Nashville is full of fun things to do, see, eat, and drink. We wanted to share just some of our local favorites.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
National Museum of African American Music
Honky Tonks (Downtown/Broadway) – Visit the world famous “honky tonks” on Broadway, where you’ll never pay a cover. Our favorite is Robert’s Western World, but other favorites include Layla’s Bluegrass Inn, The Second Fiddle, The Stage, and Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge.
The Station Inn (Gulch) – Widely regarded as one of the best bluegrass venues around.
The Listening Room (Downtown/SoBro) – As the name implies, a venue focused on listening to singer-songwriters.
Karaoke – Karaoke counts as live music, right? Options include Lipstick Lounge in East Nashville, Ms. Kelli’s in Printer’s Alley, The Wild Beaver downtown, or if you’re up for a smoky, dive bar adventure, you might consider Santa’s Pub on Bransford Avenue.
Frothy Monkey (The Nations, 12 South, Downtown)
Portland Brew (East Nashville & 12 South)
Ugly Mugs (East Nashville)
Fido (Hillsboro Village)
Steadfast (Germantown)
Crema (Downtown)
Centennial Park (Vanderbilt/West End)
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (Downtown)
Shelby Park & Greenway (East Nashville)
Radnor Lake State Park (Forest Hills)
Edwin and Percy Warner Parks (Belle Meade/Bellevue)
sorted from casual to nicer
Assembly Hall Food Court (Downtown/Broadway)
M.L.Rose (Melrose, Capitol View, Sylvan Park)
Von Elrod's (Germantown)
Noble's Kitchen (East Nashville)
Taqueria Del Sol (12 South & Sylvan Park)
Five Points Pizza (East Nashville & Sylvan Park)
Rosepepper (East Nashville)
Redheaded Stranger (East Nashville)
Bartaco (12 South & East Nashville)
Hawkers (East Nashville)
Burger Up (12 South)
Emmy Squared Pizza (East, Germantown, Gulch)
Chauhan Ale & Masala House (Gulch)
Lockeland Table (East Nashville)
Henrietta Red (Germantown)
Folk (East Nashville)
Josephine (12 South)
Rolf and Daughters (Germantown)
This locally invented culinary phenomenon is such a big deal that it gets its own category. Each includes Josh's favorite heat level for those who like it pretty spicy. Exceed these recommendations at your own risk!
400 Degrees (Bordeaux)
Favorite heat level: 200 degrees
NOTE: This is Josh's favorite hot chicken. Hours are very limited: 11am-3pm on Friday, 12-4pm on Saturday, and closed Sunday. Place your order online, and it will be ready in about an hour.
Hattie B’s (Midtown, Sylvan Park, Melrose)
Favorite heat level: Hot
Prince’s (Downtown/Broadway)
Favorite heat level: Hot
Bolton’s (East Nashville)
Favorite heat level: Medium
Party Fowl (Gulch & Donelson)
Favorite heat level: Nashville hot
Martin's (Belmont, Midtown, Downtown)
Edley's (12 South, East Nash, Donelson, Sylvan Park)
Peg Leg Porker (Gulch)
Bringle's Smoking Oasis (The Nations)
BARS
Chopper Tiki (East Nashville)
Urban Cowboy Public House (East Nashville)
Lakeside Lounge (East Nashville)
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club (East Nashville)
Attaboy (East Nashville)
Beyond The Edge (East Nashville)
Up/Down Arcade Bar (East Nashville)
Embers Ski Lodge (12 South)
12 South Taproom (12 South)
Robert's Western World (Downtown/Broadway)
Acme Feed and Seed (Downtown/Broadway)
Bastion (Wedgewood Houston)
Never Never (Wedgewood Houston)
BREWERIES
Bearded Iris (Germantown & Sylvan Park)
Southern Grist (East Nashville & The Nations)
Jackalope (Wedgewood Houston)
Smith & Lentz (East Nashville)
Tennessee Brew Works (Downtown)
Tennfold (Donelson)
Downtown: Broadway
Downtown: Printer's Alley
Midtown
Wedgewood Houston
Five Points