Nashville Guidebook
Neighborhoods
East Nashville is a hip neighborhood where artists and musicians live and play. There are tons of cool restaurants and bars in the area, and it's extremely walk-able!
Home of the annual Tomato Arts Festival.
221 locals recommend
East Nashville
East Nashville is a hip neighborhood where artists and musicians live and play. There are tons of cool restaurants and bars in the area, and it's extremely walk-able!
Home of the annual Tomato Arts Festival.
Probably the current trendiest neighborhood in Nashville. This is where you'll find a lot of the street murals, as well as some super hip food and coffee places. There's usually some kind of local produce market going on too. There are always tons of people around, so parking can sometimes be a challenge.
353 locals recommend
12 South
Probably the current trendiest neighborhood in Nashville. This is where you'll find a lot of the street murals, as well as some super hip food and coffee places. There's usually some kind of local produce market going on too. There are always tons of people around, so parking can sometimes be a challenge.
The Gulch is ultra chic and a great place for an evening out. There are some really great restaurants in the area, a very hip hotel bar called L.A. Jackson, and some very cool shops - both local and chain - including 'Boro-based E. Allen and our Urban Outfitters. You can usually find pay parking, but watch out for pedestrians!
455 locals recommend
The Gulch
The Gulch is ultra chic and a great place for an evening out. There are some really great restaurants in the area, a very hip hotel bar called L.A. Jackson, and some very cool shops - both local and chain - including 'Boro-based E. Allen and our Urban Outfitters. You can usually find pay parking, but watch out for pedestrians!
If you want the "Nashville" nightlife experience, this is the place. You'll find honkey-tonks, bars, live music, and plenty of bachelorette parties.
204 locals recommend
Downtown
If you want the "Nashville" nightlife experience, this is the place. You'll find honkey-tonks, bars, live music, and plenty of bachelorette parties.
Nightlife
LGBTQ-friendly bar with a bit more sophisticated vibe. 21+ crowd that varies depending on the day and time. There are lots of fun events nights including Drag Bingo and Sunday Showtunes. Check out their website to see what's currently happening.
17 locals recommend
Tribe
1515 Church StLGBTQ-friendly bar with a bit more sophisticated vibe. 21+ crowd that varies depending on the day and time. There are lots of fun events nights including Drag Bingo and Sunday Showtunes. Check out their website to see what's currently happening.
LGBTQ-friendly neighborhood bar in East Nashville. The number one reason people are usually here: karaoke! Especially on the weekends, karaoke is hoppin' and the place will be packed wall-to-wall. If crowds aren't your thing though, just go a little bit earlier in the evening. They're also known for a pretty great brunch menu!
103 locals recommend
The Lipstick Lounge
1400 Woodland StLGBTQ-friendly neighborhood bar in East Nashville. The number one reason people are usually here: karaoke! Especially on the weekends, karaoke is hoppin' and the place will be packed wall-to-wall. If crowds aren't your thing though, just go a little bit earlier in the evening. They're also known for a pretty great brunch menu!
This super-cool hotel bar is all the rage right now. It's on the top floor of the Thompson Nashville in the Gulch, and has beautiful views of the city. There's a dancing area with a DJ and lots of stylish seating areas, including a patio. My favorite thing about the bar: the employee dress code is "anything that looks like wallpaper."
206 locals recommend
L.A. Jackson
401 11th Ave SThis super-cool hotel bar is all the rage right now. It's on the top floor of the Thompson Nashville in the Gulch, and has beautiful views of the city. There's a dancing area with a DJ and lots of stylish seating areas, including a patio. My favorite thing about the bar: the employee dress code is "anything that looks like wallpaper."
Food & Drink
Rosemary is a really cool place to just hang out in East Nashville. They have a huge list of fancy cocktails and some really great food. There's a food truck in the back and a cute outdoor courtyard. Later at night, there is sometimes a live DJ in the front room, which can get to be a little bit lively.
136 locals recommend
Rosemary
1102 Forrest AveRosemary is a really cool place to just hang out in East Nashville. They have a huge list of fancy cocktails and some really great food. There's a food truck in the back and a cute outdoor courtyard. Later at night, there is sometimes a live DJ in the front room, which can get to be a little bit lively.
Plant-based restaurant in a shipping container community! The food and drinks here are amazing, and a must-do for vegan travelers.
137 locals recommend
AVO
4 City AvePlant-based restaurant in a shipping container community! The food and drinks here are amazing, and a must-do for vegan travelers.
One of my favorite Thai restaurants in town! That's really all that needs to be said. Just be extra careful in the back parking lot! It's on a really tricky slope with a narrow in-and-out. What Thai restaurant would be worth its salt without some massive inconvenience?
156 locals recommend
The Smiling Elephant
2213 8th Ave SOne of my favorite Thai restaurants in town! That's really all that needs to be said. Just be extra careful in the back parking lot! It's on a really tricky slope with a narrow in-and-out. What Thai restaurant would be worth its salt without some massive inconvenience?
Coffee
Bongo Java has several Nashville locations, but this one is my favorite. Their coffee is great, and they have a very cool vibe. This location in particular also sells tons board games, and they have demos available for customers to play! If you want to learn a new game, there are coaches available in the evenings!
215 locals recommend
Bongo East
107 S 11th StBongo Java has several Nashville locations, but this one is my favorite. Their coffee is great, and they have a very cool vibe. This location in particular also sells tons board games, and they have demos available for customers to play! If you want to learn a new game, there are coaches available in the evenings!
This artsy cafe is a haunt for a more indie crowd, and a special favorite for late-night food. I've been going here since high school, so it's close to my heart, and remains a great place to hang out for coffee.
104 locals recommend
Cafe Coco
210 Elliston PlThis artsy cafe is a haunt for a more indie crowd, and a special favorite for late-night food. I've been going here since high school, so it's close to my heart, and remains a great place to hang out for coffee.
This is probably the coolest café in town. Formerly Bongo Java East, this spot now boasts a huge public board gaming selection for its patrons.
Game Point - A Board Game Cafe
107 South 11th StreetThis is probably the coolest café in town. Formerly Bongo Java East, this spot now boasts a huge public board gaming selection for its patrons.
Arts & Culture
TPAC is THE place to go for performing arts. They put on all the latest musicals, host famous comedians, and tons of other amazing shows.
135 locals recommend
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
505 Deaderick StTPAC is THE place to go for performing arts. They put on all the latest musicals, host famous comedians, and tons of other amazing shows.
Home of the incredible Nashville Symphony Orchestra, this gorgeous concert hall is a wonderful place for a date night or for anyone who loves orchestral music.
277 locals recommend
Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center
1 Symphony PlHome of the incredible Nashville Symphony Orchestra, this gorgeous concert hall is a wonderful place for a date night or for anyone who loves orchestral music.
Cannery Ballroom
1 Cannery RowFrist Art Museum
919 BroadwayCheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrSightseeing
The Gaylord Opryland is famous for its beautiful atria and entertainment areas. The entire hotel is like one giant greenhouse, which is open to the public. You'll find restaurants are shops within, and if you're visiting during the holidays, make sure to check out their extravagant lighting displays.
316 locals recommend
Gaylord Opryland Resort
2800 Opryland DrThe Gaylord Opryland is famous for its beautiful atria and entertainment areas. The entire hotel is like one giant greenhouse, which is open to the public. You'll find restaurants are shops within, and if you're visiting during the holidays, make sure to check out their extravagant lighting displays.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SCity/town information
Murfreesboro