Food scene
The best hotdogs to be found in Nashville! Try the originals like the New Yorker or Chicago style or change it up with the Big Daddy--topped with cream cheese, bacon, pickles, grilled onion, jalapeno and Daddy’s secret sauce.
19 locals recommend
Daddy's Dogs
5205 Centennial BlvdThe best hotdogs to be found in Nashville! Try the originals like the New Yorker or Chicago style or change it up with the Big Daddy--topped with cream cheese, bacon, pickles, grilled onion, jalapeno and Daddy’s secret sauce.
The first, the original, and many believe, the best, Prince’s is where to go if you want the roots of hot chicken.
55 locals recommend
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack SoBro
423 6th Ave SThe first, the original, and many believe, the best, Prince’s is where to go if you want the roots of hot chicken.
Artists like Etta James, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan are just a few of the names that have performed on the famous checkerboard stage. Enjoy this old-school venue and listen to some solid tunes, while enjoying a cocktail.
152 locals recommend
Skull's Rainbow Room
222 Printers AlleyArtists like Etta James, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan are just a few of the names that have performed on the famous checkerboard stage. Enjoy this old-school venue and listen to some solid tunes, while enjoying a cocktail.
Neighborhoods
This upscale neighborhood is known for its chic hotels, high-end fashion boutiques and trendsetting restaurants.
455 locals recommend
The Gulch
This upscale neighborhood is known for its chic hotels, high-end fashion boutiques and trendsetting restaurants.
This buzzing part of the city is known for major nightlife, gay bars and clubs on Church street, and live music and variety acts.
87 locals recommend
Midtown
This buzzing part of the city is known for major nightlife, gay bars and clubs on Church street, and live music and variety acts.
This low-key vibe and neighborly personality has become Music City’s most desired areas to live and play. Here you will find local music, craft beer, boutique shopping and incredible food.
221 locals recommend
East Nashville
This low-key vibe and neighborly personality has become Music City’s most desired areas to live and play. Here you will find local music, craft beer, boutique shopping and incredible food.
City/town information
If you love history, Franklin should be on your day trip list. It is only 30 minutes south of Nashville and is a town known for preserving the area’s history. Visit homes that were transformed into Civil War hospitals, sample brews along Masters & Makers Trail and end the day with a meal at Red Pony.
250 locals recommend
Franklin
If you love history, Franklin should be on your day trip list. It is only 30 minutes south of Nashville and is a town known for preserving the area’s history. Visit homes that were transformed into Civil War hospitals, sample brews along Masters & Makers Trail and end the day with a meal at Red Pony.
Travel only 40 minutes north to Gallatin, where you can spend the day on Main Street browsing through boutiques or spend your time in nature in Bledsoe Creek State Park. End the day with dinner at Awedaddy’s Bar and Grill near the water and enjoy some burgers and tacos.
14 locals recommend
Gallatin
Travel only 40 minutes north to Gallatin, where you can spend the day on Main Street browsing through boutiques or spend your time in nature in Bledsoe Creek State Park. End the day with dinner at Awedaddy’s Bar and Grill near the water and enjoy some burgers and tacos.
About 50 minutes south of Nashville, is Columbia home to the 11th U.S. president. The town has a thriving art community and great eats. There are art classes you can take from local artists and lots of locally-made shops to visit. Be sure to end your day at James K. Polk Ancestral Home, which has the largest collection of former president artifacts in the country.
35 locals recommend
Columbia
About 50 minutes south of Nashville, is Columbia home to the 11th U.S. president. The town has a thriving art community and great eats. There are art classes you can take from local artists and lots of locally-made shops to visit. Be sure to end your day at James K. Polk Ancestral Home, which has the largest collection of former president artifacts in the country.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Getting around is easy
Rideshare is your friend and is much more convenient to get around through the city rather than renting a car. However, avoid the bus, it runs slow and can be confusing.
Book before you go
Plan ahead
Although Nashville can be a lively city, it is pretty quiet Sunday through Wednesday, so be sure to check on closing times for restaurants or other activities.
What to pack
Pack one of everything
The weather is a bit unpredictable at times, so pack multiple options. The summers and springs are warm and fall and winters are cold, but there are still days that will surprise you.