Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
Famous Breakfast sandwiches, if you want to sound like a local be sure to simply order "one to go" or "two to go," etc. Wonderful pastries, scones, coffee cake and more. Get there early or you will likely have to wait up to 15 minutes.
202 residents recomanen
Sweet 16th
311 N 16th StFamous Breakfast sandwiches, if you want to sound like a local be sure to simply order "one to go" or "two to go," etc. Wonderful pastries, scones, coffee cake and more. Get there early or you will likely have to wait up to 15 minutes.
Amazing food, great vibe, friendly owners and great cocktails. Reservations recommended, but you can try to grab a spot at the bar or see if they can fit you in at the "pizza bar," which is a fun option.
525 residents recomanen
Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland StAmazing food, great vibe, friendly owners and great cocktails. Reservations recommended, but you can try to grab a spot at the bar or see if they can fit you in at the "pizza bar," which is a fun option.
Great pizza! What else do I need to say. Gets busy at peak times, If you can't get a table or spot at the bar then they have a carry out window next door. They also sell pizza by the slice until the early morning hours. Just a short 2 minute walk.
812 residents recomanen
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StGreat pizza! What else do I need to say. Gets busy at peak times, If you can't get a table or spot at the bar then they have a carry out window next door. They also sell pizza by the slice until the early morning hours. Just a short 2 minute walk.
Trendy, hipster coffee joint with mustachioed baristas. If you are a coffee connoisseur and don't mind paying a little extra for the experience, this place is a must see. Be sure to check out the sausage biscuits too. Just a short walk.
470 residents recomanen
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveTrendy, hipster coffee joint with mustachioed baristas. If you are a coffee connoisseur and don't mind paying a little extra for the experience, this place is a must see. Be sure to check out the sausage biscuits too. Just a short walk.
Small but highly acclaimed restaurant with outdoor seating. Grab a cocktail on the back deck if the treehouse table up top isn't availble.
210 residents recomanen
The Treehouse Restaurant
1011 Clearview AveSmall but highly acclaimed restaurant with outdoor seating. Grab a cocktail on the back deck if the treehouse table up top isn't availble.
One of Nashville's best, offering French and Italian cuisine. Also a great spot for Sunday brunch, although reservations are recommended.
372 residents recomanen
Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland StOne of Nashville's best, offering French and Italian cuisine. Also a great spot for Sunday brunch, although reservations are recommended.
Burgers, burgers, burgers. Outdoor seating available. Try the bison burger and truffle fries. Enough said.
74 residents recomanen
Burger Up East
970 Woodland StBurgers, burgers, burgers. Outdoor seating available. Try the bison burger and truffle fries. Enough said.
Great burgers with German style beer garden out back. Often as a wait but has an outdoor bar where you can sit until your table is available. Kid friendly
778 residents recomanen
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveGreat burgers with German style beer garden out back. Often as a wait but has an outdoor bar where you can sit until your table is available. Kid friendly
Fun, casual bbq spot... because we are in the South after all. Kid friendly. Order at the counter and they bring the food to your table.
363 residents recomanen
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main StFun, casual bbq spot... because we are in the South after all. Kid friendly. Order at the counter and they bring the food to your table.
Excellent small plates selection to share, great cocktails. Grab a spot at the large bar if the wait for a table is too long. Reservations recommended.
269 residents recomanen
Butcher & Bee
902 Main StExcellent small plates selection to share, great cocktails. Grab a spot at the large bar if the wait for a table is too long. Reservations recommended.
Donut shop featuring artistic donuts like the sugar filled, glazed '100 layer donut.' Offers organic, vegan and Paleo options too...who knew donuts could be healthy.
162 residents recomanen
Five Daughters Bakery - East Nashville
1900 Eastland AveDonut shop featuring artistic donuts like the sugar filled, glazed '100 layer donut.' Offers organic, vegan and Paleo options too...who knew donuts could be healthy.
Two Ten Jack
1900 Eastland AveJapanese-inspired gastropub, just a short 2 minute drive.
Local ice cream shop, just a short walk away. Tip: Try the Trailer Trash flavor.
108 residents recomanen
Pied Piper Creamery
975 Main StLocal ice cream shop, just a short walk away. Tip: Try the Trailer Trash flavor.
Hot dogs with inventive toppings served from a walk-up window in a vintage VW bus.
117 residents recomanen
I Dream Of Weenie
113 S 11th StHot dogs with inventive toppings served from a walk-up window in a vintage VW bus.
Root beer floats and old-style arcade games...did I mention the games are free?
24 residents recomanen
The Soda Parlor
966 Woodland StRoot beer floats and old-style arcade games...did I mention the games are free?
Bright, casual cafe serving European bistro-style dishes featuring local ingredients.
425 residents recomanen
Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main StBright, casual cafe serving European bistro-style dishes featuring local ingredients.
Great coffee shop just a short stroll from the apartment, plenty of seating and wifi.
215 residents recomanen
Bongo East
107 S 11th StGreat coffee shop just a short stroll from the apartment, plenty of seating and wifi.
Small artisan chocolate factory located in our historic neighborhood. Tours available on Saturdays for $5. Try the bourbon nib brittle or pick up some handmade chocolate bars to take home.
80 residents recomanen
Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Company
1628 Fatherland StSmall artisan chocolate factory located in our historic neighborhood. Tours available on Saturdays for $5. Try the bourbon nib brittle or pick up some handmade chocolate bars to take home.
96-seat neighborhood restaurant by the chef/owner of the acclaimed Rolf and Daughters. The dinner menu is broken down between snacks, small plates with a vegetable-heavy lean, larger mains, and of course pizzas.
151 residents recomanen
Folk
823 Meridian St96-seat neighborhood restaurant by the chef/owner of the acclaimed Rolf and Daughters. The dinner menu is broken down between snacks, small plates with a vegetable-heavy lean, larger mains, and of course pizzas.
"Bringing a fresh take on Middle Eastern cuisine to East Nashville, Lyra marries flavors rich in history with elevated plating and an effortlessly modern feel. A concept quite new to the flourishing local food scene, Lyra aims to introduce diners to a cuisine that goes way beyond basic kabobs."
87 residents recomanen
Lyra
935 W Eastland Ave"Bringing a fresh take on Middle Eastern cuisine to East Nashville, Lyra marries flavors rich in history with elevated plating and an effortlessly modern feel. A concept quite new to the flourishing local food scene, Lyra aims to introduce diners to a cuisine that goes way beyond basic kabobs."
Quality sushi at a great price, then grab dessert at Frisson's Soft Serve next door.
29 residents recomanen
Maru Sushi & Grill
1100 Fatherland StQuality sushi at a great price, then grab dessert at Frisson's Soft Serve next door.
Greko Greek Street Food
704 Main StCasual restaurant serving authentic greek food
Snug, no-frills Mexican restaurant fixing up an array of tacos & other standards
693 residents recomanen
Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin AveSnug, no-frills Mexican restaurant fixing up an array of tacos & other standards
Drinks & Nightlife
Check out Honky Tonk Tuesdays at the American Legion Hall in East Nashville, you never know who might show up. Check their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/honkytonktuesdaynights/
Fun scene set at funky boutique hotel, have a one of their Old Fashioned cocktails and enjoy the fire pit on the patio.
189 residents recomanen
Urban Cowboy Public House
103 N 16th StFun scene set at funky boutique hotel, have a one of their Old Fashioned cocktails and enjoy the fire pit on the patio.
Great small music venue that sits one block out place. You may have seen it featured in the television show "Nashville." Be sure to check out $2 Tuesdays if you are looking for great up and coming artists. Jason Isbell has played here, and Lady Gaga made a famous appearance here as part of her dive bar tour. http://www.the5spot.club/
387 residents recomanen
The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AveGreat small music venue that sits one block out place. You may have seen it featured in the television show "Nashville." Be sure to check out $2 Tuesdays if you are looking for great up and coming artists. Jason Isbell has played here, and Lady Gaga made a famous appearance here as part of her dive bar tour. http://www.the5spot.club/
Larger live music venue that is a 10 minute walk. Be sure to check out the event calendar on their website, and grab a pre-show beer at the Basement East Pub's outdoor deck.
296 residents recomanen
The Basement East
917 Woodland StLarger live music venue that is a 10 minute walk. Be sure to check out the event calendar on their website, and grab a pre-show beer at the Basement East Pub's outdoor deck.
Newly opened bar with dj's spinning their favorite playlists and cocktails.
136 residents recomanen
Rosemary
1102 Forrest AveNewly opened bar with dj's spinning their favorite playlists and cocktails.
Five Point's oldest bar offers a more casual, laid back scene with open air windows during warm weather. Tip, smoking is still allowed in the front but not in the bar in the back. Try the Bushwhackers on a warm day.
330 residents recomanen
3 Crow Bar
1024 Woodland StFive Point's oldest bar offers a more casual, laid back scene with open air windows during warm weather. Tip, smoking is still allowed in the front but not in the bar in the back. Try the Bushwhackers on a warm day.
This spot has a large bar with a great beer selection and large screen tv's to watch your favorite game. No kids allowed, FYI. Menu has a Cajun flare and will do in a pinch, but better food options are nearby. But great hangout and smoke-free.
115 residents recomanen
Tenn Sixteen Food & Drink Co.
1016 Woodland StThis spot has a large bar with a great beer selection and large screen tv's to watch your favorite game. No kids allowed, FYI. Menu has a Cajun flare and will do in a pinch, but better food options are nearby. But great hangout and smoke-free.
Casual dive bar located a few miles up Gallatin Rd. Voted best juke box in Nashville.
186 residents recomanen
Mickey's Tavern
2907 Gallatin PikeCasual dive bar located a few miles up Gallatin Rd. Voted best juke box in Nashville.
Any visit to the Broadway area must include a stop at Roberts. Great music. Try the fried bologna sandwich and a PBR.
601 residents recomanen
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayAny visit to the Broadway area must include a stop at Roberts. Great music. Try the fried bologna sandwich and a PBR.
Trendy late-night hangout features craft cocktails amid midcentury-modern decor, plus patio seating.
171 residents recomanen
No 308
407 Gallatin AveTrendy late-night hangout features craft cocktails amid midcentury-modern decor, plus patio seating.
Casual, fun bar with outdoor porch located one block from the apartment. Tip: Be sure to find the hole on the floor near the juke box and take a peek...
179 residents recomanen
Red Door Saloon
1010 Forest AvenueCasual, fun bar with outdoor porch located one block from the apartment. Tip: Be sure to find the hole on the floor near the juke box and take a peek...
Have to look hard to find this speakeasy, it's hidden in a non-descript brick building. Knock on the door if a line hasn't already formed. Personalized cocktails made to your tastes.
157 residents recomanen
Attaboy
8 Mcferrin AveHave to look hard to find this speakeasy, it's hidden in a non-descript brick building. Knock on the door if a line hasn't already formed. Personalized cocktails made to your tastes.
Hip hangout with modern bar food including house-ground burgers, plus periodic events & live music.
144 residents recomanen
The Crying Wolf
823 Woodland StHip hangout with modern bar food including house-ground burgers, plus periodic events & live music.
Trendy hangout featuring New American cuisine, cocktails & bowling in an industrial-chic space
571 residents recomanen
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StTrendy hangout featuring New American cuisine, cocktails & bowling in an industrial-chic space
Check out Honky Tonk Tuesdays, you never know who might show up. Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris were recently spotted.
25 residents recomanen
American Legion Post 5
301 6th Ave NCheck out Honky Tonk Tuesdays, you never know who might show up. Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris were recently spotted.
Casual exotic hideout in east Nashville focused on tropical food and drinks in a converted mid century auto garage.
180 residents recomanen
Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin AveCasual exotic hideout in east Nashville focused on tropical food and drinks in a converted mid century auto garage.
Parks & Nature
A great spot for a long walk or bike ride begins at the Shelby Nature Center. Do not leave valuables in your car while hiking.
9 residents recomanen
Shelby Park Greenway
Shelby Park GreenwayA great spot for a long walk or bike ride begins at the Shelby Nature Center. Do not leave valuables in your car while hiking.
East Park
700 Woodland StPlayground that is ideal for younger children
Shelby Park
201 S 20th StPlayground, tennis and basketball courts
Entertainment & Activities
Take a tour of the world famous Ryman Auditorium, the "Mother Church of Country Music."
1292 residents recomanen
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NTake a tour of the world famous Ryman Auditorium, the "Mother Church of Country Music."
Climb Nashville East
1900 Eastland AveIndoor rock climbing facility
Arts & Culture
Terrific place to spend a day with the kids. Be sure to check out the playground.
353 residents recomanen
Zoo de Nashville a Grassmere
3777 Nolensville PikeTerrific place to spend a day with the kids. Be sure to check out the playground.
Museu d'Art Frist
919 BroadwayShopping
Group of unique, locally owned stores. Be sure to check out Abode and Project 615.
203 residents recomanen
The Shoppes On Fatherland
Fatherland StreetGroup of unique, locally owned stores. Be sure to check out Abode and Project 615.
Art & Invention
1106 Woodland StFantastic local art gallery with items to fit every budget.
Welcome Home
1882 Eastland AveUnique home store with eccentric gift ideas for everyone.
Fairytales Bookstore
1108 Woodland StLocally-owned toy store next to Pied Piper Creamery
Local record shop with good selection of vinyl and latest releases. Just two blocks away from our place.
51 residents recomanen
The Groove
1103 Calvin AveLocal record shop with good selection of vinyl and latest releases. Just two blocks away from our place.
Essentials
Kroger
711 Gallatin AveThe Turnip Truck
701 Woodland StLocally owned grocery with organic and healthy options.