Nashville Tourists

Spring is arriving (70 here today) and the tourist activity is really picking up here, you can see it and feel it.
My son has entered the Air BNB world with his house and has put together a very nice set of information that helps visitors find the neighborhood spots that wouldn't be found otherwise.
I know many of you have been down here and perhaps others have trips planned so I thought I would include Kenny's document for your own vacation planning.
He is an expert at learning a city. No dive is too divey for him to walk into and no chain is ever likely to see his shadow. This is the kind of list that will be ever changing but it's a fantastic start for anybody coming to town.
Kenny might also be able to help you find a driver if you need one. :))
We are happy to give advice or answer questions if we can help.

Restaurants, Bars, Breweries, Music, Sites

West Nashville/Sylvan Park (Host neighborhood):

a.       M.L Rose (Address: 2535 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37204) – Great craft brews and excellent patio. Very much within walking distance.

b.      The Beer Pale (Address: 4109 Charlotte Avenue, 42nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209) – Steamed sandwiches, great gourmet hot dogs and an excellent selection of rotating craft brews, most of which are locally made.

c.       Flip Burger (Address: 4111 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209) – Gourmet burgers.

d.      Hattie B’s (Address: 5209 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209) – Famous Nashville Hot Chicken joint. Personal favorite of mine. Careful on the level of hotness. Grab a cold beer to help it down along with southern side dishes. Right down the street!

e.      Wendell Smith Restaurant (Address: 407 53rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209) – An old school, southern diner that serves up great breakfast, burgers and sweet tea.

f.        Betty’s Grill (Address: 407 49th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209) – Dive bar, nuff said. No liquor here, just cold beer. Good burger and wings.

g.       Cool Stuff Weird Things (Address: 4900 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209) – The name of the store explains the place. Grab some Nashville paraphernalia in this store which offers a widespread selection of vintage items and accessories. Right next to Betty’s.

h.      Centennial Bar and Grill (Address: 5113 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209) – New, neighborhood dive bar. Awesome craft beer selection and sandwiches. They serve Coors Original on tap which is rare and a favorite of mine.

i.         Fifty First Kitchen and Bar (Address: 5104 Illinois Ave, Nashville, TN 37209) – Small plate food, farm to table, wines. Very new to the area and great atmosphere.

j.        Star Bagel Café (Address: 4504 Murphy Rd, Nashville, TN 37209) – Locally owned and operated. Bagels, wraps, healthy eating. Grab a fruit tea or a coffee in the morning.

k.       The Local Taco (Address: 4501 Murphy Rd, Nashville, TN 37209) – Local taco joint with a great patio.

l.         Neighbors Bar of Sylvan Park (Address: 4425 Murphy Rd, Nashville, TN 37209) – Personal favorite of mine. Neighborhood bar always filled with locals. Great bartenders, good specials and the best chicken wings in Nashville. Grab a bar stool and enjoy their smoked meats. A D.J. or band will play weekend nights.

m.    Café Nonna (Address: 4427 Murphy Rd, Nashville, TN 37209) – Locally owned and operated Italian food. Featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.

n.      Bros Cajun Cuisine (Address: 3214 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209) – Laid back Cajun joint. Great jambalaya, po’ boys and crawfish. Another hole in the wall favorite of mine. 

o.      Climb Nashville (Address: 3600 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209) – If you’re wanting some group exercise, visit Climb Nashville and their indoor rock climbing facilities. Very close to home.

p.      Jimmy Kelly’s (Address: 217 Louise Ave, Nashville, TN 37203) – Family-run steakhouse with old, southern charm. Some of these waiters have been serving up steaks and wine since mid-1900! Cozy atmosphere.

Downtown/Midtown/The Gulch

q.      Broadway (Downtown) – Hard to make a Nashville trip complete without visiting Broadway in downtown Nashville. Uber to Broadway, walk down the street, bar hop and listen to great county music. Remember, musicians play for tips!

                                                               i.      Favorites: Tootsies, Roberts Western World, The Stage, Acme

r.        Printers Alley (Downtown) – An alley downtown which offers various bars and blues joints. Just ask any local downtown and they’ll let you know where it is. Easy walk from Broadway.

s.       John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge (Downtown near Broadway) – Don’t leave Nashville until you take a stroll over the Pedestrian Bridge downtown over the Cumberland River. Great views of the city.

t.        The Johnny Cash Museum and Café (Downtown, Address: 119 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201). Great museum of the iconic, Johnny Cash!

u.      Yazoo Brewing Company (Address: 910 Division St, Nashville, TN 37203) – Local brewery, great taproom and tour.

v.       Jackalope Brewing Company (Address: 701 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203) – Another great local brewery and taproom near downtown. Very close to Yazoo.

w.     Peg Leg Porker (Address: 903 Gleaves St, Nashville, TN 37203) – Best ribs in Nashville as far as I’m concerned. Located right by Yazoo Brewing, this joint is locally owned and has fantastic pork BBQ.

x.       3^rd & Lindsley Bar and Grill (Address: 818 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210) – One of the great Nashville spots to stop in to hear live music. Famous acts have been known to show up unexpectedly.

y.       Husk (Address: 37 Rutledge St, Nashville, TN 37210) – Farm to table. Exceptional brunch and dinner.

z.       Virago (Address: 1126 McGavock St, Nashville, TN 37203) – Hip hangout near downtown known for exceptional Asian fusion cuisine and cocktails.

aa.   Whiskey Kitchen (Address: 118 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203) – Rustic bar/restaurant which a great bourbon selection and grub.

bb.  Kayne Prime Steakhouse (Address: 1103 McGavock St, Nashville, TN 37203) – Best steak in town, hands down. Reservations needed. Dress code.

cc.    Nashville Farmer’s Market (Address: 900 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208) – A gem for our city. Each weekend local farmers, producers and merchants gather to bring their goods, arts and crafts to this establishment. Highly recommend a visit for a couple hours.

East Nashville

dd.  Rumours East (Address: 1112 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206)

ee.  The Pharmacy Burger Parlor and Beer Garden (Address: 731 Mcferrin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206) – One of the best burgers in Nashville. Be prepared to wait if you go at lunch.

ff.     3 Crow Bar (Address: 1024 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206) – Dive bar that defines East Nashville. Very local, little hipster, good beer bar and music.

gg.   The Treehouse (Address: 1011 Clearview Ave, Nashville, TN 37206)

hh.  Five Points Pizza (Address: 1012 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206) – Voted one of the best pizza joints in the city.

ii.       Mas Tacos (Address: 732 Mcferrin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206) – Small Mexican joint offering amazing Mexican street food with a twist. Featured on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives.

jj.      Barista Parlor (Address: 519 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206) – Hip coffee parlor. One of my favorite places to visit on a nice morning.

Germantown

kk.   Germantown Café (Address: 1200 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208) – In the heart of Germantown which is within walking distance of downtown. Great upscale café offering southern cuisine.

ll.       312 Pizza Company (Address: 371 Monroe St, Nashville, TN 37208) – I’m originally from Chicago so this place is near and dear. Great brews and deep dish pizza.

mm.                      Butchertown Hall (Address: 1416 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208) – Great beer garden and smoked meats.

nn.  5^th and Taylor (Address: 1411 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208) – Unbelievable atmosphere and food. One of the hottest places to eat in town. Try the quail.

oo.  Silo (Address: 1121 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208) – Upscale southern bistro. A favorite of mine. Try to deviled egg appetizer.

pp.  Nashville Sounds AAA Baseball (Address: 19, Jr Gilliam Way, Nashville, TN 37219) – Nashville is home to the Athletic A’s AAA baseball club. They play at First Tennessee Park which is between Germantown and Downtown. Cheap tickets, great beer and ball game grub, and a perfect way to spend an afternoon.

12 South Avenue

qq.  12 South Taproom (Address: 2318 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204) – Local beers and great bar grub. Perfect on a sunny day.

rr.     Burger Up (Address: 2901 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204)

ss.    Bartaco (Address: 2526 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204) – New joint in the 12 South neighborhood offering great tacos and small plates.

tt.     Edley’s Bar-B-Que (Address: 2706 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204) – Great brisket!

uu.  Epice (Address: 2902 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204) – A favorite of mine. This small bistro offers a twist on Lebanese cuisine.

vv.   Josephine (Address: 2316 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204)

ww.                       Mafiaoza’s (Address: 2400 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204) – Neighborhood pizza joint. Grab a slice and a pitcher of beer.

Other Places of Interest

xx.   Arrington Vineyards (Address: 6211 Patton Rd, Arrington, TN 37014) – Our very own vineyard south of the city. Decent drive to get there but with great weather it’s an enjoyable afternoon to taste wine.

yy.   Downtown Franklin, TN (Franklin, TN) – Old southern square with a variety of boutiques, vintage shops, bars and restaurants. About a 30 minute drive south of the house. 

zz.    Hillsboro Village (Near Belmont University) – Park the car and walk the street. Great restaurants include Belcourt Taps and Tapas, Double Dogs, McDougal’s and The Villager Tavern (dive bar with darts).

aaa.                        International Market and Restaurant (Address: 2010 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212) – Authentic Thai grocery and restaurant. You won’t find this unless you’re a local. Great Pad Thai and the owners are wonderful people. PT’s and BLVD are across the street which are also great places to stop in for a drink or snack.

bbb.                      McCabe Golf Course (Address: 4601 Murphy Rd, Nashville, TN 37209) – Public course, 18 and 9 hold options. Fairly easy course and would be fun for a group that doesn’t take the sport that seriously. Also next to Neighbors Bar in Sylvan Park.