Nashville Things To Do

Ryman Auditorium

A favorite for both locals and tourists alike, the Ryman Auditorium is a historic music venue that hosts performers from all around the world. It is best known as the original home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974 and it offers daily tours. Check ahead of time for ticket availability and any revised hours of operation.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

One of the world's largest museums and research centers dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of American vernacular music. Check ahead of time for ticket availability and any revised hours of operation.

Hatch Show Print

While at the Country Music Hall of Fame, check out Hatch Show Print in the same building! It is a legendary design shop known for its woodblock prints of classic country music stars; Tours available.

Centennial Park / The Parthenon

Full-scale replica of the Athenian Parthenon in the middle of a scenic city park

Fifth + Broadway

Brand new food, entertainment, and shopping destination in the heart of downtown Nashville (right next to the historic honky-tonks of Broadway). 5+B mural art debut happening there the weekend of the wedding.

Robert's Western World

Historic old school honkey-tonk on Broadway

Acme Feed & Seed

Popular multi-level food and live music venue plus a rooftop patio on Broadway next to the Cumberland River.

Skull's Rainbow Room

Circa-1948 speakeasy-style lounge offering elevated American fare and craft sips found in the historic Printer's Alley

Fatherland District Shoppes

Unique local goods along a series of storefronts. Some of our favorites are: Gift Horse, Abode Mercantile, Project 615, and Baxter Bailey (for Jack 🐾

White's Mercantile 12 South

Lovely homegoods store filled with lots of local Nashville flair

Third Man Records

Jack White's record store

Barista Parlor - Germantown

Local coffee spot in a converted garage repair-shop; 4 unique locations across town: East Nashville, Golden Sound, Marathon Village & Germantown)... We love 'em all!

Frothy Monkey - 12 South

Hip coffee spot that also serves food and drinks throughout the day. There are 4 locations around town, but the original is in 12 South. You can also find one in Downtown, East Nashville, and the Nations

Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop

Great local coffee shop with baked goods; Located adjacent to Pearl Diver bar to transition from day to night

Crema, Coffee Roasters

Kettner Coffee Supply

Cozy little coffee shop conveniently located next to a great local bookshop

Bastion

Creative cocktails, draft beer & wine offered in warehouse-style digs with trendy, restored decor and delicious late-night nachos

Old Glory

Multi-level subterranean cocktail bar with speakeasy-style entry; Offers elevated cocktails served in a historic boiler room with iron & concrete.

Attaboy

Hip East Nashville speakeasy serving off-menu craft cocktails with unique ingredients in dimly lit, trendy digs.

Pearl Diver

A tiki-inspired cocktail destination with light bites and a great outdoor patio in the back

Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Midtown

Popular hot chicken destination. 3 different locations in Nashville: Midtown is the original, but the Melrose and West Nashville locations are just as tasty!

Monell's

Classic Nashville cooking; Menu-less buffet-style brunch or dinner. COME HUNGRY

Arnold's Country Kitchen

Classic meat and three

Rosepepper Cantina

Popular Mexican restaurant known for its margarita variations. They are Instagram-famous for their fun signage (@therosepepper)

The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden

Popular burger destination for groups in East Nashville (Across the street from Mas Tacos Por Favor)

Mas Tacos Por Favor

Tasty taco cantina in East Nashville; Usually a line out the door, but so good! (Across the street from Pharmacy Burgers and Lyra in case the line is too long)

Butchertown Hall

Stylish kitchen & beer garden for wood-fired & smoked American/Tex-Mex grub, plus brews & cocktails, right next to our old apartment in Germantown

Henrietta Red

Airy, chic spot for oysters & elevated seafood small plates, plus a separate bar for cocktails. Cool spot in Germantown for either brunch or dinner.

Geist Bar + Restaurant

Stylish, brick-clad eatery & bar offering American fare plus cocktails, wine & a champagne garden. Great for a date night dinner.

City House

Buzzing modern Italian spot that serves pizza, pasta & housemade sausage made with Southern ingredients & flair. New covid-thoughtful outdoor bungalow dining option.

Cafe Roze

Hip, all-day cafe for elevated American classics, plus coffee & drinks, in pink, airy surroundings.

Pinewood Social

Trendy hangout featuring New American cuisine, cocktails & bowling in an industrial-chic space.