Guidebook to Nashville Favorites
Shopping
Hip Zipper Vintage
1008 Forrest AveVintage clothing.
Local pet shop - nice staff - interesting variety from specialty pet foods to leashes & grooming supplies. Take home some gifts for your furry friends!
Wags & Whiskers - East Nashville
1008 Forest AvenueLocal pet shop - nice staff - interesting variety from specialty pet foods to leashes & grooming supplies. Take home some gifts for your furry friends!
Cool, artisan chocolate factory right in the neighborhood - easy walk from the loft. Open Thurs. - Sat. - see where the delicious bars are made - I recommend the Salt & Pepper White Chocolate!!
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Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Company
1628 Fatherland StCool, artisan chocolate factory right in the neighborhood - easy walk from the loft. Open Thurs. - Sat. - see where the delicious bars are made - I recommend the Salt & Pepper White Chocolate!!
Who doesn't love the American Pickers? This is more of a tourist t-shirt place but it is interesting to see all the cool stuff inside - even if not for sale! Housed in an old brick auto factory.
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Antique Archaeology
1300 Clinton StWho doesn't love the American Pickers? This is more of a tourist t-shirt place but it is interesting to see all the cool stuff inside - even if not for sale! Housed in an old brick auto factory.
An old-fashioned "mom & pop" hardware store filled to the brim with useful items. Stop in & take a look around - you're bound to find several things you need. Friendly owners John & Sheila will be happy to answer questions & help you find anything you need from handmade walking sticks, wind chimes, hats, unique locally made items & much more. Housed in a charming historic strip of buildings on Woodland Street, Cumberland is worth a visit.
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Cumberland Hardware Co
1018 Woodland StAn old-fashioned "mom & pop" hardware store filled to the brim with useful items. Stop in & take a look around - you're bound to find several things you need. Friendly owners John & Sheila will be happy to answer questions & help you find anything you need from handmade walking sticks, wind chimes, hats, unique locally made items & much more. Housed in a charming historic strip of buildings on Woodland Street, Cumberland is worth a visit.
Neighborhood local music store with a great selection of new & vintage guitars & other musical instruments. Selection of vintage clothing & gift items round out the shop housed in a Victorian era former home.
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Fanny's House of Music
1101 Holly StNeighborhood local music store with a great selection of new & vintage guitars & other musical instruments. Selection of vintage clothing & gift items round out the shop housed in a Victorian era former home.
Step through the door of Rhino Booksellers & you'll find yourself in Nashville's favorite spot for book lovers of all ages! Rhino is where the locals shop! No matter what your interest, you'll find books about it here - there is truly something for everyone. Prices won't break the bank & vinyl lovers will find an assortment of albums to choose from, too!
Situated in an historic storefront in Nashville's Sylvan Park neighborhood, this bookstore's warm, music-filled atmosphere is a must-visit while in Nashville. A great spot to shop for books to take home to remember your visit to Music City! Find unusual & rare books here, too, & take home a special book for yourself while you're at it!
The shop's friendly, knowledgable owner & friendly staff are happy to answer questions & help you find just what you're looking for. Browse the huge selection of classics, art books, history, music, food, kids' books, hard-to-find titles & much more. While you shop, be sure to notice the fun collection of rhinos sprinkled about the shop as well as the wonderful original art & prints available for purchase.
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Rhino Booksellers
4918 Charlotte AveStep through the door of Rhino Booksellers & you'll find yourself in Nashville's favorite spot for book lovers of all ages! Rhino is where the locals shop! No matter what your interest, you'll find books about it here - there is truly something for everyone. Prices won't break the bank & vinyl lovers will find an assortment of albums to choose from, too!
Situated in an historic storefront in Nashville's Sylvan Park neighborhood, this bookstore's warm, music-filled atmosphere is a must-visit while in Nashville. A great spot to shop for books to take home to remember your visit to Music City! Find unusual & rare books here, too, & take home a special book for yourself while you're at it!
The shop's friendly, knowledgable owner & friendly staff are happy to answer questions & help you find just what you're looking for. Browse the huge selection of classics, art books, history, music, food, kids' books, hard-to-find titles & much more. While you shop, be sure to notice the fun collection of rhinos sprinkled about the shop as well as the wonderful original art & prints available for purchase.
The Fatherland District and The Shoppes on Fatherland - at Fatherland St. & 11th St. - provide a variety of unique retail shops including gourmet olive oils, waxing, chocolates, jewelry, home goods, vintage and much more! Easy walk from the Loft!
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Fatherland Street
Fatherland StreetThe Fatherland District and The Shoppes on Fatherland - at Fatherland St. & 11th St. - provide a variety of unique retail shops including gourmet olive oils, waxing, chocolates, jewelry, home goods, vintage and much more! Easy walk from the Loft!
The Shoppes On Fatherland
Fatherland StreetHigh end shopping mall in the Green Hills neighborhood - everything from Free People, Tiffany, Gap to Nordstroms, Macy's and more.
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The Mall at Green Hills
2126 Abbott Martin RdHigh end shopping mall in the Green Hills neighborhood - everything from Free People, Tiffany, Gap to Nordstroms, Macy's and more.
Food Scene
Tasty pizza by the pie or slice! Open late.
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Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StTasty pizza by the pie or slice! Open late.
Nice baristas, local art, music nights . . . oh, & good coffee & teas & light menu.
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Ugly Mugs Coffee & Tea
1886 Eastland AveNice baristas, local art, music nights . . . oh, & good coffee & teas & light menu.
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main StGreat BBQ & lots of beer offerings.
A favorite! Eclectic, locally sourced fare - big city atmosphere - walkable from the loft! Nice place for dinner or a cocktail, brick oven pizzas. Lovely patio to relax in nice weather.
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Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland StA favorite! Eclectic, locally sourced fare - big city atmosphere - walkable from the loft! Nice place for dinner or a cocktail, brick oven pizzas. Lovely patio to relax in nice weather.
Good deli food - variety of sandwiches & soups - salad bar daily. Nice friendly staff.
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Mitchell Delicatessen
1306 McGavock PkGood deli food - variety of sandwiches & soups - salad bar daily. Nice friendly staff.
Cute, little neighborhood cafe in historic storefront - try it for brunch! A guest favorite for breakfast - all day!
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Sky Blue Cafe
700 Fatherland StCute, little neighborhood cafe in historic storefront - try it for brunch! A guest favorite for breakfast - all day!
This bakery/coffee stop is worth a visit - if you are here on Thurs. go early - they open at 7:30am - for a house-made pot pie. Breakfast items 'til they run out - yummy!
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Yeast Nashville
805 Woodland StThis bakery/coffee stop is worth a visit - if you are here on Thurs. go early - they open at 7:30am - for a house-made pot pie. Breakfast items 'til they run out - yummy!
Take out OR delivery to the Loft - Really tasty deep dish OR thin crust pizza. Ask for the "Turbo Crust" option for extra garlicy, cheesey goodness!
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Jet's Pizza
721 Gallatin AveTake out OR delivery to the Loft - Really tasty deep dish OR thin crust pizza. Ask for the "Turbo Crust" option for extra garlicy, cheesey goodness!
Unbelievably good Italian oven pizza - located inside the Nashville Farmers Market - rustic, authentic taste of Italy with locally sourced delicious, fresh ingredients! Friendly owners & staff, too!
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Bella Nashville Pizzeria
900 Rosa L Parks BlvdUnbelievably good Italian oven pizza - located inside the Nashville Farmers Market - rustic, authentic taste of Italy with locally sourced delicious, fresh ingredients! Friendly owners & staff, too!
Neighborhood bakery with amazing selection of desserts, coffee, entrees. Try the local favorite - their "one to go" breakfast sandwich on cheese scone!
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Sweet 16th
311 N 16th StNeighborhood bakery with amazing selection of desserts, coffee, entrees. Try the local favorite - their "one to go" breakfast sandwich on cheese scone!
Excellent menu for a special night in Nashville - cozy bar - all set in an historic older building in 5 Points.
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Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland StExcellent menu for a special night in Nashville - cozy bar - all set in an historic older building in 5 Points.
Interesting eclectic menu - location that is different than most! Nice date location - great drinks.
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The Treehouse Restaurant
1011 Clearview AveInteresting eclectic menu - location that is different than most! Nice date location - great drinks.
This is a new vegan restaurant with excellent fare! Even traditional meat lovers will find great flavors here and leave happy! Bring your own wine if desired or try one of their freshly brewed fruit teas.
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Graze Nashville
1888 Eastland AveThis is a new vegan restaurant with excellent fare! Even traditional meat lovers will find great flavors here and leave happy! Bring your own wine if desired or try one of their freshly brewed fruit teas.
Fantastic vegetarian and vegan restaurant in the eclectic Berry Hill neighborhood a quick drive from East Nashville. Well worth the trip - amazing selections all the time - you'll love it!
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Sunflower Cafe
2834 Azalea PlFantastic vegetarian and vegan restaurant in the eclectic Berry Hill neighborhood a quick drive from East Nashville. Well worth the trip - amazing selections all the time - you'll love it!
In the lower level of historic Noelle Hotel, this is a new Nashville favorite - wonderful food & beverages. Try the hot chicken & waffles any time of day - great atmosphere, too.
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Palm Reading & Day Drinking
200 4th Ave NIn the lower level of historic Noelle Hotel, this is a new Nashville favorite - wonderful food & beverages. Try the hot chicken & waffles any time of day - great atmosphere, too.
Delicious gourmet & all-American hot dog favorites - in a cute VW Bus of a stand! Very fun - they sell T-shirts, too! Have your lunch in the picnic area next door.
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I Dream Of Weenie
113 S 11th StDelicious gourmet & all-American hot dog favorites - in a cute VW Bus of a stand! Very fun - they sell T-shirts, too! Have your lunch in the picnic area next door.
Friendly modern diner on the site of a former beloved bowling alley, Fenwick's offers a large menu of breakfast all day (7am-2pm) as well as great burgers, salads & more. Vegetarian options as well. A favorite!! Only about 20 min. from E. Nashville.
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Fenwick's 300
2600 8th Ave SFriendly modern diner on the site of a former beloved bowling alley, Fenwick's offers a large menu of breakfast all day (7am-2pm) as well as great burgers, salads & more. Vegetarian options as well. A favorite!! Only about 20 min. from E. Nashville.
Essentials
Newly renovated grocery and deli minutes away in the area - you can find everything you need here! Large organic section, also. Well stocked wine and beer section.
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Kroger
711 Gallatin AveNewly renovated grocery and deli minutes away in the area - you can find everything you need here! Large organic section, also. Well stocked wine and beer section.
Natural market - fresh daily soups - buffet including many vegetarian choices, natural foods, cosmetics, sweets - a bit on the pricy side but you can find good quality here.
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The Turnip Truck
701 Woodland StNatural market - fresh daily soups - buffet including many vegetarian choices, natural foods, cosmetics, sweets - a bit on the pricy side but you can find good quality here.
Small neighborhood corner market - featuring fresh locally grown veggies during the summer season! Great spot to pick up cold drinks, beer, ice or snacks for a picnic. Kinda like being in Mayberry!
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Roy's Meat Service
605 S 19th StSmall neighborhood corner market - featuring fresh locally grown veggies during the summer season! Great spot to pick up cold drinks, beer, ice or snacks for a picnic. Kinda like being in Mayberry!
There are 2 Kroger grocery stores located just minutes away on Gallatin Road in East Nashville & adjoining Inglewood neighborhood. Large, clean stores - with pharmacy.
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Kroger
711 Gallatin AveThere are 2 Kroger grocery stores located just minutes away on Gallatin Road in East Nashville & adjoining Inglewood neighborhood. Large, clean stores - with pharmacy.
Drinks & Nightlife
A local favorite for music ... guests enjoy it, too!
The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AveGreat local music!
The Red Door Saloon
1816 Division StLively local bar.
3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill
818 3rd Ave SBLUEGRASS Music - the LAST original place in the Gulch - the one that started it all! A must-see on your visit to Music City! Full of character - an authentic spot!
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The Station Inn
402 12th Ave SBLUEGRASS Music - the LAST original place in the Gulch - the one that started it all! A must-see on your visit to Music City! Full of character - an authentic spot!
Sightseeing
Iparke yaseRadnor Lake
1160 Otter Creek RdGorgeous area to enjoy nature.
Gorgeous natural park right next door to the loft! Go for a walk or run - enjoy the scenery, you might spot some deer! Bikes to rent - miles of greenway to enjoy!!
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Park Maintenance District - Centennial Park
511 Oman StGorgeous natural park right next door to the loft! Go for a walk or run - enjoy the scenery, you might spot some deer! Bikes to rent - miles of greenway to enjoy!!
Historic site - home of President Andrew Jackson, nestled in the neighboring community of Hermitage, TN - worth the short drive. Lovely grounds and daily tours of the mansion. History lovers will appreciate this!
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Hermitage
4580 Rachels LnHistoric site - home of President Andrew Jackson, nestled in the neighboring community of Hermitage, TN - worth the short drive. Lovely grounds and daily tours of the mansion. History lovers will appreciate this!
Beautiful Italianate mansion now on the Belmont University Campus - daily tours. Interesting Nashville history - the original home of Adelicia Acklen, one of the first women to make her mark in the South. Gorgeous grounds and mansion. Decorated around the holidays.
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Belmont Mansion
1901 15th Avenue SouthBeautiful Italianate mansion now on the Belmont University Campus - daily tours. Interesting Nashville history - the original home of Adelicia Acklen, one of the first women to make her mark in the South. Gorgeous grounds and mansion. Decorated around the holidays.
Historic Belle Meade Mansion situated in one of the country's wealthiest communities! Interesting local history - nice cafe on the grounds. Decorated for the holidays. History buffs will want to visit!
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Belle Meade Winery
5025 Harding PikeHistoric Belle Meade Mansion situated in one of the country's wealthiest communities! Interesting local history - nice cafe on the grounds. Decorated for the holidays. History buffs will want to visit!
Arts & Culture
Fantastic classic older theater - showing interesting variety of limited run, art films among others, & classic films. A must-visit located in Midtown "across the river" near the universities.
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Belcourt Taps
2117 Belcourt AveFantastic classic older theater - showing interesting variety of limited run, art films among others, & classic films. A must-visit located in Midtown "across the river" near the universities.
Historic "mother church of country music" located on Lower Broadway near Nashville's honky tonks. Tours available & great acts play here regularly.
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Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NHistoric "mother church of country music" located on Lower Broadway near Nashville's honky tonks. Tours available & great acts play here regularly.
Incredible art deco post office building turned art center. Located near downtown - ever changing exhibits plus kids' creative hands-on area. Highly recommend!
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I-Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayIncredible art deco post office building turned art center. Located near downtown - ever changing exhibits plus kids' creative hands-on area. Highly recommend!
State and local history here - interesting exhibits, art. Nice for rainy days or to soak up southern history.
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I-Museum yase-Tennessee State
1000 Rosa L Parks BlvdState and local history here - interesting exhibits, art. Nice for rainy days or to soak up southern history.
This amazing "jewel box" of an art collection/gallery/museum is worth the trip off the beaten path. Originally gifted by artist Georgia O'Keefe's famous photographer husband Alfred Steiglitz, this small but rich collection features works by many of the great artists and photographers. A must-see. Call to be sure they are open.
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Fisk University Galleries (Carl Van Vechten Gallery & Aaron Douglas Gallery)
1000 17th Ave NThis amazing "jewel box" of an art collection/gallery/museum is worth the trip off the beaten path. Originally gifted by artist Georgia O'Keefe's famous photographer husband Alfred Steiglitz, this small but rich collection features works by many of the great artists and photographers. A must-see. Call to be sure they are open.
Everything Else
Nashville's newest, huge, green, convention center. Some interesting displays of old music items among other things. Near historic Lower Broadway.
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Nashville Music City Center
201 Rep. John Lewis Way SNashville's newest, huge, green, convention center. Some interesting displays of old music items among other things. Near historic Lower Broadway.
Great locally sourced meats - sausages, artisan cheeses. Some other artisan groceries. Expensive but worth it - really delicious Italian sausages & brats, too.
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Porter Road Butcher
501 Gallatin AveGreat locally sourced meats - sausages, artisan cheeses. Some other artisan groceries. Expensive but worth it - really delicious Italian sausages & brats, too.