Explore the botanic gardens and historic Cheekwood mansion. You will also be right next to the Warner parks, two neighboring metro parks that have trails and are also a registered historic landmark.
Be sure to get doughnuts from Fox's while you're there!
Housed in a WPA post office, the Frist doesn't have permanent exhibits and instead hosts traveling exhibits from around the world.
Nashville calls itself the Athens of the South. But isn't there an Athens, TN? And isn't Athens, GA, home to a university? Never mind, just enjoy this massive replica of the actual Parthenon in Centennial Park, all that remains from the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition.
Nashville dive bar institution and one of our favorite spots for burgers. Weekend brunch starts at noon if you need to cure a hangover, just note that it can get busy late at night.
Our favorite coffee shop, featuring a rotating doughnut selection on the weekends. If you are primarily concerned about sugar, we also love 5 Daughters for their take on cronuts.
Three words: Ham belly pizza.
Get the truffle fries and enjoy a stroll around 12 South afterward.