Things To Do
Printers Alley
Printers Alley is a historic, twinkle light-lit nightlife alley located in downtown Nashville, running between 3rd and 4th Avenue from Union Street to Commerce Street. Just a short walk from Broadway and on the backside of the Noelle, it offers a more intimate, local-heavy alternative to the bustling honky-tonks, featuring jazz lounges, speakeasies, and legendary blues clubs. Our favorite bar is the Boogie Bar at the end, we highly recommend you check it out! At night on the weekends and for specific bands, there is a $5 cover/person to get in, but you can ask for a password to get back in if you choose to leave and come back so you don't have to pay twice.
Broadway Honky Tonk Bars
When people picture Nashville, they’re likely envisioning the glowing neon signs, honky tonk sounds, and toe-tapping of countless cowboy boots along Broadway. The Broadway Historic District — more commonly known as Lower Broadway — is the place to go for live music, drinking, dining, shopping, and more in Nashville. The lively strip has drawn in country music fans for decades and is still home to many of the institutions and venues that helped launch some of the nation’s greatest country music stars. Below are some of Hannah & Anthony's recommendations on Broadway: Honky Tonks: -Robert's Western World -Tootsies -Kid Rock's Food: -5th & Broadway Food Hall -Miranda Lambert's 2nd Floor Restaurant for Tex Mex -The $6 Recession Special at Robert’s Western World (Fried bologna sandwich, PBR, chips, and a moon pie)
Ryman Auditorium
Tour the historic Ryman Auditorium! just off Broadway in the heart of Nashville, Ryman Auditorium is more than a venue — it’s a piece of music history. Built in the 19th century and nicknamed the "Mother Church of Country Music," the Ryman has hosted legendary performers across genres, from Hank Williams to Aretha Franklin. When not in use for live performances, the venue opens its doors for guided tours. Open for Tours Monday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a massive 350K square-foot cultural center and educational museum located in downtown Nashville. Known as the "Smithsonian of country music," it houses the world's largest repository of country music artifacts, safeguarding more than 2.5 million items including rare stage costumes, instruments, recordings, and photographs. You can see stage costumes ("Nudie suits"), rare instruments like Maybelle Carter’s guitar, and Elvis Presley’s gold-plated Cadillac. This is Hannah’s favorite museum in Nashville. About $33 a ticket, you can visit the museum every day 9AM - 5PM.
12th South Nashville
12South is a super charming, half-mile strip of 12th Avenue South in Nashville. It is a great spot during the day to grab coffee or lunch, shop, or go for a walk. If you are staying in Printers Alley or downtown, you will want to Uber. Here are some of our favorite things in 12 South: -Grab a coffee and a treat- Start by grabbing an iced latte at Frothy Monkey or a famous 100-layer donut at Five Daughters Bakery. -Shop: Walk the strip and check out White’s Mercantile, Hero (a fabulous and funky local boutique), Ranger Station for the best candles and scents, and imogene + willie for high-end denim. -Our favorite BBQ in Nashville is Edleys and you can find it here in 12 South. Try their wings with the Alabama white sauce, their green beans, ranch potato salad, and a Bushwhacker. -Men, get a walking beer at the Filling Station and stroll the street while the girls shop! -Walk down to the end of the strip to hang out at Sevier Park, which is a gorgeous 20-acre green space.