Nashville Favs
Howdy! I'm Kelsey! I'm a graphic designer, not a travel agent, but I'd love to tell you what the locals love. I've called Nashville home for over eight years and love exploring the city's best food and fun. Here's my guide with all my recommendations for exploring Music City. Do you have somewhere I should try? Did you hate one of my recommendations? Let me know!
Food
12 South • 2901 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
Get the truffle fries and try the homemade ketchup and aioli.
Midtown/Gulch • 123 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
From celebrity chef, Maneet Chauhan. Fancy-ish Indian food with a modern twist. Get the tandoori chicken poutine, hot chicken pakoras, and a reservation.
West Nashville • 5205 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209
Great hot dogs, cool design. A great follow on Instagram.
8th Avenue • 2600 8th Ave S #103, Nashville, TN 37204
Trust me, get the breakfast rice bowl. Or the Melrose bagel.
East Nashville • 1012 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206
West Nashville • 4100 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209
Get a slice of prosciutto and basil pizza.
Madison • 414 Gallatin Pike S, Madison, TN 37115
My new favorite pizza spot. THEY HAVE PICKLE PIZZA. The design is so good too.
Multiple locations across Nashville and Franklin
Brambleberry crisp 4ever.
East Nashville • 732 Mcferrin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
Taco truck turned taco stand. Speaking of stand(ing), there’s usually a line. Get the fried avocado taco and tortilla soup.
Multiple locations across Nashville
Great burgers and a good selection of craft beer.
Midtown/Gulch • 121 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
Fancy-ish around-the-world food. Get the tatchos, adult Capri Sun, and a reservation.
Midtown • 202 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Excellent high-end tacos. Get the potatoes, cauliflower taco, and mezcal margarita.
East Nashville • 1907 Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
I’m not exaggerating when I say they have THE BEST queso and margaritas in town.
East Nashville • 1010 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
Our favorite date night spot. Everything on the rotating menu hits the woodfired grill. Best pork chop and steak frites. Get a reservation.
Downtown Adjacent • 33 Peabody St, Nashville, TN 37210
Bowling and cool vibes. Get the fried chicken. Fun fact: My husband and I had our first date here.
12 South • 2506 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
Fancier food. Get the pork chop and a charcuterie board.
Berry Hill • 2934 Sidco Dr #130, Nashville, TN 37204
Our go-to brunch spot. Great coffee and food.
Downtown • 5055 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Go on a weeknight, so many great Nashville local spots in one place! Parking is below the place.
East Nashville • 975 Main St, Nashville, TN 37206
Another food hall that’s v good when your friends are all craving different things.
Coffee
Downtown Adjacent • 15 Hermitage Ave, Nashville, TN 37210
Get the iced latte and a ham & cheese croissant.
Donelson • 206 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN 37214
Where I end up getting coffee from most of the time because it’s close to home. They serve Sky Bear Coffee, a great local roaster. Grab an overnight oat bowl while you’re there too.
Drinks
Downtown • 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219
Great city views and cocktails on tap.
Downtown • 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219
Enter through a storage room door.
East Nashville • 1603 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206
Go in the hotel lobby for cool vibes.
East Nashville • 1008 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
Awesome tiki bar. Get the Banana Banana!
East Nashville • 2905B Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216
1920s cocktail bar. Best happy hour old fashioneds.
East Nashville • 8 Mcferrin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
Speakeasy with custom cocktails they make for you after asking what you like.
Downtown Adjacent • 514 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203
Feels like you’re in a Rudyard Kipling book.
Downtown • 222 Printers Alley, Nashville, TN 37201
Best Manhattan and jazz.
Wedgewood-Houston • 429B Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203
My fav brewery. Woman-owned and delicious.
Things To Do
See Athena and have a walk around the park.
Check out the long history of music in Nashville.
See the Mother Church of Country.
The building itself is as beautiful as the art inside.
The best dive bar. $2 Jell-O shots.
Sing karaoke in a triple-wide trailer. Cash only.
Duckpin bowling, yard games, arcade games.
Food hall and shopping
Free arcade games.
There’s great art all over the city. Get dressed up and strike a pose.
The BEST place on Broadway. Live classic country music. Get the Recession Special—$6 for a PBR, fried bologna sandwich, and a Moon Pie.
Show Venues
Analog at the Hutton Hotel
The Back Corner
Grand Ole Opry
The Ryman
3rd and Lindsley
Zanies Comedy
Skull's Rainbow Room
Shops
Retro, eclectic
Expensive but impressive store
Higher-end thrift store
Boutique
Nice, ethically-made leather shoes
Ethical fashion
Nashville t-shirts
Upscale thrift that exists to allow young women to shop for free
Jewelry brand by my friend Brooke known for its timeless blend of antique and modern influences
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