Sightseeing
1 block: Great place for a jog or walk right outside my door- check out the Parthenon and its art exhibits if you have time.
788 locals recommend
Centennial Park
2500 West End Ave1 block: Great place for a jog or walk right outside my door- check out the Parthenon and its art exhibits if you have time.
Beautiful place for a hike, walk, or trail run -- amazing to have such a large park (900+ acres) this close to the city.
493 locals recommend
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdBeautiful place for a hike, walk, or trail run -- amazing to have such a large park (900+ acres) this close to the city.
Really pretty place for a walk just south of downtown. Nature preserve right in the city.
435 locals recommend
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdReally pretty place for a walk just south of downtown. Nature preserve right in the city.
Essentials
2 blocks: easy for basic groceries right around the corner. Not Whole Foods, but greatest people ever. Talk to Threk (long red hair) at checkout, and he'll surprise you w/ entertaining conversation :)
51 locals recommend
Piggly Wiggly
2317 Dickerson Pike2 blocks: easy for basic groceries right around the corner. Not Whole Foods, but greatest people ever. Talk to Threk (long red hair) at checkout, and he'll surprise you w/ entertaining conversation :)
Everything Else
2 blocks: Easy stop for wine/liquor right by Piggly Wiggly grocery. Basically on your way to/from anywhere.
6 locals recommend
West End Discount Liquors & Wines
2818 West End Ave2 blocks: Easy stop for wine/liquor right by Piggly Wiggly grocery. Basically on your way to/from anywhere.
Pick up a bottle of wine for later after you get your coffee fix at Dose
24 locals recommend
Grand Cru Wine & Spirits
3433 Murphy RdPick up a bottle of wine for later after you get your coffee fix at Dose
Nice place for a walk or jog - also right next to a driving range/golf course. I often walk/jog here from my place.
22 locals recommend
Richland Creek Greenway
Richland Creek GreenwayNice place for a walk or jog - also right next to a driving range/golf course. I often walk/jog here from my place.
Walking distance! Tons of tailgating. You can see it from my parking lot.
45 locals recommend
Vanderbilt Stadium
Jess Neely DriveWalking distance! Tons of tailgating. You can see it from my parking lot.
Seball Stadium
Vandy baseball. So fun!
Bank of America ATM
2901 West End AveATM walking distance
CrossFit Forte
930 Rep. John Lewis Way SFriendly local box owned by a super encouraging young couple.
On The End CrossFit
203 Reidhurst Ave2 blocks: CrossFit box you can walk to!
2 blocks: Wanna' get pampered? This Aveda salon is just across West End. They offer facials as well as cuts/color etc. Ask for Allie J., she's great!
True Blue Salon
2817 West End Ave2 blocks: Wanna' get pampered? This Aveda salon is just across West End. They offer facials as well as cuts/color etc. Ask for Allie J., she's great!
Affordable place nearby for a little cardio. If it's raining. The parks and greenways are prettier. :)
10 locals recommend
Planet Fitness
5708 Charlotte PikeAffordable place nearby for a little cardio. If it's raining. The parks and greenways are prettier. :)
This is a restaurant - and a bar -
and a local music joint. It's great because you can get good food (not typical bar food) before the music starts, and they often have good bands & theme nights.
33 locals recommend
The Stone Fox
712 51st Ave NThis is a restaurant - and a bar -
and a local music joint. It's great because you can get good food (not typical bar food) before the music starts, and they often have good bands & theme nights.
Venus Nails & Spa
2924 West End AveGirls' weekend? Try Venus Nail Spa, right around the corner!
Pretty botanical gardens with rotating art installations.
593 locals recommend
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrPretty botanical gardens with rotating art installations.
Food Scene
Starbucks
402 21st Ave S2 blocks: Coffee, pastries, WiFi. Walk there.
Panera Bread
2829 West End Ave2 blocks: Pastries, coffee, free WiFi. Walk there.
2 blocks, easy walk- great brunch specializing in eggs benedict, $20 carafes of champagne or mimosas. You may see a celebrity every now and then.
57 locals recommend
BrickTop's
3000 West End Ave2 blocks, easy walk- great brunch specializing in eggs benedict, $20 carafes of champagne or mimosas. You may see a celebrity every now and then.
3-4 blocks: great place for a glass of wine, dinner, or brunch. I've never had food here that wasn't great. Nice ambiance. Walking distance.
31 locals recommend
The Tin Angel
3201 West End Ave3-4 blocks: great place for a glass of wine, dinner, or brunch. I've never had food here that wasn't great. Nice ambiance. Walking distance.
1 block: great family-owned place with excellent sandwiches & subs, right around the corner.
Bellagio Pizza & Subs
114B 29th Ave N1 block: great family-owned place with excellent sandwiches & subs, right around the corner.
Caffé Nonna
4427 Murphy RdGreat local Italian restaurant right by McCabe Park / Greenway
Good Italian food- similarly priced to Olive Garden but better quality. Adjoining market allows you to buy cheeses, meats, gelato. Bocce ball court outside.
97 locals recommend
Coco's Italian Market
411 51st Ave NGood Italian food- similarly priced to Olive Garden but better quality. Adjoining market allows you to buy cheeses, meats, gelato. Bocce ball court outside.
2.5 blocks: Quick Mediterranean food, walking distance
20 locals recommend
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
3001 West End Ave2.5 blocks: Quick Mediterranean food, walking distance
Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
3415 West End Ave5-6 blocks: Excellent, affordable Indian food
2.5 blocks- easy place to meet up with friends or family in area. Buffalo burgers are their specialty but there are lots of other options.
21 locals recommend
Ted's Montana Grill
2817 West End Ave2.5 blocks- easy place to meet up with friends or family in area. Buffalo burgers are their specialty but there are lots of other options.
2.5-3 blocks- good place to meet friends or family for dinner.
31 locals recommend
Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill
1726 Galleria Blvd2.5-3 blocks- good place to meet friends or family for dinner.
Dose Coffee
3431 Murphy RdNice local coffee spot. Good scones and biscuit sandwiches.
Popular spot for coffee & all kinds of bagel sandwiches, locally owned.
125 locals recommend
Star Bagel Cafe
4504 Murphy RdPopular spot for coffee & all kinds of bagel sandwiches, locally owned.
Always packed, popular local restaurant. Walking distance.
63 locals recommend
Maggiano's Little Italy
3106 West End AveAlways packed, popular local restaurant. Walking distance.
Moe's Southwest Grill
101 Creekside CrossingWalking distance- giant burritos
2 blocks: Another great option for Indian food- this one is more cozy than Woodlands, walking distance, good for date night. Both are tasty.
19 locals recommend
Bombay Palace
2912 West End Ave2 blocks: Another great option for Indian food- this one is more cozy than Woodlands, walking distance, good for date night. Both are tasty.
One of my favorite restaurants in the city- beautiful spot and great food, surprising but tasty flavor combos. Germantown area.
330 locals recommend
City House
1222 4th Ave NOne of my favorite restaurants in the city- beautiful spot and great food, surprising but tasty flavor combos. Germantown area.
Another great restaurant in a beautiful space, specializes in local food, changing menu each day. Germantown area
106 locals recommend
Silo
1121 5th Ave NAnother great restaurant in a beautiful space, specializes in local food, changing menu each day. Germantown area
One of my all-time favorite spots for brunch. On a nice day, I always prefer the patio. It can get really loud inside- but if you're a sports fan they've got TV's, part of the reason for loudness :)
164 locals recommend
Tavern
1904 BroadwayOne of my all-time favorite spots for brunch. On a nice day, I always prefer the patio. It can get really loud inside- but if you're a sports fan they've got TV's, part of the reason for loudness :)
This place is a staple / magnet for tourists, but there's a reason they've been around so long. Go as early as possible- line will be long. I wasn't in the mood for super-sweet & liked the Southwest.
327 locals recommend
Pancake Pantry
1796 21st Ave SThis place is a staple / magnet for tourists, but there's a reason they've been around so long. Go as early as possible- line will be long. I wasn't in the mood for super-sweet & liked the Southwest.
2.5 blocks: you can BBQ for pick-up on the way to the park or the game. 3-4 picnic tables available if you'd like to eat there, but it's also easy to just walk a few steps & eat at Centennial.
9 locals recommend
Hog Heaven
115 27th Ave N2.5 blocks: you can BBQ for pick-up on the way to the park or the game. 3-4 picnic tables available if you'd like to eat there, but it's also easy to just walk a few steps & eat at Centennial.
I don't even like ice cream, but I have to go here anytime I'm in this part of town. Amazing flavors and combinations, plus changing seasonal options. They also let you sample. :) Get the waffle cone.
753 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveI don't even like ice cream, but I have to go here anytime I'm in this part of town. Amazing flavors and combinations, plus changing seasonal options. They also let you sample. :) Get the waffle cone.
Great little restaurant right next door to Jeni's Ice Cream. Save room for Jeni's so you can finish off with that. :)
106 locals recommend
Silly Goose
1888 Eastland AvenueGreat little restaurant right next door to Jeni's Ice Cream. Save room for Jeni's so you can finish off with that. :)
The Southern Steak & Oyster has an excellent reputation -- I've yet to go but I've heard many sing its praises. Looking forward to going myself.
278 locals recommend
The Southern Steak & Oyster
150 3rd Ave SThe Southern Steak & Oyster has an excellent reputation -- I've yet to go but I've heard many sing its praises. Looking forward to going myself.
Another spot to try Nashville's "Hot Chicken" if you aren't near the east end of town or Hattie B's. Bolton's just opened this second location on 8th -- and you can get it HOT HOT here.
150 locals recommend
Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish
624 Main StAnother spot to try Nashville's "Hot Chicken" if you aren't near the east end of town or Hattie B's. Bolton's just opened this second location on 8th -- and you can get it HOT HOT here.
Higher class establishment in Midtown if you'd prefer to skip the meat markets and have quiet conversation with great ambiance.
9 locals recommend
BOUND|RY Events & Catering
911 20th Ave SHigher class establishment in Midtown if you'd prefer to skip the meat markets and have quiet conversation with great ambiance.
I love the vibe of this Asian-fusion place, and its food- go casual or dressy. There's a cool recessed area in the center of the restaurant that looks like a great place to just sit & have cocktails.
188 locals recommend
Virago
1120 McGavock StI love the vibe of this Asian-fusion place, and its food- go casual or dressy. There's a cool recessed area in the center of the restaurant that looks like a great place to just sit & have cocktails.
People will fight over who has the best steak in town- and this is one of the contenders. It's got a nice vibe and the bar opens up to an open view of the street, which is great on pretty days.
243 locals recommend
Kayne Prime Steakhouse
1103 McGavock StPeople will fight over who has the best steak in town- and this is one of the contenders. It's got a nice vibe and the bar opens up to an open view of the street, which is great on pretty days.
A bit south of town, but not that far and NOT to be missed if you want to experience excellent biscuits, country ham, etc. at this old-time classic Nashville breakfast spot.
417 locals recommend
The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100A bit south of town, but not that far and NOT to be missed if you want to experience excellent biscuits, country ham, etc. at this old-time classic Nashville breakfast spot.
Another Nashville staple. I hear mixed reviews- people love it or are just "meh" - but it's pretty popular and has been around awhile.
23 locals recommend
Noshville
1918 BroadwayAnother Nashville staple. I hear mixed reviews- people love it or are just "meh" - but it's pretty popular and has been around awhile.
Relatively new restaurant & bar entry to midtown. They have live music and decent food. Nice patio area.
66 locals recommend
Soulshine Pizza Factory
1907 Division StreetRelatively new restaurant & bar entry to midtown. They have live music and decent food. Nice patio area.
Excellent restaurant (save your pennies) right next door to Patterson House. Can be tough to get a reservation - try early!
67 locals recommend
The Catbird Seat
1711 Division StExcellent restaurant (save your pennies) right next door to Patterson House. Can be tough to get a reservation - try early!
atmalogy
2320 West End AvenueCute, unusual new entry to the local Nashville coffee scene with lots of personality.
Great spot for coffee and people watching in 12South area. Nicest staff ever, but always busy. If you want a more chill spot, try Portland Brew. The coffee's just as good.
546 locals recommend
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SGreat spot for coffee and people watching in 12South area. Nicest staff ever, but always busy. If you want a more chill spot, try Portland Brew. The coffee's just as good.
Great coffee option in 12South area. Not as lively as Frothy Monkey, but if you're looking for a chill spot to read, this is a great choice. Good stuff.
77 locals recommend
Portland Brew
2605 12th Ave SGreat coffee option in 12South area. Not as lively as Frothy Monkey, but if you're looking for a chill spot to read, this is a great choice. Good stuff.
Half price Sangrias on Sunday, patio / open air seating for pretty weather.
29 locals recommend
Chago's Cantina
2015 Belmont BlvdHalf price Sangrias on Sunday, patio / open air seating for pretty weather.
Wonderful local food truck- find its current location on Twitter. Grilled cheese in many different varieties, including with Benton's bacon or prosciutto. Highly recommend.
The Grilled Cheeserie Food Truck
Wonderful local food truck- find its current location on Twitter. Grilled cheese in many different varieties, including with Benton's bacon or prosciutto. Highly recommend.
This is Cafe Nonna's more casual younger sister, and right next door. Fantastic brick oven fired pizza, wonderful piadini sandwiches, and a great open air patio vibe for pretty days.
13 locals recommend
Nonna's Pizzeria and Wine Bar
4427 Murphy RdThis is Cafe Nonna's more casual younger sister, and right next door. Fantastic brick oven fired pizza, wonderful piadini sandwiches, and a great open air patio vibe for pretty days.
Great place nearby to see what all the fuss is about -- try some hot chicken then wash it down at any of the numerous watering holes in walking distance.
465 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Midtown Nashville, TN
112 19th Ave SGreat place nearby to see what all the fuss is about -- try some hot chicken then wash it down at any of the numerous watering holes in walking distance.
Hallelujah, we now have a Nashville location- you don't have to drive to Nolensville! This is solid BBQ all around. This and Edley's are my two faves.
401 locals recommend
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SHallelujah, we now have a Nashville location- you don't have to drive to Nolensville! This is solid BBQ all around. This and Edley's are my two faves.
This is a classic (it's seasonal) which has been here for 40 years- walk up to the window and order a dip cone, burger, incredible shake options, and more. Eat on benches outside & enjoy retro tunes.
83 locals recommend
Bobbie's Dairy Dip
5301 Charlotte AveThis is a classic (it's seasonal) which has been here for 40 years- walk up to the window and order a dip cone, burger, incredible shake options, and more. Eat on benches outside & enjoy retro tunes.
Widely known for its incredible brunch- plan ahead and make a reservation if you can!
158 locals recommend
Germantown Café
1200 5th Ave NWidely known for its incredible brunch- plan ahead and make a reservation if you can!
Wonderful. Daily menu changes. Best to plan ahead- make a reservation. In the words of James Beard Award-winning Chef Sean Brock: "If it doesn’t come from the South, it’s not coming through the door."
223 locals recommend
Husk
37 Rutledge StWonderful. Daily menu changes. Best to plan ahead- make a reservation. In the words of James Beard Award-winning Chef Sean Brock: "If it doesn’t come from the South, it’s not coming through the door."
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveSuper hip coffeehouse if you find yourself on the east side.
Shopping
Target
26 White Bridge RdBest dollar aisle on the planet
2 blocks- awesome stop for deep discounts on designer clothing
38 locals recommend
United Apparel Liquidators
2918 West End Ave2 blocks- awesome stop for deep discounts on designer clothing
2.5 blocks- love this nice local outdoor outfitter shop, great people.
12 locals recommend
Cumberland Transit
2807 West End Ave2.5 blocks- love this nice local outdoor outfitter shop, great people.
Tons and tons and tons and tons of books- new and used. Small space, sweet people if you need help finding anything.
12 locals recommend
Bookman Bookwoman Books
1713 21st Avenue SouthTons and tons and tons and tons of books- new and used. Small space, sweet people if you need help finding anything.
Possibly my favorite store in the city. Funky papers, earrings, bracelets, scarves, clothes, & other accessories.
41 locals recommend
Pangaea
1721 21st Ave SPossibly my favorite store in the city. Funky papers, earrings, bracelets, scarves, clothes, & other accessories.
3 blocks: Easy stop for last minute toiletries or prescriptions, right around the corner. I'm a firm believer that Walgreen's carries just about anything you could possibly need.
48 locals recommend
Walgreens
5600 Charlotte Pike3 blocks: Easy stop for last minute toiletries or prescriptions, right around the corner. I'm a firm believer that Walgreen's carries just about anything you could possibly need.
One of 2-3 stops I like to make in this area for thrift store finds
6 locals recommend
Southern Thrift Store
5010 Charlotte AveOne of 2-3 stops I like to make in this area for thrift store finds
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee
5412 Charlotte AveAnother great stop for second-hand finds.
This is THE mall in Nashville: Nordstrom's, Burberry, BCBG, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Coach, Lucky Brand, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Free People, True Religion, etc.
455 locals recommend
The Mall at Green Hills
2126 Abbott Martin RdThis is THE mall in Nashville: Nordstrom's, Burberry, BCBG, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Coach, Lucky Brand, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Free People, True Religion, etc.
Popular shopping spot- lots of outlet stores and bargains.
260 locals recommend
Opry Mills Shopping Center station
Popular shopping spot- lots of outlet stores and bargains.
Nashville institution. Vinyl galore. They also often have in-store shows.
126 locals recommend
Grimey's New & Preloved Music
1060 E Trinity LnNashville institution. Vinyl galore. They also often have in-store shows.
Great local stop anytime because the indoor food court is fantastic (Indian, Jamaican, Mexican, Mediterranean, etc.)- but I especially love it in the spring and summer: flowers & plants everywhere.
461 locals recommend
Nashville Farmers' Market
900 Rosa L Parks BlvdGreat local stop anytime because the indoor food court is fantastic (Indian, Jamaican, Mexican, Mediterranean, etc.)- but I especially love it in the spring and summer: flowers & plants everywhere.
Drinks & Nightlife
2 blocks: easy place to get a pint and watch a game, right by Centennial Park.
12 locals recommend
Jed's Sports Bar & Grille
114 28th Avenue North2 blocks: easy place to get a pint and watch a game, right by Centennial Park.
Where you need to go if you go only one place downtown. Get there early to see 1st and 2nd band (first one starts about 8pm)-- it gets packed quickly. Fried bologna sandwich = great late night fix.
601 locals recommend
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayWhere you need to go if you go only one place downtown. Get there early to see 1st and 2nd band (first one starts about 8pm)-- it gets packed quickly. Fried bologna sandwich = great late night fix.
This is the best sports bar I've been to, and their wings might be the best in town. You can call in an order for pick-up. Love the windows that open up on pretty days for a nice breeze.
18 locals recommend
Sam's All American Sports Grill
1803 21st Avenue SouthThis is the best sports bar I've been to, and their wings might be the best in town. You can call in an order for pick-up. Love the windows that open up on pretty days for a nice breeze.
2.5 blocks: This is a local dive you either love or hate. A great mix of local flavor, and the karaoke is always interesting.
10 locals recommend
Springwater Supper Club and Lounge
115 27th Ave N2.5 blocks: This is a local dive you either love or hate. A great mix of local flavor, and the karaoke is always interesting.
I love this little spot on the East end of town. The drinks can be a little pricey, but it's great ambiance, great staff, and really interesting, well-made concoctions. Drinks pretty stiff, too. :)
243 locals recommend
Holland House Bar and Refuge
935 West Eastland AvenueI love this little spot on the East end of town. The drinks can be a little pricey, but it's great ambiance, great staff, and really interesting, well-made concoctions. Drinks pretty stiff, too. :)
Fun new restaurant/bar near the river. Interesting drinks and staff. You can sit at the bar, at a table, or a seating area with a sofa or chair. WiFi. Plus, there's a bowling alley INSIDE!
571 locals recommend
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StFun new restaurant/bar near the river. Interesting drinks and staff. You can sit at the bar, at a table, or a seating area with a sofa or chair. WiFi. Plus, there's a bowling alley INSIDE!
Festive place for margaritas & mexican food, nice patio for summertime. ALSO across the street from Jeni's Ice Cream, which is always a bonus.
455 locals recommend
Rosepepper Cantina
1907 Eastland AveFestive place for margaritas & mexican food, nice patio for summertime. ALSO across the street from Jeni's Ice Cream, which is always a bonus.
The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AveBest Monday night dance party on the planet. Seriously.
East Nashville institution. Smoking is allowed, but they open up the garage door windows during the spring and summer. Great place for a pint or people watching.
326 locals recommend
3 Crow Bar
1024 Woodland StEast Nashville institution. Smoking is allowed, but they open up the garage door windows during the spring and summer. Great place for a pint or people watching.
Like dueling pianos? Go here. Say hello to Justin if he's playing that night.
55 locals recommend
The Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar
209 2nd Ave NLike dueling pianos? Go here. Say hello to Justin if he's playing that night.
Welcome to Midtown. If you're looking for the 20-30 something single scene, this is one of the prime spots. Note: They allow smoking here. Patio available.
98 locals recommend
The Red Door Saloon
1816 Division StWelcome to Midtown. If you're looking for the 20-30 something single scene, this is one of the prime spots. Note: They allow smoking here. Patio available.
This is another staple of the 20-30 something single scene, although I've also seen people in their 40s-50s here too. Large front patio with tables, great for people watching. Cornhole outside.
110 locals recommend
Rebar
1919 Division StreetThis is another staple of the 20-30 something single scene, although I've also seen people in their 40s-50s here too. Large front patio with tables, great for people watching. Cornhole outside.
Right next door to Winners (really). Another contender in the long line of options available on Division St. if you're just wanting to see who's out & about.
230 locals recommend
Losers Bar and Grill-Nashville
1911 Division StRight next door to Winners (really). Another contender in the long line of options available on Division St. if you're just wanting to see who's out & about.
This is a place where people go to see and be seen. Lively happy hour.
139 locals recommend
Whiskey Kitchen
118 12th Ave SThis is a place where people go to see and be seen. Lively happy hour.
Nashville's equivalent of a "speakeasy." Old school style and manners, excellent high dollar drinks, house rules prevent guys from hitting on girls without permission. Some like that/some don't. :)
368 locals recommend
The Patterson House
1711 Division StNashville's equivalent of a "speakeasy." Old school style and manners, excellent high dollar drinks, house rules prevent guys from hitting on girls without permission. Some like that/some don't. :)
Another staple in the Midtown area, popular watering hole.
65 locals recommend
Broadway Brewhouse & Mojo Grill
1900 BroadwayAnother staple in the Midtown area, popular watering hole.
If you love beer, this is not to be missed. Endless varieties. If you sample enough over time, you may eventually be immortalized in the Ring of Honor.
57 locals recommend
Flying Saucer Nashville
111 10th Ave SIf you love beer, this is not to be missed. Endless varieties. If you sample enough over time, you may eventually be immortalized in the Ring of Honor.
Solid burgers, great place to watch a game, great 2-for-1 Wednesdays.
123 locals recommend
M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Sylvan Park
4408 Charlotte AveSolid burgers, great place to watch a game, great 2-for-1 Wednesdays.
Arts & Culture
This is a neat place nearby if you're wanting to see a great indie film or a long-lost fave.
223 locals recommend
Belcourt Taps
2117 Belcourt AveThis is a neat place nearby if you're wanting to see a great indie film or a long-lost fave.
Redbox
2001 Belmont BlvdEasy kiosk to rent DVDs
Redbox
2001 Belmont BlvdEasy kiosk to rent DVDs
Original home of the Grand Ol' Opry. Not a bad seat in the house, great place for any show. They also offer tours during the day if you can't make it to a show.
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NOriginal home of the Grand Ol' Opry. Not a bad seat in the house, great place for any show. They also offer tours during the day if you can't make it to a show.
Small "basement" venue by Grimey's Record Store in the popular 12South area. I've seen a lot of great music there- one of my favorite spots.
104 locals recommend
The Basement
1604 8th Ave SSmall "basement" venue by Grimey's Record Store in the popular 12South area. I've seen a lot of great music there- one of my favorite spots.
Exit/In
2208 Elliston PlA Nashville institution- lots of great music on a regular basis.
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayNice art museum with national exhibits
Love the blues? This place is solid. I didn't want to place it under "bars" because I consider it more "entertainment" - I go for the music. Ignore the other stuff on Printers Alley (if you want).
123 locals recommend
Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar
220 Printers AlleyLove the blues? This place is solid. I didn't want to place it under "bars" because I consider it more "entertainment" - I go for the music. Ignore the other stuff on Printers Alley (if you want).
Not to be missed, not a bad seat in the house. Short drive/cab- get tix online a week in advance, or line up outside the door for remaining 25 seats day of show. Best to check website for details!
460 locals recommend
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeNot to be missed, not a bad seat in the house. Short drive/cab- get tix online a week in advance, or line up outside the door for remaining 25 seats day of show. Best to check website for details!