Restaurants
The best hot chicken on Nashville's west side - be prepared for a line on weekends
Pro tip - get a level milder than you normally would and go for the pimento mac-n-cheese for your side
You may want to Uber/Lyft as there is limited parking
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Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Midtown Nashville, TN
112 19th Ave SThe best hot chicken on Nashville's west side - be prepared for a line on weekends
Pro tip - get a level milder than you normally would and go for the pimento mac-n-cheese for your side
You may want to Uber/Lyft as there is limited parking
Ever had a foot-long grilled cheese? This one is pilled high with bacon, chipolte mayo, multiple cheeses, and two fried eggs. Add on the brisket and you're in heaven
Overall a quirky place with a old Volkswagen sitting on the bar - a great first stop for Midtown bar hoping
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Hopsmith Nashville
1903 Division StEver had a foot-long grilled cheese? This one is pilled high with bacon, chipolte mayo, multiple cheeses, and two fried eggs. Add on the brisket and you're in heaven
Overall a quirky place with a old Volkswagen sitting on the bar - a great first stop for Midtown bar hoping
If you didn't get your hot chicken fix at Hattie B's, the Stillery has an excellent mac-n-cheese skillet topped with their version of Nashville hot chicken.
If you've had enough chicken and cheese, their catfish and chips meal is amazing and so are their mason jar cocktails
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The Stillery Midtown
1921 BroadwayIf you didn't get your hot chicken fix at Hattie B's, the Stillery has an excellent mac-n-cheese skillet topped with their version of Nashville hot chicken.
If you've had enough chicken and cheese, their catfish and chips meal is amazing and so are their mason jar cocktails
This one is a little on the pricey side but it is one of the oldest establishments in Nashville. Go for the prime rib with a bowl of the tomato bisque soup to start
Located in the world famous Printer's Alley
On the weekends they have nightly burlesque shows (tasteful burlesque, not a strip club by any means)
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Skull's Rainbow Room
222 Printers AlleyThis one is a little on the pricey side but it is one of the oldest establishments in Nashville. Go for the prime rib with a bowl of the tomato bisque soup to start
Located in the world famous Printer's Alley
On the weekends they have nightly burlesque shows (tasteful burlesque, not a strip club by any means)
Awesome brunch spot really close to the Nashville wings mural
Go with the Lily or the Biscuit and Sausage Gravy with some bonuts to start
Get here EARLY as there is always a long line on the weekends
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Biscuit Love Gulch
316 11th Ave SAwesome brunch spot really close to the Nashville wings mural
Go with the Lily or the Biscuit and Sausage Gravy with some bonuts to start
Get here EARLY as there is always a long line on the weekends
BEST patio view of the city along with the best sushi in Nashville
You have to ask to be seated on the patio and it's worth the wait
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Virago
1120 McGavock StBEST patio view of the city along with the best sushi in Nashville
You have to ask to be seated on the patio and it's worth the wait
Depending on who you ask - this is the best BBQ in Nashville
They also have two outdoor patios and all of their beer is served in mason jars
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Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave SDepending on who you ask - this is the best BBQ in Nashville
They also have two outdoor patios and all of their beer is served in mason jars
Trust me - this is a killer brunch spot and they have 2 for 1 mimosas
Go with the cinnamon rolls waffles or the salmon benedict
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Saint Añejo
1120 McGavock StTrust me - this is a killer brunch spot and they have 2 for 1 mimosas
Go with the cinnamon rolls waffles or the salmon benedict
Hands down best (and most cost effective) ramen in the city
Kind of hard to find and street parking only
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Otaku Ramen
1104 Division StHands down best (and most cost effective) ramen in the city
Kind of hard to find and street parking only
If you think you don't like Indian food, think again
Chaatable is one of Nashville's newest restaurants and offers the South a taste of authentic Indian street food
Plus the entire place is an Instagram lover's heaven
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Chaatable
345 40th Ave NIf you think you don't like Indian food, think again
Chaatable is one of Nashville's newest restaurants and offers the South a taste of authentic Indian street food
Plus the entire place is an Instagram lover's heaven
This is your last stop of the night - Two Boots Pizza is open until 3 am and honestly they won't kick you off the patio if you're a little late
All of the pizzas are creatively named and served by the slice or by the pie
Best pies are the Newman and the Dude. If you like spicy go for the Kitty
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Two Boots Nashville
1925 BroadwayThis is your last stop of the night - Two Boots Pizza is open until 3 am and honestly they won't kick you off the patio if you're a little late
All of the pizzas are creatively named and served by the slice or by the pie
Best pies are the Newman and the Dude. If you like spicy go for the Kitty
All you can eat Brazilian steakhouse - this is a more upscale dining experience
Walk -able from the apartment
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Texas de Brazil
210 25th Ave NAll you can eat Brazilian steakhouse - this is a more upscale dining experience
Walk -able from the apartment
Another one of Nashville's best BBQ joints - get the platter or the nachos
Walk-able from the apartment
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Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SAnother one of Nashville's best BBQ joints - get the platter or the nachos
Walk-able from the apartment
Coffee Shops
Amazing Chai tea latte and some of the cheapest avocado toast you're going to find in Nashville
This one is walk able :)
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Dose Coffee
3431 Murphy RdAmazing Chai tea latte and some of the cheapest avocado toast you're going to find in Nashville
This one is walk able :)
Very trendy coffee shop famous for it's alley way mural - it's kind of like Harry Potter meets 101 Dalmatians
They have great drip coffee and a really good matcha latte
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Three Brothers Coffee
2813 West End AveVery trendy coffee shop famous for it's alley way mural - it's kind of like Harry Potter meets 101 Dalmatians
They have great drip coffee and a really good matcha latte
Fido
1812 21st Ave SPet shop converted into a coffee shop the frequently hosts live music
Nightlife
Walk-able, garage door bar with tons of Nashville beer and tap and live music on the weekends and some weeknights
The kitchen is open late and they have a weekday happy hour everyday until 7 as well as 2 for 1 local beer on Wednesdays
Killer patio
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The Local
110 28th Ave NWalk-able, garage door bar with tons of Nashville beer and tap and live music on the weekends and some weeknights
The kitchen is open late and they have a weekday happy hour everyday until 7 as well as 2 for 1 local beer on Wednesdays
Killer patio
Disclaimer - this is a dive
If you like dives then you'll love this place. They have lots of vintage decor and a pool table
Just a few blocks from the apartment
CASH ONLY
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Springwater Supper Club and Lounge
115 27th Ave NDisclaimer - this is a dive
If you like dives then you'll love this place. They have lots of vintage decor and a pool table
Just a few blocks from the apartment
CASH ONLY
Arguably the best bar in midtown for live music without a cover - like ever
They have two covered patios, three bars, and a stage inside
Go for the music, stay for the vodka infused capri suns
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Losers Bar and Grill-Nashville
1911 Division StArguably the best bar in midtown for live music without a cover - like ever
They have two covered patios, three bars, and a stage inside
Go for the music, stay for the vodka infused capri suns
This one is on here for the tourists - not really a local spot but it is a ton of fun
This is the closest thing you're going to get to a "honky tonk" without venturing to Broadway
They have free ski ball machines, giant jenga, cornhole, and pop a shot (this one you randomly have to pay for)
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Kung Fu Saloon
1921 Division StreetThis one is on here for the tourists - not really a local spot but it is a ton of fun
This is the closest thing you're going to get to a "honky tonk" without venturing to Broadway
They have free ski ball machines, giant jenga, cornhole, and pop a shot (this one you randomly have to pay for)
I love Elliston Street - it was the original "live music street" in Nashville and is home to the famous Exit Inn
The best bar on the street is Corner Bar - be warned you can smoke inside but that's part of the experience
They have karaoke most nights
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Corner Bar At Elliston Place
2200 Elliston PlI love Elliston Street - it was the original "live music street" in Nashville and is home to the famous Exit Inn
The best bar on the street is Corner Bar - be warned you can smoke inside but that's part of the experience
They have karaoke most nights
Another dive but this one is smoke free
They have two flavors of bushwackers topped with chocolate sauce and fireball on tap
Anytime a Tennessee sports team is playing the pitchers of beer are $9
Just a mile or so down the road from the apartment
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Neighbors of Sylvan Park
4425 Murphy RdAnother dive but this one is smoke free
They have two flavors of bushwackers topped with chocolate sauce and fireball on tap
Anytime a Tennessee sports team is playing the pitchers of beer are $9
Just a mile or so down the road from the apartment
If you want to go Downtown to see Broadway - this is your place
Skip all of the country music singers new age honky tonks and head to one of the oldest on the block
Three floors of live music and a different "style" on each
Plus the beers are only $6 here which is as cheap as you're going to find on lower Broadway
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The Stage on Broadway
412 BroadwayIf you want to go Downtown to see Broadway - this is your place
Skip all of the country music singers new age honky tonks and head to one of the oldest on the block
Three floors of live music and a different "style" on each
Plus the beers are only $6 here which is as cheap as you're going to find on lower Broadway
This is the cleanest honky tonk on Broadway hands down
The bar isn't a strip club - it's a tribute to Nudie Conn the famous fashion designer who dressed the likes of celebrities from Johnny Cash to Elton John. His Cadillac is hanging on that wall (yes you read that right) right beside the longest bar in Nashville
The rooftop view is also one of the best in the city
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Nudie's Honky Tonk
409 BroadwayThis is the cleanest honky tonk on Broadway hands down
The bar isn't a strip club - it's a tribute to Nudie Conn the famous fashion designer who dressed the likes of celebrities from Johnny Cash to Elton John. His Cadillac is hanging on that wall (yes you read that right) right beside the longest bar in Nashville
The rooftop view is also one of the best in the city
Embers Ski Lodge
2410 12th Ave SSki Lodge themed bar with darts and lots of drink specials
Misc
These places don't have a "category" per say, but they need to be on your Nashville list
The coolest speakeasy in Nashville
Put the address in your gps and once you arrive walk down the brick alley way. The black door isn't really marked but there is a small set of stairs and a sign that says "No. 103" - that's your place
Take an Uber/Lyft as there is zero parking (sometimes you can grab a spot on the street)
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Old Glory
1200 Villa PlThe coolest speakeasy in Nashville
Put the address in your gps and once you arrive walk down the brick alley way. The black door isn't really marked but there is a small set of stairs and a sign that says "No. 103" - that's your place
Take an Uber/Lyft as there is zero parking (sometimes you can grab a spot on the street)
This is more of a day drinking/casual night out kind of place.
Sandbar is beach themed bar right in the middle of Nashville complete with coconut alcohol drinks and multiple sand volleyball courts
There is a restaurant attached as well as a small ice cream shop
You could probably walk but I'd take an Uber as it's a little hard to find
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SandBar Nashville
3 City AveThis is more of a day drinking/casual night out kind of place.
Sandbar is beach themed bar right in the middle of Nashville complete with coconut alcohol drinks and multiple sand volleyball courts
There is a restaurant attached as well as a small ice cream shop
You could probably walk but I'd take an Uber as it's a little hard to find
Kind of a coffee shop - kind of a bar - kind of a restaurant. Cafe Coco doesn't really know what it is and that's perfectly fine
Def worth checking out as it's just a short walk from the apartment and open 24 hours (yes you read that right)
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Cafe Coco
210 Elliston PlKind of a coffee shop - kind of a bar - kind of a restaurant. Cafe Coco doesn't really know what it is and that's perfectly fine
Def worth checking out as it's just a short walk from the apartment and open 24 hours (yes you read that right)
Do it for the gram - or the amazingly delicious raw edible cookie dough
Go for the waffle cone and the not so photogenic cookies and cream dough
Just a few blocks from the apartment
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NoBaked Cookie Dough Nashville - West End
1200 Villa PlaceDo it for the gram - or the amazingly delicious raw edible cookie dough
Go for the waffle cone and the not so photogenic cookies and cream dough
Just a few blocks from the apartment
Ice cream chain with a cult following and for good reason
They have some pretty interesting flavors - the Brambleberry is one of their best sellers but if you're felling lucky they have a Sweet Corn that apparently isn't half bad
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveIce cream chain with a cult following and for good reason
They have some pretty interesting flavors - the Brambleberry is one of their best sellers but if you're felling lucky they have a Sweet Corn that apparently isn't half bad
If you're at the park stop by - they have a limited selection for walk-ins
Tiff's Treats Cookie Delivery
137 Elliston PlIf you're at the park stop by - they have a limited selection for walk-ins
So technically this is a restaurant - but also a dinner show, museum, and cocktail bar
House of Cards is a magic themed speakeasy under the Johnny Cash Museum on 3rd Ave. They have nightly magic shows included for any guests dining with them that evening
If you can't afford their semi pricey menu, have a seat at the bar where you can purchase one of their specialty cocktails and separate tickets to the show
They also have multiple magicians throughout the restaurant performing tricks for guests
Note that you probably need reservations if you want to have dinner and they have a dress code (suit jackets are required for men)
Disclaimer for the insta-fanatics, they have a no photography policy as celebrities frequent the location and they don't want them being disturbed the entire time. You can take photos in the bathroom, the stairwell, and on the patio
For history buffs - they have a pair of Harry Houdini's handcuffs
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House of Cards
119 3rd Ave SSo technically this is a restaurant - but also a dinner show, museum, and cocktail bar
House of Cards is a magic themed speakeasy under the Johnny Cash Museum on 3rd Ave. They have nightly magic shows included for any guests dining with them that evening
If you can't afford their semi pricey menu, have a seat at the bar where you can purchase one of their specialty cocktails and separate tickets to the show
They also have multiple magicians throughout the restaurant performing tricks for guests
Note that you probably need reservations if you want to have dinner and they have a dress code (suit jackets are required for men)
Disclaimer for the insta-fanatics, they have a no photography policy as celebrities frequent the location and they don't want them being disturbed the entire time. You can take photos in the bathroom, the stairwell, and on the patio
For history buffs - they have a pair of Harry Houdini's handcuffs
Photo Ops
Skyline & Mural Photo Op Locations
Random park on the top of a hill right down the road from the apartment
The view from the top is the entire Nashville Skyline sitting right on top of the tree line
Pack a picnic or a 6-pack and enjoy the view
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Love Circle
Love CircleRandom park on the top of a hill right down the road from the apartment
The view from the top is the entire Nashville Skyline sitting right on top of the tree line
Pack a picnic or a 6-pack and enjoy the view
Rooftop bar located on top of The Westin downtown
There is a pool on top for hotel guests only but... how are they going to know
Amazing up close view of the Nashville skyline
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L27 Rooftop Bar
807 Clark PlRooftop bar located on top of The Westin downtown
There is a pool on top for hotel guests only but... how are they going to know
Amazing up close view of the Nashville skyline
Seen all the pics with the Christmas light covered trees?
That would be the patio of the LA Jackson, a rooftop bar located in the Thompson Hotel
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L.A. Jackson
401 11th Ave SSeen all the pics with the Christmas light covered trees?
That would be the patio of the LA Jackson, a rooftop bar located in the Thompson Hotel
1003 Russell St
1003 Russell StreetThe location of the "Nashville Golden Balloon Mural"
I BELIEVE IN NASHVILLE Mural
2702 12th Ave SGet here early in the morning to avoid lines
4822 Charlotte Pike
4822 Charlotte AvenueLocation of the "Wish for Peace" mural
1814 21st Ave S
1814 21st Avenue SouthLocation of the "Drippy Lips" Mural
2902 12th Ave S
2902 12th Avenue SouthLocation of the "Make Music Not War" mural
2509 12th Ave S
2509 12th Avenue SouthLocation of the "Nashville Looks Good On You" Mural
911 Division St
911 Division StreetLocation of the "Acoustic Skyline" mural
Bridgestone Arena
501 BroadwayLocation of the "I Believe in Smashville" mural
This is a walkway/park in front of the Symphony
Stand on the front steps of the Symphony center and turn around for one of the best photo ops of the Nashville skyline
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Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center
1 Symphony PlThis is a walkway/park in front of the Symphony
Stand on the front steps of the Symphony center and turn around for one of the best photo ops of the Nashville skyline
Free to walk, pretty much any photo on this bridge is great for the Nashville skyline
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Pedestrian Bridge
Pedestrian BridgeFree to walk, pretty much any photo on this bridge is great for the Nashville skyline
Things To Do
One of the coolest museums downtown about one of the coolest person to ever live
There is a huge "CASH" marque sign outside that serves as an awesome photo opt
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Johnny Cash Museum
119 3rd Ave SOne of the coolest museums downtown about one of the coolest person to ever live
There is a huge "CASH" marque sign outside that serves as an awesome photo opt
See why people refer to this building as "The Mother Church of Country Music" and "The Carnegie Hall of the South"
Tours offered daily
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Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NSee why people refer to this building as "The Mother Church of Country Music" and "The Carnegie Hall of the South"
Tours offered daily
One of the coolest live music venues in Nashville - tickets are sold at the door and online prior to the show
Walk-able from the apartment
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Exit/In
2208 Elliston PlOne of the coolest live music venues in Nashville - tickets are sold at the door and online prior to the show
Walk-able from the apartment
Pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic in the park while admiring Greek architecture
Walk-able from the apartment
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Parthenon
2500 West End AvePack a lunch and enjoy a picnic in the park while admiring Greek architecture
Walk-able from the apartment
They have ax throwing and ax throwing lessons on one of the four floors for the low low price of $20 an hour
Avoid parking costs and uber/lyft
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Downtown Sporting Club
They have ax throwing and ax throwing lessons on one of the four floors for the low low price of $20 an hour
Avoid parking costs and uber/lyft
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StThey have bowling in the back of the bar
Lot's of local beer and one of the best patios in Nashville for dog watching
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Fat Bottom Brewing Co.
800 44th Ave NLot's of local beer and one of the best patios in Nashville for dog watching
Sample some of Nashville's oldest distilled bourbon
Tours are offered daily and there is usually a groupon
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Nelson's Green Brier Distillery
1414 Clinton StSample some of Nashville's oldest distilled bourbon
Tours are offered daily and there is usually a groupon
Yazoo Brewing Company
900 River Bluff DriveDo the flight
They have corn hole boards outside
If you want some awesome pictures, this is your place
They do a student discount on entry
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Cheekwood Botanischer Garten
1200 Forrest Park DrIf you want some awesome pictures, this is your place
They do a student discount on entry