Quynh's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The strip is lined with bars, clubs, restaurants and live music venues. Some of my favorites include: Robert’s Western World, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Honky Tonk Central, Legend’s Corner, Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar, Nashville Underground, Acme Feed and Seed. Honestly, just walk around and enjoy the endless live music and hop into any shops and restaurants you see fit. The strip always guarantees a good time!
201 locals recommend
Honky Tonk Central
329 BroadwayThe strip is lined with bars, clubs, restaurants and live music venues. Some of my favorites include: Robert’s Western World, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Honky Tonk Central, Legend’s Corner, Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar, Nashville Underground, Acme Feed and Seed. Honestly, just walk around and enjoy the endless live music and hop into any shops and restaurants you see fit. The strip always guarantees a good time!
Self-guide tour available to learn about the history of the building and its performers. This is my favorite music venue in Nashville if you have time, make sure to check out their schedule for upcoming shows!
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NSelf-guide tour available to learn about the history of the building and its performers. This is my favorite music venue in Nashville if you have time, make sure to check out their schedule for upcoming shows!
Museum that honors musicians from all genres of music. If you’re a country music fan, this is worth a stop. Lots of country history, lore and memorabilia at this museum
1208 locals recommend
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SMuseum that honors musicians from all genres of music. If you’re a country music fan, this is worth a stop. Lots of country history, lore and memorabilia at this museum
Historic district of downtown Nashville where you’ll find blues and jazz music. Some of my favorites include: Skull’s rainbow room, Bourbon street blues and boogie bar, Black Rabbit
83 locals recommend
Printers Alley
Printers AlleyHistoric district of downtown Nashville where you’ll find blues and jazz music. Some of my favorites include: Skull’s rainbow room, Bourbon street blues and boogie bar, Black Rabbit
Replica of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. The building contains a re-creation of 42-foot statue of Athena (need to pay to get in). Centerpiece of Centennial Park– this is a beautiful park to walk around if weather permits. Has a 1-mile walking trail surrounding a lake
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End AveReplica of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. The building contains a re-creation of 42-foot statue of Athena (need to pay to get in). Centerpiece of Centennial Park– this is a beautiful park to walk around if weather permits. Has a 1-mile walking trail surrounding a lake
Market hours: Daily 8am-6pm (individual business hours vary)
Farm sheds: Friday – Sunday 8am-4pm. You can find fresh produce, artisanal food, restaurants, shops and crafts. Right across from Bicentennial Park
461 locals recommend
Nashville Farmers' Market
900 Rosa L Parks BlvdMarket hours: Daily 8am-6pm (individual business hours vary)
Farm sheds: Friday – Sunday 8am-4pm. You can find fresh produce, artisanal food, restaurants, shops and crafts. Right across from Bicentennial Park
Hours: Monday (closed), Tue-Sat 10am- 5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. Museum completely free – you can visit to learn more about the history of the state of Tennessee and to view historic artifacts
154 locals recommend
Tennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L Parks BlvdHours: Monday (closed), Tue-Sat 10am- 5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. Museum completely free – you can visit to learn more about the history of the state of Tennessee and to view historic artifacts
Located in the heart of downtown in the shadow of TN State Capitol. Contains 200-foot-wide granite map of TN . Wonderful Park for a nice stroll – TN state Museum and Farmer’s Market located at the same area.
292 locals recommend
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
600 James Robertson PkwyLocated in the heart of downtown in the shadow of TN State Capitol. Contains 200-foot-wide granite map of TN . Wonderful Park for a nice stroll – TN state Museum and Farmer’s Market located at the same area.
Nashville’s ballpark opened in the spring of 2015, located in Germantown. This is the home of the Nashville Sounds Baseball Club but also served as an events center for soccer, concerts, festivals and various smaller public and private events
106 locals recommend
First Tennessee Park
19 Jackson StNashville’s ballpark opened in the spring of 2015, located in Germantown. This is the home of the Nashville Sounds Baseball Club but also served as an events center for soccer, concerts, festivals and various smaller public and private events
With approximately 3 miles of Cumberland River frontage, park features bottomland hardwood forests, open fields, wetlands and streams. A great place for hiking, biking, running, and wildlife watching if you’re in East Nashville
510 locals recommend
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayWith approximately 3 miles of Cumberland River frontage, park features bottomland hardwood forests, open fields, wetlands and streams. A great place for hiking, biking, running, and wildlife watching if you’re in East Nashville
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdGreat place to go hiking in the city
Food scene
The Hampton Social
201 1st Ave SAmerican restaurant, super cute brunch spot!
Indoor assembly food hall and shopping center, over 30 shops and well-known restaurants throughout Nashville. Great place to wander around to shop and eat. Make sure to check out Sixty Vines (wine + dine, cute restaurant for brunch if you’re in the downtown area)
146 locals recommend
Fifth + Broadway
5036 BroadwayIndoor assembly food hall and shopping center, over 30 shops and well-known restaurants throughout Nashville. Great place to wander around to shop and eat. Make sure to check out Sixty Vines (wine + dine, cute restaurant for brunch if you’re in the downtown area)
Multi-activity hang out spot – has comfortable coffee bar, welcoming workplace, craft cocktails, amazing brunch and dinner (Traditional American cuisine) and you can end the night bowling at their vintage bowling alley lanes
571 locals recommend
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StMulti-activity hang out spot – has comfortable coffee bar, welcoming workplace, craft cocktails, amazing brunch and dinner (Traditional American cuisine) and you can end the night bowling at their vintage bowling alley lanes
American, Southern food and Oysters. On the ground floor of the Pinnacle building. Brunch on Sunday has live music
279 locals recommend
The Southern Steak & Oyster
150 3rd Ave SAmerican, Southern food and Oysters. On the ground floor of the Pinnacle building. Brunch on Sunday has live music
Husk
37 Rutledge StGreat brunch spot. Charming restaurant serving delicious Southern food
DeSano Pizza Bakery
115 16th Ave SAuthentic Neapolitan Pizza, original location is in Midtown
This is the famous Nashville Hot chicken. Definitely check out if you like spicy foods!
Several locations:
a. Midtown – 112 19th Ave S Nashville, TN 37203
b. Nashville west – 5209 Charlotte Ave Nashville, TN 37209
c. Nashville Melrose – 2222 8th Ave S Nashville, TN 37204
211 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - West Nashville, TN
5209 Charlotte AvenueThis is the famous Nashville Hot chicken. Definitely check out if you like spicy foods!
Several locations:
a. Midtown – 112 19th Ave S Nashville, TN 37203
b. Nashville west – 5209 Charlotte Ave Nashville, TN 37209
c. Nashville Melrose – 2222 8th Ave S Nashville, TN 37204
Best biscuit and gravy in Nashville. Several locations but the location in the Gulch is the original location. Usually has long lines but worth the wait
309 locals recommend
Biscuit Love Gulch
316 11th Ave SBest biscuit and gravy in Nashville. Several locations but the location in the Gulch is the original location. Usually has long lines but worth the wait
Milk & Honey
214 11th Ave STrendy coffee shop with delicious brunch
Southern food – classic meat and three. Does not get more southern than this!
145 locals recommend
Arnold's Country Kitchen
605 8th Ave SSouthern food – classic meat and three. Does not get more southern than this!
Monell's
1235 6th Ave NAll-you-can-eat Southern comfort food, family-style at communal tables
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StClassic pizza joint in Nashville
One of the best burgers in Nashville, they use TN-raised beef for their burgers
778 locals recommend
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveOne of the best burgers in Nashville, they use TN-raised beef for their burgers
Folk
823 Meridian StWonderful Italian restaurant. Great ambience.
Local food hall – diverse mix of locally-based dining options such as The Grilled Cheeserie, Hugh-Baby’s BBQ, Vui’s kitchen, Tacos Aurora, The picnic Tap and Citizen market
100 locals recommend
Hunters Station
975 Main StLocal food hall – diverse mix of locally-based dining options such as The Grilled Cheeserie, Hugh-Baby’s BBQ, Vui’s kitchen, Tacos Aurora, The picnic Tap and Citizen market
Sky Blue Cafe
700 Fatherland StClassic diner, superb breakfast options
Two Ten Jack
1900 Eastland AveGreat ramen spot in a cute area
Featured on diners, drive-ins and dives. Some of the best tacos in Nashville. There's always a line but definitely worth the wait.
693 locals recommend
Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin AveFeatured on diners, drive-ins and dives. Some of the best tacos in Nashville. There's always a line but definitely worth the wait.
Cafe Roze
1115 Porter RdAdorable cafe, great brunch spot
Volunteer-build café with a homey vibe, great breakfast & lunch, great coffee and offers high tea if you want a tea experience
53 locals recommend
The Café at Thistle Farms
5122 Charlotte AveVolunteer-build café with a homey vibe, great breakfast & lunch, great coffee and offers high tea if you want a tea experience
Beautiful spot for brunch. It is a furniture store located in Greenhills Mall. The decoration for the restaurant is amazing. Food also delicious but on the pricier side.
10 locals recommend
RH - Restoration Hardware
2101 Green Hills Village DrBeautiful spot for brunch. It is a furniture store located in Greenhills Mall. The decoration for the restaurant is amazing. Food also delicious but on the pricier side.
Hearts
914 Gallatin AveAustralian- inspired cafe. Great food, coffee and cocktails.
Nightlife
Bobby - Rooftop Lounge
230 4th Ave NZeppelin Nashville
505 3rd Avenue NorthJW Marriott Nashville
201 8th Ave SRooftop bar is called Bourbon Sky Lounge
The Pool Club
1 Music Square WestRooftop onto of the Virgin Hotel
Intimate, seated, cocktail bar. This is one of my go-to cocktail bars in Nashville.
368 locals recommend
The Patterson House
1711 Division StIntimate, seated, cocktail bar. This is one of my go-to cocktail bars in Nashville.
Craft cocktails, small plates, rooftop bar at the Thompson Nashville
206 locals recommend
L.A. Jackson
401 11th Ave SCraft cocktails, small plates, rooftop bar at the Thompson Nashville
Social gathering area, place is filled with old-school game console, Duckpin lanes, Bocce ball courts, patio space for Jumbo Jenga and Patio Pong. Tap room available for beer and cocktails. I highly recommend for a large group of people!
85 locals recommend
Pins Mechanical Company
1102 Grundy StSocial gathering area, place is filled with old-school game console, Duckpin lanes, Bocce ball courts, patio space for Jumbo Jenga and Patio Pong. Tap room available for beer and cocktails. I highly recommend for a large group of people!
Mother's Ruin
1239 6th Ave NCocktail, modern dive bar. Super fun environment.
Fun, exotic bar and lounge. Serves tropical drinks, great atmosphere. This is a must for Nashville!
180 locals recommend
Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin AveFun, exotic bar and lounge. Serves tropical drinks, great atmosphere. This is a must for Nashville!
Hip speakeasy, waiter makes your drinks based on alcohol preferences. Off-menu craft cocktails, unique experience
157 locals recommend
Attaboy
8 Mcferrin AveHip speakeasy, waiter makes your drinks based on alcohol preferences. Off-menu craft cocktails, unique experience
Modern, stylish place. Has seasonal cocktails & shareable plates
121 locals recommend
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
2905B Gallatin PikeModern, stylish place. Has seasonal cocktails & shareable plates
Rosemary
1102 Forrest AveA unique bar with a homey vibe. Very spacious and always a good time!
My favorite coffee spots
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveSteadfast Coffee
603 Taylor StUgly Mugs Coffee & Tea
1886 Eastland Ave8th & Roast
2108 8th Ave SThree Brothers Coffee
2813 West End AveBarista Parlor Golden Sound
610 Magazine StFrothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SPortland Brew
2605 12th Ave SSump Coffee
8 City Blvd