Food Scene
Fido
1812 21st Ave SExcellent food and soy lattes! Buzzing village ambience. Outdoor seating.
Excellent tasting pizza (close to NY style but a little less greasy) and large selection of fresh, on-tap beers.
58 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
317 Main StreetExcellent tasting pizza (close to NY style but a little less greasy) and large selection of fresh, on-tap beers.
Awesome wood-fired style, thin-crust pizza and charming atmosphere.
51 locals recommend
Bella Napoli Pizzeria
1200 Villa PlAwesome wood-fired style, thin-crust pizza and charming atmosphere.
Sun-filled ambience with French-style pastries, lunch, coffee. Quieter than Fido.
26 locals recommend
Provence Breads & Café
Sun-filled ambience with French-style pastries, lunch, coffee. Quieter than Fido.
The Smiling Elephant
2213 8th Ave SBest Thai food in Nashville, and charming patio.
For a real southern tradition...these really are the best. biscuits. ever. Served with gravy or delicious house-made jam. Best to avoid going on the weekends.
417 locals recommend
The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100For a real southern tradition...these really are the best. biscuits. ever. Served with gravy or delicious house-made jam. Best to avoid going on the weekends.
Bombay Palace
2912 West End AveGreat lunch buffet, dinner and take out.
Great lunch buffet and dinner. They have the best cauliflower dish ever: Gobi Manchurian.
46 locals recommend
Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
3415 West End AveGreat lunch buffet and dinner. They have the best cauliflower dish ever: Gobi Manchurian.
Pricey if you get an entree at dinner, but the French Onion soup is to die for (and makes a light meal). Their fondue is delicious and reasonably priced. Not much in the offerings here for vegans.
8 locals recommend
Chateau West
3408 West End AvePricey if you get an entree at dinner, but the French Onion soup is to die for (and makes a light meal). Their fondue is delicious and reasonably priced. Not much in the offerings here for vegans.
Gojo has a delicious lunch buffet for around $10, and also a unique spiced tea. In the evenings, you can get a veggie platter or other dishes.
31 locals recommend
Gojo Ethiopian Cafe and Restaurant
415 W Thompson LnGojo has a delicious lunch buffet for around $10, and also a unique spiced tea. In the evenings, you can get a veggie platter or other dishes.
Far East
2922 614 Fatherland StDelicious fresh rolls, curries and other dishes. Lovely outdoor patio.
If you're craving authentic Japanese food, this is the place. It's a little pricey, and parking can be a hassle if you are not already downtown, but it has the broadest, most authentic menu in town.
Ichiban Japanese Restaurant
109 2nd Avenue NorthIf you're craving authentic Japanese food, this is the place. It's a little pricey, and parking can be a hassle if you are not already downtown, but it has the broadest, most authentic menu in town.
Several Japanese chefs prepare delicious and fresh sushi and sashimi here. There's a variety of other items on the menu as well. Friendly atmosphere, reasonable prices (for Japanese food).
22 locals recommend
Sonobana
40 White Bridge RdSeveral Japanese chefs prepare delicious and fresh sushi and sashimi here. There's a variety of other items on the menu as well. Friendly atmosphere, reasonable prices (for Japanese food).
Shopping
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveRich and interesting flavors.
This museum is the perfect size--you can really take in all you want in an hour or two. Awesome gift shop!
1023 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayThis museum is the perfect size--you can really take in all you want in an hour or two. Awesome gift shop!
The popsicle self-actualized...My favorites are chai (milk), honeydew, plum and cantaloupe. Across the street from the vibrant Sevier Park and community center.
139 locals recommend
Las Paletas
1804 21st Avenue SouthThe popsicle self-actualized...My favorites are chai (milk), honeydew, plum and cantaloupe. Across the street from the vibrant Sevier Park and community center.
Everything Else
Pangaea
1721 21st Ave SCharming boutique for gifts, clothes and accessories, home decor.
Fun place to do tai chi, toss a frisbee, slackline, climb trees, people watch.
44 locals recommend
Fannie Mae Dees Park
2400 Blakemore AveFun place to do tai chi, toss a frisbee, slackline, climb trees, people watch.
Belcourt Taps
2117 Belcourt AveGreat art house theatre! Yummy snacks, wine and beer.
Love Diane's (intermediate level ashtanga elements) classes upstairs! 12 minute bike ride or 7 minutes by car.
13 locals recommend
Shakti Power Yoga
65 Music Square ELove Diane's (intermediate level ashtanga elements) classes upstairs! 12 minute bike ride or 7 minutes by car.
A variety of great teachers and classes on the schedule. Just 5 minutes by car, 10 by bike.
7 locals recommend
Liberation Yoga Nashville
A variety of great teachers and classes on the schedule. Just 5 minutes by car, 10 by bike.
Awesome sauna, pool, yoga classes, pilates etc. Guest passes available for free.
15 locals recommend
Green Hills Family YMCA
4041 Hillsboro CirAwesome sauna, pool, yoga classes, pilates etc. Guest passes available for free.
The Urban Juicer
1009 Gallatin AveGreat juice combos. Fresh!
Beautiful retreat from civilization. Lots of opportunities to encounter wildlife and unleash your own wild.
Note they have strict usage rules--no jogging, dogs or strollers on the trails. No food.
435 locals recommend
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdBeautiful retreat from civilization. Lots of opportunities to encounter wildlife and unleash your own wild.
Note they have strict usage rules--no jogging, dogs or strollers on the trails. No food.
Large expanses of lush Southern greenery. Lots of different levels and types of trails. Dogs and jogging permitted.
493 locals recommend
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdLarge expanses of lush Southern greenery. Lots of different levels and types of trails. Dogs and jogging permitted.
Joyride Nashville
833 9th Ave SWhat could be more fun than zooming around town on a Segway?!
You will feel like you're in a grand urban area instead of a budding city with small-town charms. Great place for quiet. In warm months, enjoy the lovely courtyard. On bus route.
45 locals recommend
Nashville Public Library
615 Church StYou will feel like you're in a grand urban area instead of a budding city with small-town charms. Great place for quiet. In warm months, enjoy the lovely courtyard. On bus route.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SYa might just have to while you're here!