Music and chill.
Kix Brooks opened this venue about 15 minutes away, Music in the Vines is “free” music on Saturdays and Sundays from April through October. Great music and beautiful Venue. Travels can order their picnic in advance and I will loan you a blanket! Check their calendar for Cigar Nights and other events.
346 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdKix Brooks opened this venue about 15 minutes away, Music in the Vines is “free” music on Saturdays and Sundays from April through October. Great music and beautiful Venue. Travels can order their picnic in advance and I will loan you a blanket! Check their calendar for Cigar Nights and other events.
Located in Nashville, this place is a best kept secret. Like the famous Bluebird Cafe, this is where you can see seasoned songwriters and musicians perform as well as performers before they become a household name. Check their calendar for lots of $5 or $10 “dinner shows”. Music fans will not be disappointed. In Music City, you never know who will drop in for a chance to jam. The food options are simple “bar fare” ordered from the menu with a full bar. If you park in the lots next door for $10, you can walk .8 miles after the show to “Nashvegas” and avoid parking costs of $20 to $30 near Broadway.
192 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Listening Room Cafe
618 4th Ave SLocated in Nashville, this place is a best kept secret. Like the famous Bluebird Cafe, this is where you can see seasoned songwriters and musicians perform as well as performers before they become a household name. Check their calendar for lots of $5 or $10 “dinner shows”. Music fans will not be disappointed. In Music City, you never know who will drop in for a chance to jam. The food options are simple “bar fare” ordered from the menu with a full bar. If you park in the lots next door for $10, you can walk .8 miles after the show to “Nashvegas” and avoid parking costs of $20 to $30 near Broadway.
Check the calendar for concerts and showcase performances from legendary artists. Or catch a movie on Historic Main Street. Lots of stores and restaurants around for before or after a show.
47 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Franklin Theatre
419 Main StCheck the calendar for concerts and showcase performances from legendary artists. Or catch a movie on Historic Main Street. Lots of stores and restaurants around for before or after a show.
Sightseeing
Breakfast: Five Daughter’s Donuts and Honest Roaster’s Coffee. Franklin Juice Company Açaí bowls and juice. Lunch or Dinner: Mojo’s Taco’s and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream anytime. Farmer’s Market on the weekends.
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin RdSomething fun to do in the area, just beyond Historic Leiper’s Fork ... home to David Arms Gallery and local flavor.
28 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Leiper's Fork Distillery
3381 Southall RdSomething fun to do in the area, just beyond Historic Leiper’s Fork ... home to David Arms Gallery and local flavor.
Civil War buffs must visit. A short walk from Historic Main Street across from Lotz House.
81 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Indlu kaCarter
1140 Columbia AveCivil War buffs must visit. A short walk from Historic Main Street across from Lotz House.
Civil War buffs must visit. Across from Carter House.
35 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Lotz House Museum
1111 Columbia AveCivil War buffs must visit. Across from Carter House.
Visit Leiper’s Fork local Artist David Arms gallery. His wife usually has her famous cookies available for sale, too.
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
David Arms Gallery
4136 Old Hillsboro RdVisit Leiper’s Fork local Artist David Arms gallery. His wife usually has her famous cookies available for sale, too.
Beautiful works of local artists. Art scene is throughout downtown Franklin on the first Friday of each month with wine and snacks as you stroll through stores showcasing works of local artists.
Gallery 202
202 2nd Ave SBeautiful works of local artists. Art scene is throughout downtown Franklin on the first Friday of each month with wine and snacks as you stroll through stores showcasing works of local artists.
This is a couple of miles from the beaten path of Main Street. Locals know it’s a great place to treasure hunt.
Scarlett Scales Antiques
121 2nd Ave NThis is a couple of miles from the beaten path of Main Street. Locals know it’s a great place to treasure hunt.
Hiking
I can tell you about hiking spots an hour or two outside of Nashville if you want waterfalls, cliffs and amazing views. But you can get a great workout hiking the two ridges at Radnor surrounded by beautiful woods, lake and lots of wildlife (Turkey, deer, squirrels, otters, chipmunks and birds galore). You won’t believe you are IN the city.
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RoadIf you want a nice hike nearby, this is a well cultivated hiking or jogging trail. You can get in a nice 4.5 mile hike or jog under the canopy of the woods with gentle slopes.
33 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Warner Park Nature Center
7311 TN-100If you want a nice hike nearby, this is a well cultivated hiking or jogging trail. You can get in a nice 4.5 mile hike or jog under the canopy of the woods with gentle slopes.