Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
It has a great mission assisting women who have been on hard times. It is a fantastic little cafe, I even got married there! They also have handmade lotions, soaps, etc. Large, comfortable coffee shop with free wifi.
53 locals recommend
The Café at Thistle Farms
5122 Charlotte AveIt has a great mission assisting women who have been on hard times. It is a fantastic little cafe, I even got married there! They also have handmade lotions, soaps, etc. Large, comfortable coffee shop with free wifi.
It's cheap! A classic staple on the west side featuring diner style breakfast (served all day) and southern "meat and three" daily offerings. Closed on Sundays.
24 locals recommend
Wendell Smith's Restaurant
407 53rd Ave NIt's cheap! A classic staple on the west side featuring diner style breakfast (served all day) and southern "meat and three" daily offerings. Closed on Sundays.
Great burger place by celebrity chef Richard Blais. They have fantastic gourmet burgers and shakes. They have a great modern bar with a TV. Great craft beer place right next door, The Beer Pale.
35 locals recommend
FLIP burger boutique
4111 Charlotte AvenueGreat burger place by celebrity chef Richard Blais. They have fantastic gourmet burgers and shakes. They have a great modern bar with a TV. Great craft beer place right next door, The Beer Pale.
Iconic Nashville old style walk up burgers and shakes. Great place for a dipped cone or banana split.
83 locals recommend
Bobbie's Dairy Dip
5301 Charlotte AveIconic Nashville old style walk up burgers and shakes. Great place for a dipped cone or banana split.
Fantastic sports bar with corn hole and some arcade games. One of the best selection of craft beers in town. Seating inside and out on the patio. Great for groups.
123 locals recommend
M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Sylvan Park
4408 Charlotte AveFantastic sports bar with corn hole and some arcade games. One of the best selection of craft beers in town. Seating inside and out on the patio. Great for groups.
Cool modern mexican restaurant in a renovated auto shop. Opens to outside patio and Charlotte Ave. Great craft beer and cocktails. Food is great and generous portions.
14 locals recommend
Bajo Sexto Taco Lounge
5303 Charlotte AveCool modern mexican restaurant in a renovated auto shop. Opens to outside patio and Charlotte Ave. Great craft beer and cocktails. Food is great and generous portions.
Their 12 layer doughnuts are amazing! Expect a wait and very pricey but worth it for a special treat.
202 locals recommend
Five Daughters Bakery 12th South
1110 Caruthers AveTheir 12 layer doughnuts are amazing! Expect a wait and very pricey but worth it for a special treat.
Great breakfast and lunch options. A great alternative to Five Daughters.
108 locals recommend
Dozen Bakery
516 Hagan StGreat breakfast and lunch options. A great alternative to Five Daughters.
Great Italian and Italian style pizza's. The gelato is divine!
14 locals recommend
Porta Via Ristorante e Bar
21 White Bridge RdGreat Italian and Italian style pizza's. The gelato is divine!
AUTHENTIC Italian plus in the heart of Sylvan Park. Any restaurant in Sylvan Park is fantastic, so choose depending on your mood. Edley's is good but expensive BBQ but great place for drinks on the outdoor patio.
76 locals recommend
Caffé Nonna
4427 Murphy RdAUTHENTIC Italian plus in the heart of Sylvan Park. Any restaurant in Sylvan Park is fantastic, so choose depending on your mood. Edley's is good but expensive BBQ but great place for drinks on the outdoor patio.
Fantastic Mexican popsicles with wide array of flavors. Grab one and go across the street to the park and enjoy.
139 locals recommend
Las Paletas
1804 21st Avenue SouthFantastic Mexican popsicles with wide array of flavors. Grab one and go across the street to the park and enjoy.
A carnivore's dream! Locally sourced meats that are grilled over wood fire. Decor is modern with high ceilings. This is a great place for groups as you can order by the pound and sample a variety of meats. All are good!!! Sides like fried brussel sprouts and mexican street corn. The desserts are sinful, if you have any room left!
199 locals recommend
Butchertown Hall
1416 4th Ave NA carnivore's dream! Locally sourced meats that are grilled over wood fire. Decor is modern with high ceilings. This is a great place for groups as you can order by the pound and sample a variety of meats. All are good!!! Sides like fried brussel sprouts and mexican street corn. The desserts are sinful, if you have any room left!
Great breakfast spot. Usually crowded but if you find yourself in 12South and looking for a coffee and small bite, this is your place.
547 locals recommend
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SGreat breakfast spot. Usually crowded but if you find yourself in 12South and looking for a coffee and small bite, this is your place.
Great sports bar! Food is very good with a lot of beer on tap.
85 locals recommend
Double Dogs Restaurant
1807 21st Ave SGreat sports bar! Food is very good with a lot of beer on tap.
If you find yourself on the east side looking for a quick, cheap bite, then this is your place! It's great taco fare with a lot of choices, most about $3. Posole, a fresco drink of the day, and plantains. You can't go wrong here!
693 locals recommend
Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin AveIf you find yourself on the east side looking for a quick, cheap bite, then this is your place! It's great taco fare with a lot of choices, most about $3. Posole, a fresco drink of the day, and plantains. You can't go wrong here!
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a classic. If you're going to do Lower Broad, then you have to check out Robert's! A lot of big names have been known to drop in and jam with the house band here. If you're coming for neon, then this has to be on your list.
601 locals recommend
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayIt's a classic. If you're going to do Lower Broad, then you have to check out Robert's! A lot of big names have been known to drop in and jam with the house band here. If you're coming for neon, then this has to be on your list.
Another classic Lower Broadway honky tonk. No original music down on Lower Broadway but it's fun. Do yourself a favor though and check out one of our great live music venues featuring original, live music. This is Music City after all!
559 locals recommend
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
422 BroadwayAnother classic Lower Broadway honky tonk. No original music down on Lower Broadway but it's fun. Do yourself a favor though and check out one of our great live music venues featuring original, live music. This is Music City after all!
You can count a great show here. Don't worry about who's playing, just go. They curate excellent music in a variety of genres. The same can be said of their larger, East Nashville venue The Basement East (Beast).
104 locals recommend
The Basement
1604 8th Ave SYou can count a great show here. Don't worry about who's playing, just go. They curate excellent music in a variety of genres. The same can be said of their larger, East Nashville venue The Basement East (Beast).
Broadway
BroadwayNeon! Live Music! Gift Shops! Honky Tonks! People Watching!
It's the "secret" spot for big name artists in town for their show. Jack White's fav hang.
250 locals recommend
Dinos Bar
411 Gallatin AveIt's the "secret" spot for big name artists in town for their show. Jack White's fav hang.
Parks & Nature
The Parthenon is there which is pretty impressive. Great park structure to picnic on, sunbathe, ride bikes, running, feeding the ducks. Free music most Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. except during the hottest and coldest months with the city's best food trucks and beer gardens.
788 locals recommend
Centennial Park
2500 West End AveThe Parthenon is there which is pretty impressive. Great park structure to picnic on, sunbathe, ride bikes, running, feeding the ducks. Free music most Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. except during the hottest and coldest months with the city's best food trucks and beer gardens.
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayGreat greenway and park in East Nashville
Sightseeing
Great views of the river, Nissan stadium, and our new outdoor music venue. There can be a lot of special events going on on the riverside. You can walk across the pedestrian bridge to Nissan Stadium or to just see what Nashville looks like from "across the river".
81 locals recommend
Riverfront Park
100 1st Ave NGreat views of the river, Nissan stadium, and our new outdoor music venue. There can be a lot of special events going on on the riverside. You can walk across the pedestrian bridge to Nissan Stadium or to just see what Nashville looks like from "across the river".
Great view of the skyline, especially at night. People get married on this bridge!
132 locals recommend
John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
Great view of the skyline, especially at night. People get married on this bridge!
Arts & Culture
Fantastic rotating exhibits in a beautifully restored building.
1024 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayFantastic rotating exhibits in a beautifully restored building.
Third Man Records
623 7th Ave SJack White...enough said.
Located in Centennial Park, this is a great place to spend a day. During the spring and fall, there is a free live music show in the park. There are often craft festivals, etc. going on. And of course, just an awesome place to picnic with plenty of places nearby to pick up lunch to enjoy on the lawn.
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End AveLocated in Centennial Park, this is a great place to spend a day. During the spring and fall, there is a free live music show in the park. There are often craft festivals, etc. going on. And of course, just an awesome place to picnic with plenty of places nearby to pick up lunch to enjoy on the lawn.
Essentials
Target
26 White Bridge RdIt's right across the street! Includes a grocery section.
Mr Whiskers Wines & Liquors
31 White Bridge RdLiquor and wine store within a half mile.
Walgreens
2611 8th Ave SDrug store
Shopping
Willow Tree
4429 Murphy RoadCute little boutique shop, small items.
The Shoppes On Fatherland
Fatherland StreetOutdoor market place.
Hip Zipper Vintage
1008 Forrest AveIf you're into vintage...this is your place.
Pangaea
1721 21st Ave SWide variety of items from clothing to jewelry to postcards.
The Mall at Green Hills
2126 Abbott Martin RdUpscale "fancy" mall
Outdoor, larger strip mall area with restaurants and wide variety of stores such as Target, Dick's, Best Buy, World Market, Ross, etc.
48 locals recommend
Nashville West Shopping Center
6716 Charlotte PikeOutdoor, larger strip mall area with restaurants and wide variety of stores such as Target, Dick's, Best Buy, World Market, Ross, etc.