Food scene
The Assembly Halls (2nd floor) are basically a modern day food court with many local restaurants. Also has multiple rooftop bars with live music. Several full service restaurants and shops here too. Across the street from the Ryman Auditorium
145 locals recommend
Fifth + Broadway
5036 BroadwayThe Assembly Halls (2nd floor) are basically a modern day food court with many local restaurants. Also has multiple rooftop bars with live music. Several full service restaurants and shops here too. Across the street from the Ryman Auditorium
In the neighborhood! Love this coffee shop and their food options. Other locations around the city too
546 locals recommend
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SIn the neighborhood! Love this coffee shop and their food options. Other locations around the city too
In the neighborhood! The BEST pastries! Order ahead online. They sell out fast so you might want to order the night before
8 locals recommend
Brightside Bakeshop - West
4907 Indiana AveIn the neighborhood! The BEST pastries! Order ahead online. They sell out fast so you might want to order the night before
51st Deli
1314 51st Ave NIn the neighborhood! Delicious sandwiches, tacos and other yummies
In the neighborhood! This is a Nashville classic for ice cream or burgers. Try the strawberry shortcake!
83 locals recommend
Bobbie's Dairy Dip
5301 Charlotte AveIn the neighborhood! This is a Nashville classic for ice cream or burgers. Try the strawberry shortcake!
In the neighborhood! The best of Nashville’s hot chicken! They also have other locations in the city, but the wait time at this location is reasonable
211 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - West Nashville, TN
5209 Charlotte AvenueIn the neighborhood! The best of Nashville’s hot chicken! They also have other locations in the city, but the wait time at this location is reasonable
Close to the house. Our favorite for Vietnamese food. Everything is made from scratch. Bring cash!
13 locals recommend
VN Pho & Deli
5906 Charlotte PikeClose to the house. Our favorite for Vietnamese food. Everything is made from scratch. Bring cash!
Great vegan and gf food in Berry Hill. They have a GF/V bakery in Donelson too
75 locals recommend
Sunflower Cafe
2834 Azalea PlGreat vegan and gf food in Berry Hill. They have a GF/V bakery in Donelson too
Delicious vegan options here! Try their avocado margaritas!! Not far from the house
137 locals recommend
AVO
4 City AveDelicious vegan options here! Try their avocado margaritas!! Not far from the house
The Southern V
1200 Buchanan StAll the deliciousness of southern cooking—vegan style!
One of my favorites for brunch in Hillsboro Village along with some great shopping. Bongo Java coffee! Near Vanderbilt
304 locals recommend
Fido
1812 21st Ave SOne of my favorites for brunch in Hillsboro Village along with some great shopping. Bongo Java coffee! Near Vanderbilt
Bagels, lox and cream cheese--oh YUM! Can be busy on the weekends but the line goes quickly. Near Belmont Univ
85 locals recommend
proper bagel
2011 Belmont BlvdBagels, lox and cream cheese--oh YUM! Can be busy on the weekends but the line goes quickly. Near Belmont Univ
A Nashville classic! You've never had biscuits that melt in your mouth like this! Go for dinner when the wait is shorter
417 locals recommend
The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100A Nashville classic! You've never had biscuits that melt in your mouth like this! Go for dinner when the wait is shorter
In the neighborhood! Convenient to eat at or get it to go and bring it back to the house
22 locals recommend
Big Bad Breakfast-Nashville
5304 Charlotte AveIn the neighborhood! Convenient to eat at or get it to go and bring it back to the house
Near the house! Operated by a non-profit that employs women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, & addiction. Delicious breakfast or lunch, and great skincare products that support a wonderful cause
53 locals recommend
The Café at Thistle Farms
5122 Charlotte AveNear the house! Operated by a non-profit that employs women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, & addiction. Delicious breakfast or lunch, and great skincare products that support a wonderful cause
We love their BBQ so much they catered our wedding! Check out any of their locations in Nashville
417 locals recommend
Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave SWe love their BBQ so much they catered our wedding! Check out any of their locations in Nashville
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SUs Southerners do love our BBQ. We frequently eat here
A Nashville classic. THE BEST apple fritter you will EVER try... if they haven’t already run out
22 locals recommend
Fox's Donut Den
3900 Hillsboro PikeA Nashville classic. THE BEST apple fritter you will EVER try... if they haven’t already run out
Healthy, clean eating! Make a reservation if you’re going on the weekend! Or sometimes even the weekdays
20 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
3996 Hillsboro PikeHealthy, clean eating! Make a reservation if you’re going on the weekend! Or sometimes even the weekdays
Our favorite restaurant in Nashville. Everything is delicious. Try the beet salad for sure if it’s in season! Also check out their sister restaurant Etch which is downtown
9 locals recommend
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3790 Bedford AveOur favorite restaurant in Nashville. Everything is delicious. Try the beet salad for sure if it’s in season! Also check out their sister restaurant Etch which is downtown
In the neighbor! What started as a regional chain in Ohio has grown into a nationwide ice cream shop! A must-try! There are a few locations around town
753 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveIn the neighbor! What started as a regional chain in Ohio has grown into a nationwide ice cream shop! A must-try! There are a few locations around town
8th & Roast
2108 8th Ave SGreat coffee and breakfast options
Try the *best* pizza ever at this local black-owned biz! Try the PREAM (and add pesto!) Visit their dine-in location in Germantown, or pick up (at their location called “the rollout”), or get it delivered!!! These guys have done a lot for their community...and our bellies
131 locals recommend
Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria
911 Buchanan StTry the *best* pizza ever at this local black-owned biz! Try the PREAM (and add pesto!) Visit their dine-in location in Germantown, or pick up (at their location called “the rollout”), or get it delivered!!! These guys have done a lot for their community...and our bellies
Close to the house! A cronut = a donut + a croissant! The best of both pastries! Multiple locations in town
12 locals recommend
Five Daughters Bakery West Nashville
3820 Charlotte AveClose to the house! A cronut = a donut + a croissant! The best of both pastries! Multiple locations in town
51 North Taproom
704 51st Ave NIn the neighborhood! Great apps too!
Fat Bottom Brewing Co.
800 44th Ave NIn the neighborhood!
Close to the house! Love their burgers
123 locals recommend
M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Sylvan Park
4408 Charlotte AveClose to the house! Love their burgers
5th & Taylor
1411 5th Ave NFantastic food in Germantown
Butchertown Hall
1416 4th Ave NGreat place to enjoy with friends in Germantown
Henrietta Red
1200 4th Ave NAmazing seafood in Germantown
Husk
37 Rutledge StFancy Southern food!
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StGreat hangout place with food, cocktails and bowling!
Headquarters
4902 Charlotte AveGreat little coffee spot not far from the house!
Mitchell Delicatessen
1306 McGavock PkIt’s an East Nashville staple!
PennePazze
3826 Charlotte AvenueSuper fresh pasta and amazing sauces!
Just down the road from the house! A new bagel shop in the neighborhood that’s locally owned! Great folks and delicious food!
Benji's Bagel & Coffee House
Just down the road from the house! A new bagel shop in the neighborhood that’s locally owned! Great folks and delicious food!
Sightseeing
A real-size replica of the Parthenon. Has a small art gallery inside. Located in Centennial Park, it’s also nice to just sunbathe on the grass outside and people watch!
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End AveA real-size replica of the Parthenon. Has a small art gallery inside. Located in Centennial Park, it’s also nice to just sunbathe on the grass outside and people watch!
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NA Nashville classic
Free admission! Close the Nashville Farmers Market which has several delicious eateries
154 locals recommend
Tennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L Parks BlvdFree admission! Close the Nashville Farmers Market which has several delicious eateries
Small park near the stadium, under the pedestrian bridge. Great views of downtown
105 locals recommend
Cumberland Park
592 S 1st StSmall park near the stadium, under the pedestrian bridge. Great views of downtown
Stroll across the Cumberland River and get the best views of downtown and the Titans stadium
132 locals recommend
John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
Stroll across the Cumberland River and get the best views of downtown and the Titans stadium
Always has great exhibits. Amazing art deco architecture in this old post office building
1023 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayAlways has great exhibits. Amazing art deco architecture in this old post office building
Tennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L Parks BlvdNew home for our state museum
Did you know the first candy bar was invented right here?! Go check out their shop
38 locals recommend
Goo Goo Shop
116 3rd Ave SDid you know the first candy bar was invented right here?! Go check out their shop
Definitely worth a visit, even if you're not a country music fan
1208 locals recommend
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SDefinitely worth a visit, even if you're not a country music fan
National Museum of African American Music
510 BroadwayNewly opened!
Music venues
See the Nashville Symphony and other shows in this beautiful theater
277 locals recommend
Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center
1 Symphony PlSee the Nashville Symphony and other shows in this beautiful theater
Go to the places that emphasize the music, instead of the drinking (although yes, drinking happens there too!) Check out the Song Suffragettes every Monday evening.
192 locals recommend
Listening Room Cafe
618 4th Ave SGo to the places that emphasize the music, instead of the drinking (although yes, drinking happens there too!) Check out the Song Suffragettes every Monday evening.
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeThe Nashville spot where many musicians were discovered
Ascend Amphitheater
310 1st Ave SMusic venue on the river. Great atmosphere
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NA musical historical site!
A Nashville historic institution, with the longest running radio broadcast!
750 locals recommend
Grand Ole Opry
600 Opryland DrA Nashville historic institution, with the longest running radio broadcast!
Known for their bluegrass shows, you never know which famous Nashville musicians will stop by to pop on stage!
245 locals recommend
The Station Inn
402 12th Ave SKnown for their bluegrass shows, you never know which famous Nashville musicians will stop by to pop on stage!
The East Room
2412 Gallatin AveThe 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AveActivities
Places to hike, exercise, and get your body moving!
Climb Nashville
3600 Charlotte AveA natural gem in Nashville. Several different hiking trails available
493 locals recommend
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdA natural gem in Nashville. Several different hiking trails available
Great spot to rent kayaks or canoes! Afterward, grab a bite at Pinewood Kitchen & Mercantile for a great farm to table meal! (GF, dairy free and vegan options!)
13 locals recommend
Pinewood Canoe & Camp LLC
2011 Cash Hollow RdGreat spot to rent kayaks or canoes! Afterward, grab a bite at Pinewood Kitchen & Mercantile for a great farm to table meal! (GF, dairy free and vegan options!)
Topgolf
500 Cowan StEnjoy some tee time!
Fall Creek Falls Pool
A state park with waterfalls for a fun day trip!
Another state park with waterfalls within driving distance (1.5h). The hike at the park is from the top of the falls. You can also kayak to the bottom of the falls. There are several companies that offer guided kayaking adventures
153 locals recommend
Burgess Falls State Park
4000 Burgess Falls DrAnother state park with waterfalls within driving distance (1.5h). The hike at the park is from the top of the falls. You can also kayak to the bottom of the falls. There are several companies that offer guided kayaking adventures
Spring Castle
1080-1278 Great Falls RdAbout a 2h drive, take a day trip to play in the falls!
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdGreat hiking within city limits!
Grocery shopping
A great farmer's market in the neighborhood on Saturday mornings
20 locals recommend
Richland Park Farmers Market
4711 Charlotte AveA great farmer's market in the neighborhood on Saturday mornings
Locally owned grocery chain similar to Whole Foods. Some pre-prepared hot foods. Lots of organic or vegan grocery items
16 locals recommend
The Turnip Truck - Charlotte Ave
5001 Charlotte AveLocally owned grocery chain similar to Whole Foods. Some pre-prepared hot foods. Lots of organic or vegan grocery items
Locally owned market with lots of locally grown produce! Love this place
54 locals recommend
The Produce Place
4000 Murphy RdLocally owned market with lots of locally grown produce! Love this place
The big farmers market in town. Lots of local options. Several great dining options
461 locals recommend
Nashville Farmers' Market
900 Rosa L Parks BlvdThe big farmers market in town. Lots of local options. Several great dining options
Trader Joe's
90 White Bridge RdPublix Super Market at Hill Center at Nashville West
6614 Charlotte PikeKroger
4560 Harding PikeTarget