Guidebook for Nashville
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like old school country, or a fried bologna sandwich, this is the place. You will see some killer musicians here. This is a great stop before or after heading to the Ryman for a show. All ages during the day.
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Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayIf you like old school country, or a fried bologna sandwich, this is the place. You will see some killer musicians here. This is a great stop before or after heading to the Ryman for a show. All ages during the day.
This is Alan Jackson's bar! You will find the bands here playing country music from the classic stuff to the 1990's. There are several floors, including a rooftop bar.
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AJ's Good Time Bar
421 BroadwayThis is Alan Jackson's bar! You will find the bands here playing country music from the classic stuff to the 1990's. There are several floors, including a rooftop bar.
If you are dive bar kind of person, this is your place. The music here is more on the classic country side of things, with some bluegrass in there, and sometimes classic rock. You'll find prices are more reasonable here than some of the other Broadway bars.
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Layla's Bluegrass Inn
418 BroadwayIf you are dive bar kind of person, this is your place. The music here is more on the classic country side of things, with some bluegrass in there, and sometimes classic rock. You'll find prices are more reasonable here than some of the other Broadway bars.
Legends Corner
428 BroadwayThis is the iconic place where Randy Travis worked as a dishwasher, and stars would come sit in with the band after playing the Opry back in "the day". The history here is palpable.
Great classic country music all day & night in the front bar, great food (fried bologna sandwich anyone??), & really cool events in the back room. Check out the website for the band schedule for the front bar, list of events in the back room, or to check out the menu. Nashville-palace.com
Say hi to some of my favorite regular bands/performers: Nathan Belt, John England, Pork McElhinny, Larry Hamilton, Pam Miller... and more...
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The Nashville Palace
2611 McGavock PkThis is the iconic place where Randy Travis worked as a dishwasher, and stars would come sit in with the band after playing the Opry back in "the day". The history here is palpable.
Great classic country music all day & night in the front bar, great food (fried bologna sandwich anyone??), & really cool events in the back room. Check out the website for the band schedule for the front bar, list of events in the back room, or to check out the menu. Nashville-palace.com
Say hi to some of my favorite regular bands/performers: Nathan Belt, John England, Pork McElhinny, Larry Hamilton, Pam Miller... and more...
Looking for a sports bar? This is it, especially is you route for Green Bay. The food is great (hot chicken is good here, too!) It is smoking at night, but the deck out back remains non-smoking and they often have live music in the evenings around the weekends.
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Scoreboard Bar & Grill
2408 Music Valley DrLooking for a sports bar? This is it, especially is you route for Green Bay. The food is great (hot chicken is good here, too!) It is smoking at night, but the deck out back remains non-smoking and they often have live music in the evenings around the weekends.
If you want some good country music, they’ve got some! And killer musicians come together here to play. You can walk between this, Nashville Palace, and Scoreboard - all good old country in Music Valley.
Music City Bar & Grill
2416 Music Valley DrIf you want some good country music, they’ve got some! And killer musicians come together here to play. You can walk between this, Nashville Palace, and Scoreboard - all good old country in Music Valley.
The Second Fiddle
420 BroadwayFood Scene
They have REAL Nashville Hot chicken! But beware, it is hot! Order a level down. It has a cool Nashville vibe, and it's super close to the house! There is a covered deck for outdoor dining and TVs everywhere to watch the game. They have Happy Hour specials and brunch, too!
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Party Fowl
719 8th Avenue SouthThey have REAL Nashville Hot chicken! But beware, it is hot! Order a level down. It has a cool Nashville vibe, and it's super close to the house! There is a covered deck for outdoor dining and TVs everywhere to watch the game. They have Happy Hour specials and brunch, too!
Great local place for fresh juices and smoothies, or fresh cantina tacos and such. They often feature special menu items, and the service has always been great!
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Nectar: Urban Cantina
206 McGavock PkGreat local place for fresh juices and smoothies, or fresh cantina tacos and such. They often feature special menu items, and the service has always been great!
Waffle House
2625 Lebanon PikeThis is where to go if you want a classy atmosphere! They have a very nice cocktail menu and regularly feature specials.
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Darfons Restaurant & Lounge
2810 Elm Hill PikeThis is where to go if you want a classy atmosphere! They have a very nice cocktail menu and regularly feature specials.
A local establishment with great food, but there is usually a wait, so plan ahead!
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Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Nashville
500 Church StA local establishment with great food, but there is usually a wait, so plan ahead!
Real southern breakfast, down home, diner style.
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The Nashville Biscuit House
805 Gallatin AvenueReal southern breakfast, down home, diner style.
This is such a swanky little place! I love that it is cool, fancy, and upscale, yet at the same time down to earth. They have live music sometimes, usually jazzy types. I could drink the slingbacks all night long!
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Sambuca
601 12th Ave SThis is such a swanky little place! I love that it is cool, fancy, and upscale, yet at the same time down to earth. They have live music sometimes, usually jazzy types. I could drink the slingbacks all night long!
This is my favorite place to grab lunch downtown. They are more of a to-go sort of place and only have a couple tables outside, but the food is great, healthy, and reasonably priced. Just a block and a half from the honky tonks. Break away from the burger and fries! Get you some really delicious soup and sandwiches!
TY'S Soups And Sandwiches
160 4th Ave NThis is my favorite place to grab lunch downtown. They are more of a to-go sort of place and only have a couple tables outside, but the food is great, healthy, and reasonably priced. Just a block and a half from the honky tonks. Break away from the burger and fries! Get you some really delicious soup and sandwiches!
This is a great place to go for Hot Chicken. Skip Hattie B's, and go here instead. They do it better, in my opinion. And they have a great selection of beers on tap. Oh, and a fantastic brunch spot!! They just opened a location super close to the house, so check that one out if you want to stay close to "home".
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Party Fowl
719 8th Avenue SouthThis is a great place to go for Hot Chicken. Skip Hattie B's, and go here instead. They do it better, in my opinion. And they have a great selection of beers on tap. Oh, and a fantastic brunch spot!! They just opened a location super close to the house, so check that one out if you want to stay close to "home".
This is some dang good food, y'all! This is located in the Opry Mills Mall, but you can access it without entering the mall, so it is easier to find. It's close to the H&M.
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MISSION BBQ
161 Opry Mills DrThis is some dang good food, y'all! This is located in the Opry Mills Mall, but you can access it without entering the mall, so it is easier to find. It's close to the H&M.
Acme has a diverse scene. With several different floors, they really maximize their appeal to different audiences. On the first floor, they have southern food (meatloaf -Yum!), live bands, and bar. On the second floor they have a swanky bar area with comfy couches and chairs, and it's own menu of items, as well as an excellent sushi bar. If Nat is working, tell him I say hello, though I'm sure that he won't know who I am. Lol. The rooftop has a great view of the river, and they have varying events up there in the evenings. A great spot when the weather is gorgeous!
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Acme Feed & Seed
101 BroadwayAcme has a diverse scene. With several different floors, they really maximize their appeal to different audiences. On the first floor, they have southern food (meatloaf -Yum!), live bands, and bar. On the second floor they have a swanky bar area with comfy couches and chairs, and it's own menu of items, as well as an excellent sushi bar. If Nat is working, tell him I say hello, though I'm sure that he won't know who I am. Lol. The rooftop has a great view of the river, and they have varying events up there in the evenings. A great spot when the weather is gorgeous!
In the mood for something different? This Irish restaurant is fantastic! They have all the Irish fare you would expect, and have live Irish music! They also are the home for Buffalo Bills fans in Nashville, if you happen to be one. There is also a bar upstairs with dart boards!
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McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant
2740 Old Lebanon RoadIn the mood for something different? This Irish restaurant is fantastic! They have all the Irish fare you would expect, and have live Irish music! They also are the home for Buffalo Bills fans in Nashville, if you happen to be one. There is also a bar upstairs with dart boards!
So good. If you're looking for something on the fancier side, don't hesitate! The oysters are fantastic and the steaks on point. Enjoy!
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The Southern Steak & Oyster
150 3rd Ave SSo good. If you're looking for something on the fancier side, don't hesitate! The oysters are fantastic and the steaks on point. Enjoy!
Local, but has a great Nashville vibe! Great tap selection and the food... so good!
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Homegrown Taproom & Marketplace
2720 Old Lebanon RdLocal, but has a great Nashville vibe! Great tap selection and the food... so good!
Roma Pizza & Pasta
2403 Nolensville PikePick up or delivery. Katie is usually working and will take good care of you.
Redheaded Stranger
305 Arrington StYummy breakfast burritos, mimosas, and bloody marys!
Tacos 1989
600 9th Avenue SouthThis is so good, and authentic! Don't hesitate!
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SSeveral locations around the Nashville area.
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayFried Bologna sandwiches! Boom! and burgers, etc.
Good ol Mexican food, great service especially if you are lucky enough to get Juan!
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La Hacienda
3670 Bell RdGood ol Mexican food, great service especially if you are lucky enough to get Juan!
The food is just too good! Very fresh, made to order, & quick! Plenty of indoor seating, & an outdoor patio as well
West Coast Taco Shop
2720 Old Lebanon RoadThe food is just too good! Very fresh, made to order, & quick! Plenty of indoor seating, & an outdoor patio as well
Entertainment & Activities
The Mother Church... the tours are excellent, but also catch a show here if you can! Acoustics are fantastic in this venue. And it's small enough that regardless of your seat, it's an intimate experience.
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Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe Mother Church... the tours are excellent, but also catch a show here if you can! Acoustics are fantastic in this venue. And it's small enough that regardless of your seat, it's an intimate experience.
This is a fantastic museum of all things country music! Even if you have been before, they are always improving on things, and they always have different exhibits that are constantly changing.
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SThis is a fantastic museum of all things country music! Even if you have been before, they are always improving on things, and they always have different exhibits that are constantly changing.
I've been on this, and it is a lot of fun! It is BYOB, but at least when I went on it, they didn't have a planned bathroom stop. This may have changed as it was a couple of years ago. Go have fun, just check on this detail if you think you will need it before diving into your cooler!! Please note if you choose the pick up in the Opryland area, it is BEHIND the Nashville Palace in the parking lot. Not inside or out front.
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Redneck Comedy Bus Tour
4117 Hillsboro PikeI've been on this, and it is a lot of fun! It is BYOB, but at least when I went on it, they didn't have a planned bathroom stop. This may have changed as it was a couple of years ago. Go have fun, just check on this detail if you think you will need it before diving into your cooler!! Please note if you choose the pick up in the Opryland area, it is BEHIND the Nashville Palace in the parking lot. Not inside or out front.
Got a group? This is a very popular thing to do downtown. You drink and pedal your way around town. There is, of course, a sober driver, and a host to help with your good time! There are other types of tours as well, but this is probably the most popular. Other alternatives- Sprocket Rocket, there's one with a tractor I don't know the name of, and surely others that also escape me.
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Nashville Pedal Tavern
1504 Demonbreun StGot a group? This is a very popular thing to do downtown. You drink and pedal your way around town. There is, of course, a sober driver, and a host to help with your good time! There are other types of tours as well, but this is probably the most popular. Other alternatives- Sprocket Rocket, there's one with a tractor I don't know the name of, and surely others that also escape me.
Nashville Shores
Nashville ShoresWater park and zip lines
Grand Ole Opry
600 Opryland DrOK, we all know McD's, but this one has LIVE MUSIC! At least during "brunch" time on the weekends, but maybe more often!
McDonald's
201 Rudy CircleOK, we all know McD's, but this one has LIVE MUSIC! At least during "brunch" time on the weekends, but maybe more often!
With different exhibits throughout the year, this is a great spot for Art and Gardens.
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Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrWith different exhibits throughout the year, this is a great spot for Art and Gardens.
Essentials
DG Market
541 Stewarts Ferry PikeFood Lion
3636 Bell RdKroger
711 Gallatin AveTarget
3171 Lebanon PikePublix Super Market at The Crossings
2324 Lebanon PikeWalgreens
2500 Gallatin AveKroger
711 Gallatin AveWalgreens
2500 Gallatin AveDollar General
2101 8th Ave SKroger
711 Gallatin AveCVS
426 21st Ave SGetting Around
This is the station to use for the Music City Star. Great way to get to and from downtown, generally Monday- Friday during "business hours"
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Music City Star Donelson Station
This is the station to use for the Music City Star. Great way to get to and from downtown, generally Monday- Friday during "business hours"
Sightseeing
The home of the Grand Old Opry, this place oozes history, and the connection to the great legends of country music is palpable. The acoustics in this venue are rumored to be some of the best in the country! So even if you don't tour the building, consider catching a show!
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Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe home of the Grand Old Opry, this place oozes history, and the connection to the great legends of country music is palpable. The acoustics in this venue are rumored to be some of the best in the country! So even if you don't tour the building, consider catching a show!
This is awesome! A lot of work went into all of the memorabilia here. Well worth it!
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The Johnny Cash Museum
119 3rd Ave SThis is awesome! A lot of work went into all of the memorabilia here. Well worth it!
Gray Line has several ticket booths around town, and you can certainly look them up online. They have a plethora of tours you can take, so check them out!
Gray Line Ticket Booth
108 1st Ave SGray Line has several ticket booths around town, and you can certainly look them up online. They have a plethora of tours you can take, so check them out!
Parks & Nature
This park features the Parthenon, and you can bring dogs here for a good walk. Often on the weekends there is some sort of flea market/ food truck/ live music/ or other such event in the park.
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Centennial Park
2500 West End AveThis park features the Parthenon, and you can bring dogs here for a good walk. Often on the weekends there is some sort of flea market/ food truck/ live music/ or other such event in the park.
This is a great place to go for a walk or run. You can bring your dog. The Greenway runs all over Nashville, and if you were incredibly ambitious, you could walk all the way to Opryland, East Nashville, or even to Downtown. There is a place across the dam great for fishing, and another park as well that is great for just relaxing and watching the ducks and geese.
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Stones River Greenway Trail Head
Stewarts Ferry PikeThis is a great place to go for a walk or run. You can bring your dog. The Greenway runs all over Nashville, and if you were incredibly ambitious, you could walk all the way to Opryland, East Nashville, or even to Downtown. There is a place across the dam great for fishing, and another park as well that is great for just relaxing and watching the ducks and geese.
The Greenway is a trail system with several trail heads throughout the area. Google the Greenway Nashville for more detailed locations. Great for walks, may have to dismount bikes in some areas.
Bike the Greenway
2320 Sevier StThe Greenway is a trail system with several trail heads throughout the area. Google the Greenway Nashville for more detailed locations. Great for walks, may have to dismount bikes in some areas.
Stones River Dog Park
Stones River GreenwayTwo Rivers Dog Park
3150 McGavock PkShelby Park
201 S 20th St