Catherine and John

October 6, 2023 • Mount Juliet, TN

Catherine and John

October 6, 2023 • Mount Juliet, TN

Urban Cowboy Public House

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103 N 16th St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
(347) 840-0525

A super unique and cozy spot for a cocktail, tucked away in our neighborhood of East Nashville. It's 'effortlessly cool' with a 'southwestern vibe', and it's one of the nicer outdoor patios in the city with a fire pit that's usually going. Super close to other fun bars and good restaurants in East Nash like Rosemary's and Beauty Queen, and 5 Points Pizza (listed below).

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Rosemary & Beauty Queen

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1102 Forrest Ave, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
(615) 730-7700

'A home transformed into a vibrant cocktail lounge' located in our East Nashville neighborhood. Enjoy the intimate vibe of the house or walk out back to the courtyard and rooftop bar. Dancing and disco tunes are usually playing on a Saturday night. There are also numerous fun bars walking distance from this space.

Honeytree Meadery

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918 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
(731) 418-5053

A great mead bar in East Nashville. Amazing folks working here, delicious drinks, beautiful fun space and a fantastic outdoor area. Highly recommended!

The Wild Cow

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1100 Fatherland St SUITE 104 11/22, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
(615) 262-2717

This is our favorite spot to eat (we eat here probably once a week haha)! This vegan restaurant is located in our neighborhood in East Nashville and has delicious/ healthy options.

Five Points Pizza East

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1012 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
(615) 915-4174

The best pizza in the city (no joke) located in our neighborhood in East.

Grimey's New & Preloved Music

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1060 E Trinity Ln, Nashville, TN 37216, USA
(615) 226-3811

This is the go-to record store in Nashville and is located near our neighborhood in East Nashville. Friendly staff and a great new vinyl selection. Their used LP isn't huge, but you can usually find a gem or two. Sometimes Grimey's has a local or national band playing an in-store show.

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

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1900 Shelby Bottoms Greenway, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
(615) 862-8539

This is an extensive park 3 min from our home in East Nashville with beautiful surroundings, under the foliage right on the Cumberland River! There are affordable bicycle rentals near the nature center, if you want to bike the Greenway past the forested areas, fields and streams, wetlands and even an old airpark.

Climb Nashville West

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3600 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209, USA
(615) 463-7625

This is where we met! They have plenty of options for beginners and advanced climbers.

Cheekwood Botanical Gardens

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1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 356-8000

Built in 1929, Cheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum located in the historic southwest Nashville. Perfect place for a family outing as the gardens are beautiful! There is a walking trail in the woods, Japanese garden, and the mansion. The mansion is an additional fee, but is worth it if you’re a first-time goer. Go grab a drink at the close by Greenhouse Bar (listed below).

Greenhouse Bar

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2211 Bandywood Dr, Nashville, TN 37215, USA
(615) 385-4311

The ambiance, the vibe, the decor, the drinks, the food, the great customer service, oh the plants. Everything is perfect and so cute.

Printers Alley

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Printers Alley Between Union St and, Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37201, USA
(615) 947-5747

If you want to get the "full Nashville experience" and visit our famous Broadway scene, we suggest you start or end your night here! Some of the best places in downtown. Do yourself a favor and visit Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar, as well as Skull's Rainbow Room. Great atmosphere in both places, & great music. Head on down to feet street for a pint as well. Iconic locations

Bobby Hotel Rooftop Lounge

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230 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219, USA
(615) 782-7100

The Rooftop Lounge at Bobby Hotel provides an eclectic atmosphere. The atmosphere early is pretty laid back, the views of the city are magnificent, specialty cocktails are on point and the food is pretty great too! The late night crowd is vibrant.

Harriet's Rooftop

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710 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
(615) 510-0400

Harriet’s Rooftop, located on the 19th floor of 1 Hotel, Nashville. With lush greenery, soaring ceilings, and a carefully designed space, It’s easily one of the most upscale rooftops in the city.

Ryman Auditorium

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116 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219, USA
(615) 889-3060

Iconic concert hall and former home of the Grand Ole Opry, you can catch a show while you're in town or schedule a tour to gain a behind-the-scenes expereince.

Frist Art Museum

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919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
(615) 244-3340

Enjoy art in the heart of Nashville.

Nashville Farmers' Market

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900 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
(615) 880-2001

Lively daily market featuring a wide variety of local foods, produce, crafts, classes & chef demos.

Downtown Franklin

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207 E Main St, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
(615) 905-8937

Travel a few miles south to Franklin, TN, where Cat went to school and where John first lived when he moved to Nashville. Franklin is a wonderful town with countless little shops and good restaurants, and is renowned for its role in the Civil War. There are numerous battlefields, cemeteries, monuments, and more to visit and learn about key events like the Battle of Franklin. During the Civil War, the Carter House was Federal headquarters and the Lotz House was a field hospital. Each of these houses are historically fascinating places to tour, with bullet and cannonball holes in their walls until this day.

Leipers Fork

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4142 Old Hillsboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
(615) 794-0958

This little picturesque and charming town is where Cat grew up. There is no complete road trip without Leiper’s Fork! Weather in search of a unique gift, art piece or to grab a bite, this peaceful village is a beautiful place to just hangout. Explore, relax and indulge in some whiskey at the local distillery!

Percy Warner Hiking Trailhead

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Belle Meade Blvd, Nashville, TN 37221

Trying to get in a little nature bathing and exercise? Go take a hike at this park! There is a white trail (2.5 miles), a red trail (4.5 miles) and a paved trail that runs alongside them. There are a few parking areas, but the best experience is to park at the Percy Warner Park Allée and take the stairs up to the trail head.

The Filling Station

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1118 Halcyon Ave, Nashville, TN 37204, USA
(615) 818-0012

If you'd like to take home some local brew, this is the place to stop by. Located along 12 South with plenty of restaurants and other shops to explore.