Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
Excellent, fresh-made buffet. For the money, this place is the best on the west side of town.
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Sitar
Excellent, fresh-made buffet. For the money, this place is the best on the west side of town.
The best traditional Italian food I've had outside of New York City and Rome! Black tie service.
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Maggiano's Little Italy
3106 West End AveThe best traditional Italian food I've had outside of New York City and Rome! Black tie service.
Not just coffee. Small craft beers, artisan food, music. Open 24/7 just a block from the apartment. Excellent place to people watch and listen to music.
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Cafe Coco
210 Elliston PlNot just coffee. Small craft beers, artisan food, music. Open 24/7 just a block from the apartment. Excellent place to people watch and listen to music.
Small music venue that boasts a line-up of famous and soon-to-be famous performers and writers. Line starts at 5 pm, limited seating. Be sure to catch funnyman, Steve Goodie, on Monday nights!
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The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeSmall music venue that boasts a line-up of famous and soon-to-be famous performers and writers. Line starts at 5 pm, limited seating. Be sure to catch funnyman, Steve Goodie, on Monday nights!
Right across the street. Best coffee in Nashville (my opinion, but I am not a Starbucks fan :) )
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Dunkin'
1500 21st Ave SRight across the street. Best coffee in Nashville (my opinion, but I am not a Starbucks fan :) )
Best breakfast on the west side. Very popular. You may have to wait in line, but it is well worth the wait. Great place to people-watch.
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Pancake Pantry
1796 21st Ave SBest breakfast on the west side. Very popular. You may have to wait in line, but it is well worth the wait. Great place to people-watch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best kept secret in the Nashville songwriting community. You never know what famous writers may show up. Say "hi" to Bill Warrington, a regular and the "hardest working songwriter in Nashville!
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Commodore Lounge
2613 West End AveBest kept secret in the Nashville songwriting community. You never know what famous writers may show up. Say "hi" to Bill Warrington, a regular and the "hardest working songwriter in Nashville!
One of the most popular and enduring music venues in Nashville. Two stages (one upstairs & one down). Not really a place for kids as it gets very crowded most evening.
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Tootsies Orchid Lounge
422 BroadwayOne of the most popular and enduring music venues in Nashville. Two stages (one upstairs & one down). Not really a place for kids as it gets very crowded most evening.
Large stage with some major music acts. They also feature line-dance lessons and a large dance floor. Kids ok until 8 pm (I think it's 8, might be 9 pm). A really fun place if you enjoy dancing & live music.
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Wildhorse Saloon
120 2nd Ave NLarge stage with some major music acts. They also feature line-dance lessons and a large dance floor. Kids ok until 8 pm (I think it's 8, might be 9 pm). A really fun place if you enjoy dancing & live music.
Bluegrass and comedy. Be sure to catch the Doyle & Debbie show when they are in town (which is quite often). They are absolutely hilarious!
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The Station Inn
402 12th Ave SBluegrass and comedy. Be sure to catch the Doyle & Debbie show when they are in town (which is quite often). They are absolutely hilarious!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful, well-kept gardens on the Cheekwood Estate. The focus changes with each season - tulips in the spring, ghosts and goblin scarecrows in the fall. My favorite place to spend a day outdoor. Well worth the admission fee.
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Cheekwood Estate nohlabathi
1200 Forrest Park DrBeautiful, well-kept gardens on the Cheekwood Estate. The focus changes with each season - tulips in the spring, ghosts and goblin scarecrows in the fall. My favorite place to spend a day outdoor. Well worth the admission fee.
Arts & Culture
Art museum with an ever-changing exhibit schedule. Many famous artists too - I've seen Picasso, Whistler and more.
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I-Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayArt museum with an ever-changing exhibit schedule. Many famous artists too - I've seen Picasso, Whistler and more.
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NMuseum & history of country music.
Revolving collection of country music memorabilia.
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Country Music Hall of Fame noMuziyam
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SRevolving collection of country music memorabilia.
Shopping
Small, locally owned artisan boutiques. We do all our Christmas shopping here. A special favorite is Nancy B Goods - clothing, jewelry, accessories (love their scarves & ponchos).
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The Shoppes On Fatherland
Fatherland StreetSmall, locally owned artisan boutiques. We do all our Christmas shopping here. A special favorite is Nancy B Goods - clothing, jewelry, accessories (love their scarves & ponchos).
This is just one of the neat shops on 21st Ave. I tried to add Pangea, but it wouldn't let me. Great boutique clothing shops (a little expensive, but awesome styles), souvenirs, accessories. If you are staying on the west side, this is a nice place to browse for a morning before you go to Pancake Pantry for lunch!
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A Thousand Faces
1720 21st Ave SThis is just one of the neat shops on 21st Ave. I tried to add Pangea, but it wouldn't let me. Great boutique clothing shops (a little expensive, but awesome styles), souvenirs, accessories. If you are staying on the west side, this is a nice place to browse for a morning before you go to Pancake Pantry for lunch!
Essentials
Groceries, pharmacy, wine & beer. They also sell some pre-made foods like roast chicken, sandwiches, etc. Best to shop earlier in the day as it gets crazy busy in the afternoons.
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Kroger
711 Gallatin AveGroceries, pharmacy, wine & beer. They also sell some pre-made foods like roast chicken, sandwiches, etc. Best to shop earlier in the day as it gets crazy busy in the afternoons.
Pharmacy and convenience store (they sell gas as well). This is right near the condo and you can pick up food items, toiletries, etc.
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Rite Aid
1104 Rosa L Parks BlvdPharmacy and convenience store (they sell gas as well). This is right near the condo and you can pick up food items, toiletries, etc.