Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
The local Chipotle. Great dive vibe, great outdoor seating. Don't skip on the fish burritos or fish tacos!
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Baja Burrito
722 Thompson LnThe local Chipotle. Great dive vibe, great outdoor seating. Don't skip on the fish burritos or fish tacos!
Authentic Italian pizza, baked in brick ovens in an open-air kitchen. Large pies feeds 2-3. BEST pizza in town, hands down.
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DeSano Pizza Bakery
115 16th Ave SAuthentic Italian pizza, baked in brick ovens in an open-air kitchen. Large pies feeds 2-3. BEST pizza in town, hands down.
One of East Nashville's highest-rated hot chicken spots.
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Pepperfire Hot Chicken
5104 Centennial BoulevardOne of East Nashville's highest-rated hot chicken spots.
If one food symbolized Nashville, it would be hot chicken. Outdoor seating available, heart of Division St district.
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Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Midtown Nashville, TN
112 19th Ave SIf one food symbolized Nashville, it would be hot chicken. Outdoor seating available, heart of Division St district.
Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave SOriginal location, Trivia Nights on Monday @ 8
Arrive around 5 PM for your best shots at seats, they go quickly. Nashville's historic listening room for songwriting rounds and showcases.
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The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeArrive around 5 PM for your best shots at seats, they go quickly. Nashville's historic listening room for songwriting rounds and showcases.
"If it doesn’t come from the South, it’s not coming through the door." The Tuesday lunch plate (fried chicken) is stupid good. Reservations recommended.
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Husk
37 Rutledge St"If it doesn’t come from the South, it’s not coming through the door." The Tuesday lunch plate (fried chicken) is stupid good. Reservations recommended.
In our opinion, this is the best burger in town. Only open for lunch, but open for dinner on Friday nights.
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Gabby's Burgers & Fries
493 Humphreys StIn our opinion, this is the best burger in town. Only open for lunch, but open for dinner on Friday nights.
Restaurant/hang-out/bowling alley/coffee bar. It has a very cool atmosphere and is a great place to kill time.
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Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StRestaurant/hang-out/bowling alley/coffee bar. It has a very cool atmosphere and is a great place to kill time.
Nashville's original boutique burger. Locally sourced beef makes for a packed house every night. They don't take reservations, but waits are usually 15-20 minutes.
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Burger Up
2901 12th Ave SNashville's original boutique burger. Locally sourced beef makes for a packed house every night. They don't take reservations, but waits are usually 15-20 minutes.
Best coffeeshop menu in town. Free parking in the back, but it stays full. A good launching point for exploring the shops of Hillsboro Village. A MUST if you love people watching.
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Fido
1812 21st Ave SBest coffeeshop menu in town. Free parking in the back, but it stays full. A good launching point for exploring the shops of Hillsboro Village. A MUST if you love people watching.
Think Zaxby's or Raisin' Canes, but local! Eclectic vibe and free soft serve with your meal! Just ask for it at the counter. Great addition to Hillsboro VIllage.
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McDougal's Chicken Fingers & Wings
2115 Belcourt AveThink Zaxby's or Raisin' Canes, but local! Eclectic vibe and free soft serve with your meal! Just ask for it at the counter. Great addition to Hillsboro VIllage.
For the backyard Southerner in all of us! Fresh biscuits, legendary fried chicken, and all the sides to go along with it. Made with love, and you can taste it in every bite.
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The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100For the backyard Southerner in all of us! Fresh biscuits, legendary fried chicken, and all the sides to go along with it. Made with love, and you can taste it in every bite.
Placed 3rd in a recent publication of America's best new restaurants. Best for parties of 2-4, small dining space sets the tone for a great atmosphere with great food. Reservations recommended.
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Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StPlaced 3rd in a recent publication of America's best new restaurants. Best for parties of 2-4, small dining space sets the tone for a great atmosphere with great food. Reservations recommended.
Steadfast and True Yoga
1325 3rd Ave NOh look, another coffee shop!
Red Bicycle Coffee & Crêpes
1200 5th Ave NCoffee + crepes. Nice combo, right?
Sunday menu changes weekly, a weekly creativity outlet for the chefs. Regular menu is freshly prepared and locally sourced. Ideal for the special date.
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City House
1222 4th Ave NSunday menu changes weekly, a weekly creativity outlet for the chefs. Regular menu is freshly prepared and locally sourced. Ideal for the special date.
Saturdays. French Toast. Knock your socks off.
A VERY close second to our favorite weekend brunch spot.
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Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main StSaturdays. French Toast. Knock your socks off.
A VERY close second to our favorite weekend brunch spot.
Ladies, this is your restaurant. But guys, they have chicken sandwiches with bacon. It's the perfect lunch/light dinner place for small parties (2-4).
Fresh salads, meat + couscous dishes.
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Silly Goose
1888 Eastland AvenueLadies, this is your restaurant. But guys, they have chicken sandwiches with bacon. It's the perfect lunch/light dinner place for small parties (2-4).
Fresh salads, meat + couscous dishes.
GREAT selection of baked goods, light lunch, or an array of irresistible breakfast items. A Saturday treat for us, otherwise we'd gain too much weight.
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Sweet 16th
311 N 16th StGREAT selection of baked goods, light lunch, or an array of irresistible breakfast items. A Saturday treat for us, otherwise we'd gain too much weight.
Best coffee shop breakfast menu in East Nashville. Plenty of seating, plenty of outlets, free wifi for customers.
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Ugly Mugs Coffee & Tea
1886 Eastland AveBest coffee shop breakfast menu in East Nashville. Plenty of seating, plenty of outlets, free wifi for customers.
Our normal coffee stop. High quality coffee, great atmosphere, and plenty of electrical outlets. A great office on the road if you need to knock out some work while traveling.
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CREMA
15 Hermitage AveOur normal coffee stop. High quality coffee, great atmosphere, and plenty of electrical outlets. A great office on the road if you need to knock out some work while traveling.
HUGE patio, great for big parties or dinner for two. Long wait times if you get in after 6:30, but the burgers, shakes, old fashioned sodas are great.
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The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveHUGE patio, great for big parties or dinner for two. Long wait times if you get in after 6:30, but the burgers, shakes, old fashioned sodas are great.
Garos? It means gyros, haha.
The epitome of "don't judge a book by its cover" : $6 gyro plate is best tasting and best priced one in town. Drive-thru only - a late night must.
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King Solomon's Gyros
716 Gallatin AveGaros? It means gyros, haha.
The epitome of "don't judge a book by its cover" : $6 gyro plate is best tasting and best priced one in town. Drive-thru only - a late night must.
Hipster/dive bar Mexican. Opened this location because its food truck was too in-demand. Now serving dinner Wed-Fri.
Some of our favorites : Fried Avocado Taco, Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin AveHipster/dive bar Mexican. Opened this location because its food truck was too in-demand. Now serving dinner Wed-Fri.
Some of our favorites : Fried Avocado Taco, Chicken Tortilla Soup
Everything Else
Every 4th weekend Jan-Nov
3rd weekend in Dec
$5 parking, free admission
Block out at least a couple hours to browse, half a day for serious pickers
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Nashville Flea Market
401 Wingrove StEvery 4th weekend Jan-Nov
3rd weekend in Dec
$5 parking, free admission
Block out at least a couple hours to browse, half a day for serious pickers
Nashville's version of Central Park. Host to Movie Nights in the Park, numerous arts + crafts festivals, and the Parthenon. Catch live music on spring + summer Saturdays from 3-6.
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Centennial Park
2500 West End AveNashville's version of Central Park. Host to Movie Nights in the Park, numerous arts + crafts festivals, and the Parthenon. Catch live music on spring + summer Saturdays from 3-6.
Artisan chocolates at their finest. A must for dark chocolate lovers!
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Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Company
1628 Fatherland StArtisan chocolates at their finest. A must for dark chocolate lovers!
Lots of paved trails through the woods by the Cumberland River, great for walking/running/biking - the freshest exercise in East Nashville.
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Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayLots of paved trails through the woods by the Cumberland River, great for walking/running/biking - the freshest exercise in East Nashville.
A curated general store for the modern day tastemaker.
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White's Mercantile
2908 12th Ave SA curated general store for the modern day tastemaker.
The cutest spot to find local and handmade goods!
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Hey Rooster General Store
1711 21st Ave SThe cutest spot to find local and handmade goods!
Old Made Good
3701B Gallatin PikeFor serious lovers of vintage everything.
The Turnip Truck
701 Woodland StClosest organic grocery store.
The 5 Spot isn't just famous from the hit ABC TV show Nashville. It's also famous because it's the only live music venue in East Nashville.
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The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AveThe 5 Spot isn't just famous from the hit ABC TV show Nashville. It's also famous because it's the only live music venue in East Nashville.
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdGreat for hiking and hanging out.
Very diverse food court (12+ options), best place for local honey, and we're always pleased w/ the fruits/veggies we get from here.
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I-Marikhi yama-Farmers e-Nashville
900 Rosa L Parks BlvdVery diverse food court (12+ options), best place for local honey, and we're always pleased w/ the fruits/veggies we get from here.
The best venue in Nashville, arguably one of the top 5 in the nation. Ridiculous acoustics in the former home of the Grand Ole Opry.
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Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe best venue in Nashville, arguably one of the top 5 in the nation. Ridiculous acoustics in the former home of the Grand Ole Opry.
Host to arena shows and Nashville Predators home games
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Bridgestone Arena
501 BroadwayHost to arena shows and Nashville Predators home games
Open from sunrise to 11 PM, this is the perfect spot to let your dogs run around and play after being stuck in a car traveling.
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Shelby Park
201 S 20th StOpen from sunrise to 11 PM, this is the perfect spot to let your dogs run around and play after being stuck in a car traveling.
Shopping
Locally sourced and proud of it. Great breakfast buffet and sandwiches to go too.
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Mitchell Delicatessen
1306 McGavock PkLocally sourced and proud of it. Great breakfast buffet and sandwiches to go too.
Behold, the elusive hipster in his natural habitat.
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Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveBehold, the elusive hipster in his natural habitat.
Boutique ice cream with unique flavors and unlimited sampling too! Block out 30 minutes, long lines are common.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveBoutique ice cream with unique flavors and unlimited sampling too! Block out 30 minutes, long lines are common.
Drinks & Nightlife
Monday $3 Mules til 10. Outdoor seating available.
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Village Pub and Beer Garden
1308 McGavock PkMonday $3 Mules til 10. Outdoor seating available.
Quality BBQ close to our house. Trivia Nights on Tuesdays @ 8 PM.
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Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main StQuality BBQ close to our house. Trivia Nights on Tuesdays @ 8 PM.
83 beers on tap and 120 bottles and counting. Become a member of the UFO Club by trying every beer available! Trivia on Tuesdays.
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Flying Saucer Nashville
111 10th Ave S83 beers on tap and 120 bottles and counting. Become a member of the UFO Club by trying every beer available! Trivia on Tuesdays.
Known as the first "speakeasy" (wasn't that the 30s?) in Nashville – well, speakeasy "themed" – Patterson House has helped cultivate the true art of mixing a good drink in the city.
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The Patterson House
1711 Division StKnown as the first "speakeasy" (wasn't that the 30s?) in Nashville – well, speakeasy "themed" – Patterson House has helped cultivate the true art of mixing a good drink in the city.
THE. BEST. BBQ. EVER. A new location just opened right down the street from Belmont University, so it's not so far of a drive.
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Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave STHE. BEST. BBQ. EVER. A new location just opened right down the street from Belmont University, so it's not so far of a drive.
Slightly upscale Mexican food. Be sure to get the jalepeno poppers and the lobster tacos!
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Saint Añejo
1120 McGavock StSlightly upscale Mexican food. Be sure to get the jalepeno poppers and the lobster tacos!
Beer, Bands, and Bingo! Every Tuesday at 8PM, Head over to the Green Room for Bingo and $6 Stoli drinks and 5 for $15 Henry Weinhard's.
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Tin Roof Nashville
1516 Demonbreun StBeer, Bands, and Bingo! Every Tuesday at 8PM, Head over to the Green Room for Bingo and $6 Stoli drinks and 5 for $15 Henry Weinhard's.
Fine dining meets upscale/prohibition vibe. A must for one that requires atmosphere alongside a good drink.
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Holland House Bar and Refuge
935 West Eastland AvenueFine dining meets upscale/prohibition vibe. A must for one that requires atmosphere alongside a good drink.
Another favorite venue of ours - great atmosphere. Big floor section to stand, but seating further away if you'd rather relax with friends w/ a drink.
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3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill
818 3rd Ave SAnother favorite venue of ours - great atmosphere. Big floor section to stand, but seating further away if you'd rather relax with friends w/ a drink.
One of several bars in 5 Points. Best place to experience the culture of East Nashville.
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3 Crow Bar
1024 Woodland StOne of several bars in 5 Points. Best place to experience the culture of East Nashville.
Arts & Culture
Regal Opry Mills 4DX, IMAX & RPX
570 Opry Mills DrNice, new movie theater.
Small rock club - arguably the best sound/lighting in town amongst the local venues.
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12th & Porter
114 12th Ave NSmall rock club - arguably the best sound/lighting in town amongst the local venues.
Essentials
Kroger
711 Gallatin AveNearest grocery store