Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
Red Bicycle Coffee
2190 Nolensville PikeNearest coffee (and crêpe) shop
Delicious coffee (and croissant donuts!), big front porch, and pedestrian access to Broadway, Pinewood Social, Ascend Amphitheater, Husk Restaurant, the convention center, and many other destinations.
271 locals recommend
CREMA
15 Hermitage AveDelicious coffee (and croissant donuts!), big front porch, and pedestrian access to Broadway, Pinewood Social, Ascend Amphitheater, Husk Restaurant, the convention center, and many other destinations.
Seriously good coffee and food with friendly service in Germantown, served in a beautiful space with ample outdoor seating.
112 locals recommend
Steadfast Coffee
603 Taylor StSeriously good coffee and food with friendly service in Germantown, served in a beautiful space with ample outdoor seating.
Woodbine neighborhood is right off Nolensville Pike, home to great Mexican restaurants. La Hacienda is one of the largest--great for groups.
41 locals recommend
La Hacienda Taqueria
2615 Nolensville PikeWoodbine neighborhood is right off Nolensville Pike, home to great Mexican restaurants. La Hacienda is one of the largest--great for groups.
Krispy Kreme
408 Thompson LnLet's be honest--a Krispy Kreme donut basically recommends itself.
Delicious, authentic Ethiopian food in an unassuming little building with warm, friendly staff.
31 locals recommend
Gojo Ethiopian Cafe and Restaurant
415 W Thompson LnDelicious, authentic Ethiopian food in an unassuming little building with warm, friendly staff.
We've been known to go to Baja in the Berry Hill neighborhood three times in one week. The barbacoa burrito...fish tacos...fruit tea..horchata...great chips and guacamole.
109 locals recommend
Baja Burrito
722 Thompson LnWe've been known to go to Baja in the Berry Hill neighborhood three times in one week. The barbacoa burrito...fish tacos...fruit tea..horchata...great chips and guacamole.
Flakey, buttery perfection, from cookies and scones to pies and baguette. Beautiful salads and sandwiches as well.
108 locals recommend
Dozen Bakery
516 Hagan StFlakey, buttery perfection, from cookies and scones to pies and baguette. Beautiful salads and sandwiches as well.
Mas Tacos started out as a food truck and became a Nashville institution. The tacos that come out of this tiny kitchen make so many people happy (be sure to try the tortilla soup and elote, too).
693 locals recommend
Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin AveMas Tacos started out as a food truck and became a Nashville institution. The tacos that come out of this tiny kitchen make so many people happy (be sure to try the tortilla soup and elote, too).
Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main StBest. Brunch. Ever.
Locally sourced meats and produce. One bite and you'll be hooked. One of 12th South's most popular joints, with good reason. Great drinks, too.
323 locals recommend
Burger Up
2901 12th Ave SLocally sourced meats and produce. One bite and you'll be hooked. One of 12th South's most popular joints, with good reason. Great drinks, too.
Everything here is outstanding, but the pizza will haunt your dreams for the rest of your life.
330 locals recommend
City House
1222 4th Ave NEverything here is outstanding, but the pizza will haunt your dreams for the rest of your life.
A newer addition to Germantown--small plates, big plates, meats and brats, a little of everything, all in a beautiful space with a full bar and outdoor seating.
199 locals recommend
Butchertown Hall
1416 4th Ave NA newer addition to Germantown--small plates, big plates, meats and brats, a little of everything, all in a beautiful space with a full bar and outdoor seating.
A vegan, all-raw restaurant even diehard carnivores love. Their chocolate walnut "ice cream" is the best chocolate ice cream I've ever had (no offense, cows). Beautiful bar, too.
137 locals recommend
AVO
4 City AveA vegan, all-raw restaurant even diehard carnivores love. Their chocolate walnut "ice cream" is the best chocolate ice cream I've ever had (no offense, cows). Beautiful bar, too.
The Smiling Elephant
2213 8th Ave SGreat, clean Thai food.
Love Peace & Pho
2112 8th Ave SMouthwatering pho, banh mi, salads, and noodles.
Biscuits, love, and more biscuits, located in the ever-buzzing Gulch neighborhood.
309 locals recommend
Biscuit Love Gulch
316 11th Ave SBiscuits, love, and more biscuits, located in the ever-buzzing Gulch neighborhood.
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SThe best BBQ in town.
A diner from the owners of Fido Coffee Shop and Bongo Java, with great breakfast options.
77 locals recommend
Fenwick's 300
2600 8th Ave SA diner from the owners of Fido Coffee Shop and Bongo Java, with great breakfast options.
Shopping
Wilder
937 Woodland StreetBeautiful home goods shop in Germantown.
All the treasure, junk, and ephemera of generations of southerners in one place at the Nashville Fairgrounds. Be sure to check their website for dates.
50 locals recommend
Nashville Flea Market
401 Wingrove StAll the treasure, junk, and ephemera of generations of southerners in one place at the Nashville Fairgrounds. Be sure to check their website for dates.
Great independent bookstore founded by novelist Ann Patchett. Excellent staff recommendations, author events, shop dogs, and more celebrities than the Bluebird. Near Trader Joe's + Whole Foods.
20 locals recommend
Parnassus Books
3900 Hillsboro PikeGreat independent bookstore founded by novelist Ann Patchett. Excellent staff recommendations, author events, shop dogs, and more celebrities than the Bluebird. Near Trader Joe's + Whole Foods.
Nashville's best-loved record store, full of vinyl and music nerdery. Downstairs is the Basement, one of the best-loved music venues.
126 locals recommend
Grimey's New & Preloved Music
1060 E Trinity LnNashville's best-loved record store, full of vinyl and music nerdery. Downstairs is the Basement, one of the best-loved music venues.
Moto Moda
512 Gallatin AveMotorcycle Central, East Nashville.
A little bit of all the best and most interesting of everything...including a friendly goat in the backyard.
71 locals recommend
Fond Object Records
1313 McGavock PikeA little bit of all the best and most interesting of everything...including a friendly goat in the backyard.
Essentials
Large Whole Foods location with salad bar, restaurant, cooking classes, and a separate Whole Body shop next door.
182 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4021 Hillsboro PikeLarge Whole Foods location with salad bar, restaurant, cooking classes, and a separate Whole Body shop next door.
Kroger
711 Gallatin AveThe closest large retail grocery store to Woodbine Retreat.
The closest retail chain pharmacy and convenience store to Woodbine Retreat.
6 locals recommend
Walgreens
6815 Nolensville PikeThe closest retail chain pharmacy and convenience store to Woodbine Retreat.
Walmart
2421 Powell AveThis WalMart has a large grocery section as well as everything else.
Sightseeing
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville PikeClouded leopards!
A full-scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens, complete with a statue of Athena, located in the center of Centennial Park. Also a great spot to go running, walking, cycling, picnicking, etc.
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End AveA full-scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens, complete with a statue of Athena, located in the center of Centennial Park. Also a great spot to go running, walking, cycling, picnicking, etc.
This is worth a visit, even if you're not a huge country music fan. The museum and exhibits are so well-done and interesting.
1208 locals recommend
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SThis is worth a visit, even if you're not a huge country music fan. The museum and exhibits are so well-done and interesting.
Third Man Records, the headquarters of Jack White's record label, is known for having great shows in the Blue Room, but the shop and courtyard are open to the public every day. There are often free in-store events, and there's a tiny "free library" box outside the front door.
88 locals recommend
Third Man Records
623 7th Ave SThird Man Records, the headquarters of Jack White's record label, is known for having great shows in the Blue Room, but the shop and courtyard are open to the public every day. There are often free in-store events, and there's a tiny "free library" box outside the front door.
Connecting East Nashville at the Titans stadium to Downtown on the other side of the river, this bridge has one of the best views of the city and is truly pedestrian friendly.
48 locals recommend
Pedestrian Bridge
Pedestrian BridgeConnecting East Nashville at the Titans stadium to Downtown on the other side of the river, this bridge has one of the best views of the city and is truly pedestrian friendly.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best place to see a show in Nashville, hands down. Not just because it's a beautiful venue, but because artists truly love playing there. Everyone from Beck to Dolly Parton.
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe best place to see a show in Nashville, hands down. Not just because it's a beautiful venue, but because artists truly love playing there. Everyone from Beck to Dolly Parton.
Favorite upscale bar in Nashville. Old-school, historic, with beautiful polished wood and an art deco men's restroom that everyone, tourist or local, man or woman, has taken a photo in.
13 locals recommend
The Oak Bar
231 6th Ave NFavorite upscale bar in Nashville. Old-school, historic, with beautiful polished wood and an art deco men's restroom that everyone, tourist or local, man or woman, has taken a photo in.
Favorite casual, full-service East Side bar. Great music and excellent people-watching (the later it gets, the better the characters). Deli sandwiches, too.
77 locals recommend
Duke's
1000 Main StFavorite casual, full-service East Side bar. Great music and excellent people-watching (the later it gets, the better the characters). Deli sandwiches, too.
Perfect little hole in the wall with a patio out back. Burgers, beer, and--if you're lucky--the best pie in town.
250 locals recommend
Dinos Bar
411 Gallatin AvePerfect little hole in the wall with a patio out back. Burgers, beer, and--if you're lucky--the best pie in town.
Downstairs from Grimey's Records. You never know who'll show up onstage here--could be a new kid in town, or it could be Metallica. True story.
104 locals recommend
The Basement
1604 8th Ave SDownstairs from Grimey's Records. You never know who'll show up onstage here--could be a new kid in town, or it could be Metallica. True story.
The most authentic of the Broadway honky tonks. If you can make it to a Brazilbilly or Don Kelley band show, you've hit the jackpot. Celebrate with a fried bologna sandwich.
601 locals recommend
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayThe most authentic of the Broadway honky tonks. If you can make it to a Brazilbilly or Don Kelley band show, you've hit the jackpot. Celebrate with a fried bologna sandwich.
Monday night dance party, great music, and always an interesting scene. Some nights are laid back, some are rowdy. This was the first place we saw Alabama Shakes perform, before they got signed and blew up.
387 locals recommend
The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AveMonday night dance party, great music, and always an interesting scene. Some nights are laid back, some are rowdy. This was the first place we saw Alabama Shakes perform, before they got signed and blew up.
Southern food, drinks, an upstairs restaurant and downstairs bar, and a stage with live music. A visitor favorite.
151 locals recommend
The Sutler Saloon
2600 8th Ave SSouthern food, drinks, an upstairs restaurant and downstairs bar, and a stage with live music. A visitor favorite.
Everything Else
Beautiful hiking trails around Radnor lake (if you're feeling mellow) or up steep hillsides (if you want a workout). Very popular on weekends; get there early if you can.
435 locals recommend
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdBeautiful hiking trails around Radnor lake (if you're feeling mellow) or up steep hillsides (if you want a workout). Very popular on weekends; get there early if you can.
I mean, even just for the free coffee and samples...Trader Joe's 4EVA.
176 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
90 White Bridge RdI mean, even just for the free coffee and samples...Trader Joe's 4EVA.
Running/walking paths, a full scale replica of the Parthenon, large central pond, and Musicians Corner free outdoor shows through summer and fall.
788 locals recommend
Centennial Park
2500 West End AveRunning/walking paths, a full scale replica of the Parthenon, large central pond, and Musicians Corner free outdoor shows through summer and fall.
Arts & Culture
Nashville's kick-ass new baseball stadium in Germantown with all the hot dogs and beer you'd expect from the game--plus a few unexpected touches like banh mi sandwiches.
98 locals recommend
Nashville Sounds
19 Jackson StNashville's kick-ass new baseball stadium in Germantown with all the hot dogs and beer you'd expect from the game--plus a few unexpected touches like banh mi sandwiches.
One of the last original holdouts in the Gulch, an area that has literally sprung up over the last few years. True blue bluegrass, country, and genuine Americana performed by some of the world's best.
245 locals recommend
The Station Inn
402 12th Ave SOne of the last original holdouts in the Gulch, an area that has literally sprung up over the last few years. True blue bluegrass, country, and genuine Americana performed by some of the world's best.
Don't miss the Italian Automotive Renaissance exhibit May 27-Oct 9, featuring Italian automobiles from 1945-1975.
1024 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayDon't miss the Italian Automotive Renaissance exhibit May 27-Oct 9, featuring Italian automobiles from 1945-1975.
A wonderful, friendly art gallery in the Fort Houston neighborhood, home to many studios and hidden-away gems.
8 locals recommend
Julia Martin Gallery
444 Humphreys StA wonderful, friendly art gallery in the Fort Houston neighborhood, home to many studios and hidden-away gems.
Another great Fort Houston neighborhood gallery. See stunning work by contemporary artists and then pop next door to Dozen Bakery.
8 locals recommend
David Lusk Gallery Nashville
516 Hagan StAnother great Fort Houston neighborhood gallery. See stunning work by contemporary artists and then pop next door to Dozen Bakery.
The Schermerhorn (pronounced SKER-mer-horn) is one of the most breathtaking symphony halls in the world. Symphony performances (of course) and a variety of other musical and performing arts events.
277 locals recommend
Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center
1 Symphony PlThe Schermerhorn (pronounced SKER-mer-horn) is one of the most breathtaking symphony halls in the world. Symphony performances (of course) and a variety of other musical and performing arts events.