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
Burger Up
12 South • 2901 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
Get the truffle fries and try the homemade ketchup and aioli.
Chauhan Ale and Masala House
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.
Daddy's Dogs
West Nashville • 5205 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209
Great hot dogs, cool design. A great follow on Instagram.
Fenwick's 300
8th Avenue • 2600 8th Ave S #103, Nashville, TN 37204
Trust me, get the breakfast rice bowl. Or the Melrose bagel.
Five Points Pizza
East Nashville • 1012 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206
West Nashville • 4100 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209
Get a slice of prosciutto and basil pizza.
Pinky Ring Pizza
Madison • 414 Gallatin Pike S, Madison, TN 37115
My new favorite pizza spot. THEY HAVE PICKLE PIZZA. The design is so good too.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Multiple locations across Nashville and Franklin
Brambleberry crisp 4ever.
Mas Tacos Por Favor
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.
M.L.Rose
Multiple locations across Nashville
Great burgers and a good selection of craft beer.
Mockingbird
Midtown/Gulch • 121 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
Fancy-ish around-the-world food. Get the tatchos, adult Capri Sun, and a reservation.
Nada
Midtown • 202 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Excellent high-end tacos. Get the potatoes, cauliflower taco, and mezcal margarita.
Rosepepper Cantina
East Nashville • 1907 Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
I’m not exaggerating when I say they have THE BEST queso and margaritas in town.
Pelican & Pig
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.
Pinewood
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.
Urban Grub
12 South • 2506 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
Fancier food. Get the pork chop and a charcuterie board.
Stay Golden
Berry Hill • 2934 Sidco Dr #130, Nashville, TN 37204
Our go-to brunch spot. Great coffee and food.
Assembly Food Hall
Downtown • 5055 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Go on a weeknight, so many great Nashville local spots in one place! Parking is below the place.
Hunter’s Station
East Nashville • 975 Main St, Nashville, TN 37206
Another food hall that’s v good when your friends are all craving different things.
Coffee
Crema Coffee Roasters
Downtown Adjacent • 15 Hermitage Ave, Nashville, TN 37210
Get the iced latte and a ham & cheese croissant.
Nectar: Urban Cantina
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
Rare Bird on Noelle Hotel Rooftop
Downtown • 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219
Great city views and cocktails on tap.
Hidden Bar in Noelle Hotel Basement
Downtown • 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219
Enter through a storage room door.
Urban Cowboy Public House
East Nashville • 1603 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206
Go in the hotel lobby for cool vibes.
Pearl Diver
East Nashville • 1008 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
Awesome tiki bar. Get the Banana Banana!
The Fox
East Nashville • 2905B Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216
1920s cocktail bar. Best happy hour old fashioneds.
Attaboy
East Nashville • 8 Mcferrin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
Speakeasy with custom cocktails they make for you after asking what you like.
Bar Sovereign
Downtown Adjacent • 514 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203
Feels like you’re in a Rudyard Kipling book.
Skull's Rainbow Room
Downtown • 222 Printers Alley, Nashville, TN 37201
Best Manhattan and jazz.
Jackalope
Wedgewood-Houston • 429B Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203
My fav brewery. Woman-owned and delicious.
Things To Do
The Parthenon
See Athena and have a walk around the park.
Country Music Hall of Fame
Check out the long history of music in Nashville.
Tour the Ryman
See the Mother Church of Country.
The Frist Art Museum
The building itself is as beautiful as the art inside.
Ms. Kelli’s Karaoke
The best dive bar. $2 Jell-O shots.
Santa's Pub
Sing karaoke in a triple-wide trailer. Cash only.
Pins Mechanical
Duckpin bowling, yard games, arcade games.
5th and Broadway
Food hall and shopping
HQ Beercade
Free arcade games.
Nashville Mural Tour
There’s great art all over the city. Get dressed up and strike a pose.
Robert's Western World
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
Pre to Post Modern
Retro, eclectic
Restoration Hardware
Expensive but impressive store
Buffalo Exchange
Higher-end thrift store
Lizard Thicket
Boutique
Nisolo
Nice, ethically-made leather shoes
Able
Ethical fashion
Project 615
Nashville t-shirts
TenThirtyFive
Upscale thrift that exists to allow young women to shop for free
Glen & Effie
Jewelry brand by my friend Brooke known for its timeless blend of antique and modern influences
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