Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
The pizza from 5 Points is great! We love the garlic knots too. I think people use the term "New York Style" a bit loosely, but this is one of a very few pizza places Nashville has that comes pretty close.
812 locals recommend
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StThe pizza from 5 Points is great! We love the garlic knots too. I think people use the term "New York Style" a bit loosely, but this is one of a very few pizza places Nashville has that comes pretty close.
This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Nashville. (my other 2 favorites are Las Palmas and Cinco De Mayo). Five Points Cucina is really close by and as the name suggests, is located in 5 Points, so you have lots of great music venues, bars, and shops right down the street. I love the cheese enchiladas! If you like things to be extra spicy, be sure to ask for the hotter salsa, in addition to the regular salsa they bring with chips when you are first seated.
812 locals recommend
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StThis is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Nashville. (my other 2 favorites are Las Palmas and Cinco De Mayo). Five Points Cucina is really close by and as the name suggests, is located in 5 Points, so you have lots of great music venues, bars, and shops right down the street. I love the cheese enchiladas! If you like things to be extra spicy, be sure to ask for the hotter salsa, in addition to the regular salsa they bring with chips when you are first seated.
The Wild Cow is a great restaurant for Vegetarians and Vegans! You can find all sorts of great dishes on their menu without having to break dietary restrictions. Since they offer so many vegan options, its great for people who are lactose intolerant as well.
365 locals recommend
The Wild Cow
1100 Fatherland StreetThe Wild Cow is a great restaurant for Vegetarians and Vegans! You can find all sorts of great dishes on their menu without having to break dietary restrictions. Since they offer so many vegan options, its great for people who are lactose intolerant as well.
The Pied Piper Creamery is a family owned ice cream parlor. The Pipers are known in Nashville for making great food and great ice cream!
108 locals recommend
Pied Piper Creamery
975 Main StThe Pied Piper Creamery is a family owned ice cream parlor. The Pipers are known in Nashville for making great food and great ice cream!
I Dream of Weenie has always been one of my favorites! Nashville has become well known for its food truck scene and I Dream of Weenie has been a leading pioneer. Housed in an old Volkswagon Bus, you can get tons of different types of hot dogs. The "Dill Weenie" and the "Flaming Frank" are my two favs. If you have finicky kids, this is a really fun place to get some delicious hot dogs.
117 locals recommend
I Dream Of Weenie
113 S 11th StI Dream of Weenie has always been one of my favorites! Nashville has become well known for its food truck scene and I Dream of Weenie has been a leading pioneer. Housed in an old Volkswagon Bus, you can get tons of different types of hot dogs. The "Dill Weenie" and the "Flaming Frank" are my two favs. If you have finicky kids, this is a really fun place to get some delicious hot dogs.
If you are in the mood for a nice artisan brunch, this is the place! They're dish with peaches is delicious!
427 locals recommend
Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main StIf you are in the mood for a nice artisan brunch, this is the place! They're dish with peaches is delicious!
Drinks & Nightlife
The 5 spot quickly made a name for itself when it first opened up. They usually have decent local bands playing through out the week, and often have bigger names on the weekends. Lady Gaga did a show there last year and made a video about it. You can see the entire performance via the link below:
https://www.nashvillescene.com/music/nashville-cream/article/20836063/watch-lady-gagas-entire-5-spot-performance
387 locals recommend
The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AveThe 5 spot quickly made a name for itself when it first opened up. They usually have decent local bands playing through out the week, and often have bigger names on the weekends. Lady Gaga did a show there last year and made a video about it. You can see the entire performance via the link below:
https://www.nashvillescene.com/music/nashville-cream/article/20836063/watch-lady-gagas-entire-5-spot-performance
The Basement East is local Record Store Owner Mike Grimes' music venue. He has had all sorts of people play his venue, including hosting "secret shows" to acts like Metallica and My Morning Jacket. Be sure to check out Mike's record store, Grimey's, as well! If you are into collecting vinyl, you won't want to miss making a trip to Grimey's.
296 locals recommend
The Basement East
917 Woodland StThe Basement East is local Record Store Owner Mike Grimes' music venue. He has had all sorts of people play his venue, including hosting "secret shows" to acts like Metallica and My Morning Jacket. Be sure to check out Mike's record store, Grimey's, as well! If you are into collecting vinyl, you won't want to miss making a trip to Grimey's.
Top in for a nice cold Bushwacker on a hot day. They have the best in town! They also have a great burger and various other appetizers. I haven't eaten a single thing that i didn't enjoy from here.
332 locals recommend
3 Crow Bar
1024 Woodland StTop in for a nice cold Bushwacker on a hot day. They have the best in town! They also have a great burger and various other appetizers. I haven't eaten a single thing that i didn't enjoy from here.
Parks & Nature
Shelby Park is a large, urban multi-use park along the Cumberland River featuring river views; migratory bird and other wildlife viewing opportunities; playgrounds; a fenced off-leash dog park; adult and youth softball fields; the Old Timers adult baseball fields; 9 and 18 hole golf courses; Sevier Lake, popular for casual fishing; a Cumberland River boat launch ramp; several reservable picnic shelters; and the Shelby Park Community Center which offers free programs as well as basketball and tennis.
You can get more info on Shelby Park via the link below:
https://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Nature-Centers-and-Natural-Areas/Shelby-Bottoms-Nature-Center/Shelby-Park.aspx
123 locals recommend
Shelby Park
201 S 20th StShelby Park is a large, urban multi-use park along the Cumberland River featuring river views; migratory bird and other wildlife viewing opportunities; playgrounds; a fenced off-leash dog park; adult and youth softball fields; the Old Timers adult baseball fields; 9 and 18 hole golf courses; Sevier Lake, popular for casual fishing; a Cumberland River boat launch ramp; several reservable picnic shelters; and the Shelby Park Community Center which offers free programs as well as basketball and tennis.
You can get more info on Shelby Park via the link below:
https://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Nature-Centers-and-Natural-Areas/Shelby-Bottoms-Nature-Center/Shelby-Park.aspx
This is my favorite park in Nashville. It is more of a city park, as it isn't huge, but it has the Parthenon and lots of beautiful trees and ponds. If you're there during the right season, you can feed the ducks too. Centennial Park also hosts lots of different events such as craft festivals, food festivals, movies in the park, big band swing music in the band shell, as well as the yearly Shakespeare in the park series, where you can watch people act out Shakespeare's beloved plays. Most of the events they have are FREE, so be sure to check out their calendar!
https://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks/Centennial-Park.aspx
788 locals recommend
Centennial Park
2500 West End AveThis is my favorite park in Nashville. It is more of a city park, as it isn't huge, but it has the Parthenon and lots of beautiful trees and ponds. If you're there during the right season, you can feed the ducks too. Centennial Park also hosts lots of different events such as craft festivals, food festivals, movies in the park, big band swing music in the band shell, as well as the yearly Shakespeare in the park series, where you can watch people act out Shakespeare's beloved plays. Most of the events they have are FREE, so be sure to check out their calendar!
https://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks/Centennial-Park.aspx
Arts & Culture
Originally built for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition, this replica of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece serves as a monument to what is considered the pinnacle of classical architecture. The plaster replicas of the Parthenon Marbles found in the Naos are direct casts of the original sculptures, which adorned the pediments of the Athenian Parthenon dating back to 438 B.C. The originals of these powerful fragments are housed in the British Museum in London.
You can get more info on the Parthenon and Centennial Park via the link below:
https://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End AveOriginally built for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition, this replica of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece serves as a monument to what is considered the pinnacle of classical architecture. The plaster replicas of the Parthenon Marbles found in the Naos are direct casts of the original sculptures, which adorned the pediments of the Athenian Parthenon dating back to 438 B.C. The originals of these powerful fragments are housed in the British Museum in London.
You can get more info on the Parthenon and Centennial Park via the link below:
https://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx
The Frist Art Museum opened in April 2001, and since that time has hosted a spectacular array of art from the region and from around the world.
Unlike any traditional museum you’ve ever visited, the Frist Art Museum has become a magnet for Nashville’s rapidly expanding visual arts scene. With an exhibitions schedule that has new art flowing through the magnificent art deco building every 6 to 8 weeks, no matter how often you visit, there is always something new and exciting to see in the spacious galleries.
For more info visit the link below:
https://fristartmuseum.org
1025 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayThe Frist Art Museum opened in April 2001, and since that time has hosted a spectacular array of art from the region and from around the world.
Unlike any traditional museum you’ve ever visited, the Frist Art Museum has become a magnet for Nashville’s rapidly expanding visual arts scene. With an exhibitions schedule that has new art flowing through the magnificent art deco building every 6 to 8 weeks, no matter how often you visit, there is always something new and exciting to see in the spacious galleries.
For more info visit the link below:
https://fristartmuseum.org
The Grand Ole Opry is legendary and makes up the heart of Nashville's country music scene. It is surprisingly affordable for most of its shows and you are guaranteed to see a Grand Ole Opry member or two at each show. The only thing that rivals it, is the Ryman Auditorium. .
751 locals recommend
Grand Ole Opry
600 Opryland DrThe Grand Ole Opry is legendary and makes up the heart of Nashville's country music scene. It is surprisingly affordable for most of its shows and you are guaranteed to see a Grand Ole Opry member or two at each show. The only thing that rivals it, is the Ryman Auditorium. .
The Ryman Auditorium is my favorite place to see a show in Nashville. I have worked there as an engineer before and this former church truly offers an amazing sound! They get lots of well known acts from lots of different genres, so you are sure to see a great show, no matter what night of the week it is.
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe Ryman Auditorium is my favorite place to see a show in Nashville. I have worked there as an engineer before and this former church truly offers an amazing sound! They get lots of well known acts from lots of different genres, so you are sure to see a great show, no matter what night of the week it is.
Shopping
This store has all sorts of neat vintage items. One of my favorite unique things about this place is their "Naughty Cross-stitch" items. I will refrain from listing some of my favorite sayings, so as to keep this section family friendly. ;)
You can get more info on this trendy vintage store via the link below:
http://www.oldmadegoodnashville.com
95 locals recommend
Old Made Good
3701B Gallatin PikeThis store has all sorts of neat vintage items. One of my favorite unique things about this place is their "Naughty Cross-stitch" items. I will refrain from listing some of my favorite sayings, so as to keep this section family friendly. ;)
You can get more info on this trendy vintage store via the link below:
http://www.oldmadegoodnashville.com
Pre to Post Modern is one of my absolute favorite places in Nashville. Karen Hollywood, the owner is a wonderful person and has so much knowledge on mid-century furniture and all things retro atomic. If you are looking for some cool clothes, shoes, or accessories this is the place to go. If you are looking for furniture to take back home with you, this is the place to go. If you want to see the best collection of velvet paintings (yes, there is a velvet Elvis), this is the place to go! Tell Karen Rosemary sent you.
35 locals recommend
Pre to Post Modern
2110 8th Ave SPre to Post Modern is one of my absolute favorite places in Nashville. Karen Hollywood, the owner is a wonderful person and has so much knowledge on mid-century furniture and all things retro atomic. If you are looking for some cool clothes, shoes, or accessories this is the place to go. If you are looking for furniture to take back home with you, this is the place to go. If you want to see the best collection of velvet paintings (yes, there is a velvet Elvis), this is the place to go! Tell Karen Rosemary sent you.
If you are into collecting vinyl records, this is THE place to go. Mike Grimes has been in the Nashville music scene for years and also owns the Basement, a great bar/music venue in East Nashville.
126 locals recommend
Grimey's New & Preloved Music
1060 E Trinity LnIf you are into collecting vinyl records, this is THE place to go. Mike Grimes has been in the Nashville music scene for years and also owns the Basement, a great bar/music venue in East Nashville.
If you are wanting to do some serious shopping, check out Opry Mills. It is located right next to the Grand Ole Opry and Opryland Hotel, so you can check those out while you're there too. They have tons of outlet store such as the GAP, Spencer's, Hot Topic, Converse Shoes, etc., etc.
260 locals recommend
Opry Mills Shopping Center station
If you are wanting to do some serious shopping, check out Opry Mills. It is located right next to the Grand Ole Opry and Opryland Hotel, so you can check those out while you're there too. They have tons of outlet store such as the GAP, Spencer's, Hot Topic, Converse Shoes, etc., etc.
Essentials
There is a Kroger a couple of miles down the road from the airbnb. You only have to make 2 turns to get there to and from the airbnb, so you don't have to worry about getting lost late at night while you shop for goodies to eat during your stay.
760 locals recommend
Kroger
711 Gallatin AveThere is a Kroger a couple of miles down the road from the airbnb. You only have to make 2 turns to get there to and from the airbnb, so you don't have to worry about getting lost late at night while you shop for goodies to eat during your stay.
If you fall ill and need to grab some meds, the Walgreens Pharmacy is not far from the AirBnB. You can get there with only 2 turns in a car.
99 locals recommend
Walgreens
2500 Gallatin AveIf you fall ill and need to grab some meds, the Walgreens Pharmacy is not far from the AirBnB. You can get there with only 2 turns in a car.
The Turnip Truck is a great grocery store if you are into eating organic and healthy. You can pick up lots of grocery items as well as delicious sandwiches, pasta salads, soups, etc. They make lots of delicious lunch items daily.
382 locals recommend
The Turnip Truck
701 Woodland StThe Turnip Truck is a great grocery store if you are into eating organic and healthy. You can pick up lots of grocery items as well as delicious sandwiches, pasta salads, soups, etc. They make lots of delicious lunch items daily.
Sightseeing
If it's Christmas time, be sure to check out the Opryland Hotel's Christmas Tree exhibit. Their Christmas spectacular is legendary and people come from all over the world to check it out. While you're there, you can also check out the Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills Shopping Center.
47 locals recommend
Magnolia Entrance station
If it's Christmas time, be sure to check out the Opryland Hotel's Christmas Tree exhibit. Their Christmas spectacular is legendary and people come from all over the world to check it out. While you're there, you can also check out the Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills Shopping Center.
The CMA is a great place to see what really makes Nashville, Nashville. We are the Music City Capital of the World, and the CMA will show you just why we received that title.
1208 locals recommend
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SThe CMA is a great place to see what really makes Nashville, Nashville. We are the Music City Capital of the World, and the CMA will show you just why we received that title.
The Johnny Cash museum is the place to be if you are a fan of Jonny Cash. Ranked #1 music museum in the world by Forbes, Conde' Naste, and National Geographic Traveler, you can find all sorts of neat things like records he made, costumes he wore, guitars he played, etc. If you are a fan of the Man in Black you won't want to miss this opportunity.
466 locals recommend
The Johnny Cash Museum
119 3rd Ave SThe Johnny Cash museum is the place to be if you are a fan of Jonny Cash. Ranked #1 music museum in the world by Forbes, Conde' Naste, and National Geographic Traveler, you can find all sorts of neat things like records he made, costumes he wore, guitars he played, etc. If you are a fan of the Man in Black you won't want to miss this opportunity.