FOOD & DRINK
Founded in 2012, Barista Parlor quickly became a Nashville staple for great coffee. With many locations across Nashville, stop in for a coffee break with some great food and sweet treats. There’s even free wifi and seating inside and outside.
Driving Directions to Barista Parlor (The Original East Nashville Location)
Looking for some tasty apps to enjoy with friends? Look no further! Village Pub has something on the menu for everyone. Be sure to check out their beer cheese & pretzels and pretzel burgers.
Driving Directions to Village Pub and Beer Garden
Mitchell Delicatessen, locally known as Mitchell’s Deli, is your one stop shop for the best sandwiches Nashville has to offer - and just a 15-minute walk away (right next to Village Pub and Beer Garden!).
Driving Directions to Mitchell Delicatessen
Mas Tacos por Favor started in a 1974 Winnebago and has since become one of Nashville's favorite eateries, known and loved for serving scratch-made Mexican cuisine. Fun fact: Guy Fieri stopped in and adored the tamales, quinoa tacos, and pozole verde soup!
Driving Directions to Mas Tacos
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Looking for the ultimate bowling alley + coffeehouse + remote working space + restaurant + pool + more? That’s right, Pinewood has it ALL. It’s worth a stop to experience this one-of-a-kind space and check out the ever-changing wall of cans by Isle of Printing which is their largest scale social experiment! (Their fried broccoli is chef’s kiss!)
Driving Directions to Pinewood Social
If you want to experience one of the most-favorited stops in Nashville for some Southern cooking, Loveless is the place! Their biscuits have gained so much popularity that they’re now making up to 10,000 a day! Shop the Loveless Cafe Shop filled with jams + other Southern treats while you wait for your table.
Driving Directions to Loveless Cafe
Two words: Hot. Chicken. The hot chicken craze was created in the heart of Music City and is now commonly known across the U.S. as “Nashville Hot Chicken”. Stop in at Hattie B’s to experience one of the first businesses to put hot chicken on the map. (There are multiple locations around Nashville!)
Driving Directions to Hattie B’s (8th Avenue Location)
ENTERTAINMENT & fun THINGS TO DO
Catch a movie at The Belcourt Theatre - Nashville’s Nonprofit Film Center - which is almost 100 years old and located in the heart of Hillsboro Village (right across from the Lips Mural!).
Driving Directions to The Belcourt Theatre
This intimate venue is not only known for its prevalent role in the show Nashville, it’s also where Taylor Swift was discovered at the young age of 14. Grab tickets and join for one of the most special Nashville experiences! Room is limited, so make sure to call in advance.
Driving Directions to The Bluebird Cafe
Country Music Hall of Fame / Hatch Show Print
Experience the rich history of country music, right in the heart of downtown Nashville. Currently on exhibit: Chris Stapleton: Since 1978. While you’re there, stop and view Hatch Show print in action! Hatch Show Print has been a working letterpress print shop since 1879 and has used its vast collection of vintage type and hand-carved imagery to create timeless designs for artists from Elvis Presley to Jack White.
Driving Directions to Country Music Hall of Fame / Hatch Show Print
Stop and smell the chocolates at Goo Goo Clusters! Known as Nashville’s Official Candy, this newly-renovated storefront gives you the unique opportunity to customize your own Goo Goo cluster and have it created right in front of your own eyes!
Driving Directions to Goo Goo Clusters
Purchase your ticket to cheer on the Nashville Predators as they play the Minnesota Wild Tuesday, 11/15.
Driving Directions to the Nashville Predators Arena
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Broadway Honky Tonks
If you’re looking for the quintessential Nashville night life experience, grab your cowboy boots & hit some of Nashville’s favorite boot-scootin’ venues.
Driving Directions to Broadway’s Honky Tonks
HOTELS
Looking for a joyful place to stay? The Gallatin is a vibrant, concierge-less boutique hotel tucked into East Nashville. Save 10% with code MHM2022 when making your reservation!
Driving Directions to The Gallatin Hotel
The Russell, housed in a 115-year-old historic church, is nestled away in one of Nashville’s most fun neighborhoods - East Nashville! Save 5% with code MHM2022 when making your reservation!
Driving Directions to The Russell
LANDMARKS
The Parthenon stands proudly as the centerpiece of Centennial Park, Nashville's premier urban park. The re-creation of the 42-foot statue Athena is the focus of the Parthenon just as it was in ancient Greece. The building and the Athena statue are both full-scale replicas of the Athenian originals.
Driving Directions to The Parthenon
Dragon Park / Fannie Mae Dee’s Park
A favorite Nashville Park, open daily from dawn to dusk, is best known for the handcrafted Dragon Mosaic Sculpture that is an incredible sight to see in person.
Driving Directions to Dragon Park / Fannie Mae Dee’s Park
The Pedestrian Bridge
Take a stroll across downtown Nashville’s Pedestrian Bridge to experience some of the best views of the skyline! This bridge is known for being the backdrop to many music videos and performances including Eric Church’s CMA performance and , Big & Rich’s “Save a Horse” video.
Driving Directions to the Pedestrian Bridge
The Ryman is famously known for being the Mother Church of Country Music, the birthplace of bluegrass, and the original home of the Grand Ole Opry. It's where countless music careers were launched. It's a unique musical venue constructed with stunning acoustics and 130 years of history. Experience the beautiful stained glass windows and more by grabbing tickets to a tour!
Driving Directions to the Ryman Auditorium
Art MURALS
Dolly Parton
What Lifts You - Angel Wings
Lips
I Believe in Nashville
Life Can Be Sweet
Candy Hearts
Integrative Life Network
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