Guidebook for Nashville Germantown/Downtown
Food Scene
All I can say is THE DEEP DISH....it's 45 minutes of waiting but it's WORTH it. and the pretzel bread with dipping sauce. We have a serious problem saying no to this place!
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312 Pizza Company
371 Monroe StAll I can say is THE DEEP DISH....it's 45 minutes of waiting but it's WORTH it. and the pretzel bread with dipping sauce. We have a serious problem saying no to this place!
I have been going to this place since college. A local favorite and get the black bean salad as is with chicken...ah-mazing!
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Calypso Cafe
3307 Charlotte AveI have been going to this place since college. A local favorite and get the black bean salad as is with chicken...ah-mazing!
This has like a gazillion beers and spirits and lots, LOTS of german food! YUM in the TUM!
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Butchertown Hall
1416 4th Ave NThis has like a gazillion beers and spirits and lots, LOTS of german food! YUM in the TUM!
Best Family style dinning this side of the Mississippi. It is A LOT of food. You sit next to strangers and leave as friends. It is located in a historical home and has the most amazing breakfasts lunch or dinner. It is AMAZING!
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Monell's
1235 6th Ave NBest Family style dinning this side of the Mississippi. It is A LOT of food. You sit next to strangers and leave as friends. It is located in a historical home and has the most amazing breakfasts lunch or dinner. It is AMAZING!
Henrietta Red
1200 4th Ave NAnother new place to add for small plates and big flavor!
This is a TOTAL local favorite and within walking distance of our loft. Only serving breakfast and lunch this little tuck in the neighborhood is a GEM! Please tell him Moe and Curtis sent you!
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Big Al's Deli
1828 4th Ave NThis is a TOTAL local favorite and within walking distance of our loft. Only serving breakfast and lunch this little tuck in the neighborhood is a GEM! Please tell him Moe and Curtis sent you!
Great burgers, secret spot in the neighborhood and has the feel of a good spot for a great meal.
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Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint
1123 3rd Ave NGreat burgers, secret spot in the neighborhood and has the feel of a good spot for a great meal.
The Goat Germantown
1220 2nd Avenue NorthSteam Boys
1200 2nd Ave NCoffee soda — it’s a thang! This is super fun and lovely solid American food for breakfast or lunch.
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Steadfast Coffee
603 Taylor StCoffee soda — it’s a thang! This is super fun and lovely solid American food for breakfast or lunch.
Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StSmall plates of yum! A bit on the proxy side but lovely!
Get your wheat germ on! Has a lot of healthy options for the food conscious traveler or... after a night of being over served.
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Juice Bar - Germantown
900 Rosa L Parks BlvdGet your wheat germ on! Has a lot of healthy options for the food conscious traveler or... after a night of being over served.
Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen
1004 4th Ave NDogs for days. So good...
Super swank even in jeans. Feels like a bit of NYC/Seattle/ or hipster Atlanta. Food is divine and drinks are luscious.
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5th & Taylor
1411 5th Ave NSuper swank even in jeans. Feels like a bit of NYC/Seattle/ or hipster Atlanta. Food is divine and drinks are luscious.
Barista Parlor x Germantown
1230 4th Ave NVERY swanky coffee and pastries...really good.
THIS is the best cookie you will ever, ever, ever, ever eat. Period. They are the "mic drop" of cookies.
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Christie Cookie Co
1205 3rd Ave NTHIS is the best cookie you will ever, ever, ever, ever eat. Period. They are the "mic drop" of cookies.
O-Ku Sushi Nashville
81 Van Buren Stsuper ridiculously good sushi. YUMMMMY!
This is farm to table dining but elevated. Nashville is casual but this food is not :)
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Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StThis is farm to table dining but elevated. Nashville is casual but this food is not :)
Less than half mile from our place this has great pizza, amazing apps and wonderful drinks. Not TOO pricing casual and good.
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Emmy Squared - Gulch
404 12th Ave SLess than half mile from our place this has great pizza, amazing apps and wonderful drinks. Not TOO pricing casual and good.
Spread Market & Larder
Great vibe for a quick lunch or easy drink.
Drinks & Nightlife
They have a special time after the chocolate "bar" is close called "the green hour" --it's amazing with Traditional Absinthe Drip & Craft Cocktails Thurs-Sat nights. They also have amazing truffles and breakfast!
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Tempered Café & Chocolate
1201 5th Ave NThey have a special time after the chocolate "bar" is close called "the green hour" --it's amazing with Traditional Absinthe Drip & Craft Cocktails Thurs-Sat nights. They also have amazing truffles and breakfast!
Has live music, cool couches, and swanky decor! If you can't make it in to 5th and taylor (or even if you can), the front restaurant, this is an EXCELLENT hang for food and fun :)
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The Back Corner
1411 5th Avenue NorthHas live music, cool couches, and swanky decor! If you can't make it in to 5th and taylor (or even if you can), the front restaurant, this is an EXCELLENT hang for food and fun :)
This is a great place for food (amazing local) but also has a nice small bar...
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City House
1222 4th Ave NThis is a great place for food (amazing local) but also has a nice small bar...
This place is literally up the street away from downtown. Has a lot of good writers nights and is easy to get in and out of.
Millennium Maxwell House Hotel Nashville
2025 Rosa L Parks BlvdThis place is literally up the street away from downtown. Has a lot of good writers nights and is easy to get in and out of.
Neighbors Germantown
313 Jefferson StMother's Ruin
1239 6th Ave Ngreat cocktails and awesome scene
Experimental cocktails, vibey atmosphere in one of the historical buildings. Can be loud but worth the type. bar food very high brow and delicious. Original is in NYC :)
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Mother's Ruin
1239 6th Ave NExperimental cocktails, vibey atmosphere in one of the historical buildings. Can be loud but worth the type. bar food very high brow and delicious. Original is in NYC :)
Parks & Nature
This is one amazing downtown park for exercise or going into the farmers market for local treats!
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Iphaki yaseBicentennial Capitol Mall State
600 James Robertson PkwyThis is one amazing downtown park for exercise or going into the farmers market for local treats!
You need a car to get there as it's at least 20 minutes away from us but it is GORGEOUS! At least 2-6 hours worth of art (the have rotating artists come and display their work in the mansion), nature, gardens...worth it!
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Cheekwood Estate nohlabathi
1200 Forrest Park DrYou need a car to get there as it's at least 20 minutes away from us but it is GORGEOUS! At least 2-6 hours worth of art (the have rotating artists come and display their work in the mansion), nature, gardens...worth it!
Arts & Culture
Not expensive (you can usually get a groupon) and it's stocked full of great musician history and influence!
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Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
401 Gay StNot expensive (you can usually get a groupon) and it's stocked full of great musician history and influence!
Even if you don't love country music--it is amazing how it has effected all genres of music. This is well worth it to go visit.
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Country Music Hall of Fame noMuziyam
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SEven if you don't love country music--it is amazing how it has effected all genres of music. This is well worth it to go visit.
Not expensive and has rotating tours of interesting artists and artifacts. It's also near the beer cellar -- which can help with those who don't really want to go :)
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I-Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayNot expensive and has rotating tours of interesting artists and artifacts. It's also near the beer cellar -- which can help with those who don't really want to go :)
THIS IS FREE!!!!! It is truly cool and free and beautiful!!! Go see this!
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I-Museum yase-Tennessee State
1000 Rosa L Parks BlvdTHIS IS FREE!!!!! It is truly cool and free and beautiful!!! Go see this!
Wonderful archive of music makers and shakers!
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Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
401 Gay StWonderful archive of music makers and shakers!
Mural - I Believe in Nashville
1402 Clinton StGreat pic!
Groceries
Publix at capitalview is another option to our kroger. https://www.publix.com/locations/1680-capitol-view
Kroger Fuel Center
725 Gallatin AveHas a good selection of produce, meats, beer and wine!
This is another great place to get groceries
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Publix Super Market at Capitol View
1010 Dr. M.L.K. Jr BlvdThis is another great place to get groceries
Whole Foods Market
4021 Hillsboro Pikewhole foods...i mean...
Entertainment & Activities
3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill
818 3rd Ave SOne of the local hangouts. Always good music
The mother church of Nashville--sacred ground that everyone from Annie Lennox, John Legend, Cage the Elephant to Alan Jackson, Loretta Lynn and Taylor Swift have played.
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Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe mother church of Nashville--sacred ground that everyone from Annie Lennox, John Legend, Cage the Elephant to Alan Jackson, Loretta Lynn and Taylor Swift have played.
Nashville Predators Foundation
501 BroadwayWe are on FIRE this year! Go Preds!!!
In a string of iconic places to visit along with Robert's Western World--the people watching and the upcoming stars have all played there.
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Tootsies Orchid Lounge
422 BroadwayIn a string of iconic places to visit along with Robert's Western World--the people watching and the upcoming stars have all played there.
Go here at night for the best views of the city!
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Iphasi yabathathu kaJohn Seigenthaler
Go here at night for the best views of the city!
Go for ice skating or to play some great tennis!
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Centennial Sportsplex Fitness & Tennis Center
222 25th Ave NGo for ice skating or to play some great tennis!
This is a GREAT local studio that offers cooking and painting while you drink classes. SUPER friendly and less than $7 dollar uber ride.
Dabble Studio
330 Harrison StThis is a GREAT local studio that offers cooking and painting while you drink classes. SUPER friendly and less than $7 dollar uber ride.
Getting Around
Uber Greenlight
1321 6th Ave NUber is right by us and usually a 3 minute wait maximum.
Lyft Office
150 2nd Ave NWe use lyft all the time and it’s about 2-5 minute wait.