Aaron’s Nashville Guidebook

Aaron
Aaron’s Nashville Guidebook

Food scene

One of the best restaurants in Nashville tucked away in our local neighborhood. You will likely need a reservation. Local tip: One of the best burgers in town.
63 abantu bendawo batusa
answer. restaurant
132 46th Ave N
63 abantu bendawo batusa
One of the best restaurants in Nashville tucked away in our local neighborhood. You will likely need a reservation. Local tip: One of the best burgers in town.
Refined dinner spot in a historic building right on Charlotte Ave. Sylvan Park is lucky to have restaurants like Answer, Hathorne, and Miel so close. Local tip: Excellent cocktails and they do burgers one night a week that are sure to blow you away.
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Hathorne
4708 Charlotte Ave
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Refined dinner spot in a historic building right on Charlotte Ave. Sylvan Park is lucky to have restaurants like Answer, Hathorne, and Miel so close. Local tip: Excellent cocktails and they do burgers one night a week that are sure to blow you away.
This chef could be cooking at an expensive and uptight restaurant charging an outrageous amount of money...but he loves frying fish instead. Some of the best fish and chips you'll ever have. Local tip: The fried fish is the star, but the co-owner is Filipina so take advantage of lumpia! If they happen to be serving their paella, RUN to get some!
Red Perch
4101 Charlotte Avenue
This chef could be cooking at an expensive and uptight restaurant charging an outrageous amount of money...but he loves frying fish instead. Some of the best fish and chips you'll ever have. Local tip: The fried fish is the star, but the co-owner is Filipina so take advantage of lumpia! If they happen to be serving their paella, RUN to get some!
Incredible local butcher serving locally raised meats. Extremely knowledgeable staff. Local tip: They serve mouth-watering sandwiches for lunch. Grab a beer at the counter and get a Bulgogi sandwich.
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Bare Bones Butcher
906 51st Ave N
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Incredible local butcher serving locally raised meats. Extremely knowledgeable staff. Local tip: They serve mouth-watering sandwiches for lunch. Grab a beer at the counter and get a Bulgogi sandwich.
Healthy and delicious; Great place for lunch. Local tip: Awesome fro yo.
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Radish Kitchen
4101 Charlotte Avenue
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Healthy and delicious; Great place for lunch. Local tip: Awesome fro yo.
Year-round farmer's market in our neighborhood. If you're here on a Saturday, definitely walk over and try a variety of local foods and support local farmers.
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Richland Park Farmers Market
4711 Charlotte Ave
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Year-round farmer's market in our neighborhood. If you're here on a Saturday, definitely walk over and try a variety of local foods and support local farmers.
If you know, then you know. Bolton's and Prince's are the OG hot chicken spots, but the proximity to Hattie B's makes it tough to pass up. Local tip: Order online. Our location on charlotte isn't nearly as hectic as Midtown and other locations.
211 abantu bendawo batusa
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - West Nashville, TN
5209 Charlotte Avenue
211 abantu bendawo batusa
If you know, then you know. Bolton's and Prince's are the OG hot chicken spots, but the proximity to Hattie B's makes it tough to pass up. Local tip: Order online. Our location on charlotte isn't nearly as hectic as Midtown and other locations.
Opened in winter of 2022 and not even close the best BBQ in town. Loca tip: Their brisket is amazing, but the pastrami and cowboy beans are underrated.
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Bringles Smoking Oasis
4901 Centennial Boulevard
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Opened in winter of 2022 and not even close the best BBQ in town. Loca tip: Their brisket is amazing, but the pastrami and cowboy beans are underrated.
418 abantu bendawo batusa
Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave S
418 abantu bendawo batusa
One of my favorite restaurants in the city. Easily the best service and coolest vibe you will find anywhere. You will definitely reservations ahead of time. Local tip: Their shaved ice might be the best dessert in the city.
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Locust
2305 12th Avenue South
13 abantu bendawo batusa
One of my favorite restaurants in the city. Easily the best service and coolest vibe you will find anywhere. You will definitely reservations ahead of time. Local tip: Their shaved ice might be the best dessert in the city.
Vegetable-forward Mediterranean food in East Nashville. Local tip: Two words. Whipped. Feta. Sit out on the back patio when it's nice out, and you might think about moving to Nashville.
269 abantu bendawo batusa
Butcher & Bee
902 Main St
269 abantu bendawo batusa
Vegetable-forward Mediterranean food in East Nashville. Local tip: Two words. Whipped. Feta. Sit out on the back patio when it's nice out, and you might think about moving to Nashville.
Every single item on the menu is stellar. Great wine selection too. Local tip: If they are serving the Iranian specialty, tahdig, don't think twice. It will be the best decision of your trip.
87 abantu bendawo batusa
Lyra
935 W Eastland Ave
87 abantu bendawo batusa
Every single item on the menu is stellar. Great wine selection too. Local tip: If they are serving the Iranian specialty, tahdig, don't think twice. It will be the best decision of your trip.
Amazing southern cuisine showcasing great technique in the most unpretentious setting. Local tip: The southern fare is superb, but their pizzas are some of the best in town.
525 abantu bendawo batusa
Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland St
525 abantu bendawo batusa
Amazing southern cuisine showcasing great technique in the most unpretentious setting. Local tip: The southern fare is superb, but their pizzas are some of the best in town.
A pair of Black entrepreneurs are some of the folks trying to revitalize commerce in North Nashville...and their pizza is amazing. If you want to support Black-owned businesses and also your craving for carbs.
131 abantu bendawo batusa
Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria
911 Buchanan St
131 abantu bendawo batusa
A pair of Black entrepreneurs are some of the folks trying to revitalize commerce in North Nashville...and their pizza is amazing. If you want to support Black-owned businesses and also your craving for carbs.

Drinks/Bar

Our favorite bar in Nashville. High-quality cocktails in a relaxed and chill space. Great patio on nice nights too.
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Otto's Bar
4210 Charlotte Avenue
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Our favorite bar in Nashville. High-quality cocktails in a relaxed and chill space. Great patio on nice nights too.
Our favorite brewery in town just up the road. Local tip: New, fresh cans usually are released on Fridays. Black Dynasty ramen is the best bowl of noodles in town and it's inside Bearded Iris.
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Bearded Iris - Sylvan Supply
4101 Charlotte Avenue
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Our favorite brewery in town just up the road. Local tip: New, fresh cans usually are released on Fridays. Black Dynasty ramen is the best bowl of noodles in town and it's inside Bearded Iris.
34 abantu bendawo batusa
Southern Grist Brewing Company
5012 Centennial Blvd
34 abantu bendawo batusa
93 abantu bendawo batusa
Neighbors of Sylvan Park
4425 Murphy Rd
93 abantu bendawo batusa
The original craft cocktail bar in Nashville still churns out some of the best drinks in town. It is pricey and, like its neighbor Catbird Seat, worth every penny if you're willing to spend a little more.
368 abantu bendawo batusa
The Patterson House
1711 Division St
368 abantu bendawo batusa
The original craft cocktail bar in Nashville still churns out some of the best drinks in town. It is pricey and, like its neighbor Catbird Seat, worth every penny if you're willing to spend a little more.
19 abantu bendawo batusa
Monday Night Preservation Society
1308 Adams Street
19 abantu bendawo batusa
One of the best places to sample whiskey and bourbon in town. Local tip: wed. nights they do specials on select whiskeys.
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Gertie's Bar
507 12th Ave S
6 abantu bendawo batusa
One of the best places to sample whiskey and bourbon in town. Local tip: wed. nights they do specials on select whiskeys.

Neighborhoods

162 abantu bendawo batusa
Germantown
162 abantu bendawo batusa
353 abantu bendawo batusa
12 South
353 abantu bendawo batusa
221 abantu bendawo batusa
East Nashville
221 abantu bendawo batusa
North Nashville

Sightseeing

The Mother Church. Catch a show or take a tour and learn how this building has become one of the most important music venues in the country.
1292 abantu bendawo batusa
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave N
1292 abantu bendawo batusa
The Mother Church. Catch a show or take a tour and learn how this building has become one of the most important music venues in the country.
Folks come to Nahville to pay homage to country (and they should!), but most folks don't know that Music City was also home to one of the most thriving Blues and R&B scenes in the country in the early 20th century before the North Nashville was torn apart by the construction of interstates. NMAAM is one of the best museums in the region that celebrates our nation's music. Local tip: If you want to see more Black musicians also performing in country, check out the Black Opry.
88 abantu bendawo batusa
National Museum of African American Music
510 Broadway
88 abantu bendawo batusa
Folks come to Nahville to pay homage to country (and they should!), but most folks don't know that Music City was also home to one of the most thriving Blues and R&B scenes in the country in the early 20th century before the North Nashville was torn apart by the construction of interstates. NMAAM is one of the best museums in the region that celebrates our nation's music. Local tip: If you want to see more Black musicians also performing in country, check out the Black Opry.
1208 abantu bendawo batusa
Country Music Hall of Fame noMuziyam
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S
1208 abantu bendawo batusa
One of the most beautiful buildings in our city, and one of the most historically significant. Local tip: The children's section on the second floor is amazing! It includes an indoor play structure, a puppet theater, toys, activities, and of course tons of books! Also, the Civil Rights Room on the second floor tells the story of the lunch counter sit-ins during the 1960's.
45 abantu bendawo batusa
Nashville Public Library
615 Church St
45 abantu bendawo batusa
One of the most beautiful buildings in our city, and one of the most historically significant. Local tip: The children's section on the second floor is amazing! It includes an indoor play structure, a puppet theater, toys, activities, and of course tons of books! Also, the Civil Rights Room on the second floor tells the story of the lunch counter sit-ins during the 1960's.
146 abantu bendawo batusa
Fifth + Broadway
5036 Broadway
146 abantu bendawo batusa
This zoo keeps getting better and better. Local tip: The newly re-opened playground is the coolest in the city for little ones.
353 abantu bendawo batusa
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville Pike
353 abantu bendawo batusa
This zoo keeps getting better and better. Local tip: The newly re-opened playground is the coolest in the city for little ones.
The stunning botanical garden is one of the gems of the city and has something for everyone. Take 2 hours to take in the trees and flowers. Local tip: Awesome stop for little ones with an area devoted to kids and one of the coolest toy train sets in the area.
593 abantu bendawo batusa
Cheekwood Estate nohlabathi
1200 Forrest Park Dr
593 abantu bendawo batusa
The stunning botanical garden is one of the gems of the city and has something for everyone. Take 2 hours to take in the trees and flowers. Local tip: Awesome stop for little ones with an area devoted to kids and one of the coolest toy train sets in the area.
If you want to experience the beauty of central TN without having to drive far, head to Percy Warner. Local tip: Try the 5.8 mile loop if you want to get in a particularly strenuous workout and make room for hot chicken later.
493 abantu bendawo batusa
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn Rd
493 abantu bendawo batusa
If you want to experience the beauty of central TN without having to drive far, head to Percy Warner. Local tip: Try the 5.8 mile loop if you want to get in a particularly strenuous workout and make room for hot chicken later.
510 abantu bendawo batusa
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms Greenway
510 abantu bendawo batusa
Our favorite art gallery in the city and a great excuse to also walk around one of the premier HBCU's in the nation.
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Fisk University Galleries (Carl Van Vechten Gallery & Aaron Douglas Gallery)
1000 17th Ave N
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Our favorite art gallery in the city and a great excuse to also walk around one of the premier HBCU's in the nation.
Awesome art house movie theater near the Vandy campus. They have impeccable taste in both current releases and older films they show.
224 abantu bendawo batusa
Belcourt Taps
2117 Belcourt Ave
224 abantu bendawo batusa
Awesome art house movie theater near the Vandy campus. They have impeccable taste in both current releases and older films they show.

Breakfast/Coffee

123 abantu bendawo batusa
8th & Roast
2108 8th Ave S
123 abantu bendawo batusa
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Honest Coffee Roasters
3820 Charlotte Ave
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Local, small coffee shop in a hip setting on Charlotte.
43 abantu bendawo batusa
Headquarters
4902 Charlotte Ave
43 abantu bendawo batusa
Local, small coffee shop in a hip setting on Charlotte.
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Honest Coffee Roasters
3820 Charlotte Ave
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Local bakery that churns out cronuts.
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Five Daughters Bakery West Nashville
3820 Charlotte Ave
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Local bakery that churns out cronuts.
Slightly fancy breakfast taco spot in 12 South, but tortillas are made fresh!
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Ladybird Taco
2229 10th Avenue South
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Slightly fancy breakfast taco spot in 12 South, but tortillas are made fresh!
Our favorite cup of coffee in town and amazing roasters too. If you happen to be in Midtown, stop by this window and grab a latte. Local tip: they carry some of the best baked goods in town too.
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Osa Coffee Roasters
1579 Edgehill Ave
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Our favorite cup of coffee in town and amazing roasters too. If you happen to be in Midtown, stop by this window and grab a latte. Local tip: they carry some of the best baked goods in town too.
Great coffee and baked goods. If you want a more leisurely-paced shop and read a book or do work, this is a great place nearby!
95 abantu bendawo batusa
Dose Coffee
3431 Murphy Rd
95 abantu bendawo batusa
Great coffee and baked goods. If you want a more leisurely-paced shop and read a book or do work, this is a great place nearby!
If you're headed to the zoo, get a breakfast taco at Tempo. Our favorite breakfast taco in Nashville also serves excellent coffee.
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Tempo
2179 Nolensville Pike
12 abantu bendawo batusa
If you're headed to the zoo, get a breakfast taco at Tempo. Our favorite breakfast taco in Nashville also serves excellent coffee.
107 abantu bendawo batusa
Redheaded Stranger
305 Arrington St
107 abantu bendawo batusa

Shopping

This is both a cafe and shop that supports women who are survivors of childhood trauma.
53 abantu bendawo batusa
The Café at Thistle Farms
5122 Charlotte Ave
53 abantu bendawo batusa
This is both a cafe and shop that supports women who are survivors of childhood trauma.
Local denim shop
123 abantu bendawo batusa
imogene + willie
2601 12th Ave S
123 abantu bendawo batusa
Local denim shop
Local shoe maker and leather goods that also support several sustainable initiatives.
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Nisolo
1803 9th Ave N
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Local shoe maker and leather goods that also support several sustainable initiatives.
116 abantu bendawo batusa
Draper James
2608 12th Ave S
116 abantu bendawo batusa
163 abantu bendawo batusa
White's Mercantile
2908 12th Ave S
163 abantu bendawo batusa
Record store and music venue founded by Jack White.
88 abantu bendawo batusa
Third Man Records
623 7th Ave S
88 abantu bendawo batusa
Record store and music venue founded by Jack White.
There are plenty of places to pick up a pair of boots, but this is one of the best high quality for reasonable price locations.
Tecovas
5011 Broadway
There are plenty of places to pick up a pair of boots, but this is one of the best high quality for reasonable price locations.