Hari’s guidebook
My favorite things
The little routines I enjoy in Nashville.
I love hiking at Percy Warner. The trails are gorgeous, and of varying length and difficulty. After my hike, pop in to Fix Juice Co. for a Cashew Milk, and have an infrared sweat (and/or a float!) at Pure Sweat and Float next door.
Percy Warner Park (in Belle Meade) was constructed in 1936 and paid for as a part of FDR's New Deal. While the stairs are closed for maintenance, there will be detour access to the trails at Percy Warner (access at Belle Meade Boulevard.) For racing fans, you'll be tickled to know that Steeplechase (located within the park) remains the ONLY racetrack built by the Federal government.
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Percy Warner Hiking Trailhead
I love hiking at Percy Warner. The trails are gorgeous, and of varying length and difficulty. After my hike, pop in to Fix Juice Co. for a Cashew Milk, and have an infrared sweat (and/or a float!) at Pure Sweat and Float next door.
Percy Warner Park (in Belle Meade) was constructed in 1936 and paid for as a part of FDR's New Deal. While the stairs are closed for maintenance, there will be detour access to the trails at Percy Warner (access at Belle Meade Boulevard.) For racing fans, you'll be tickled to know that Steeplechase (located within the park) remains the ONLY racetrack built by the Federal government.
This 95-year-old theater that was once home to the Grand Ole Opry... IN 1934! I make it a point to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show here every year- RHPC Virgins welcome. (Insider tip: This winter, the Belcourt has Noir-Fest 3 running from New Years' Day to the middle of February, in addition to some other incredible presentations, check it out - http://www.belcourt.org/events/noir-fest-3.3872918.)
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Belcourt Taps
2117 Belcourt AveThis 95-year-old theater that was once home to the Grand Ole Opry... IN 1934! I make it a point to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show here every year- RHPC Virgins welcome. (Insider tip: This winter, the Belcourt has Noir-Fest 3 running from New Years' Day to the middle of February, in addition to some other incredible presentations, check it out - http://www.belcourt.org/events/noir-fest-3.3872918.)
Even if you're just browsing, I love popping into this place just to have a look around. No matter what the day, I promise there will be something eye opening!
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Pre to Post Modern
2110 8th Ave SEven if you're just browsing, I love popping into this place just to have a look around. No matter what the day, I promise there will be something eye opening!
Food Scene
Most of these are close to my place, others are worth the (15 min) trip.
How about smoked fish directly imported from Brooklyn, N.Y? If that doesn't sound like a big deal to you... obviously you've never experienced lox in the Big Apple. Authentic whitefish salad aside, with all-day breakfast sandwiches and even bialys made in house, it will be worth your trip. (Don't worry, even the interior alone will be a boost for your Instagram.)
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proper bagel
2011 Belmont BlvdHow about smoked fish directly imported from Brooklyn, N.Y? If that doesn't sound like a big deal to you... obviously you've never experienced lox in the Big Apple. Authentic whitefish salad aside, with all-day breakfast sandwiches and even bialys made in house, it will be worth your trip. (Don't worry, even the interior alone will be a boost for your Instagram.)
Food is delicious and staff is really nice. Good variety... I am always craving their Pho!
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Love Peace & Pho
2112 8th Ave SFood is delicious and staff is really nice. Good variety... I am always craving their Pho!
it would not be a trip to Nashville without a biscuit!
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Biscuit Love (Hillsboro Village)
2001 Belcourt Aveit would not be a trip to Nashville without a biscuit!
incredible food and amazing drinks. The cocktails, seriously, just worth it to hang out at the swanky bar.
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O-Ku Sushi Nashville
81 Van Buren Stincredible food and amazing drinks. The cocktails, seriously, just worth it to hang out at the swanky bar.
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland Stlate night pizza window, ny style!
retro-kitsch and super cute. Fun place for drinks, especially in summer.
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Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin Averetro-kitsch and super cute. Fun place for drinks, especially in summer.
Such good ice cream. Try everything. It's just around the corner!!!
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveSuch good ice cream. Try everything. It's just around the corner!!!
A neighborhood staple. Go as early as you can to skip the line (weekdays are best, but on Sunday morning at 7 you'll be okay. It's worth it!)
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Pancake Pantry
1796 21st Ave SA neighborhood staple. Go as early as you can to skip the line (weekdays are best, but on Sunday morning at 7 you'll be okay. It's worth it!)
Fido
1812 21st Ave SBreakfast all day. Call in a to-go order and skip the line.
Downtown
The Schermerhorn Symphony Center is a jewel in Nashville's crown. Gorgeous architecture, and imagery symbolic of Nashville throughout. There are tours during the daytime... but make sure you check out a presentation by the Nashville Symphony in the evening!! Insider tip: third floor balcony has a neat view of Broadway. Grab a glass of wine and admire the lights.
Symphony Place
Symphony PlaceThe Schermerhorn Symphony Center is a jewel in Nashville's crown. Gorgeous architecture, and imagery symbolic of Nashville throughout. There are tours during the daytime... but make sure you check out a presentation by the Nashville Symphony in the evening!! Insider tip: third floor balcony has a neat view of Broadway. Grab a glass of wine and admire the lights.
THE place on Broadway to catch Nashville's best talent. Start and end your barhopping here.
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Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayTHE place on Broadway to catch Nashville's best talent. Start and end your barhopping here.
A short walk from Broadway, Pinewood has a great bar, bowling alley, a little swimming pool or two, and a sweet outdoor area. Great drinks, great coffee, and an array of delicious food.
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Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StA short walk from Broadway, Pinewood has a great bar, bowling alley, a little swimming pool or two, and a sweet outdoor area. Great drinks, great coffee, and an array of delicious food.
CREMA
15 Hermitage Avegreat food and drinks at a decent price point, cool decor (historic building/sensible renovation if you're into that kind of thing like I am...) INSIDER TIP most important, it's generally less busy than other places on Broadway
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Merchants
401 Broadwaygreat food and drinks at a decent price point, cool decor (historic building/sensible renovation if you're into that kind of thing like I am...) INSIDER TIP most important, it's generally less busy than other places on Broadway
Insider tip: choose your seats as close to section 303 (known to locals as "Cellblock 303") as possible. A Nashville Hockey game is a colorful experience... check out the link below to learn more.
https://section303.com/about
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Nashville Predators Foundation
501 BroadwayInsider tip: choose your seats as close to section 303 (known to locals as "Cellblock 303") as possible. A Nashville Hockey game is a colorful experience... check out the link below to learn more.
https://section303.com/about