Guidebook for Nashville

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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 locals recommend
Sweet 16th
311 N 16th St
202 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland St
525 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland St
812 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin Ave
470 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
The Treehouse Restaurant
1011 Clearview Ave
210 locals recommend
Small 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 locals recommend
Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland St
372 locals recommend
One 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.
76 locals recommend
Burger Up East
970 Woodland St
76 locals recommend
Burgers, 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 locals recommend
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin Ave
778 locals recommend
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
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 locals recommend
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main St
363 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Butcher & Bee
902 Main St
269 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Five Daughters Bakery - East Nashville
1900 Eastland Ave
162 locals recommend
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.
Japanese-inspired gastropub, just a short 2 minute drive.
407 locals recommend
Two Ten Jack
1900 Eastland Ave
407 locals recommend
Japanese-inspired gastropub, just a short 2 minute drive.
Local ice cream shop, just a short walk away. Tip: Try the Trailer Trash flavor.
108 locals recommend
Pied Piper Creamery
975 Main St
108 locals recommend
Local 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 locals recommend
I Dream Of Weenie
113 S 11th St
117 locals recommend
Hot 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 locals recommend
The Soda Parlor
966 Woodland St
24 locals recommend
Root 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 locals recommend
Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main St
425 locals recommend
Bright, 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 locals recommend
Bongo East
107 S 11th St
215 locals recommend
Great 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 locals recommend
Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Company
1628 Fatherland St
80 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Folk
823 Meridian St
151 locals recommend
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.
"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 locals recommend
Lyra
935 W Eastland Ave
87 locals recommend
"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 locals recommend
Maru Sushi & Grill
1100 Fatherland St
29 locals recommend
Quality sushi at a great price, then grab dessert at Frisson's Soft Serve next door.
Casual restaurant serving authentic greek food
51 locals recommend
Greko Greek Street Food
704 Main St
51 locals recommend
Casual restaurant serving authentic greek food
Snug, no-frills Mexican restaurant fixing up an array of tacos & other standards
693 locals recommend
Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin Ave
693 locals recommend
Snug, 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 locals recommend
Urban Cowboy Public House
103 N 16th St
189 locals recommend
Fun 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 locals recommend
The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest Ave
387 locals recommend
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/
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 locals recommend
The Basement East
917 Woodland St
296 locals recommend
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.
Newly opened bar with dj's spinning their favorite playlists and cocktails.
136 locals recommend
Rosemary
1102 Forrest Ave
136 locals recommend
Newly 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.
332 locals recommend
3 Crow Bar
1024 Woodland St
332 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Tenn Sixteen Food & Drink Co.
1016 Woodland St
115 locals recommend
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.
Casual dive bar located a few miles up Gallatin Rd. Voted best juke box in Nashville.
187 locals recommend
Mickey's Tavern
2907 Gallatin Pike
187 locals recommend
Casual 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 locals recommend
Robert's Western World
416 Broadway
601 locals recommend
Any 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 locals recommend
No 308
407 Gallatin Ave
171 locals recommend
Trendy 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 locals recommend
Red Door Saloon
1010 Forest Avenue
179 locals recommend
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...
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 locals recommend
Attaboy
8 Mcferrin Ave
157 locals recommend
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.
Hip hangout with modern bar food including house-ground burgers, plus periodic events & live music.
144 locals recommend
The Crying Wolf
823 Woodland St
144 locals recommend
Hip 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 locals recommend
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody St
571 locals recommend
Trendy 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 locals recommend
American Legion Post 5
301 6th Ave N
25 locals recommend
Check 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 locals recommend
Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin Ave
180 locals recommend
Casual 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 locals recommend
Shelby Park Greenway
Shelby Park Greenway
9 locals recommend
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.
Playground that is ideal for younger children
15 locals recommend
East Park
700 Woodland St
15 locals recommend
Playground that is ideal for younger children
Playground, tennis and basketball courts
123 locals recommend
Shelby Park
201 S 20th St
123 locals recommend
Playground, tennis and basketball courts

Entertainment & Activities

Take a tour of the world famous Ryman Auditorium, the "Mother Church of Country Music."
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave N
1292 locals recommend
Take a tour of the world famous Ryman Auditorium, the "Mother Church of Country Music."
Indoor rock climbing facility
59 locals recommend
Climb Nashville East
1900 Eastland Ave
59 locals recommend
Indoor rock climbing facility

Arts & Culture

Terrific place to spend a day with the kids. Be sure to check out the playground.
353 locals recommend
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville Pike
353 locals recommend
Terrific place to spend a day with the kids. Be sure to check out the playground.
1025 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 Broadway
1025 locals recommend

Shopping

Group of unique, locally owned stores. Be sure to check out Abode and Project 615.
203 locals recommend
The Shoppes On Fatherland
Fatherland Street
203 locals recommend
Group of unique, locally owned stores. Be sure to check out Abode and Project 615.
Fantastic local art gallery with items to fit every budget.
62 locals recommend
Art & Invention
1106 Woodland St
62 locals recommend
Fantastic local art gallery with items to fit every budget.
Unique home store with eccentric gift ideas for everyone.
40 locals recommend
Welcome Home
1882 Eastland Ave
40 locals recommend
Unique home store with eccentric gift ideas for everyone.
Locally-owned toy store next to Pied Piper Creamery
15 locals recommend
Fairytales Bookstore
1108 Woodland St
15 locals recommend
Locally-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 locals recommend
The Groove
1103 Calvin Ave
51 locals recommend
Local record shop with good selection of vinyl and latest releases. Just two blocks away from our place.

Essentials

760 locals recommend
Kroger
711 Gallatin Ave
760 locals recommend
Locally owned grocery with organic and healthy options.
382 locals recommend
The Turnip Truck
701 Woodland St
382 locals recommend
Locally owned grocery with organic and healthy options.