Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
Maybe our favorite local restaurant - great decor, easy to order, food is always fast and fresh and tasty, affordable, kid-friendly.
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Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
3001 West End AveMaybe our favorite local restaurant - great decor, easy to order, food is always fast and fresh and tasty, affordable, kid-friendly.
Sunflower Cafe
2834 Azalea PlDelicious local & vegetarian fare, simple, fast and affordable.
Fox's Donut Den
3900 Hillsboro PikeDonuts. Fritters. Cronuts.
Tucked back in an alley in the growing Edgehill district, feels like it was just helicoptered in from Florence.
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Bella Napoli Pizzeria
1200 Villa PlTucked back in an alley in the growing Edgehill district, feels like it was just helicoptered in from Florence.
Nashville institution, but go before 9am on a weekday if you're in a hurry.
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Pancake Pantry
1796 21st Ave SNashville institution, but go before 9am on a weekday if you're in a hurry.
Best biscuits anywhere. Great southern cooking. Fill your stomach, then drive 50 ft. to the beginning of the Natchez Trace Parkway for a lovely day trip - see waterfalls, historical spots, & trails.
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The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100Best biscuits anywhere. Great southern cooking. Fill your stomach, then drive 50 ft. to the beginning of the Natchez Trace Parkway for a lovely day trip - see waterfalls, historical spots, & trails.
Multi-story restaurant with many options, in the heart of downtown, brilliant views, easily accessible from the pedestrian bridge. (Park for free at the stadium across the river and walk the bridge!)
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The Diner Nashville
200 3rd Ave SMulti-story restaurant with many options, in the heart of downtown, brilliant views, easily accessible from the pedestrian bridge. (Park for free at the stadium across the river and walk the bridge!)
Swanky new food court and outdoor mall with tons of cool food options. On Broadway, right next to the Ryman, with multiple live music stages.
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Assembly Food Hall
5055 BroadwaySwanky new food court and outdoor mall with tons of cool food options. On Broadway, right next to the Ryman, with multiple live music stages.
Non-profit coffee shop with great decor & good coffee, just one mile from the house.
The Well Coffeehouse
Non-profit coffee shop with great decor & good coffee, just one mile from the house.
Baja Burrito
722 Thompson LnClose, locally-owned burrito spot loved by the locals
Parks & Nature
My family calls this the "shady park" but not because it's unsafe. It's almost fully shaded and preferred on hot summer days. Two full playgrounds and a large natural area to entertain the kids. Walking distance to tons of shops & restaurants on 12 South.
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Sevier Park Community Center
My family calls this the "shady park" but not because it's unsafe. It's almost fully shaded and preferred on hot summer days. Two full playgrounds and a large natural area to entertain the kids. Walking distance to tons of shops & restaurants on 12 South.
My family calls this the "sunny park." It's a wide open space adjacent to a school and athletic fields. About 1/2 mile from our house.
Green Hills Park
1200 Lone Oak RoadMy family calls this the "sunny park." It's a wide open space adjacent to a school and athletic fields. About 1/2 mile from our house.
Best spot for hiking within city limits, with a variety of trails and difficulty levels. The lake is beautiful and you're almost guaranteed to see some interesting wildlife.
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Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdBest spot for hiking within city limits, with a variety of trails and difficulty levels. The lake is beautiful and you're almost guaranteed to see some interesting wildlife.
Full-scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens, great playgrounds, duck ponds, flower gardens, and frequent crafts fairs and outdoor performances.
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Centennial Park
2500 West End AveFull-scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens, great playgrounds, duck ponds, flower gardens, and frequent crafts fairs and outdoor performances.
Lots of cool bits here, especially during the warmer months when the water jets are on. Cross the river on the foot bridge while you're there.
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Cumberland Park
592 S 1st StLots of cool bits here, especially during the warmer months when the water jets are on. Cross the river on the foot bridge while you're there.
Sightseeing
A lot of great stuff here in a small space - eclectic restaurants, international markets, local-only farmer's market, Bicentennial Park, and a spectacular view of the capitol.
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Nashville Farmers' Market
900 Rosa L Parks BlvdA lot of great stuff here in a small space - eclectic restaurants, international markets, local-only farmer's market, Bicentennial Park, and a spectacular view of the capitol.
Shopping
Great for people-watching & outlet shopping. Destination restaurants for the kids. Lots to do here. Park near the theater, then walk over to Opryland Hotel to see the Delta and the atrium. Also right next to the Grand Ole Opry House.
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Opry Mills
433 Opry Mills DrGreat for people-watching & outlet shopping. Destination restaurants for the kids. Lots to do here. Park near the theater, then walk over to Opryland Hotel to see the Delta and the atrium. Also right next to the Grand Ole Opry House.
Antique Archaeology
1300 Clinton StAntique shop from American Pickers' Mike Wolfe
Drinks & Nightlife
See country and bluegrass music the way it's supposed to be. A bastion of traditional music in the heart of The Gulch, Nashville's swankiest downtown district.
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The Station Inn
402 12th Ave SSee country and bluegrass music the way it's supposed to be. A bastion of traditional music in the heart of The Gulch, Nashville's swankiest downtown district.
Cozy venue and Nashville institution that's been played by EVERYONE. Check out New Faces Night on Tuesdays for up-and-coming local acts.
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The Basement
1604 8th Ave SCozy venue and Nashville institution that's been played by EVERYONE. Check out New Faces Night on Tuesdays for up-and-coming local acts.
Arts & Culture
Excellent museum with activities for the kids, a nice cafe, great exhibits. Check the website for free live music.
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Frist Listasafn
919 BroadwayExcellent museum with activities for the kids, a nice cafe, great exhibits. Check the website for free live music.
Especially good for young children, with a great kids section full of games, activities, climbing walls, and a renown puppet theater (search Wishing Chair Productions for showtimes). All opens out into a beautiful interior courtyard.
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Nashville Public Library
615 Church StEspecially good for young children, with a great kids section full of games, activities, climbing walls, and a renown puppet theater (search Wishing Chair Productions for showtimes). All opens out into a beautiful interior courtyard.
Essentials
Parking can be tricky, and the store is small and crowded, but it's worth it for a good selection of preservative-free food.
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Trader Joe's
90 White Bridge RdParking can be tricky, and the store is small and crowded, but it's worth it for a good selection of preservative-free food.