Things To Do

Ryman Auditorium

The Ryman was once the home of the Grand Ole Opry and remains a music venue today. Tours are available outside of performance hours.

Robert's Western World

If you're headed to Broadway, Robert's is our favorite. It's one of Nashville's oldest honky tonks where you can find great music and the Recession Special: $6 for a fried bologna sandwich, chips, a Moon Pie, and a cold Pabst Blue Ribbon.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Frist Art Museum

Beyond the rotating exhibits, the Frist's art deco architecture alone is worth the visit.

National Museum of African American Music

Our go-to museum recommendation for Nashville visitors.

Rudy's Jazz Room

Nashville's favorite jazz bar.

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

A beautiful green space that bridges downtown, the Capitol, and Germantown, Bicentennial Park will also walk you through Tennessee's history through outdoor installations.

Nashville Farmers Market

Grab lunch or a snack at the year-round farmers market on your way to Germantown.

Monell's

Our recommendation for southern food. Tables are communal so prepare to make friends!

Musicians Corner

Hang out at Centennial Park and enjoy Nashville’s free spring concert series.

Centennial Park

Centennial Park features the Parthenon -- an exact-size replica of the Parthenon in Athens and a remnant of the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition.

The Local Nashville

A short walk from the Parthenon, this bar is a great spot to listen to singer-songwriters.

Five Points

Five Points and the Fatherland Shoppes offer charming stores, restaurants, bars, and beautiful architecture in between.

Bill's Sandwich Palace

A favorite sandwich spot if you're exploring East Nashville.

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

Shelby is a beautiful green space for a walk, run, or bike (with bike rentals available at the Davidson Street park entrance and at the Cornelia Fort Airpark Trailhead).

Dino's Bar & Grill

A favorite neighborhood bar. Make sure to check out the Dolly Parton margarita stand on the back patio.

The 5 Spot

A favorite small music venue.

Mama Bread

Our favorite neighborhood bakery and breakfast spot.

Skinny Dennis

An East Nashville favorite for drinks, live music, and wearing cowboy boots.