Kathleen's Guidebook
Food scene
Nashville
There is so much to do and see in Nashville!
Mayday Brewery
521 Old Salem RdAnother fabulous local brewery in Murfreesboro.
Toot's Restaurant
301 Sam Ridley Pkwy WA local favorite!
Hickory Falls Restaurant
999 Industrial BlvdBroad menu, in Smyrna.
Readyville Mill
5418 Murfreesboro RdThe Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveLive Music on the weekends and the most authentic Mexican food in the area. One of our favorites!
7 locals recommend
Carmen's Taqueria
206 W Northfield BlvdLive Music on the weekends and the most authentic Mexican food in the area. One of our favorites!
Fin Fusion Sushi Bar
2862 S Church StOur favorite Sushi restaurant in Murfreesboro.
Pad Thai Cafe
2568 S Church StOur favorite Thai restaurant in Murfreesboro.
Mellow Mushroom
317 Main StreetMiller's Grocery
7011 Main StBell Buckle Cafe
16 TN-269Monell's
1235 6th Ave NCheddar's Scratch Kitchen
50 Old Pleasant Grove RdJuicy Seafood
267 N Lowry StMimi's Bistro & Bakery
2625 Medical Center PkwyGreat for breakfast/brunch in Murfreesboro.
Sylvan Park Restaurant
1443 NW Broad StThe Chop House
541 N Thompson LnA local favorite for lunch and dinner in Murfreesboro.
Sightseeing
Jack Daniel's Distillery Visitor Center
133 Lynchburg HwyA fun day trip to Lynchburg, TN.
Stones River National Battlefield
3501 Old Nashville HwyClose to the cottage and has a Visitors Center.
Mammoth Cave
Worth the drive at just under 2 hours north.
Tennessee Safari Park
618 Conley RdFeed the animals!
Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley BlvdFun for kids, and adults too!
Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad StChattanooga is a wonderful day trip.
Tennessee Titans
460 Great Circle RdFootball anyone?
Listen to live music, taste local brews, picnic on the grounds, or take a walk with friends and your pooch.
19 locals recommend
Hop Springs
6790 John Bragg HwyListen to live music, taste local brews, picnic on the grounds, or take a walk with friends and your pooch.
Southern Grist Brewing Company
754 Douglas AvenueCheck out the breweries!
Carnton Plantation
Historic plantation in Franklin
Visit the replica and stroll the grounds. Lots of open air festivals and other events can be found in the park.
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End AveVisit the replica and stroll the grounds. Lots of open air festivals and other events can be found in the park.
Beautiful gardens inside the hotel with shopping and dining choices along the way. Park at Opry Mills and walk over to avoid parking fees.
316 locals recommend
Gaylord Opryland Resort
2800 Opryland DrBeautiful gardens inside the hotel with shopping and dining choices along the way. Park at Opry Mills and walk over to avoid parking fees.
A great evening, located beside Opry Mills and Opryland Hotel in Nashville.
751 locals recommend
Grand Ole Opry
600 Opryland DrA great evening, located beside Opry Mills and Opryland Hotel in Nashville.
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe original location of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
Did you wonder why we have an elephant on our wall? Go and see the sanctuary.
12 locals recommend
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee — Elephant Discovery Center
27 E Main StDid you wonder why we have an elephant on our wall? Go and see the sanctuary.
The Caverns
555 Charlie Roberts RdAn hour from the Cottage in Pelham, TN
Another great cave tour in McMinnville, TN about an hour and 15 minutes from the Cottage.
80 locals recommend
Cumberland Caverns
1437 Cumberland Caverns RdAnother great cave tour in McMinnville, TN about an hour and 15 minutes from the Cottage.
Outdoor Activities
Things to do outside!
Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdA great place to visit and take a picnic.
Barfield Crescent Disc Golf
697 Veterans PkwyDiscs are in the Cottage for your convenience should you decide to play.
At Old Fort Park, a great park to stroll, play tennis, golf, or take the kids to the playground. In Murfreesboro.
11 locals recommend
Old Fort Golf Course
1028 Golf LnAt Old Fort Park, a great park to stroll, play tennis, golf, or take the kids to the playground. In Murfreesboro.
Old Fort Park Tennis Courts
13 miles of bicycle, in-line skating, and walking trails throughout Murfreesboro.
https://murfreesborotn.gov/185/Greenways-Wetlands
9 locals recommend
Murfreesboro's Stones River Greenway System
Murfreesboro's Stones River Greenway System13 miles of bicycle, in-line skating, and walking trails throughout Murfreesboro.
https://murfreesborotn.gov/185/Greenways-Wetlands
Discs are in the cottage, this is a great park for picnics too! In Smyrna.
Sharp Springs Park Disc Golf Course
Unnamed RoadDiscs are in the cottage, this is a great park for picnics too! In Smyrna.
Sharp Springs Park
311 Jefferson PikeA wonderful park in Smyrna.
Greenway Trail Head
Stones River GreenwayPercy Priest Lake
Rent a pontoon boat here for a fun day.
Four Corners Marina
4027 Lavergne Couchville PikeGreat outdoor bar and grill, rent a boat here for the day.
Great for social distancing! About 45 minutes away in Watertown, TN.
9 locals recommend
Stardust Drive In Theatre
310 Purple Tiger DrGreat for social distancing! About 45 minutes away in Watertown, TN.
The Moonlite Drive-In
931 W Main StAbout 35 minutes away in Woodbury, TN.
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville PikeGreat petting area at the Zoo, in Nashville.
A great location to rent canoes and kayaks and float down the Buffalo River for the day. About 1.45 hours away in Waynesboro, TN.
12 locals recommend
Crazy Horse Canoe Rental & Recreational Park
2505 Waynesboro HwyA great location to rent canoes and kayaks and float down the Buffalo River for the day. About 1.45 hours away in Waynesboro, TN.
Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort
4001 Bell RdA great water park for the kids.
Franklin
Downtown Franklin has a wonderful area to shop, stroll, and eat!
Smyrna Golf Course
101 Sam Ridley Pkwy ECheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrBeautiful gardens in Nashville.
Fall Creek Falls State Park
2009 Village Camp RdRadnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdMcKnight Park Sports☆Com Star☆Plex
2310 Memorial BlvdTake the kids to the pool, in Murfreesboro.
A great place to picnic and swim at at Percy Priest lake. Fills up quickly in the summer so go early!
Anderson Road Recreation Area
4060 Anderson RdA great place to picnic and swim at at Percy Priest lake. Fills up quickly in the summer so go early!
Indoor Activities
Smyrna Bowling Center
95 Weakley LnSkateCenter West
849 W College StJack Split Axe Throwing Murfreesboro
163 Mall Cir Dr60 Minute Escape Game Murfreesboro
167 Mall Cir DrMurfreesboro Escape Rooms
1970 Medical Center PkwyTopgolf
500 Cowan StBridgestone Arena
501 BroadwayFord Ice Center
5264 Hickory Hollow PkwyIce skating in nearby Antioch, TN, about 20 minutes away
Flashback Arcade
258 River Rock BlvdA great indoor arcade in Murfreesboro
Game Galaxy Arcade
3 S Lowry StAn arcade in Smyrna
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayOur Nashville Art Museum.
Opry Mills
433 Opry Mills DrAdventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley BlvdA great place to take younger kids for a day in Murfreesboro.
39 locals recommend
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring
502 SE Broad StA great place to take younger kids for a day in Murfreesboro.
Shopping
The Avenue Murfreesboro
2615 Medical Center PkwyNashville Flea Market
401 Wingrove StOpry Mills
433 Opry Mills DrDraper James
2608 12th Ave SReese Witherspoon’s shop.
The Mall at Green Hills
2126 Abbott Martin RdAn upscale mall in Nashville
Nightlife
Bar Louie - The Avenue at Murfreesboro
2615 Medical Center PkwyCoconut Bay Cafe
210 Stones River Mall BlvdJonathan's Grille
613 S Mt Juliet RdLittle Harpeth Brewing
5901 California AvenueOn the square in downtown Murfreesboro, a favorite with the locals and college students.
6 locals recommend
Level 3
114 S Maple StOn the square in downtown Murfreesboro, a favorite with the locals and college students.
Sullivan's Sports Bar
701 President PlTin Roof Nashville
1516 Demonbreun StFlying Saucer Nashville
111 10th Ave SLots of beers on tap, in Nashville.
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
422 BroadwayRed Door Saloon
1010 Forest AvenueLosers Bar and Grill-Nashville
1911 Division StLosers Bar and Grill-Nashville
1911 Division StKid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse
221 BroadwayAcme Feed & Seed
101 BroadwayWildhorse Saloon
120 2nd Ave NSambuca
601 12th Ave S12 South Taproom & Grill
2318 12th Ave SA small bar with great food and live music, another locals favorite in Murfreesboro.
Hank's Honky Tonk
2341 Memorial BlvdA small bar with great food and live music, another locals favorite in Murfreesboro.
Neighborhoods
East Nashville
Lots of great restaurants, pubs, and breweries here.