Guidebook for Nashville
Entertainment & Activities
Things to do that are a short drive from the house.
If you enjoy Zoo's you will be surprised what this one has to offer!
353 residents recomanen
Zoo de Nashville a Grassmere
3777 Nolensville PikeIf you enjoy Zoo's you will be surprised what this one has to offer!
Regal Cinemas Hollywood 27 & RPX
719 Thompson LnClose by and cool looking!
$3 drop in Zumba and Yoga classes, full gym and running track.
12 residents recomanen
Coleman Park Community Center
384 Thompson Ln$3 drop in Zumba and Yoga classes, full gym and running track.
If you love paddle boarding you will love this place! They have yoga and introductory classes and it's a beautiful spot to just hang out and swim.
15 residents recomanen
Nashville Paddle Company
2901 Bell RdIf you love paddle boarding you will love this place! They have yoga and introductory classes and it's a beautiful spot to just hang out and swim.
Not quite to downtown but a short drive from the house. A unique Nashville experience for those who love cars and those who love museums.
45 residents recomanen
Lane Motor Museum
702 Murfreesboro PikeNot quite to downtown but a short drive from the house. A unique Nashville experience for those who love cars and those who love museums.
Fun place to explore for the culture, architecture, activities (check their website) and food.
55 residents recomanen
Plaza Mariachi Music City
3955 Nolensville PikeFun place to explore for the culture, architecture, activities (check their website) and food.
Food Scene
Nashville has many interesting and good food options in general but our neighborhood is where you will find some of the best international cuisine at affordable prices!!
Order a small salad with chicken and you will most likely get the large! Don't forget to try the lentil soup too
12 residents recomanen
Istanbul Restaurant
2631 Nolensville PikeOrder a small salad with chicken and you will most likely get the large! Don't forget to try the lentil soup too
Ginger
2861 Logan StClose and yummy.
One of the two closest places to get espresso. Try a crepe for breakfast or lunch as well.
76 residents recomanen
Red Bicycle Coffee
2190 Nolensville PikeOne of the two closest places to get espresso. Try a crepe for breakfast or lunch as well.
Flatrock Coffee, Tea, & More
2640 Nolensville PikeThey know how to make a good cup of hot tea.
Excellent buffet as well as some of the best indian food in Nashville
35 residents recomanen
Taj indian restaurant
412 Nolensville PikeExcellent buffet as well as some of the best indian food in Nashville
House of Kabob
407 W Thompson LnSome of the best hummus I've ever tasted!
Great coffee, tea, smoothies, breakfast and more! Wifi Cafe with a drive through. Parking can sometimes be tough.
36 residents recomanen
Sam & Zoes
525 Heather PlGreat coffee, tea, smoothies, breakfast and more! Wifi Cafe with a drive through. Parking can sometimes be tough.
Sunflower Cafe
2834 Azalea PlReally great vegan and vegetarian options!
Wholly Chow Restaurant
2948 Sidco DrBreakfast New Orleans style.
Authentic Ethiopian food, get the Ethiopian coffee for a unique experience!
31 residents recomanen
Gojo Ethiopian Cafe and Restaurant
415 W Thompson LnAuthentic Ethiopian food, get the Ethiopian coffee for a unique experience!
Excellent thai food, but order from the menu, it is much better than the buffet.
33 residents recomanen
Siam Cafe
316 McCall StExcellent thai food, but order from the menu, it is much better than the buffet.
Make your own pancakes. I'd rather have someone make them for me but many visitors enjoy this restaurant and it is the heart of Berry Hill which is worth seeing.
56 residents recomanen
The Pfunky Griddle
2800 Bransford AveMake your own pancakes. I'd rather have someone make them for me but many visitors enjoy this restaurant and it is the heart of Berry Hill which is worth seeing.
Krispy Kreme
408 Thompson LnGet them when they're warm. 5 minutes away!
Our new favorite place for Pad Thai, a little more expensive than Ginger but the ambiance and tofu are worth it!
19 residents recomanen
The Eastern Peak
536 Thompson LnOur new favorite place for Pad Thai, a little more expensive than Ginger but the ambiance and tofu are worth it!
Great italian food and you can bring your own wine from the liquor store in the plaza right beside them. Get the pasta with clams and their homemade blue cheese dressing on your salad.
10 residents recomanen
Mamma Mia's
4671 Trousdale DrGreat italian food and you can bring your own wine from the liquor store in the plaza right beside them. Get the pasta with clams and their homemade blue cheese dressing on your salad.
My favorite fast food chain with good and healthy food. Internet access, a great cup of tea, bagels and more! Get the Mediterranean sandwich and a cup of tomato soup mmmm!
29 residents recomanen
Panera Bread
2829 West End AveMy favorite fast food chain with good and healthy food. Internet access, a great cup of tea, bagels and more! Get the Mediterranean sandwich and a cup of tomato soup mmmm!
I have not been here but anyone who goes raves about how good the cobbler is, worth a trip to a local bakery.
The Peach Cobbler Factory
I have not been here but anyone who goes raves about how good the cobbler is, worth a trip to a local bakery.
Very cool, unique, recent addition to our neighborhood. Great latin american food options, awesome coffee shop. Live music, desserts, stores. You'll feel like you left Nashville and headed south of the border!
55 residents recomanen
Plaza Mariachi Music City
3955 Nolensville PikeVery cool, unique, recent addition to our neighborhood. Great latin american food options, awesome coffee shop. Live music, desserts, stores. You'll feel like you left Nashville and headed south of the border!
Ben and I can often be found here for breakfast. They are also a coffee shop and have interesting coffee drinks.
77 residents recomanen
Fenwick's 300
2600 8th Ave SBen and I can often be found here for breakfast. They are also a coffee shop and have interesting coffee drinks.
Local, reasonably priced fairly healthy but tasty food. Salads, burgers, good for vegetarians, beans and 3 and jerk chicken. Ben and I eat here about once a week.
33 residents recomanen
Calypso Cafe
700 Thompson LnLocal, reasonably priced fairly healthy but tasty food. Salads, burgers, good for vegetarians, beans and 3 and jerk chicken. Ben and I eat here about once a week.
You can find good Mexican food up and down Nolensville Rd. Sit down restaurants to stand up food trucks. This one is near the Kroger on East Thompson Lane and is Ben and Carol's go to spot. We love the fajitas and can easily share one order. Ask for corn tortillas!
Guacamayas
63 E Thompson LnYou can find good Mexican food up and down Nolensville Rd. Sit down restaurants to stand up food trucks. This one is near the Kroger on East Thompson Lane and is Ben and Carol's go to spot. We love the fajitas and can easily share one order. Ask for corn tortillas!
A very unique experience in Nashville for many! Really super yummy flavors of ice cream and more that rival Jeni's and a much shorter line!
Michoacana
5207 Nolensville PikeA very unique experience in Nashville for many! Really super yummy flavors of ice cream and more that rival Jeni's and a much shorter line!
Everything Else
Walgreens
2500 Gallatin AveForget something?
Essentials
Closest large grocery store and there is a liquor, wine and beer store right next door.
760 residents recomanen
Kroger
711 Gallatin AveClosest large grocery store and there is a liquor, wine and beer store right next door.
Walking distance for milk, cereal, beer or anything that you forgot and we weren't able to provide.
10 residents recomanen
Osborne Bi-Rite
3302 Nolensville PikeWalking distance for milk, cereal, beer or anything that you forgot and we weren't able to provide.
Right near Osborne's if you need a quick ATM. Otherwise there are multiple banks along Thompson Lane including Regions and Bank of Tennessee.
ATM (Regions Bank)
1025 Joyce LnRight near Osborne's if you need a quick ATM. Otherwise there are multiple banks along Thompson Lane including Regions and Bank of Tennessee.
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
3035 Hamilton Church Rdas a last resort!
Parks & Nature
One of the most beautifuls spots in the heart of Nashville and a short drive away if you enter off of Franklin Rd. Walk the lake trail or get a work out on Ganier Ridge!
237 residents recomanen
Radnor Lake
One of the most beautifuls spots in the heart of Nashville and a short drive away if you enter off of Franklin Rd. Walk the lake trail or get a work out on Ganier Ridge!
Whitsett Park
375 Wimpole DrNot far away, paved trail. Safe and good for a jog or to go for a nice walk.
A beach in Nashville? Well don't be thinking white sands! This is a man made lake but a perfect place to cool off on our hot summer days. Usually lots of families and dogs!
7 residents recomanen
Hamilton Creek Recreation Area
A beach in Nashville? Well don't be thinking white sands! This is a man made lake but a perfect place to cool off on our hot summer days. Usually lots of families and dogs!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun, fancy and black and white movies. Dress up a bit and have a nice night on the town!
150 residents recomanen
Sinema
2600 8th Ave SFun, fancy and black and white movies. Dress up a bit and have a nice night on the town!
You can walk to this place from the house. It is underneath Osborne's. It is definitely a dive bar and we have not been there for years. Best look at Yelp to decide whether it's for you or not. I believe it closes early.
Bret's Basement Lounge
3302 Nolensville PikeYou can walk to this place from the house. It is underneath Osborne's. It is definitely a dive bar and we have not been there for years. Best look at Yelp to decide whether it's for you or not. I believe it closes early.
Looking for where the locals go? This is it. Lots of great music, cool cocktails all with a 70's vibe.
46 residents recomanen
Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge
102 E Palestine AveLooking for where the locals go? This is it. Lots of great music, cool cocktails all with a 70's vibe.
Looking to 2 step with the locals and hear some authentic honky tonk music? Then head here on a Tuesday night. Search on Facebook for Honky Tonk Tuesday Nights
25 residents recomanen
American Legion Post 5
301 6th Ave NLooking to 2 step with the locals and hear some authentic honky tonk music? Then head here on a Tuesday night. Search on Facebook for Honky Tonk Tuesday Nights
Lots of great local music. Check out Tim Carroll for happy hour on Friday nights
387 residents recomanen
The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AveLots of great local music. Check out Tim Carroll for happy hour on Friday nights
This is a bar, restaurant and music venue. Check out their bluegrass brunch on Saturday and Sunday
151 residents recomanen
The Sutler Saloon
2600 8th Ave SThis is a bar, restaurant and music venue. Check out their bluegrass brunch on Saturday and Sunday
Looking for a great Nashville dive bar with local music? This is the place. Bugers and beer. Check out Jon Byrd on Monday's . You may even catch your hosts "The Newlyweds" there on a weekend night!
7 residents recomanen
Betty's Grill
407 49th Ave NLooking for a great Nashville dive bar with local music? This is the place. Bugers and beer. Check out Jon Byrd on Monday's . You may even catch your hosts "The Newlyweds" there on a weekend night!
Grab yourself a Scene Magazine for a listing of all the great music venues. There's usually a good show happening at the Basement East
296 residents recomanen
The Basement East
917 Woodland StGrab yourself a Scene Magazine for a listing of all the great music venues. There's usually a good show happening at the Basement East
Great for dancing the two step and hearing some classic county and honky tonk music! They often have shows during the day time. Check out their website to learn more.
76 residents recomanen
The Nashville Palace
2611 McGavock PkGreat for dancing the two step and hearing some classic county and honky tonk music! They often have shows during the day time. Check out their website to learn more.