Gretchen & Dave's Nashville Favorites

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Gretchen & Dave's Nashville Favorites

Food Scene

Close to the Sounds Stadium in Germantown, Von Elrod's has great sausages and local brews. The outdoor patio is amazing, dog friendly and warm in the winter.
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Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen
1004 4th Ave N
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Close to the Sounds Stadium in Germantown, Von Elrod's has great sausages and local brews. The outdoor patio is amazing, dog friendly and warm in the winter.
Neat stop in the Nations for creative hot dogs and shakes.
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Daddy's Dogs
5205 Centennial Blvd
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Neat stop in the Nations for creative hot dogs and shakes.
Our favorite local taco spot with an amazing Mexican bakery next door! The tacos and quesadillas are our favorite menu items and the tres leches cake in the bakery is pure heaven! Great spot for a Kodak moment as the entire building inside and out is painted in colorful murals.
Tacos y Mariscos Lindo México
917B Gallatin Pike S
Our favorite local taco spot with an amazing Mexican bakery next door! The tacos and quesadillas are our favorite menu items and the tres leches cake in the bakery is pure heaven! Great spot for a Kodak moment as the entire building inside and out is painted in colorful murals.
Chicago deep dish in Germantown! Trust us, the deep dish us worth the wait.
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312 Pizza Company
371 Monroe St
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Chicago deep dish in Germantown! Trust us, the deep dish us worth the wait.
Marina restaurant on Old Hickory Lake about 15 mins from the studio. Go for the sunsets and stay for the live music! Go for lunch on the weekends and watch all the boats take off from the marina while you eat.
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Sam's Sports Grill - Blue Turtle Bay
2001 Lakeshore Dr
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Marina restaurant on Old Hickory Lake about 15 mins from the studio. Go for the sunsets and stay for the live music! Go for lunch on the weekends and watch all the boats take off from the marina while you eat.
Tailgate brewery has locations in East Nashville, on Music Row and in West Nashville. All the locations have great pizza, are dog friendly and have great patios with activities for the kids (especially the west location). Try the Peanut Butter milk stout, a local favorite. Check their Facebook page for weekly events like trivia and outdoor movie nights.
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TailGate Brewery
7300 Charlotte Pike
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Tailgate brewery has locations in East Nashville, on Music Row and in West Nashville. All the locations have great pizza, are dog friendly and have great patios with activities for the kids (especially the west location). Try the Peanut Butter milk stout, a local favorite. Check their Facebook page for weekly events like trivia and outdoor movie nights.
Hip Mexican joint in the Nations! Yummy nachos and margaritas on happy hour special! They have a super cool dog park on the premises where you can usually check out lots of cute pups!
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El Paseo Mexican Kitchen & Patio
905 51st Avenue North
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Hip Mexican joint in the Nations! Yummy nachos and margaritas on happy hour special! They have a super cool dog park on the premises where you can usually check out lots of cute pups!
Huge pizzas and homemade craft beers! Check their website for trivia nights and deals
Rock'n Dough Pizza & Brewery
1105 51st Avenue North
Huge pizzas and homemade craft beers! Check their website for trivia nights and deals
Family style all you can eat southern cooking in Germantown. Relax, eat slow, and meet other travelers and locals as you will be seated at large tables with other guests. Two words- fried... chicken.
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Monell's
1235 6th Ave N
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Family style all you can eat southern cooking in Germantown. Relax, eat slow, and meet other travelers and locals as you will be seated at large tables with other guests. Two words- fried... chicken.
Long time East Nashville favorite deli sandwich. The Turkey Avocado and the Club sandwich are our favorites. We like to get one of each and swap half with each other! Ingredients sourced from local farms. Order online and pick up starting at 8:00 a.m. everyday to take sandwiches on your day outing!Try the Spretcher Soda on tap! Now with double the amount of parking space just down the block so everyone can make it in and get a delicious Mitchell's deli sandwich!
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Mitchell Delicatessen
1306 McGavock Pk
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Long time East Nashville favorite deli sandwich. The Turkey Avocado and the Club sandwich are our favorites. We like to get one of each and swap half with each other! Ingredients sourced from local farms. Order online and pick up starting at 8:00 a.m. everyday to take sandwiches on your day outing!Try the Spretcher Soda on tap! Now with double the amount of parking space just down the block so everyone can make it in and get a delicious Mitchell's deli sandwich!
Cool marina restaurant/bar on the Cumberland River and close to the Urbandale Nations! Great place for a sunset and features live music.
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Blue Moon Waterfront Grille
525 Basswood Dr
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Cool marina restaurant/bar on the Cumberland River and close to the Urbandale Nations! Great place for a sunset and features live music.
Jack's famous Nashville BBQ has many locations in town but this one is close to the studio and has a drive through for a close and easy pick-up option.
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Jack's Bar-B-Que
416 Broadway
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Jack's famous Nashville BBQ has many locations in town but this one is close to the studio and has a drive through for a close and easy pick-up option.
East Nashville hot spot for BBQ, Nachos and local craft brews. Newly remodeled and recently re-opened after the building was badly damaged by the 2020 Nashville tornado.
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Drifters
Woodland Street
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East Nashville hot spot for BBQ, Nachos and local craft brews. Newly remodeled and recently re-opened after the building was badly damaged by the 2020 Nashville tornado.
Five points pizza is an East Nashville five points area staple for NY style pizza. Buy it by the slice while checking out the rest of the neighborhood or get a whole pie with local craft brews. Now with multiple locations in Nashville.
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Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland St
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Five points pizza is an East Nashville five points area staple for NY style pizza. Buy it by the slice while checking out the rest of the neighborhood or get a whole pie with local craft brews. Now with multiple locations in Nashville.
Local business in East Nashville famous for their brunch! If you're looking for the best chicken and waffles, look no further!
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Shugga Hi Bakery and Cafe, Inc.
1000 Dickerson Pike
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Local business in East Nashville famous for their brunch! If you're looking for the best chicken and waffles, look no further!
McDougal's chicken tenders always hit the spot. Now in it's new location with plenty of outdoor seating at 12th south.
McDougal's Chicken Fingers & Wings
McDougal's chicken tenders always hit the spot. Now in it's new location with plenty of outdoor seating at 12th south.
Visit the new and received version of an old Nashville favorite! Elliston Place is a long time Nashville favorite diner for meat n three, burgers and shakes!
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Elliston Place Soda Shop
2105 Elliston Pl
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Visit the new and received version of an old Nashville favorite! Elliston Place is a long time Nashville favorite diner for meat n three, burgers and shakes!
We recommend the brisket nachos and bushwhackers!
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Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave S
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We recommend the brisket nachos and bushwhackers!

Sightseeing

Zip line adventure close to the studio at the Fontanel. We had a blast on this Zipline trip. Book beforehand online.
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Adventureworks Zipline Forest в Фонтанеле
4129 Whites Creek Pike
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Zip line adventure close to the studio at the Fontanel. We had a blast on this Zipline trip. Book beforehand online.
Great place to eat and get produce and plants. Gets busy on the weekend. Check their website for vendors and schedules.
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Фермерский рынок Нэшвилла
900 Rosa L Parks Blvd
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Great place to eat and get produce and plants. Gets busy on the weekend. Check their website for vendors and schedules.
Awesome place to shop and sightsee. Please check their schedule here for dates and times; http://www.thefairgrounds.com/fleamarket/dates.asp
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Блошиный рынок Нэшвилла
401 Wingrove St
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Awesome place to shop and sightsee. Please check their schedule here for dates and times; http://www.thefairgrounds.com/fleamarket/dates.asp
Mexican culture center for shopping, food, shows and dancing. Check out their schedule of events here on their webpage; https://plazamariachi.com/
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Plaza Mariachi Music City
3955 Nolensville Pike
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Mexican culture center for shopping, food, shows and dancing. Check out their schedule of events here on their webpage; https://plazamariachi.com/
Awesome place for a photo op! The magic shows, food and decor are intriguing. Be sure to make reservations in advance. https://www.hocnashville.com/
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House of Cards
119 3rd Ave S
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Awesome place for a photo op! The magic shows, food and decor are intriguing. Be sure to make reservations in advance. https://www.hocnashville.com/
Take a backstage tour! Be sure to ask if my friend Josh G is working. You WILL have a blast if you are lucky enough to get him as your tour guide!
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Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave N
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Take a backstage tour! Be sure to ask if my friend Josh G is working. You WILL have a blast if you are lucky enough to get him as your tour guide!
Nice folks right by the scenic Harpeth River. They will take care of you if you are looking for a fun and easy kayak day!
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Foggy Bottom Canoe and Kayak Rental
1270 US-70
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Nice folks right by the scenic Harpeth River. They will take care of you if you are looking for a fun and easy kayak day!

Parks and Trails

Beautiful 2 mile, 6 mile or 12 mile hike. The biggest piece of land in the Nashville park system. Beautiful country drive to this park, 8mi North of the studio.
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Beaman Park
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Beautiful 2 mile, 6 mile or 12 mile hike. The biggest piece of land in the Nashville park system. Beautiful country drive to this park, 8mi North of the studio.
Close to the studio. Easy 1.7mi trail that works it's way around Barbara Mandrels mansion. To get to the trail follow the paved path across the bridge over whites creek and head past the old stage and u the hill to the trailhead.
The Trails at Fontanel
Close to the studio. Easy 1.7mi trail that works it's way around Barbara Mandrels mansion. To get to the trail follow the paved path across the bridge over whites creek and head past the old stage and u the hill to the trailhead.
Nashville greenway (walking/bike path) only 1 mile from North City Studio. The trail meanders through the trees along side Whites Creek. This is a nice spot for a morning workout or evening walk. The Greenway starts all the way at the back of the park. To get to the path go up up to the playground and turn right and go to the end
Hartman Park Regional Center
2801 Tucker Rd
Nashville greenway (walking/bike path) only 1 mile from North City Studio. The trail meanders through the trees along side Whites Creek. This is a nice spot for a morning workout or evening walk. The Greenway starts all the way at the back of the park. To get to the path go up up to the playground and turn right and go to the end
Urban but secluded little park with an amazing downtown view! Check it out for a romantic sunset or play time for the kids. There is also a short hiking trail you can access towards the back of the park.
Oakwood Park
Bethwood Drive
Urban but secluded little park with an amazing downtown view! Check it out for a romantic sunset or play time for the kids. There is also a short hiking trail you can access towards the back of the park.
Fun spot to get some sun and sand 10-15 mins from the Studio! Great for picnics, grilling out and swimming. Features a sand beach on Old Hickory Lake.
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Old Hickory Beach
876 Burnett Rd
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Fun spot to get some sun and sand 10-15 mins from the Studio! Great for picnics, grilling out and swimming. Features a sand beach on Old Hickory Lake.
Our dog Pepper's favorite place to hike on the West Side. Beautiful scenery and nature. This is a 2 mile hike and this park does get very busy on weekends.
Harpeth Woods Trailhead
Our dog Pepper's favorite place to hike on the West Side. Beautiful scenery and nature. This is a 2 mile hike and this park does get very busy on weekends.

Bar Scene

Best laid-back watering hole in East Nashville, great back porch with games and interesting musical acts!
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The Cobra Nashville
2511 Gallatin Ave
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Best laid-back watering hole in East Nashville, great back porch with games and interesting musical acts!
Dee's Lounge is a hip spot outside the downtown to grab a cool cocktail and check out live music! Only 10 mins from the studio, Dee's has live music 7 days a week and features Country, Americana, Blues, Folk and Jazz!
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Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge
102 E Palestine Ave
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Dee's Lounge is a hip spot outside the downtown to grab a cool cocktail and check out live music! Only 10 mins from the studio, Dee's has live music 7 days a week and features Country, Americana, Blues, Folk and Jazz!
Awesome patio, live music and pit smoked bbq! What more could you ask for. Check out one of our favorite local cocktails, the Bushwhacker.
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Scoreboard Bar & Grill
2408 Music Valley Dr
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Awesome patio, live music and pit smoked bbq! What more could you ask for. Check out one of our favorite local cocktails, the Bushwhacker.
Dancing and live music with that old Nashville feel out by the Opryland hotel.
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The Nashville Palace
2611 McGavock Pk
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Dancing and live music with that old Nashville feel out by the Opryland hotel.
Awesome new LGBTQ bar/restaurant that made a name for itself on the west side and recently moved to a hip East Nashville spot. We have had lots of great times dancing at Canvas together and always enjoy it!
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Canvas
1105 Church St
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Awesome new LGBTQ bar/restaurant that made a name for itself on the west side and recently moved to a hip East Nashville spot. We have had lots of great times dancing at Canvas together and always enjoy it!
Speakeasy type bar hidden behind a phone booth. Pizza, craft drinks and a cigar shop
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Red Phone Booth
136 Rosa L Parks Blvd
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Speakeasy type bar hidden behind a phone booth. Pizza, craft drinks and a cigar shop
A real dive bar located just off the south side of the downtown. They have the best burgers, slow smoked wings and catfish nuggets. Bluegrass nights, karaoke nights and late night comedy weekly. Check their website for schedule
Twin Kegs II
A real dive bar located just off the south side of the downtown. They have the best burgers, slow smoked wings and catfish nuggets. Bluegrass nights, karaoke nights and late night comedy weekly. Check their website for schedule

Neighborhoods

Hip upcoming area in Nashville to explore restaurants, bars and shops. Only five miles from the studio.
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The Nations
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Hip upcoming area in Nashville to explore restaurants, bars and shops. Only five miles from the studio.
Artsy neighborhood for restaurants, bars and shops. Check out the Tomato Art festival if you are traveling here in August
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Восточный Нэшвилл
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Artsy neighborhood for restaurants, bars and shops. Check out the Tomato Art festival if you are traveling here in August
Trendy new neighborhood in Nashville also called "the upper gulch"! Check out Frankie Pierce park or take a walk on the Centennial Greenway and then stroll around the neighborhood and grab a bite!
Capitol View
500 11th Ave N
Trendy new neighborhood in Nashville also called "the upper gulch"! Check out Frankie Pierce park or take a walk on the Centennial Greenway and then stroll around the neighborhood and grab a bite!
Historic neighborhood in a back ally in downtown Nashville. Check out the many different restaurants and bars. Our favorite is Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar. We recommend checking out a show there with The Stacy Mitchart Band!
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Printer's Alley
Printers Alley
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Historic neighborhood in a back ally in downtown Nashville. Check out the many different restaurants and bars. Our favorite is Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar. We recommend checking out a show there with The Stacy Mitchart Band!
Historic hidden ally with neat little shops and eateries.
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The Arcade
65 Arcade Alley
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Historic hidden ally with neat little shops and eateries.

Shopping

Spread love the Nashville way and shop local! Great place to shop for fun Nashville themed apparel. Project 615 has donated nearly $1,000,000 to world-changing causes and local non-profits.
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Project 615 East Nashville Retail Store
1006 Fatherland St
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Spread love the Nashville way and shop local! Great place to shop for fun Nashville themed apparel. Project 615 has donated nearly $1,000,000 to world-changing causes and local non-profits.
Popular local place to shop for previously loved books, movies, video games, music, etc. This place is huge and has everything! Check out Tailgate Brewery North while you're out that way.
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McKay's Nashville
636 Old Hickory Blvd
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Popular local place to shop for previously loved books, movies, video games, music, etc. This place is huge and has everything! Check out Tailgate Brewery North while you're out that way.
Neat little gifty type shop in East Nashville! Very cool place to get unique trinkets!
A Shop of Things
3239 Gallatin Pike
Neat little gifty type shop in East Nashville! Very cool place to get unique trinkets!
Meditative and beautiful local crystal shop with so much stock and great recommendations!
Nashville Crystal Store East
804 Meridian St
Meditative and beautiful local crystal shop with so much stock and great recommendations!

Festivals

The tomato us a uniter, not a divider. Tomato Art festival in East Nashville that takes place every August. Enjoy vendors, music, parades and contests if you're lucky enough to be here during the festival. https://www.tomatoartfest.com/
Tomato Art Fest
1106 Woodland St
The tomato us a uniter, not a divider. Tomato Art festival in East Nashville that takes place every August. Enjoy vendors, music, parades and contests if you're lucky enough to be here during the festival. https://www.tomatoartfest.com/
Live On The Green is a free outdoor concert series, presented by Lightning 100, at Public Square Park in downtown Music City. The stage is always set up on the steps of the Plaza and the crowd gathers in the grassy area of Public Square Park to watch performances from local, regional, and national artists. Beginning Labor Day and goes through Fall
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Live On The Green
432-454 3rd Ave N
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Live On The Green is a free outdoor concert series, presented by Lightning 100, at Public Square Park in downtown Music City. The stage is always set up on the steps of the Plaza and the crowd gathers in the grassy area of Public Square Park to watch performances from local, regional, and national artists. Beginning Labor Day and goes through Fall