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Experience Nashville like a Local
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items Having lived here for 13 years, these are some of the best places I know of in Nashville.
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Parks
Restaurants
Bars
Shops
COFFEE!
Things to do with kids
Parks
There are so many entrances to explore at Percy Warner Park which makes it one of my favorite places to explore in Nashville.
Percy Warner Park
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This place is a treasure. In addition to some beautiful trails that wind through the trees and up a hill, there is a beautiful creek, areas to picnic, grass paths through wildflowers, and a natural playground with a little cabin for kids. 10/10 recom...
Warner Park Nature Center
Bells Bend park is a place that is transportive no matter what time of year it is. Walking on the grassy paths always puts me in a dreamy headspace.
Bells Bend Park
If you live here then you know its close to impossible to get a parking spot when its a beautiful day in the fall or spring because this is THE PALACE TO BE. This isn't my favorite place to go with kids, and you cant take pets on the trail that goes ...
Radnor Lake State Park
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Harpeth Moon are the rockstars of this market, get there early because people are always lined up to buy their amazing produce and flowers. There are plenty of other amazing farms and vendors there!
Richland Park Farmers Market
Beloved by all, this park is located in Hillsboro Village which makes it easy to find and walk to ice cream at Jenis afterwards. The park just reopened with all new playground equipment!
The Dragons of Fannie Mae Dees Park - nashville public art
Located in East Nashville, Shelby Park is the 3rd largest park in Nashville. It has walking paths, bike paths that span from one side of the city to the other, the Cumberland river, a nature center and play area, a golf course, and the list goes on.
Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Natural Area - Nashville.gov
Restaurants
Lets eat at the best of the best
A Nashville staple that luckily has not disappeared with all of the changes the city has seen in the last decade. This is a place you run into people you know. The food is delicious every time.
Baja Burrito
If your visiting and people are giving you lists of places to eat and this one is not on the list, their list is sus. Thats all there really is to it. The focaccia sandwhich-lifechanging. Their iced lattes-top notch. Their scones-single tear. Everyth...
Dozen Bakery
I hesitate putting this out there. This is a usual spot of mine and I do not want longer lines than there already are. But it truly is great. The Watermelon agua fresca is divine, ask for corn tortillas instead of flour both are made in house tho, an...
Ladybird Taco
There are several locations in Nashville, but my personal favorite is the location in the Gulch. I recommend the Tantanmen.
Otaku Ramen Nashville | Your Neighborhood Ramen Shops
The bagels are great and it feels like the entire population of Nashville is aware of this. Do not go here if you are in a time crunch but the lavender cream cheese is worth standing in line for.
proper bagel
Elevated fast food by one of Nashville's most successful chef's Sean Brock. The interior is joyful as the name suggests.
The Original Crustburger | Joyland
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Where all the cool kids eat.
Folk
This very small cafe in East Nashville is a feast for the senses. The aesthetic is artsy minimalist and the food is unique, healthy, and satisfying. Every kind of drink they offer, whether its fresh juice, coffee, or a cocktail is AMAZING. Because of...
Cafe Roze
If you are into a plant based diet, this is the place for you. Everything on the menu is plant based and there are a lot of gluten free options as well. My favorite things are the kimchi roles and the kale caesar salad.
AVO
Two Hands is an Australian health focused restraunt that serves all meals, but my fave is their breakfast. Get the coconut yogurt parfait, get the lemon poppyseed waffle that comes with edible flowers all over it, get the cube hashbrown. Everything i...
Two Hands | Nashville
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Bars
The sake here is heavenly. Try the Cloud Palace.
Rice Vice by Proper Sake Co.
This tiki themed bar not only serves the most amazing food and drinks, but they deliver on the VIBES. This is the place to go.
PEARL DIVER
Tucked away down a side street in Green Hills, this greenhouse bar is a hidden gem. There arent many bars in this part of town, so this is the go to spot for all of the people who work and live on this side of town. It's not your average place to get...
The GreenHouse Bar Nashville — GreenHouse Nashville
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Shops
If you like Ann Patchett, this is the bookstore for you, because she runs it. There are also great events like kids story time on Saturdays and visiting writers.
Parnassus Books
The absolute best and joyous place to pick out a gift for yourself or a friend :)
Gift Horse - Nashville gifts and stationery shop
One of the most delightful shops! Everything you pick up will make you smile.
Shop A Shop of Things!
This place is kind of a big deal, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to spend wandering up and down the aisles.
McKAY's Books, Music, Movies, Games, & More
COFFEE!
The happiest and most festive coffee shop I have ever stepped foot in. They also have extremely creative drinks!
Matryoshka Coffee
Although its never been my favorite coffee shop to hang out in, it has the best coffee in East Nashville.
Ugly Mugs Coffee & Tea
I love the coffee and food here, the pastries are from Dozen (the best bakery in Nashville), and the general vibe is easygoing. It's also right next to the coolest playground ever, check out the Tetris blocks you can climb on and the giant snail stat...
Tempo
Things to do with kids
Located right as you walk into the Tennessee State Museum, the childrens room is full of interactive areas where they can explore and let their imaginations go off. It's also FREE admission and FREE parking. After the kids are done playing, you can w...
Children's Gallery | Tennessee State Museum
Such a wonderful place to spend the day with kids. Check the calendar because there are often special events at night as well.
Adventure Science Center
The children's floor is wonderful. Babies & Books Story Time. Monday, 9:30, 10:30 AM. Wishing Chair Productions Story Time. Tuesday, 9:30, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM Music & Movement: Wednesday, 10:30 AM.
Nashville Public Library: Homepage
Your kids will remember this place forever. It has a fruit loops photo op wall as well as an area in the back with cornhole and other games so the kids can get their sugar cereal jitters out.
Wanna Spoon Cereal Bar