Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
The Mad Platter
1239 6th Avenue NorthLocals favorite.
Copper Kettle Cafe & Catering
94 Peabody StCopper Kettle Cafe & Catering
Copper Kettle Café
4004 Granny White PikeA locals favorite.
Cochon Butcher
1120 4th Avenue NorthLooks interesting. Have heard wonderful things
The Arcade
65 Arcade AlleyNice place for business lunch downtown.
Merchants
401 BroadwayFine dining in a beautiful, historic building downtown.
The Palm Nashville
140 5th Avenue SouthInteresting bar close to Bridgestone Arena
Trattoria Il Mulino
144 Rep. John Lewis Way SGreat for dinner before a show at Bridgestone.
Just Love Coffee Cafe - Music Row
1528 Demonbreun StBreakfast.
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StLate night games and food.
Kimbro's Pickin Parlor
214 S Margin StLive music.
McCreary's Irish Pub and Eatery
414 Main StMcCreary's Irish Pub
Mellow Mushroom
317 Main StreetWonderful, unique pizza with outdoor patio.
55 South
403 Main StCajun
Merridee's Breadbasket
110 4th Ave SBreakfast
Cork & Cow
403 Main StHighly recommended by locals.
Heard it is the best place to dine in historic Franklin by many locals.
60 residents recomanen
Red Pony
408 Bridge StHeard it is the best place to dine in historic Franklin by many locals.
Puckett’s Boat House
94 E Main StPopular venue with live music.
Prime 108
1001 BroadwayLocated in the beautiful Union Station Hotel.
I recommend for breakfast and then a scenic drive or bike down Natchez Trace parkway. This place gets packed. Expect to have a long wait. Known for biscuits and jam. Fun little souvenir stores.
418 residents recomanen
The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100I recommend for breakfast and then a scenic drive or bike down Natchez Trace parkway. This place gets packed. Expect to have a long wait. Known for biscuits and jam. Fun little souvenir stores.
Beautiful cork décor, view of Nashville, and wonderful brunch.
158 residents recomanen
Germantown Café
1200 5th Ave NBeautiful cork décor, view of Nashville, and wonderful brunch.
Biker sports bar in high end area with a treehouse upstairs. The smoked sausage is good.
17 residents recomanen
South Street Restaurant
907 20th Avenue SouthBiker sports bar in high end area with a treehouse upstairs. The smoked sausage is good.
Eastland Cafe
97 Chapel AveCozy. Wonderful food.
Cajun Steamer- Franklin
1175 Meridian BoulevardWonderful fried green tomatoes.
Saffire
230 Franklin RdWonderful lunch and dinner.
Boscos Restaurant & Brewing Co.
2000 Meridian BlvdWonderful if you are working in Franklin - Cool Springs area.
Make reservations to dine before a show at TPAC. Farm to table high end dining.
35 residents recomanen
Capitol Grille
231 6th Ave NMake reservations to dine before a show at TPAC. Farm to table high end dining.
Live music and yummy mac and cheese next to the honkey tonks on Broadway downtown.
18 residents recomanen
Margaritaville Restaurant Nashville
322 BroadwayLive music and yummy mac and cheese next to the honkey tonks on Broadway downtown.
Sometimes amazing! Can be hit or miss. But when it's good it is incredible. If you do not like something, send it back and order something else. It will come out wonderful.
10 residents recomanen
Ruth's Chris Steak House
2100 West End AveSometimes amazing! Can be hit or miss. But when it's good it is incredible. If you do not like something, send it back and order something else. It will come out wonderful.
The sides were amazing. Aged beef (too salty for me but you might like it). Very expensive. $20 a glass for the cheaper wine.
243 residents recomanen
Kayne Prime Steakhouse
1103 McGavock StThe sides were amazing. Aged beef (too salty for me but you might like it). Very expensive. $20 a glass for the cheaper wine.
Gigi's Cupcakes
1816 BroadwayThe icing is bigger than the cupcake!
Edgehill Café
1210 Wedgewood AveRanked well and a locals favorite.
Texas de Brazil
210 25th Ave NHear this is amazing. A must go next to Centennial park.
The Ostrich steak or BLT pizza (cooked in a brick oven) are amazing. Lovely patio.
9 residents recomanen
BOUND|RY Events & Catering
911 20th Ave SThe Ostrich steak or BLT pizza (cooked in a brick oven) are amazing. Lovely patio.
Favorites pizzas are the Thai Dye and the Funky Q Chicken. Pick up or dine in. No delivery.
59 residents recomanen
Mellow Mushroom
317 Main StreetFavorites pizzas are the Thai Dye and the Funky Q Chicken. Pick up or dine in. No delivery.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveA local's favorite.
Tavern
1904 BroadwayGreat atmosphere. Wonderful food and cocktails.
Wonderful cocktails, appetizers, and the steak with mashed potatoes is amazing. Not crazy about the pasta I have tried (alfredo and lasagna).
63 residents recomanen
Maggiano's Little Italy
3106 West End AveWonderful cocktails, appetizers, and the steak with mashed potatoes is amazing. Not crazy about the pasta I have tried (alfredo and lasagna).
McDougal's Chicken Fingers & Wings
2115 Belcourt AveVariety of homemade dipping sauces.
New York style Jazz and Blues lounge with amazing food and incredible rooftop!
101 residents recomanen
Sambuca
601 12th Ave SNew York style Jazz and Blues lounge with amazing food and incredible rooftop!
Famous and new songwriters play their music in a intimate setting.
210 residents recomanen
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Nashville
500 Church StFamous and new songwriters play their music in a intimate setting.
Park Cafe
4403 Murphy RdRomantic dining in local Sylvan Park neighborhood.
Soulshine Pizza Factory
1907 Division StreetLive music and rooftop deck with dance floor.
Recommended by locals for a girls night out. Decorated like an old time cinema. Been told to check out the upstairs bar for décor. Food is supposed to be amazing.
150 residents recomanen
Sinema
2600 8th Ave SRecommended by locals for a girls night out. Decorated like an old time cinema. Been told to check out the upstairs bar for décor. Food is supposed to be amazing.
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SBreakfast and Coffee
Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave SGood BBQ and great atmosphere.
Burger Up
2901 12th Ave SRecommended by locals.
Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main StHighly recommended by East Nashville locals.
The Row Kitchen & Pub
110 Lyle AveGood BBQ and live music in a cool atmosphere.
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveNever been, but gets great reviews.
Family style. You are seated at a large table with other guests. It's a traditional Southern Sunday dinner at Grandma's.
303 residents recomanen
Monell's
1235 6th Ave NFamily style. You are seated at a large table with other guests. It's a traditional Southern Sunday dinner at Grandma's.
Gets high ratings. Started as a popular food truck and now has a store.
693 residents recomanen
Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin AveGets high ratings. Started as a popular food truck and now has a store.
Etch
303 Demonbreun StHeard it is good for lunch.
Amazing. Our top pizza place in town. My fav is the lasagna pizza.
100 residents recomanen
DeSano Pizza Bakery
115 16th Ave SAmazing. Our top pizza place in town. My fav is the lasagna pizza.
Everything is amazing. Best ahi tuna and prime rib I have ever tasted. Wonderful salads.
J Alexander's Corporation
3401 West End AveEverything is amazing. Best ahi tuna and prime rib I have ever tasted. Wonderful salads.
BrickTop's
3000 West End AveBrunch, lunch, and dinner. Always busy.
Taco Mamacita
1234 Church StOutdoor patio with a modern twist on typical Mexican grub.
Bongo Java
2007 Belmont BlvdCoffee shop and deli. Walking distance.
Pancake Pantry
1796 21st Ave SBreakfast. Walking distance.
Fido
1812 21st Ave SBreakfast or lunch. Walking distance.
blvd Nashville
2013 Belmont BlvdWalking distance.
Samurai Sushi
2215 Elliston PlCozy, dive sushi. My favorite in town.
Virago
1120 McGavock StHigh end sushi night club themed décor.
Epice
2902 12th Ave SWonderful steak entrees in a cozy, modern environment. Lebanese.
12th South is a great area with many restaurants and stores. Never been to Embers, but heard good things.
90 residents recomanen
Embers Ski Lodge
2410 12th Ave S12th South is a great area with many restaurants and stores. Never been to Embers, but heard good things.
Upscale dining with an inviting ambiance. Oyster bar, multiple indoor and outdoor spaces. The pork chops with grilled peaches is amazing.
238 residents recomanen
Urban Grub
2506 12th Ave SUpscale dining with an inviting ambiance. Oyster bar, multiple indoor and outdoor spaces. The pork chops with grilled peaches is amazing.
Best Thai in town. Authentic in a charming, cozy environment.
156 residents recomanen
The Smiling Elephant
2213 8th Ave SBest Thai in town. Authentic in a charming, cozy environment.
Cabana
1910 Belcourt AveUpscale beach style restaurant with deck. Walking distance from house.
Where famous and new writers come to play songs in an intimate setting.
192 residents recomanen
Listening Room Cafe
618 4th Ave SWhere famous and new writers come to play songs in an intimate setting.
Great food and atmosphere, central to the new convention center and surrounding development. Amazing, beautiful new area of downtown!
279 residents recomanen
The Southern Steak & Oyster
150 3rd Ave SGreat food and atmosphere, central to the new convention center and surrounding development. Amazing, beautiful new area of downtown!
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SLocal BBQ place.
Butchertown Hall
1416 4th Ave NBurgers
There is only one donut you should get, the layered donut topped with glazed bacon. Ahhhmazing! Anything else doesn't even come close.
202 residents recomanen
Five Daughters Bakery 12th South
1110 Caruthers AveThere is only one donut you should get, the layered donut topped with glazed bacon. Ahhhmazing! Anything else doesn't even come close.
proper bagel
2011 Belmont BlvdProvence Breads & Café
Chago's Cantina
2015 Belmont BlvdPM
2017 Belmont BlvdThe Tin Angel
3201 West End AveMAFIAoZA’s
2400 12th Ave SJazz music on the patio.
Amazing Vietnamese. Loved the dumplings, beef pho, and sausage spring rolls. Used Postmates to deliver and was very fast!
25 residents recomanen
Love Peace & Pho
2112 8th Ave SAmazing Vietnamese. Loved the dumplings, beef pho, and sausage spring rolls. Used Postmates to deliver and was very fast!
Sightseeing
Look for events in this historical downtown park with views of the capitol.
292 residents recomanen
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
600 James Robertson PkwyLook for events in this historical downtown park with views of the capitol.
Beautiful bridge with views of the downtown riverfront. They often do events on the Bridge (Wine and food tastings). Most often used to dine downtown and walk to a Titan's football game or concert.
11 residents recomanen
Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge
Beautiful bridge with views of the downtown riverfront. They often do events on the Bridge (Wine and food tastings). Most often used to dine downtown and walk to a Titan's football game or concert.
Great for running, biking, or hiking. I have a female professional bike (Bianchi) to borrow. Just need a heads up to unlock out of basement storage.
493 residents recomanen
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdGreat for running, biking, or hiking. I have a female professional bike (Bianchi) to borrow. Just need a heads up to unlock out of basement storage.
Amazing architectural wonder. Hosts conventions and events.
115 residents recomanen
Centre de la ciutat de la música de Nashville
201 Rep. John Lewis Way SAmazing architectural wonder. Hosts conventions and events.
Jack Daniel's Distillery Visitor Center
133 Lynchburg HwyHeard it's fun. Never been.
Lovely drive from Loveless Café to Historic Franklin.
59 residents recomanen
Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge
Natchez Trace ParkwayLovely drive from Loveless Café to Historic Franklin.
Gorgeous inside! Historical landmark. Make a reservation to eat or pop in and tour the hotel before a show at TPAC.
28 residents recomanen
The Hermitage Hotel
231 6th Ave NGorgeous inside! Historical landmark. Make a reservation to eat or pop in and tour the hotel before a show at TPAC.
Gorgeous inside! Historical landmark.
21 residents recomanen
The Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection
1001 BroadwayGorgeous inside! Historical landmark.
Beautiful Japanese garden, stroll around a pond and full replica of the Parthenon. Nashville is a sister city to Athens, Greece. Big band, movies, plays, yoga, and volleyball during the summer.
788 residents recomanen
Parc Centennial
2500 West End AveBeautiful Japanese garden, stroll around a pond and full replica of the Parthenon. Nashville is a sister city to Athens, Greece. Big band, movies, plays, yoga, and volleyball during the summer.
Belmont University
1900 Belmont BlvdBeautiful campus for a night stroll.
Beautiful atriums for a botanical stroll inside the hotel.
47 residents recomanen
Magnolia Entrance station
Beautiful atriums for a botanical stroll inside the hotel.
Essentials
Bud's Liquors & Wine
2139 Abbott Martin RdTo stock up for the trip!
I only recommend for the 12th South Farmers market. Much better selection than other markets. Get there early as it sells out quick!
132 residents recomanen
Sevier Park Community Center
I only recommend for the 12th South Farmers market. Much better selection than other markets. Get there early as it sells out quick!
Local produce. Good restaurants and ethnic stores inside.
461 residents recomanen
Nashville Farmers' Market
900 Rosa L Parks BlvdLocal produce. Good restaurants and ethnic stores inside.
Owner also offers suggestions per your taste. Check for dates/times for wine tastings.
24 residents recomanen
Grand Cru Wine & Spirits
3433 Murphy RdOwner also offers suggestions per your taste. Check for dates/times for wine tastings.
Owner also offers suggestions per your taste. Check for dates/times for wine tastings.
Nirvana Beverage Co
4005 Hillsboro PikeOwner also offers suggestions per your taste. Check for dates/times for wine tastings.
Trader Joe's
90 White Bridge RdAffordable organic grocery.
Whole Foods Market
4021 Hillsboro PikeOrganic grocery.
Kroger
4560 Harding PikeGroceries.
Drinks & Nightlife
GRAYS on Main
332 Main StLive music.
Greenhouse Bar
2211 Bandywood DrYes, it's a bar in an actual greenhouse!
Live music and good sausage cheese plate. Dive bar across from Bridgestone arena.
57 residents recomanen
Rippy's Bar & Grill
429 BroadwayLive music and good sausage cheese plate. Dive bar across from Bridgestone arena.
Go to the outdoor deck or go to the inside bar and look for a hole in the floor between the bar and bathroom to see a surprise in the basement.
98 residents recomanen
The Red Door Saloon
1816 Division StGo to the outdoor deck or go to the inside bar and look for a hole in the floor between the bar and bathroom to see a surprise in the basement.
Troubadours Karaoke
423 US-70Karaoke. On the same strip on Broadway with the honkey tonks.
The Oak Bar
231 6th Ave NGood place pre-show at TPAC.
Over 200 hundred kinds of beer. Next to the Frist Center and Union Station hotel.
58 residents recomanen
Flying Saucer Nashville
111 10th Ave SOver 200 hundred kinds of beer. Next to the Frist Center and Union Station hotel.
Rebar
1919 Division StreetLate night bar with games and patio.
The jerk chicken and bushwackers are amazing. Excellent beer selection. Sportsbar for locals and Vanderbilt college crowd. Go in the back entrance.
65 residents recomanen
Broadway Brewhouse & Mojo Grill
1900 BroadwayThe jerk chicken and bushwackers are amazing. Excellent beer selection. Sportsbar for locals and Vanderbilt college crowd. Go in the back entrance.
Sam's All American Sports Grill
1803 21st Avenue SouthSportsbar and restaurant.
Acme Feed & Seed
101 BroadwayOverlooks the Cumberland river downtown
Sports bar with large selection of beer and famous for their bushwackers.
44 residents recomanen
Broadway Brewhouse Downtown
317 BroadwaySports bar with large selection of beer and famous for their bushwackers.
Benchmark Sports Bar Nashville
117 2nd Ave NNever been, but highly ranked by tourists.
Whiskey Kitchen
118 12th Ave SUnique for high end selection of whiskeys.
New Orleans style atmosphere with live blues bands.
123 residents recomanen
Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar
220 Printers AlleyNew Orleans style atmosphere with live blues bands.
Less crowded, good music, and country music décor. A favorite Honkey Tonk for locals.
67 residents recomanen
Legends Corner
428 BroadwayLess crowded, good music, and country music décor. A favorite Honkey Tonk for locals.
Honkey tonk place with good music and wall murals of famous stars.
192 residents recomanen
The Stage on Broadway
412 BroadwayHonkey tonk place with good music and wall murals of famous stars.
Rooftop deck for view of Broadway and Honkey tonk music. Must like a crowded atmosphere.
559 residents recomanen
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
422 BroadwayRooftop deck for view of Broadway and Honkey tonk music. Must like a crowded atmosphere.
Double Dogs Restaurant
1807 21st Ave SDog friendly sports bar known for their burgers.
Arts & Culture
Known for making songwriters famous! You have to stay quiet the whole time, though. Seating is first come first serve and it is tight. Buy tickets ahead of time.
460 residents recomanen
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeKnown for making songwriters famous! You have to stay quiet the whole time, though. Seating is first come first serve and it is tight. Buy tickets ahead of time.
Public Square Park (close to the courthouse) is where the popular summer Live on the Green concert series is held. It gets packed. Buy tickets ahead and get there early. Bring a blanket.
Municipal Courthouse Nashville TN
1 James Robertson PkwyPublic Square Park (close to the courthouse) is where the popular summer Live on the Green concert series is held. It gets packed. Buy tickets ahead and get there early. Bring a blanket.
Check the event schedule. Hosts many festivals and concerts. This is where the famous 4th of July firework show is orchestrated.
81 residents recomanen
Riverfront Park
100 1st Ave NCheck the event schedule. Hosts many festivals and concerts. This is where the famous 4th of July firework show is orchestrated.
Check the concert schedule. Nice outdoor venue to relax on the lawn and listen to music.
106 residents recomanen
Cumberland Park
592 S 1st StCheck the concert schedule. Nice outdoor venue to relax on the lawn and listen to music.
They often do evening socials for single adults. Great place for kiddos during the day.
227 residents recomanen
Centre de Ciències de l'Aventura
800 Fort Negley BlvdThey often do evening socials for single adults. Great place for kiddos during the day.
Independent film, historical movie house. Was the original Grand Ole Opry before it moved to the Ryman.
224 residents recomanen
Belcourt Taps
2117 Belcourt AveIndependent film, historical movie house. Was the original Grand Ole Opry before it moved to the Ryman.
There is an annual independent film festival hosted here. Mainstream movies most of the time. They also have independent films throughout the year.
57 residents recomanen
Regal Green Hills
3815 Green Hills Village DriveThere is an annual independent film festival hosted here. Mainstream movies most of the time. They also have independent films throughout the year.
In the summer, they do concerts on the lawn (Frist Fridays). Check the calendar. You can go inside to see the art as well.
1024 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Frist
919 BroadwayIn the summer, they do concerts on the lawn (Frist Fridays). Check the calendar. You can go inside to see the art as well.
Pro-football stadium to see Titan's play or do yoga on the field!
493 residents recomanen
Estadi Nissan
1 Titans WayPro-football stadium to see Titan's play or do yoga on the field!
Ms. Kelli's Karaoke Bar
207 Printers AlleyDive Karaoke bar in Printer's Alley.
Live music shows. Buy a ticket pre-show and get there early. Seating is first come first serve with most standing. I have seen Marc Broussard here and at the Ryman. Both shows were incredible.
The Rutledge
410 4th Avenue SouthLive music shows. Buy a ticket pre-show and get there early. Seating is first come first serve with most standing. I have seen Marc Broussard here and at the Ryman. Both shows were incredible.
Concert Hall and home of the Nashville Predators hockey team.
535 residents recomanen
Bridgestone Arena
501 BroadwayConcert Hall and home of the Nashville Predators hockey team.
Wonderful plays and music. I last saw Harry Connick, Jr's show and Dirty Dancing the musical.
135 residents recomanen
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
505 Deaderick StWonderful plays and music. I last saw Harry Connick, Jr's show and Dirty Dancing the musical.
Even if just to walk by, the Schermerhorn symphony center is beautiful! It also houses a world class orchestra. My favorite show was Pink Martini.
277 residents recomanen
Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center
1 Symphony PlEven if just to walk by, the Schermerhorn symphony center is beautiful! It also houses a world class orchestra. My favorite show was Pink Martini.
Last time I was there was when Chihuly was in town. Beautiful installment throughout the grounds at night with lights.
593 residents recomanen
Cheekwood Estate i Jardins
1200 Forrest Park DrLast time I was there was when Chihuly was in town. Beautiful installment throughout the grounds at night with lights.
Live music (check on schedule), picnic style (bring your own food and dine outside), buy their wine. Get there early to secure a table or bring a blanket/chairs.
347 residents recomanen
Celler Arrington
6211 Patton RdLive music (check on schedule), picnic style (bring your own food and dine outside), buy their wine. Get there early to secure a table or bring a blanket/chairs.
If you find a show you want to see at the Ryman, it's a must! It was formerly the Grand Ole Opry after the Belcourt Cinema. I have seen Santana, Brian Adams, and so many other wonderful shows.
1292 residents recomanen
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NIf you find a show you want to see at the Ryman, it's a must! It was formerly the Grand Ole Opry after the Belcourt Cinema. I have seen Santana, Brian Adams, and so many other wonderful shows.
Shopping
Bought many home accessories from this store. I just love the owner, Lisa! She is also an interior designer.
J J Ashley Antiques & Reprdctn
125 S Margin StBought many home accessories from this store. I just love the owner, Lisa! She is also an interior designer.
Beautiful Coral and beach inspired home furnishings store in historic Franklin.
6 residents recomanen
The Iron Gate
338 W Main StBeautiful Coral and beach inspired home furnishings store in historic Franklin.
Many furniture pieces came from this store. The master bedroom tv console and dresser. Also, the coffee table and dining room hutch.
Bliss Home
2711 8th Ave SMany furniture pieces came from this store. The master bedroom tv console and dresser. Also, the coffee table and dining room hutch.
ReCreations Home
2600 Fessey Park RdBought orchid florals and a few furniture pieces here.
Love this place! I bought the front porch bench and tables here. Also, many of the lamps.
The Shop Around the Corner
117 3rd Ave NLove this place! I bought the front porch bench and tables here. Also, many of the lamps.
Be sure to get your pic in the big chair! Mall in a renovated factory. Saffire is a wonderful restaurant. They often do music shows in the concert halls.
79 residents recomanen
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin RdBe sure to get your pic in the big chair! Mall in a renovated factory. Saffire is a wonderful restaurant. They often do music shows in the concert halls.
Borders
Wonderful book store in a striking shopping center across from Centennial park.
Cumberland Transit
2807 West End AveUnique Outdoor store.
Historic Franklin is very charming. Outdoor shopping with many wonderful restaurants. Highly recommend reservation. Check for when there is a festival in the square.
251 residents recomanen
Franklin
Historic Franklin is very charming. Outdoor shopping with many wonderful restaurants. Highly recommend reservation. Check for when there is a festival in the square.
Hill Center
4015 Hillsboro PikeOutdoor Shopping
The Mall at Green Hills
2126 Abbott Martin RdBest and closest mall for high end stores.
Kroger
4560 Harding PikeGroceries
Everything Else
Wonderful gym. They have chalk stations and a huge cardio area. Extensive class schedule, including yoga and pilates.
15 residents recomanen
Green Hills Family YMCA
4041 Hillsboro CirWonderful gym. They have chalk stations and a huge cardio area. Extensive class schedule, including yoga and pilates.