Nashville is a music-oriented city filled with great restaurants and lots of outdoor spaces. Here's a guide for anyone making a trip to Music City - with a couple bookish recs as well, of course.
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Stay
Located in hip East Nashville in a converted school and church, the Russell donates a portion of each night's stay to local nonprofits fighting homelessness.
The Russell Nashville Boutique Hotel
A boutique hotel in the heart of downtown with an excellent brunch.
Noelle Hotel Nashville
Eat
Go here for a fancy meal served in an extra cool space. Plus delicious cornbread.
Audrey Nashville
I crave their crustburgers every week. And get their soft serve.
Joyland
Best taco place in Nashville. Try the fish taco or pork taco. Soups are also excellent. Margaritas are strong and delicious.
Mas Tacos
Classic spot for some good BBQ. Try the BBQ nachos or stuffed avocados.
Edley's Bar-B-Que
Best Indian food in the city, all vegetarian. (But don't worry omnivores, you won't miss the meat.)
Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Restaurant
Excellent, fresh food. Don’t miss the whipped feta appetizer. Book the Chef’s Table for an extra-special experience.
Butcher & Bee
Great for a fancy occasion. Very cool ambiance. Regional ingredients cooked on an ember-fired grill create inventive meals in a historic mansion.
Husk Restaurant
Fun place for drinks. Plenty of space and outdoor seating. Try the burger and fries. The spritzes pitchers are DANGEROUS, but phenomenally good.
Hearts
Offers delicious Vietnamese food, specializing in banh mi sandwiches, salads and noodle bowls.
East Side Banh Mi
Best place for bagels.
proper bagel
Get the dolsot bibimbop. Thank me later.
Korea House
Best cocktails in the city + amazing snacks. Cool vibes. Make a resy.
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
Play
Excellent art museum downtown.
Frist Art Museum
Spend time in the beautiful outdoors at Warner Parks - especially during the spring and fall!
Warner Parks
A historic, sprawling estate that always has good events around major holidays.
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
You get a little card that you can load songs onto as you go through the museum and then they email you your playlist after you leave!
National Museum of African American Music
A working letterpress print shop since 1879, Hatch Show Print is the best place to go to take a piece of art home from Nashville.
Hatch Show Print
Very cool venue - get a Hatch Print if you go to a show.
Ryman Auditorium
Best spot for indie films.
The Belcourt Theatre
If you’re willing to drive out of town, head over to Jack Daniels Distillery for a behind-the-scenes tour.
Jack Daniels Distillery
The best local bookstore in Nashville. Small, but highly curated.
The Bookshop
Want to get lost in a sea of used books, records, and more? McKay's is the place for you.
