Guidebook for Nashville
Parks & Nature
You never know what animals you'll see on a hike here (turtles, deer, owls, turkey...). The 1.4 mile mulched lake trail is fairly flat and beautiful. The Garnier Ridge and South Cove loops will get your heart pounding.
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Iphakethe yaseRadnor Lake
1160 Otter Creek RdYou never know what animals you'll see on a hike here (turtles, deer, owls, turkey...). The 1.4 mile mulched lake trail is fairly flat and beautiful. The Garnier Ridge and South Cove loops will get your heart pounding.
Edwin Warner and its neighbor, Percy Warner, have great hiking trails! There are paved hikes, but I like the ones that have changes in elevation. The blue trail (2.5 miles) is my favorite for its variety, though others swear by the 4.5-mile red trail.
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Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdEdwin Warner and its neighbor, Percy Warner, have great hiking trails! There are paved hikes, but I like the ones that have changes in elevation. The blue trail (2.5 miles) is my favorite for its variety, though others swear by the 4.5-mile red trail.
Not my favorite since it's trail is paved, but it's close by. There are always plenty of friendly runners, walkers, and bikers to say hello to.
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Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayNot my favorite since it's trail is paved, but it's close by. There are always plenty of friendly runners, walkers, and bikers to say hello to.
A beautiful park close to downtown. Always packed with sunbathers, frisbee players, and walkers and bikers on the great paved trail that runs along the outside.
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Centennial Park
2500 West End AveA beautiful park close to downtown. Always packed with sunbathers, frisbee players, and walkers and bikers on the great paved trail that runs along the outside.
A bit of a drive, but never crowded with some great hiking trails. The Day Loop is beautiful and less hilly than some others in the area.
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I-State Park ye-Long Hunter
2910 Hobson PikeA bit of a drive, but never crowded with some great hiking trails. The Day Loop is beautiful and less hilly than some others in the area.
Arts & Culture
I don't frequent the Grand Ole Opry - I feel it's overpriced and repetitive. But the tour of the Opry house is probably the the most interesting I've taken in Nashville. Definitely worth the money!
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Grand Ole Opry
600 Opryland DrI don't frequent the Grand Ole Opry - I feel it's overpriced and repetitive. But the tour of the Opry house is probably the the most interesting I've taken in Nashville. Definitely worth the money!
If you brought kids along, the Frist Center is a must! They have a great interactive area with countless activities for all age levels.
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I-Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayIf you brought kids along, the Frist Center is a must! They have a great interactive area with countless activities for all age levels.
A beautiful building right downtown. Lots of rooms to wander around, including a cool kids area and archive of decades-old magazines which is fun to flip through.
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Nashville Public Library
615 Church StA beautiful building right downtown. Lots of rooms to wander around, including a cool kids area and archive of decades-old magazines which is fun to flip through.
A great venue for live music. Check out one of their artists nights during the week. They have a cool songwriters night on Mondays.
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Listening Room Cafe
618 4th Ave SA great venue for live music. Check out one of their artists nights during the week. They have a cool songwriters night on Mondays.
A cool, no frills spot for great live music. I've heard some great bluegrass here.
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The Station Inn
402 12th Ave SA cool, no frills spot for great live music. I've heard some great bluegrass here.
Food Scene
This place has a great patio and has yummy menu items to please most diets (vegetarian, gluten free...)
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Taco Mamacita
1234 Church StThis place has a great patio and has yummy menu items to please most diets (vegetarian, gluten free...)
Mike's Ice Cream
129 2nd Ave NThe best ice cream in Nashville. Period.
Their happy hour has become a favorite of my friend group. Parking can be a bit frustrating, but the food is some of the best we've tried (try the brisket and brussel sprouts)
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Butchertown Hall
1416 4th Ave NTheir happy hour has become a favorite of my friend group. Parking can be a bit frustrating, but the food is some of the best we've tried (try the brisket and brussel sprouts)
Yummy, very reasonably-priced food right downtown. Don't be afraid by the line - they get you right through. We go here every time my parents visit. The chicken & rice soup and oven-roasted chicken are my favorites!
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Demos'
300 Commerce StYummy, very reasonably-priced food right downtown. Don't be afraid by the line - they get you right through. We go here every time my parents visit. The chicken & rice soup and oven-roasted chicken are my favorites!
Another favorite downtown. Yummy southern fare (comfort food with some healthy options thrown in) at fairly reasonable prices - for downtown.
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Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Nashville
500 Church StAnother favorite downtown. Yummy southern fare (comfort food with some healthy options thrown in) at fairly reasonable prices - for downtown.
Looking to splurge on an upscale brunch? This adorable, welcoming restaurant has a great buffet with something for everyone. They also have a variety of mimosas which I think are $4.
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Ellendale's
2739 Old Elm Hill PikeLooking to splurge on an upscale brunch? This adorable, welcoming restaurant has a great buffet with something for everyone. They also have a variety of mimosas which I think are $4.
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StA favorite pizza spot of locals
My favorite barbeque place if I want to hang out a bit. It's got a cool vibe and full bar (my friend loves their Bushwackers). Plus delicious food. They make the brisket fresh each day and often run out by dinner time!
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Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main StMy favorite barbeque place if I want to hang out a bit. It's got a cool vibe and full bar (my friend loves their Bushwackers). Plus delicious food. They make the brisket fresh each day and often run out by dinner time!
I love this place! I love the laid back atmosphere, amazing beers, yummy pizza and wings, and frequent special events. They're a local brewery and always have 15-20 specialty beers on tap! - some of which are crazy (but tasty) flavors like Fruit Loops. Go to hang out indoors or out, watch sports, or play the games they have.
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TailGate Brewery
7300 Charlotte PikeI love this place! I love the laid back atmosphere, amazing beers, yummy pizza and wings, and frequent special events. They're a local brewery and always have 15-20 specialty beers on tap! - some of which are crazy (but tasty) flavors like Fruit Loops. Go to hang out indoors or out, watch sports, or play the games they have.
This is just a couple blocks away! I've actually not been yet (it's quite new), but I hear wonderful things about their bakery items, food menu, happy hour, and live music.
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Shugga Hi Bakery and Cafe, Inc.
1000 Dickerson PikeThis is just a couple blocks away! I've actually not been yet (it's quite new), but I hear wonderful things about their bakery items, food menu, happy hour, and live music.
Drinks & Nightlife
I've heard this nightclub has the best dancing in town (it's a gay club but open to anyone).
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Tribe
1515 Church StI've heard this nightclub has the best dancing in town (it's a gay club but open to anyone).
Essentials
Kroger
711 Gallatin AveJust a few minutes away
A local Whole Foods - lots of organic produce and groceries.
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The Turnip Truck
701 Woodland StA local Whole Foods - lots of organic produce and groceries.
This cute market is close by. They have a modest selection of local and natural grocery products (including produce, meats, and cheeses). And their freshly-made sandwiches are EXCELLENT!
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Tower Market and Deli
1305 Gallatin AveThis cute market is close by. They have a modest selection of local and natural grocery products (including produce, meats, and cheeses). And their freshly-made sandwiches are EXCELLENT!
Shopping
Nice outdoor shopping with just about any store you can imagine!
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Providence Marketplace
401 S Mt Juliet RdNice outdoor shopping with just about any store you can imagine!
Entertainment & Activities
GO TO A SHOW HERE! The atmosphere really is special, and the shows are just special.
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Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NGO TO A SHOW HERE! The atmosphere really is special, and the shows are just special.
One of my favorite yoga studios, and close by. A variety of classes (some very challenging!) with friendly teachers and students.
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Steadfast and True Yoga
1325 3rd Ave NOne of my favorite yoga studios, and close by. A variety of classes (some very challenging!) with friendly teachers and students.
The Harpeth is a great for a leisurely float on a beautiful day. There are several canoe and kayak rental spots in this area and offer a variety of trip lengths.
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Foggy Bottom Canoe and Kayak Rental
1270 US-70The Harpeth is a great for a leisurely float on a beautiful day. There are several canoe and kayak rental spots in this area and offer a variety of trip lengths.
The Titans are right down the street! I'd eat before you go (the food isn't great), but a fun way to spend a day.
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I-Nissan Stadium
1 Titans WayThe Titans are right down the street! I'd eat before you go (the food isn't great), but a fun way to spend a day.
The Nashville Sounds minor league baseball team plays close by. It's a great way to spend a nice evening. If you're not too interested in the game, they have an entertainment area in the outfield with a bar and a variety of outdoor games (ping pong, corn hole, ...)
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Sounds Stadium
19 Jackson StThe Nashville Sounds minor league baseball team plays close by. It's a great way to spend a nice evening. If you're not too interested in the game, they have an entertainment area in the outfield with a bar and a variety of outdoor games (ping pong, corn hole, ...)