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Great Places to Go in Nashville, Tennessee

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Attractions and Exhibits

The coolest and most notable attractions in Nashville. Ranges from downtown to the edges of the city.

 
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The Nashville Farmer Market is one of the most underrated and fun gems in the city. If you go on a weekend, it's 10x better than a week day. Inside, the market boasts souvenirs, pastry shops, a Jamaican food stand, a Chicago pizza place and other res...
Nashville Farmers' Market
 
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For the history nerds, the Tennessee State Museum is one of the best and most meaningful experiences. Philanthropists like the Haslems and businesses like the NFL's Titans still contribute a lot to the museum each year.

The state museum chronicles a lot, starting with the land's creation and formation billions of years ago. Multiple extinctions, the rise of humanity and cultures from multiple native tribes are the starting place. From there, you learn about explorat...
Tennessee State Museum

Eateries

The best places to go to and eat, snack and/or shop.

 
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This was a fun surprise and somewhere dessert lovers should try. Mike's Ice Cream and Coffee Bar has good service, a variety of ice cream flavors and a good selection of pastries. Although it looks like one is supposed to order ice cream without know...
Mike's Ice Cream & Coffee Bar
 
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This review will be a big incomplete, but know that I've both tried the food and will want to return.

Prince's is a good restaurant to go to and have a bite at no matter where you are. Even in Nashville's airport, there are a few that people can go to and order food from. I ordered a quick breakfast at the one I went to one of the last days I was in ...
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack South
 
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Ran into this place unexpectedly after going to Mike's Ice Cream and Coffee Shop. Fun to browse and there's a lot of unique, interesting sweets. Given how I'd just eaten, there was no need to purchase anything. However, if you want something like a T...
Savannah's Candy Kitchen
 
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This was the first restaurant I went to in Nashville. Great hours on a week night, very hospitable, fast and fun for people of all kinds. Fun features include t.v.s on sports games, a band and some dancing. The food is fantastic whether it's chicken ...
The Stillery

Hotels

Recommendations on where to stay at for a future trip to Nashville

 
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The only time I've stayed in Nashville, this was my hotel of choice. Holidays Inn's are well priced, have something different offered in every city/state, and are easy for Ubers and Lyfts to pull in and wait at. It's a great stay especially if you're...
Holiday Inn Nashville Downtown – Stadium

Small Businesses

Small businesses and entrepreneurs that stand out. Most can be found at the Farmer's Market.

 
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BB's has/had a stand in the outside section of the Farmer's Market. At the time, Mr. Sadler-Walters was out running the stand. Was pleasantly surprised with how fantastic the pretzels are. Garlic is good, but WOW the lemon-pepper ones are out of this...
BB's Gourmet Pretzels | Brentwood TN
 
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Located at the back of the Farmer's Market, Gardens of Babylon boasts all kinds of native and exotic plant life. Between locally grown crops, all kinds of pine trees, palm plants and marimo moss balls. Almost everything is for sale, no matter how exp...
Gardens of Babylon Landscapes
 
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There are few outdoor areas in the Farmer's Market that grabs attention immediately. Greatfullbeings is one of them. Part of it is because the jewelry collection by the owner Nikkita is jaw-dropping. Handmade when she backpacked through Europe, Nikki...

Do not be surprised if Nikkita responds to emails later than usual given the number of people asking for any of her well-made crafts. Greatfullbeings has a good following on Instagram so try there too. If you're in Nashville, Nikkita's around every w...
greatFULLbeings
 
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Outside of the Farmer's Market, a lemonade stand is parked outside. Kyleigh's lemonade is cheap, tasty and most importantly, fresh. The servers enjoy a quick banter and laugh. It's worth a visit during a warm, sunny afternoon.
Kyleigh's Lemonade
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This will be one of, if not the only candle places I'll have on a tour page and not my candle section. Stay by Reneé is an awesome black business outside the Farmer's Market. Reneé is a fun, fantastic and cool person to talk with. She takes her work ...

Reneé's finally back at the Farmer's Market, which is a big deal since she stopped bringing her hand-made items since the pandemic. Still active with the community, check out her Facebook page or email her when possible. Her candles burn slower than ...
Stay By Renee (@StayByRenee)