Guidebook for Nashville

Erin
Guidebook for Nashville

Food Scene

As a native Texan, I would be committing a crime if I did not recommend that everyone experience a true kolache at least once in their life.
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Yeast Nashville
805 Woodland St
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As a native Texan, I would be committing a crime if I did not recommend that everyone experience a true kolache at least once in their life.
Excellent spot for the budget-minded traveler. You can easily get a filling made from scratch breakfast for less than $5. There is always a wait on the weekends, but it usually goes pretty quickly, but if waiting isn’t your thing, they also have a drive-thru!
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The Nashville Biscuit House
805 Gallatin Avenue
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Excellent spot for the budget-minded traveler. You can easily get a filling made from scratch breakfast for less than $5. There is always a wait on the weekends, but it usually goes pretty quickly, but if waiting isn’t your thing, they also have a drive-thru!
My go-to order is The Armadillo or Em’s Bowl. Everything is made fresh from scratch in a super cute and cozy environment.
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Sky Blue Cafe
700 Fatherland St
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My go-to order is The Armadillo or Em’s Bowl. Everything is made fresh from scratch in a super cute and cozy environment.
This is by far my favorite coffee shop in Nashville. Great people, great vibe, and always a great playlist. Plus, it's right across from Nashville's Centennial Park - home to the Parthenon!
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Three Brothers Coffee
2813 West End Ave
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This is by far my favorite coffee shop in Nashville. Great people, great vibe, and always a great playlist. Plus, it's right across from Nashville's Centennial Park - home to the Parthenon!
They always have a great selection of seasonal drinks as well as your standard coffee house staples.
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Ugly Mugs Coffee & Tea
1886 Eastland Ave
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They always have a great selection of seasonal drinks as well as your standard coffee house staples.
They make some great bagel sandwiches. I would highly recommend sitting up in the loft area upstairs. Tons of natural light in a modern, but still eclectic atmosphere.
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Portland Brew East
1921 Eastland Ave
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They make some great bagel sandwiches. I would highly recommend sitting up in the loft area upstairs. Tons of natural light in a modern, but still eclectic atmosphere.
If you like margaritas, you should go here for Happy Hour if you are here on a weekday. Strongest margaritas in town!
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Rosepepper Cantina
1907 Eastland Ave
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If you like margaritas, you should go here for Happy Hour if you are here on a weekday. Strongest margaritas in town!
Hot Chicken is a Nashville staple. This is not the original hot chicken, but it is definitely my favorite in Nashville. Plus, it's super close to my house!
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Pepperfire Hot Chicken
5104 Centennial Boulevard
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Hot Chicken is a Nashville staple. This is not the original hot chicken, but it is definitely my favorite in Nashville. Plus, it's super close to my house!
Their cupcakes are incredible. If your sweet tooth is kicking in, I would highly recommend the sweet potato cupcake!
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The Cupcake Collection
1213 6th Ave N
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Their cupcakes are incredible. If your sweet tooth is kicking in, I would highly recommend the sweet potato cupcake!
This is my favorite BBQ in Nashville. As a Texan, I am very particular about my brisket, but there's is as close to home as I have had yet! My usual order is the smoked sausage dog with Alabama white sauce, and it never disappoints!
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Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave S
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This is my favorite BBQ in Nashville. As a Texan, I am very particular about my brisket, but there's is as close to home as I have had yet! My usual order is the smoked sausage dog with Alabama white sauce, and it never disappoints!
This is a family run Thai restaurant in a double wide trailer across from Nissan Stadium. It looks a little questionable from the outside, but the food will not disappoint.
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Thai Phooket
207 Woodland St
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This is a family run Thai restaurant in a double wide trailer across from Nissan Stadium. It looks a little questionable from the outside, but the food will not disappoint.
This is one of the few tourist traps, that I will actually give all the credit too. The Pharmacy has amazing burgers! My go-to order is the stroganoff burger with fries. Worth the wait every time. (Pro-tip: If you have the Yelp app, you can add your name to the waitlist before you head to the restaurant so you’re not waiting as long)
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The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin Ave
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This is one of the few tourist traps, that I will actually give all the credit too. The Pharmacy has amazing burgers! My go-to order is the stroganoff burger with fries. Worth the wait every time. (Pro-tip: If you have the Yelp app, you can add your name to the waitlist before you head to the restaurant so you’re not waiting as long)
A true treat for absolute coffee nerds and enthusiasts. You will not be disappointed, but be prepared to wait a little bit while your drink is carefully crafted by one of their seasoned and salaried baristas.
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Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin Ave
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A true treat for absolute coffee nerds and enthusiasts. You will not be disappointed, but be prepared to wait a little bit while your drink is carefully crafted by one of their seasoned and salaried baristas.
Cafe and coffee shop with table service and some interesting specialty beverages that are definitely worth giving a try.
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Dose
1400 McGavock Pk
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Cafe and coffee shop with table service and some interesting specialty beverages that are definitely worth giving a try.
My weekend guests: This is my favorite brunch spot in all of Nashville, but you have to get there early to avoid the line. It fills up very quickly. They do a "Bluegrass Brunch" with a live bluegrass band providing entertainment while you brunch! They offer a full bottomless bloody mary bar and $15 bottomless mimosas that they refill constantly. My go to order is the chicken and waffles. They also have a downstairs area that is swanky and has more of a speakeasy type of vibe about it if you find yourself there in the evening.
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The Sutler Saloon
2600 8th Ave S
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My weekend guests: This is my favorite brunch spot in all of Nashville, but you have to get there early to avoid the line. It fills up very quickly. They do a "Bluegrass Brunch" with a live bluegrass band providing entertainment while you brunch! They offer a full bottomless bloody mary bar and $15 bottomless mimosas that they refill constantly. My go to order is the chicken and waffles. They also have a downstairs area that is swanky and has more of a speakeasy type of vibe about it if you find yourself there in the evening.
Bobby's is a treat to say the least. It's nothing fancy. Soft serve, hot dogs, burgers, fries, etc. all served to you by whatever high school student happens to saving up for their gas money that night. It's a local favorite!
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Bobbie's Dairy Dip
5301 Charlotte Ave
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Bobby's is a treat to say the least. It's nothing fancy. Soft serve, hot dogs, burgers, fries, etc. all served to you by whatever high school student happens to saving up for their gas money that night. It's a local favorite!
Completely gluten-free menu for any of my guests with gluten allergies! I was skeptical to try it at first, but everything I have had from there so far has been delicious.
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Amot Eatery: A Matter of Taste
1100 Fatherland Street
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Completely gluten-free menu for any of my guests with gluten allergies! I was skeptical to try it at first, but everything I have had from there so far has been delicious.
My favorite classy girl's day spot. Tempered has wine, cheese, and chocolate pairings as well as a full coffee bar! (Pro-tip: certain evenings Tempered will transform into The Green Hour, an absinthe bar)
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Tempered Café & Chocolate
1201 5th Ave N
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My favorite classy girl's day spot. Tempered has wine, cheese, and chocolate pairings as well as a full coffee bar! (Pro-tip: certain evenings Tempered will transform into The Green Hour, an absinthe bar)
Suzy Wong's is great all the time, but it is especially fantastic for brunch! You will need to call in advance to make sure you can get a table, but they do Drag 'n' Brunch, which is exactly what it sounds like. You will get the pleasure of enjoying a drag show while you feast on brunch! My go-to order is the Hong King Millionaire, and a fishbowl if you are with an alcohol friendly bunch.
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Suzy Wong's House of Yum
1519 B Church St
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Suzy Wong's is great all the time, but it is especially fantastic for brunch! You will need to call in advance to make sure you can get a table, but they do Drag 'n' Brunch, which is exactly what it sounds like. You will get the pleasure of enjoying a drag show while you feast on brunch! My go-to order is the Hong King Millionaire, and a fishbowl if you are with an alcohol friendly bunch.
Exclusively vegetarian!
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Sunflower Cafe
2834 Azalea Pl
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Exclusively vegetarian!
Vegetarian and vegan menu!!
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The Wild Cow
1100 Fatherland Street
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Vegetarian and vegan menu!!
Exclusively vegan!
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AVO
4 City Ave
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Exclusively vegan!

Shopping

Nashville is huge on entrepreneurship. This is an awesome spot of local start-ups in a variety of different categories: wellness, clothing boutiques, spices, foods, books, etc. That changes out as the businesses grow or change directions!
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The Shoppes On Fatherland
Fatherland Street
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Nashville is huge on entrepreneurship. This is an awesome spot of local start-ups in a variety of different categories: wellness, clothing boutiques, spices, foods, books, etc. That changes out as the businesses grow or change directions!
Record store with lots of history and a great selection of local and lesser known artists!
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Grimey's New & Preloved Music
1060 E Trinity Ln
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Record store with lots of history and a great selection of local and lesser known artists!
Our local outlet mall!
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Торговый центр Opry Mills
433 Opry Mills Dr
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Our local outlet mall!

Essentials

Kroger is my one-stop shop for groceries and essentials!
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Kroger
711 Gallatin Ave
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Kroger is my one-stop shop for groceries and essentials!

Drinks & Nightlife

Large rotating selection of craft draft beer, full bar, and a good menu with restricted diet options available!
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The Hop Stop
2909 Gallatin Pike
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Large rotating selection of craft draft beer, full bar, and a good menu with restricted diet options available!
My favorite taproom in town. Love the large rotating selection of craft beer on draft. Love the people. Love the vibe.
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Craft Brewed
2502 8th Ave S
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My favorite taproom in town. Love the large rotating selection of craft beer on draft. Love the people. Love the vibe.
This brewery is incredibly close to my house and only a little over a year old! They usually have about 8 of their brews on tap as well as a guest cider. They also make some pretty good pizzas! They have darts and cornhole available to play too. It's a nice laid back vibe.
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East Nashville Beer Works
320 E Trinity Ln
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This brewery is incredibly close to my house and only a little over a year old! They usually have about 8 of their brews on tap as well as a guest cider. They also make some pretty good pizzas! They have darts and cornhole available to play too. It's a nice laid back vibe.
One of the many bars on Broadway that you can stumble in and out of should you venture down on the strip. Great vibe and consistently great musicians!
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Robert's Western World
416 Broadway
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One of the many bars on Broadway that you can stumble in and out of should you venture down on the strip. Great vibe and consistently great musicians!
Tin Roof is probably my favorite of the Broadway options. More modern music selections and less of a honky tonk feel.
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Tin Roof Nashville
1516 Demonbreun St
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Tin Roof is probably my favorite of the Broadway options. More modern music selections and less of a honky tonk feel.
Skull's is something a little different right off of Broadway in what's called Printer's Alley. They do short burlesque shows 7 days a week from 10PM-12AM Sunday-Wednesday and 11PM-1AM Thursday-Saturday! It's definitely good time if burlesque interests you in the slightest.
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Skull's Rainbow Room
222 Printers Alley
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Skull's is something a little different right off of Broadway in what's called Printer's Alley. They do short burlesque shows 7 days a week from 10PM-12AM Sunday-Wednesday and 11PM-1AM Thursday-Saturday! It's definitely good time if burlesque interests you in the slightest.
Also on Printer's Alley right off of Broadway, Miss Kelli's is a smoke-free karaoke bar! It's a fun time whether you are a karaoke enthusiast or just want a good laugh at those who love karaoke, but truly have no future of making it big in Music City. :)
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Ms. Kelli's Karaoke Bar
207 Printers Alley
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Also on Printer's Alley right off of Broadway, Miss Kelli's is a smoke-free karaoke bar! It's a fun time whether you are a karaoke enthusiast or just want a good laugh at those who love karaoke, but truly have no future of making it big in Music City. :)
Truly a staple for locals, Santa's is a cash only bar with a very limited beer selection that is smoky dive karaoke bar in a double wide trailer just outside of the city. The bar is named Santa's because the owner looks pretty much exactly like Santa Claus.
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Santa's Pub
2225 Bransford Ave
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Truly a staple for locals, Santa's is a cash only bar with a very limited beer selection that is smoky dive karaoke bar in a double wide trailer just outside of the city. The bar is named Santa's because the owner looks pretty much exactly like Santa Claus.
Definitely a hipster vibe if that's your cup of tea. The bartenders are really cool and friendly and the drinks are truly delicious. My go to is the Jack of No Trades with gin.
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Bastion
434 Houston St
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Definitely a hipster vibe if that's your cup of tea. The bartenders are really cool and friendly and the drinks are truly delicious. My go to is the Jack of No Trades with gin.
Also a super cool hipster vibe with a great patio seating area that includes a fire pit. Definitely instagram worthy. The drinks are wonderful! (Also, a great spot for low-key celebrity sitings)
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Urban Cowboy Public House
103 N 16th St
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Also a super cool hipster vibe with a great patio seating area that includes a fire pit. Definitely instagram worthy. The drinks are wonderful! (Also, a great spot for low-key celebrity sitings)
In the Gulch (I know, horrible name for a classy part of town), L.A. Jackson is the rooftop bar at the Thompson hotel. It is open to the public and boasts a gorgeous view of the city all while enjoying the comfort of a beautifully decorated bar and patio area.
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L.A. Jackson
401 11th Ave S
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In the Gulch (I know, horrible name for a classy part of town), L.A. Jackson is the rooftop bar at the Thompson hotel. It is open to the public and boasts a gorgeous view of the city all while enjoying the comfort of a beautifully decorated bar and patio area.
A good spot to see local artists performing pretty much any day of the week for ticket prices that are usually under $15
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12th & Porter
114 12th Ave N
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A good spot to see local artists performing pretty much any day of the week for ticket prices that are usually under $15
Newer wine and tapas bar in the Edgehill Village neighborhood. They have a huge wine list, so this is a great spot for winos. Definitely on the pricier side of things.
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Barcelona Wine Bar
1200 Villa Pl
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Newer wine and tapas bar in the Edgehill Village neighborhood. They have a huge wine list, so this is a great spot for winos. Definitely on the pricier side of things.
This one is for my LGBTQIA+ and ally guests. Tribe is a modern and laid back video bar specifically catered to the LGBTQIA+ community!
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Tribe
1515 Church St
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This one is for my LGBTQIA+ and ally guests. Tribe is a modern and laid back video bar specifically catered to the LGBTQIA+ community!
Also for my LGBTQIA+ and ally guests, Play is a dance bar that has a room designated for dancing around to pop music and another room that usually has a drag show going on! It's always a great time and usually a pretty full house. Older guests - I would avoid going on Wednesdays. They do free before 10 entrance for college students and it fills up and gets pretty crazy.
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Play Dance Bar
1519 Church St
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Also for my LGBTQIA+ and ally guests, Play is a dance bar that has a room designated for dancing around to pop music and another room that usually has a drag show going on! It's always a great time and usually a pretty full house. Older guests - I would avoid going on Wednesdays. They do free before 10 entrance for college students and it fills up and gets pretty crazy.
Imagine a European dance club in the middle of a quiet inner city neighborhood. Welcome to The Back Corner.
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The Back Corner
1411 5th Avenue North
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Imagine a European dance club in the middle of a quiet inner city neighborhood. Welcome to The Back Corner.

Entertainment & Activities

Local historic theatre in the heart of Hillsboro Village. Usually shows indie films or has special events for older film screenings.
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Belcourt Taps
2117 Belcourt Ave
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Local historic theatre in the heart of Hillsboro Village. Usually shows indie films or has special events for older film screenings.

Sightseeing

Love Circle is a street with a giant hill in the middle that has a great view of Nashville once you get to the top. Yes, it is actually called Lover Circle, and yes, there are usually several couples there. haha
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Love Circle
Love Circle
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Love Circle is a street with a giant hill in the middle that has a great view of Nashville once you get to the top. Yes, it is actually called Lover Circle, and yes, there are usually several couples there. haha
Also referred to as the pedestrian bridge, this is a great spot to take a leisurely stroll and enjoy a truly incredible view of the Nashville skyline! For those with cars that will have a DD with them and want to do the honky tonk experience on Broadway, you can park at the Pedestrian Bridge parking lot for free at Nissan Stadium and walk across the bridge to get to downtown Nashville.
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Пешеходный мост Джона Сигенталера
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Also referred to as the pedestrian bridge, this is a great spot to take a leisurely stroll and enjoy a truly incredible view of the Nashville skyline! For those with cars that will have a DD with them and want to do the honky tonk experience on Broadway, you can park at the Pedestrian Bridge parking lot for free at Nissan Stadium and walk across the bridge to get to downtown Nashville.

Parks & Nature

This park is in the heart of Nashville right across from Vanderbilt University! It is where the replica of the Parthenon is and has a mile loop walking trail. Definitely one of my favorite spots.
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Центенниал-парк
2500 West End Ave
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This park is in the heart of Nashville right across from Vanderbilt University! It is where the replica of the Parthenon is and has a mile loop walking trail. Definitely one of my favorite spots.
State Park super close to my house and sandwiched right in between the Nashville Farmer's Market, the capitol, First Tennessee Park, and Germantown. It's beautiful and a great way to just get some fresh air!
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Государственный парк Бисентенниал Капитол Молл
600 James Robertson Pkwy
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State Park super close to my house and sandwiched right in between the Nashville Farmer's Market, the capitol, First Tennessee Park, and Germantown. It's beautiful and a great way to just get some fresh air!
Beautiful park with hills and history tucked in the heart of the 12th South neighborhood. It is right across from a little shop that makes homemade popsicles (Las Paletas). Cute cheap date/hangout idea - grab a popsicle and go explore Sevier Park!
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Sevier Park
3021 Lealand Ln
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Beautiful park with hills and history tucked in the heart of the 12th South neighborhood. It is right across from a little shop that makes homemade popsicles (Las Paletas). Cute cheap date/hangout idea - grab a popsicle and go explore Sevier Park!