Nashville, TN Guide

Nashville Guide

Nashville is much more than the country music capital of the world; it also has an insanely delicious, and ever growing, food scene. While this was only my second time visiting this vibrant city, I feel a sense of ease and welcomeness that I haven't experienced many other places. Maybe it is because I've had family living there for the past 6 years, or maybe because the live music at every bar just makes me happy, but whatever it is, I'm here for it. Whether you are planning a family trip or a bachelorette party... or, a strange combination of the two, which is what we did... I've got the recommendations to make your trip worthwhile. A special thanks to my Instagram followers who provided many recommendations of spots I, unfortunately, wasn't able to check out!

Accommodations

• We stayed in this Air BnB in 12 South and it was absolutely perfect. Tons of bedrooms, walking distance to a cute part of town, and an easy drive to other areas

Haven’t been, but recommended:

• The Thompson

• The Noelle

• Bobby Hotel

• 404 Hotel

• Urban Cowboy

Restaurants that I Have Visited:

Breakfast:

• Five Daughters Bakery: home of the 100 layer donut and also has GF options. Multiple locations, one in the Gulch

• Fido: coffeehouse with great brunch items in Hillsboro Village

• Frothy Monkey: coffee shop with casual breakfast & lunch options in 12 South

• Liberty Common: Southern comfort food with French inspiration. A nicer brunch option with a gorgeous interior and fun outdoor seating options in the Sobro district

Lunch/Dinner:

• Husk: Southern food focused on local and fresh ingredients in a historic mansion in Rutledge Hill. Delicious, fresh, and innovative food. Also famous for their brunch

• Adele’s: hip American restaurant in the Gulch opened by the Barbuto owner, Jonathan Waxman, with a similar menu. JW verde chicken and kale salad are must orders!

• Virago: Asian fusion in the Gulch. Must order: wasabi martini

• Edley’s BBQ: casual barbecue spot in 12 South with outdoor seating. My order: pulled pork platter with coleslaw and baked beans

• Jeni’s ice cream: unique, creative, and delicious ice cream with a changing menu and multiple locations. Must order: darkest chocolate and brown butter almond brittle
  
  
  

Bars:

• Tin Roof: large fun bar with live music

• Tootsie’s: historic country music bar

• Honky Tonk Central: three story bar with live music on each floor

• Santa’s Pub: a dive bar (in a trailer) with karaoke

• LA Jackson: trendy rooftop bar of the Thompson hotel in the Gulch

• Patterson House: mellow speakeasy

• Broadway: lively street filled with tons of bars, what gives it the “NashVegas” name

Places that I did not Check Out but Came Recommended:

Breakfast:

• Rush Bowls: smoothie bowls in the Gulch

• Red Bicycle: coffee spot with multiple locations

• Juice Bar: juices, smoothies, and healthy food options with multiple locations

• Barista Parlour: coffee spot with multiple locations

• Milk & Honey: coffee shop in the Gulch

• Crema: coffee shop in the Gulch

• Biscuit love: famous brunch spot for their biscuits with multiple locations

• Proper Bagel: NY style bagel shop

• Mockingbird: a modern diner in the Gulch 

Lunch/Dinner (** means highly recommended):

• The Farm House: unique dishes in downtown

• City House: Italian food in Germantown

• Silo: seasonally inspired Southern food in Germantown

• Josephine’s: fancier restaurant in 12 South

• Rolf & Daughters**: chic restaurant in Germantown

• Avo: locally sourced and 100% plant based

• Emmy Squared: outpost of the famous NY pizza spot in the Gulch

• Puckett’s grocery: Southern food with live music. Multiple locations

• Café Roze: hip all-day café

• Saint Anejo: Mexican food with tons of tequila & mezcal in the Gulch

• Rose Pepper Cantina: innovative Mexican dishes & margaritas in Rolling Acres

• Bar Otaku: Japanese soul food in The Gulch. Used to be Little Octopus

• Henrietta Red: seafood restaurant in Germantown

• Party fowl: known for their hot chicken with multiple locations

• True Food Kitchen: healthy American chain restaurant

• Burger Up: burger joint with multiple locations

• Hattie B’s**: famous spot for the hot chicken with multiple locations

• Hathorne: new American dishes

• Mas Tacos Por Favor: no-frills Mexican spot in Greenwood

• Wild Cow: vegetarian café in Rolling Acres

• The Flipside: casual diner-esque spot in 12 South

• 5th and Taylor: refined American fare in Germantown

• Caviar & Bananas: gourmet market & café in Hillsboro Village

• The Pharmacy: burger joint and beer garden in Greenwood

• Pancake Pantry: casual breakfast spot in Hillsboro Village

• Acme Feed & Seed**: creative cuisine with live music and a rooftop patio in the Gulch

• The Little Donkey: neighborhood Mexican restaurant with multiple locations

• Butcher & Bee: new American fare with a focus on sandwiches

• Henrietta Red: elevated seafood in Germantown

• Kayne Prime: steakhouse in the Gulch

• Etch: globally inspired restaurant in the Gulch

• Chauhan: creative Indian fusion in the Gulch

• Smiling Elephant: health conscious Thai food

• Pinewood Social**: trendy new American restaurant in the Gulch

• Koko’s ice cream: dairy free & vegan ice cream

Bars:

• The Station Inn: intimate live music in the Gulch

• Bluebird Café: tiny, iconic, spot for live music

• Greenhouse Bar: in an actual Greenhouse in Green Hills

• Old Glory: bar with elevated cocktails in a historic boiler room

• Hidden Bar: speakeasy in the Noelle hotel

• Bobby Hotel rooftop bar: rooftop lounge at the Bobby hotel in the Gulch

• Atta Boy: speakeasy cocktail bar 

Workout Studios:

• Shakti power yoga

• Barre3

• Pure Barre

• Barry’s Bootcamp

• Nu Power Yoga

• Orange Theory

Areas to Visit:

• The Gulch

• Hillsboro Village

• 12 South

• Vanderbilt University

• Percy Warner Park

• Centennial Park

• Arrington Vineyards

• Country Music Hall of Fame

• Grand Ole Opry

• Belle Meade Stairs

Shopping:

• Posh

• Moda

• Emerson Grace

• Imogene & Willie

• The Impeccable Pig

• Lemon Laine