We Love Music City

***Food***

Choy

*Reservations Required* Choy has become one of our favorite "date night" spots. It's upscale Chinese/Southern fusion with excellent food, drinks, and service.

Pelican & Pig

*Reservations strongly recommended* Pelican & Pig, although on the more expensive end of things, is worth the splurge. They feature a menu cooked entirely over an open flame. It's a small restaurant with a big personality.

Pie Town Tacos East

Multiple locations, multiple great tacos. The East Nashville location is close to other restaurants, shops, and coffee shops. They also have plenty of street parking.

Maiz De La Vida Restaurant

We absolutely love the food at Maiz de la Vida. The duck mole is a standout dish, and they have great cocktails to boot!

Peg Leg Porker BBQ

In Jess's humble opinion, this is the best BBQ in town! It's quick counter service with some serious flavor. Their meats are smoked to perfection, and there are a variety of sauce options. It's a no-frills joint owned by a local legend (also look into Bringle's owned by the same crew).

Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Nashville - Midtown

Hattie B's is a perfect example of the infamous Nashville Hot Chicken. It's a casual eatery with excellent fried chicken and sides. Beware: they take their heat seriously.

The Loveless Cafe

Loveless is a Nashville staple. They've offered some of the best Southern breakfast in town since 1951. They've been featured on numerous shows throughout the years. They often have a wait on the weekends, but you can get a coffee and look around their shops until your table is available.

Biscuit Love (Hillsboro Village)

Biscuit Love is everything the South loves about biscuits, gravy, and fried chicken, all rolled into one adorable brunch spot. We recommend the Hillsboro location as the Gulch location is prone to long lines.

Brightside Bakeshop - West

Brightside has some of the best pastries we've ever had. They're small and local, so go early if you've got your eye on anything in particular (we recommend the everything tart). They also have online ordering available.

Yeast Nashville

Looking for a great Kolache? Don't know what a kolache is? Look no further than Yeast Nashville! They've got the best kolaches in town (possibly the world, who's to say) and a great espresso bar to boot! It's carry-out only, but they're very quick and travel well.

***Drinks***

Attaboy

Attaboy is a cocktail bar without menus. They recommend and customize drinks based on your preferences. It can have a long wait, but there are plenty of other spots in the area to kill time at!

Chopper

Chopper is just your average robot-themed tiki bar. They feature a large variety of flavors and unique twists on classic tiki drinks. There's a Miaz de la Vida taco truck outside if you're hungry while there.

Marble Fox Brewing Company

Marble Fox Brewing has excellent craft brews in a casual setting. They have limited parking spots on-site (free for 2 hours), but there are also several paid street spots available. If it's available, we highly recommend the PB&J beer.

TailGate Brewery Music Row

TailGate Brewery has a large selection of craft beers and unique pizzas. They offer other bar foods, have a large patio area, and often have live music. Parking can be tricky, so plan to carpool or rideshare!

***Things To Do***

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

The zoo is a great time! You only need 2-3 hours, but be sure not to miss the kangaroos and red pandas.

Centennial Park

Our favorite neighborhood park has lots to offer. There's a lake, beautiful landscaping, and lots of walking paths. There's even a replica of the Parthenon and a "Taylor Swift" bench.

Cheekwood Botanical Gardens & Estate

Cheekwood is a historic estate turned botanical garden. It boasts 55 acres of seasonally rotating displays, walking paths, and other areas to explore. If you have a few hours and want to enjoy the weather, we highly recommend Cheekwood.

Opryland Hotel

The Opryland Hotel is famous for its indoor gardens. The walking paths will take you from a river boat ride to waterfalls. It's a great way to spend a couple of hours indoors on a rainy day. Ask one of us about free parking near the hotel if you're not staying as a guest. It's located right beside the Opry Mills Mall (which is usually very crowded) and the Grand Ole Opry.

Grand Ole Opry

The Grand Ole Opry has hosted some of country music's biggest names. If you can't make it to a show in this iconic venue, you can take a tour and go behind the scenes to learn about its history.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The Country Music Hall of Fame is a Nashville staple. If you're going on a weekend, be sure to get your tickets in advance!

Ryman Auditorium

The Ryman was the original home of the Grand Ole Opry. It's been around for over 130 years and has hosted some of Nashville's most iconic music events. If you can't make a concert, they offer tours!