Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
Etch is an incredible farm-to-table restaurant with an open-kitchen setting plus a rich cocktail and wine list. Chef Deb Paquette has won countless awards and accolades, including having her restaurant Zola mentioned in Gourmet Magazine as one of the top sixty restaurants in the United States. I would recommend making a reservation here.
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Etch
303 Demonbreun StEtch is an incredible farm-to-table restaurant with an open-kitchen setting plus a rich cocktail and wine list. Chef Deb Paquette has won countless awards and accolades, including having her restaurant Zola mentioned in Gourmet Magazine as one of the top sixty restaurants in the United States. I would recommend making a reservation here.
Ellendale’s is a family owned and operated restaurant serving Contemporary American Cuisine. Their menu offers creative, hand crafted dishes featuring fresh produce harvested from our own garden in our own Historic Farmhouse. Additionally, they feature live music every night of the week, making it a truly unique dining experience.
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Ellendale's
2739 Old Elm Hill PikeEllendale’s is a family owned and operated restaurant serving Contemporary American Cuisine. Their menu offers creative, hand crafted dishes featuring fresh produce harvested from our own garden in our own Historic Farmhouse. Additionally, they feature live music every night of the week, making it a truly unique dining experience.
Arnold's is easily one of the best lunch spots in Nashville. You get in line with a cafeteria tray and choose your meat and three sides, which vary depending on the day. You can see their daily menu on their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Arnoldsmeatand3/. They are only open Monday through Friday from 10:30am to 2:45pm.
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Arnold's Country Kitchen
605 8th Ave SArnold's is easily one of the best lunch spots in Nashville. You get in line with a cafeteria tray and choose your meat and three sides, which vary depending on the day. You can see their daily menu on their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Arnoldsmeatand3/. They are only open Monday through Friday from 10:30am to 2:45pm.
Chauhan Ale & Masala House is owned and run by local celebrity Chef Maneet. She has been featured as a resident judge on Chopped on Food Network for more than five years. She also competed on "Iron Chef" and "The Next Iron Chef." Her Indian-Southern fusion food is exactly what you would expect from someone so renowned - absolutely delicious. I would recommend making a reservation here.
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Chauhan Ale & Masala House
123 12th Ave NChauhan Ale & Masala House is owned and run by local celebrity Chef Maneet. She has been featured as a resident judge on Chopped on Food Network for more than five years. She also competed on "Iron Chef" and "The Next Iron Chef." Her Indian-Southern fusion food is exactly what you would expect from someone so renowned - absolutely delicious. I would recommend making a reservation here.
Epice is a bistro serving authentic Lebanese food. The atmosphere is very sleek and modern. I suggest trying the Muhamara (red pepper soup); it's like tomato soup with a little bit of spice! I would recommend making a reservation here.
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Epice
2902 12th Ave SEpice is a bistro serving authentic Lebanese food. The atmosphere is very sleek and modern. I suggest trying the Muhamara (red pepper soup); it's like tomato soup with a little bit of spice! I would recommend making a reservation here.
Located in the heart of East Nashville's 5-points, I Dream of Weenie is known both for its quirky modified VW bus and yummy signature charcoal-grilled weenies. This is a really great spot for families, in the midst of some local shops as well as across the street from a local ice cream shop – Pied Piper Creamery.
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I Dream Of Weenie
113 S 11th StLocated in the heart of East Nashville's 5-points, I Dream of Weenie is known both for its quirky modified VW bus and yummy signature charcoal-grilled weenies. This is a really great spot for families, in the midst of some local shops as well as across the street from a local ice cream shop – Pied Piper Creamery.
Martin's is, in my opinion, the best BBQ in Nashville. They have been featured on Food Network, Travel Channel, and The Today Show as well as in Bon Appetit and Conde Nast Traveler. They proudly make everything from scratch every single day.
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Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SMartin's is, in my opinion, the best BBQ in Nashville. They have been featured on Food Network, Travel Channel, and The Today Show as well as in Bon Appetit and Conde Nast Traveler. They proudly make everything from scratch every single day.
Open from 6:30AM to 2AM, this is a great place for any meal of the day. During the day, it serves as a local coffee shop / deli with great meat-eater and vegetarian options and then turns into a laid-back bar scene at night.
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Phat Bites
2730 Lebanon PikeOpen from 6:30AM to 2AM, this is a great place for any meal of the day. During the day, it serves as a local coffee shop / deli with great meat-eater and vegetarian options and then turns into a laid-back bar scene at night.
Awesome neighborhood spot with southern comfort food and attentive service.
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Nadeen's Hermitage Haven
3410 Lebanon PikeAwesome neighborhood spot with southern comfort food and attentive service.
Perfect place to cool down in the summer with some smoothies, fresh juices, and shaved ice. They also serve coffee if you need a quick pick-me-up.
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Sips!
4130 Lebanon PikePerfect place to cool down in the summer with some smoothies, fresh juices, and shaved ice. They also serve coffee if you need a quick pick-me-up.
Drinks & Nightlife
Acme Feed and Seed is one of the only Honky Tonks on Broadway that has wonderful food. It's a great casual spot to grab some lunch or dinner while listening to the music that Nashville is famous for. If the weather is nice, you can also head up to their rooftop to enjoy a fabulous view of the Cumberland River.
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Acme Feed & Seed
101 BroadwayAcme Feed and Seed is one of the only Honky Tonks on Broadway that has wonderful food. It's a great casual spot to grab some lunch or dinner while listening to the music that Nashville is famous for. If the weather is nice, you can also head up to their rooftop to enjoy a fabulous view of the Cumberland River.
Bastion is located just a bit off the beaten trail but is a trendy bar offering creative cocktails, draft beer and wine. It features high ceilings, a long bar, built-in bleachers and a mixture of refurbished furniture.
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Bastion
434 Houston StBastion is located just a bit off the beaten trail but is a trendy bar offering creative cocktails, draft beer and wine. It features high ceilings, a long bar, built-in bleachers and a mixture of refurbished furniture.
Arts & Culture
The Hermitage is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of Nashville. Andrew Jackson helped shape the city's growth and 90% of the artifacts found inside the estate are original. The plantation is also home to a lovely garden, where the president and his wife are buried. They are open daily from 8:30AM to 5PM.
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The Hermitage
4580 Rachels LnThe Hermitage is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of Nashville. Andrew Jackson helped shape the city's growth and 90% of the artifacts found inside the estate are original. The plantation is also home to a lovely garden, where the president and his wife are buried. They are open daily from 8:30AM to 5PM.
The Frist is our art museum featuring international exhibitions as well as local projects. The building was built in the 1930's and was formerly Nashville's main post office, making it one of the only art deco buildings in the city.
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Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayThe Frist is our art museum featuring international exhibitions as well as local projects. The building was built in the 1930's and was formerly Nashville's main post office, making it one of the only art deco buildings in the city.
Sightseeing
The Ryman is the birthplace and mother church of American Country Music. I recommend the guided backstage tour of this venerable venue, which are offered most days from 9am to 4pm. They also offer the chase to record your own CD! You can choose from a selection of classic songs or bring your own composition and let their sound engineer record your rendition. You'll go home with a Ryman Records CD labeled with your name and song, a very unique souvenir to remember your trip by.
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Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe Ryman is the birthplace and mother church of American Country Music. I recommend the guided backstage tour of this venerable venue, which are offered most days from 9am to 4pm. They also offer the chase to record your own CD! You can choose from a selection of classic songs or bring your own composition and let their sound engineer record your rendition. You'll go home with a Ryman Records CD labeled with your name and song, a very unique souvenir to remember your trip by.
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a three story museum full of all sorts of memorabilia from country music artists as well as interactive stations that allow you to make your own album cover, plan out your tour and more! If you're a fan of country music, this is an absolute must-see. They are open daily from 9AM to 5PM.
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SThe Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a three story museum full of all sorts of memorabilia from country music artists as well as interactive stations that allow you to make your own album cover, plan out your tour and more! If you're a fan of country music, this is an absolute must-see. They are open daily from 9AM to 5PM.
Entertainment & Activities
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery has been around for more than 100 years. They do tours every half hour, which shares their history as well as their process for making whiskey and then ends in a tasting. They are usually closed on Mondays.
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Nelson's Green Brier Distillery
1414 Clinton StNelson's Green Brier Distillery has been around for more than 100 years. They do tours every half hour, which shares their history as well as their process for making whiskey and then ends in a tasting. They are usually closed on Mondays.
Nashville's main water park. Good for a fun day out with the family.
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Nashville Boat Rentals
4001 Bell RdNashville's main water park. Good for a fun day out with the family.
Essentials
Kroger
711 Gallatin AveYou can buy Goo Goo clusters here for cheaper!
Kroger
711 Gallatin AveThis one is on your way to I-40.
Walmart Supercenter
3035 Hamilton Church RdParks & Nature
The closest entrance to the trail is in the back of the Kohl's parking lot. Nice for a jog or walk along the river.
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Stones River Greenway
Stones River GreenwayThe closest entrance to the trail is in the back of the Kohl's parking lot. Nice for a jog or walk along the river.
Centennial Park is home to the only full-scale replica of the Parthenon from Greece. For a small fee, you can even go inside to see Athena along with a small art gallery. The park is also home to several festivals throughout the year, including Musician's Corner and Shakespeare in the Park.
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Centennial Park
2500 West End AveCentennial Park is home to the only full-scale replica of the Parthenon from Greece. For a small fee, you can even go inside to see Athena along with a small art gallery. The park is also home to several festivals throughout the year, including Musician's Corner and Shakespeare in the Park.