There are no shortage of things to do or places to eat while in Nashville. You can build your own agenda, but we have curated some of our favorite places (specifically when it comes to food) so you can experience J.J. and Jamey's Nashville. We could give you a lot more options, but these are the places we take people who come in from out of town.

Places to Eat:

Nashville Hot Chicken- You can't come to Nashville and not get hot chicken. It is the true local cuisine. Our favorite place to go is Haddie B's. It is the most consistent, but you may have to wait in line. You can also go to Prince's, Bolton's or Party Fowl, but we would recommend Haddie B's.

Burgers- There are a number of great burger places in town, but we have a couple favorite that are off the beaten path. Our favorite is Cledis. These are smash burgers with a heart. The burgers are incredible, but they also take the food truck downtown to serve food to the homeless and are working to end hunger. Bad Luck Burger Club is top notch as well. Amazing smash burgers out of a food truck permanently located outside of Honeytree Meadery. If you've never had honey mead, it is a fun experience. Both sites are appropriate for minors and have indoor and outdoor seating.

Breakfast Tacos- One of our favorite dates is to go for breakfast tacos on a Saturday morning. Here, we are a house divided. J.J. loves Lady Bird and Jamey loves Red Headed Stranger. But honestly, you can't go wrong with either.

Bakeries- Our absolute favorite is D'Andrews in Downtown. Get there early because they run out of stuff, but their breakfast sandwiches and pastries are to die for. A little on the more expensive side, but worth it. It was a James Beard Award semi-finalist for best bakery in America. Other go-to's are Five Daughters, which does the best cronuts and High-Fi Cookies.

Other great places we love:

Monell's- A true Southern eating experience. All southern favorites like fried chicken and grits served family style. No reservations, you sit at a large table with other parties, and they don't let you take your cell phone out. Just experience the moment.

NOKO

Noko is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant that is our most recent obsession. Everything is so good and the hospitality is top in town. Don’t skip the hurricane fries, burnt beef ends lettuce wraps, or the crispy potatoes with hot honey and butter. Get reservations early cause last minute won’t cut it.

The Buttermilk Ranch- Incredible brunch spot with great pastries, full dishes and great coffee. They do have a wait list you can get on early, but otherwise, expect a 1-2 hour wait. It's in 12 South so you can walk around and they will text when the table is ready.

Chauhan Ale and Masala House- Indian fusion cuisine and owned by a celebrity judge on the show Chopped. Indian food might not be what you think of when you come to Nashville, but it's one of our favorite spots. They do take reservations. Don't miss the tikka masala poutine, the short rib naan, or their specialty version of an Old Fashioned, the Old Chauhan.

Assembly Food Hall- When visiting Broadway Honky-tonks, the easiest and best place to eat is Assembly Food Hall. It was named one of the best food halls in America and right off Broadway. It contains a wide variety of local eateries so everyone can get what they want and sit together. They often have live music as well or are showing the sporting event of the day.

Places to Visit:

Tour the Ryman- Tap in to the spirit of over 130 years of iconic performances and pop culture moments on a self-guided tour through the hallowed halls of Ryman Auditorium. We like this better than the Country Music Hall of Fame. You can do it in a shorter amount of time, plus you get a picture on the stage as part of the tour package. Cost- $36

6th and Peabody, Ole Smokey Distillery- This is a great place to experience tasting local moonshine. The tastings cost $15 and includes up to 8 different favorite flavors like apple pie, blackberry, coffee, pineapple and more. They are dangerously good and it is so fun. Even if you are not a drinker, the portions come in a communion size cup and it is more about the experience than the amount of booze. (But you may feel it because it is strong.) After the tasting you can hang out and grab some more specialty cocktails and tacos while playing corn hole or foosball outside.

The Parthenon- This is a little outside of downtown and one of the unique places in Nashville. It is The Parthenon. The building and the Athena statue inside are both full-scale replicas of the Athenian originals. We think it is silly and just a fun place to visit. Plus, it is in a beautiful park. Cost- Free to see outside, $10 to go inside.

Hatch Show Print- Hatch Show Print, a working letterpress print shop since 1879, uses its vast collection of vintage type and hand-carved imagery to create timeless designs that truly reflect Nashville. Pretty much every concert in town gets posters printed there and you can buy old concert posters as well as kitschy prints. Cost- Free to visit

The National Museum of African American Music- Educational and interactive. You can walk through the galleries, listen to lots of music, participate in a virtual Gospel choir, and create your own beats and jazz riffs. Cost- $27

Broadway- We have a love/hate relationship with Broadway. It feels like if you come to Nashville you have to visit the honky-tonks. We would even take you. And if you love live music and some dancing, it may be your thing. So it is worth at least walking through. But on weekends, expect large crowds, loud and conflicting music coming out of every door and window, and 2000's cover bands being accompanied by loud drunk bachelorette parties. Cost- Free to visit, but you may lose your soul.

Most overrated experiences:

Standing in line for breakfast- Biscuit Love and Pancake Pantry are good, but not worth it. You will wait in line way too long and can find better food without the wait. Also, Loveless Cafe has gone way down hill. Don't make the trip

Anything on Broadway- (Unless you can get reservations at the Dolly Parton bar) Expect to pay very high prices for very mediocre food and drink. Also, you do pay a little higher in sales tax downtown. You have to go see Broadway, but it is very touristy and very crowded.