic grocery.
Nirvana Beverage Co
4005 Hillsboro PikeOwners give wonderful suggestions.
Owner also offers suggestions per your taste. Check for dates/times for wine tastings.
24 locals recommend
Grand Cru Wine & Spirits
3433 Murphy RdOwner also offers suggestions per your taste. Check for dates/times for wine tastings.
Local produce. Good restaurants and ethnic stores inside.
461 locals recommend
Nashville Farmers' Market
900 Rosa L Parks BlvdLocal produce. Good restaurants and ethnic stores inside.
I only recommend for the 12th South Farmers market. Much better selection than other markets. Get there early as it sells out quick!
132 locals recommend
Sevier Park Community Center
I only recommend for the 12th South Farmers market. Much better selection than other markets. Get there early as it sells out quick!
Bud's Liquors & Wine
2139 Abbott Martin RdTo stock up for the trip!
Kroger
4560 Harding PikeGroceries.
Sightseeing
Beautiful atriums for a botanical stroll inside the hotel.
47 locals recommend
Magnolia Entrance station
Beautiful atriums for a botanical stroll inside the hotel.
Belmont University
1900 Belmont BlvdBeautiful campus for a night stroll.
Beautiful Japanese garden, stroll around a pond and full replica of the Parthenon. Nashville is a sister city to Athens, Greece. Big band, movies, plays, yoga, and volleyball during the summer.
788 locals recommend
Centennial Park
2500 West End AveBeautiful Japanese garden, stroll around a pond and full replica of the Parthenon. Nashville is a sister city to Athens, Greece. Big band, movies, plays, yoga, and volleyball during the summer.
Gorgeous inside! Historical landmark.
21 locals recommend
The Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection
1001 BroadwayGorgeous inside! Historical landmark.
Gorgeous inside! Historical landmark. Make a reservation to eat or pop in and tour the hotel before a show at TPAC.
28 locals recommend
The Hermitage Hotel
231 6th Ave NGorgeous inside! Historical landmark. Make a reservation to eat or pop in and tour the hotel before a show at TPAC.
Lovely drive from Loveless Café to Historic Franklin.
59 locals recommend
Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge
Natchez Trace ParkwayLovely drive from Loveless Café to Historic Franklin.
Jack Daniel's Distillery Visitor Center
133 Lynchburg HwyHeard it's fun. Never been.
Amazing architectural wonder. Hosts conventions and events.
115 locals recommend
Nashville Music City Center
201 Rep. John Lewis Way SAmazing architectural wonder. Hosts conventions and events.
Great for running, biking, or hiking. I have a female professional bike (Bianchi) to borrow. Just need a heads up to unlock out of basement storage.
493 locals recommend
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdGreat for running, biking, or hiking. I have a female professional bike (Bianchi) to borrow. Just need a heads up to unlock out of basement storage.
Beautiful bridge with views of the downtown riverfront. They often do events on the Bridge (Wine and food tastings). Most often used to dine downtown and walk to a Titan's football game or concert.
11 locals recommend
Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge
Beautiful bridge with views of the downtown riverfront. They often do events on the Bridge (Wine and food tastings). Most often used to dine downtown and walk to a Titan's football game or concert.
Look for events in this historical downtown park with views of the capitol.
292 locals recommend
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
600 James Robertson PkwyLook for events in this historical downtown park with views of the capitol.
Everything Else
Wonderful gym. They have chalk stations and a huge cardio area. Extensive class schedule, including yoga and pilates.
15 locals recommend
Green Hills Family YMCA
4041 Hillsboro CirWonderful gym. They have chalk stations and a huge cardio area. Extensive class schedule, including yoga and pilates.