Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
Best Mexican food around - super casual. Get the fried avocado tacos and the tortilla soup. Y-U-M
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Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin AveBest Mexican food around - super casual. Get the fried avocado tacos and the tortilla soup. Y-U-M
New owners recently took over, and this is the dive bar to see and be seen (if that makes sense!). They have a great burger!
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Dinos Bar
411 Gallatin AveNew owners recently took over, and this is the dive bar to see and be seen (if that makes sense!). They have a great burger!
Great burgers and good beer selection - prepare yourself for a wait, though...
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The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveGreat burgers and good beer selection - prepare yourself for a wait, though...
East Nashville BBQ Co.
829 Lischey AvenueIt's closeby!
This is a new place that just recently opened - the beer selection and simple menu look delicious!
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East Nashville Beer Works
320 E Trinity LnThis is a new place that just recently opened - the beer selection and simple menu look delicious!
Margot (a real - and lovely - person and chef) is literally a pioneer of East Nashville, and this is one of our absolute favorites for rustic French-y fine dining. Call for reservations! (615) 227-4668
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Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland StMargot (a real - and lovely - person and chef) is literally a pioneer of East Nashville, and this is one of our absolute favorites for rustic French-y fine dining. Call for reservations! (615) 227-4668
Great handmade pastas and sauces - budget-friendly and great for takeout. They also have a ridiculous late night menu Thursdays - Saturday that offer dishes like green chile mac & cheese and Italian "poutine." Y-U-M
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Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen
2905 Gallatin PikeGreat handmade pastas and sauces - budget-friendly and great for takeout. They also have a ridiculous late night menu Thursdays - Saturday that offer dishes like green chile mac & cheese and Italian "poutine." Y-U-M
Solid casual BBQ joint, with delicious sides and desserts. They also have weekend brunch.
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Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main StSolid casual BBQ joint, with delicious sides and desserts. They also have weekend brunch.
Upscale and unique dining - the menu changes daily, and turns over to their late-night menu every night at 10p.
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The Treehouse Restaurant
1011 Clearview AveUpscale and unique dining - the menu changes daily, and turns over to their late-night menu every night at 10p.
We LOVE Lockeland - the chef has been nominated for James Beard award a handful of times. Call for reservations or be like us: chance it for two seats at the bar. Great cocktail and wine/whiskey list - can't go wrong with anything on the menu (but our favorites are the empanadas, pork + shrimp dumplings and "lobstah" tacos).
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Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland StWe LOVE Lockeland - the chef has been nominated for James Beard award a handful of times. Call for reservations or be like us: chance it for two seats at the bar. Great cocktail and wine/whiskey list - can't go wrong with anything on the menu (but our favorites are the empanadas, pork + shrimp dumplings and "lobstah" tacos).
DELICIOUS grass-fed burgers (they use beef from Porter Road Butcher around the corner), and the handcut fries are to-die-for. We get Riverside for takeout at least once a week -- get extra horseradish ranch for dipping!
I hear they also have breakfast sandwiches in the morning, but haven't had the pleasure of trying it yet.
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Grillshack Fries and Burgers
1000 Riverside DrDELICIOUS grass-fed burgers (they use beef from Porter Road Butcher around the corner), and the handcut fries are to-die-for. We get Riverside for takeout at least once a week -- get extra horseradish ranch for dipping!
I hear they also have breakfast sandwiches in the morning, but haven't had the pleasure of trying it yet.
A Charleston original that just opened a new outpost in East Nashville. We like the unique sharing menu - may not be the best fit for your "meat and potatoes"/simple eaters. Reservations via OpenTable. We also like to have cocktails and a snack or two (the whipped feta and the Brussels sprouts are LEGIT) at the generous bar.
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Butcher & Bee
902 Main StA Charleston original that just opened a new outpost in East Nashville. We like the unique sharing menu - may not be the best fit for your "meat and potatoes"/simple eaters. Reservations via OpenTable. We also like to have cocktails and a snack or two (the whipped feta and the Brussels sprouts are LEGIT) at the generous bar.
The most hipster coffee shop outside of Dumbo, Brooklyn happens to be located in the heart of East Nashville. Seriously, though, they serve great pour-over and their breakfast and lunch items are delish.
A good working/meeting spot during the week, but expect lines on the weekend.
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Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveThe most hipster coffee shop outside of Dumbo, Brooklyn happens to be located in the heart of East Nashville. Seriously, though, they serve great pour-over and their breakfast and lunch items are delish.
A good working/meeting spot during the week, but expect lines on the weekend.
This was a laundromat and cafe that closed last year, but has reopened with delicious pizza and pasta. Walkable -- right around the corner -- from The Mod Cottage. Our mouth is watering over the chicken gorgonzola and classic spaghetti and meatballs.
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Madeline Pizza & Pasta in Nashville | Downtown
1224 Meridian StThis was a laundromat and cafe that closed last year, but has reopened with delicious pizza and pasta. Walkable -- right around the corner -- from The Mod Cottage. Our mouth is watering over the chicken gorgonzola and classic spaghetti and meatballs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great quirky neighborhood bar - good for a PBR or High Life, or also well-made "artisanal" cocktails. Oh, and they make their own tonic!
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No 308
407 Gallatin AveGreat quirky neighborhood bar - good for a PBR or High Life, or also well-made "artisanal" cocktails. Oh, and they make their own tonic!
Smoky and iconic East Nashville, get a Bushwacker (basically an alcoholic "Frosty") or a pint from their impressive beers on draft selection, and what we swear is the best grass-fed burger on the east side.
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3 Crow Bar
1024 Woodland StSmoky and iconic East Nashville, get a Bushwacker (basically an alcoholic "Frosty") or a pint from their impressive beers on draft selection, and what we swear is the best grass-fed burger on the east side.
Total dive, in the best way possible. Think beer and billiards, though somehow they've got a bottle of Pappy at the top of the bar. Non-smoking with pool, foosball, darts, an award-winning jukebox, and a nice deck out back.
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Mickey's Tavern
2907 Gallatin PikeTotal dive, in the best way possible. Think beer and billiards, though somehow they've got a bottle of Pappy at the top of the bar. Non-smoking with pool, foosball, darts, an award-winning jukebox, and a nice deck out back.
Bar and music venue - favorite themed nights if you can make it are Sunday Night Soul and Motown Mondays. They fill up quickly!
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The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AveBar and music venue - favorite themed nights if you can make it are Sunday Night Soul and Motown Mondays. They fill up quickly!
The Mother Church of Country Music - and so much more! Get your tickets ahead of time for events at the Ryman. They generally sell out quickly!
You can also book at tour during the day to better understand its history (it used to hold the Grand Old Opry).
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Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe Mother Church of Country Music - and so much more! Get your tickets ahead of time for events at the Ryman. They generally sell out quickly!
You can also book at tour during the day to better understand its history (it used to hold the Grand Old Opry).
Women-owned newish bar in the neighborhood. Good beer and cocktail and snack options (think fig + brie grilled cheese - yum).
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Walden Bar
2909B Gallatin PikeWomen-owned newish bar in the neighborhood. Good beer and cocktail and snack options (think fig + brie grilled cheese - yum).
Attaboy
8 Mcferrin AveSpeakeasy joint with lovely, custom-made cocktails.
Chopper
1100 B Stratton AveA "robot tiki" bar? 'Nuff said.
Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin AveTiki-style drinks + Miami vacation vibez = pure fun
Essentials
Nashville now has wine in our grocery stores! I know - what took us so long?? :)))
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Kroger
711 Gallatin AveNashville now has wine in our grocery stores! I know - what took us so long?? :)))
Aldi is a small, "not-fancy" grocery store that is a neighborhood favorite of ours. You'll find basic produce, dairy, meat and snacks. The secret has gotten out! They do have "rules:"
-Bring your own bags (they have paper + plastic there you can purchase)
-Bring a quarter to put in the cart to take inside (as a deposit - you'll get it back)
-They used to only take debit card, but I believe they'll accept credit now
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ALDI
615 Gallatin AveAldi is a small, "not-fancy" grocery store that is a neighborhood favorite of ours. You'll find basic produce, dairy, meat and snacks. The secret has gotten out! They do have "rules:"
-Bring your own bags (they have paper + plastic there you can purchase)
-Bring a quarter to put in the cart to take inside (as a deposit - you'll get it back)
-They used to only take debit card, but I believe they'll accept credit now
CVS Pharmacy
2516 Gallatin AveThis is probably the closest drugstore to the house.
The Turnip Truck
701 Woodland StSpecialty food store with local, humanely-raised meats and amazing cheesemonger. They also usually have local eggs and milk.
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Porter Road Butcher
501 Gallatin AveSpecialty food store with local, humanely-raised meats and amazing cheesemonger. They also usually have local eggs and milk.
Parks & Nature
We love Shelby! 7+ miles of walking/biking trails, and you can also rent bikes there (as well as various locations in town) through Nashville B-Cycle.
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Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayWe love Shelby! 7+ miles of walking/biking trails, and you can also rent bikes there (as well as various locations in town) through Nashville B-Cycle.
There's a great challenging 5.8 mile loop that's worth the drive over from the east side. Dog-friendly.
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Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdThere's a great challenging 5.8 mile loop that's worth the drive over from the east side. Dog-friendly.
Shopping
Fuselage
521 Gallatin AvenueCool vintage and other finds.
Old Made Good
3701B Gallatin PikeNicely curated vintage and mod selection.
Vinnie Louise
521 Gallatin AveAffordable chic.
FLWR Shop
911 Dickerson PikeBeautiful new flower shop in the heart of East Nashville.
The Trunk
1004 Fatherland StArts & Culture
Our quintessential art museum - the exhibits get better and better!
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I-Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayOur quintessential art museum - the exhibits get better and better!
A must-see, if only for the historic RCA Studio B tour.
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Country Music Hall of Fame neMuziyam
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SA must-see, if only for the historic RCA Studio B tour.
I-Johnny Cash Museum
119 3rd Ave SI mean, you're in Nashville.
Entertainment & Activities
Need to hit some balls or blow off steam? We have a 9-hole golf course in the heart of East Nashville (next to Shelby Park) - and started by Vince Gill!
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Vinny Links Golf Course
2009 Sevier StNeed to hit some balls or blow off steam? We have a 9-hole golf course in the heart of East Nashville (next to Shelby Park) - and started by Vince Gill!
Rent bikes at Shelby's entrance, and drop off there or at another location on their website (there's one right in 5 Points/East Nashville).
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Nashville B-cycle
Shelby Bottoms GreenwayRent bikes at Shelby's entrance, and drop off there or at another location on their website (there's one right in 5 Points/East Nashville).
Our wonderful (and just newly-reopened) art movie theater, complete with craft brew and gourmet-ish snacks.
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Belcourt Taps
2117 Belcourt AveOur wonderful (and just newly-reopened) art movie theater, complete with craft brew and gourmet-ish snacks.
This is a fun group activity to do - candle pouring and BYOB (or wine). There's an east nashville location now!
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The Candle Bar
901 Woodland StThis is a fun group activity to do - candle pouring and BYOB (or wine). There's an east nashville location now!