Erin & Fiteh
Things To Do
The Parthenon
Our Parthenon is in better shape than the original! But seriously, you have to see it to believe it. A nice park surrounds the building and is located across from Vanderbilt University.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
A really nice museum even if you're not a die-hard country fan.
Ryman Auditorium
The original home of the Grand Ole Opry and the most famous music venue in town. Offers tours during the day.
National Museum of African American Music
This brand new museum covers everything from African American spirituals to the Jazz Age to contemporary music. The museum is located next to Assembly Food Hall and the Ryman.
Frist Art Museum
Nashville's best art museum, located Downtown with a rotating schedule of exhibitions.
Robert's Western World
Downtown has gotten very commercial/touristy in recent years and, frankly isn't the same as it was 10 years ago. There are still fantastic honky tonks on Lower Broad where you can hear live country and Western music almost any time of day. Robert's is our favorite, followed by Layla's. Tootsie's Orchid Lounge is famous, but very crowded.
The Station Inn
One of the city's oldest venues to hear live bluegrass music.
Assembly Food Hall
This massive food hall is brand new and offers a ton of food options, including Nashville's famous Prince's Hot Chicken. Several bars and shops are located at Assembly as well.
Monell's
For real Southern food (fried chicken, mac n cheese, etc.) served family style, this is the place to go but there's always a wait.
Percy Warner Park
One of the most iconic parks in Nashville, Percy Warner is located at the end of Belle Meade Boulevard and features a long stone staircase. There are gorgeous views at the top. (Erin used to have to run up those steps during soccer preseason, brutal!) Percy Warner offers a bunch of paved and unpaved trails for exploring. A true gem.
Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
Located about 20 minutes from Downtown in Belle Meade, Cheekwood has gorgeous gardens to explore as well as art galleries.
Visit 12 South
12 South is a fun neighborhood for walking around, with shops, cafes, bars, etc.
Visit East Nashville
East Nashville is a hip part of town just across the river from Downtown. There are tons of restaurants, bars, boutiques and parks to check out.
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
Located in East Nashville, Shelby Bottoms is a great spot for walking, running or biking along the river.
Some Other Restaurants We Like (from fancy to super casual)
Catbird Seat (on our bucket list), Husk, Henrietta Red, Adele's, Margot Cafe & Bar, Liberty Common, City House, Butcher & Bee, Pelican & Pig, Bricktops, Pinewood Social, Edessa Restaurant Kurdish Turkish Cuisine, Gojo Ethiopian Cafe and Restaurant, Loveless Cafe (prepare to wait), Burger Up, Martin's Bar-B-Que, Arnold's Country Kitchen, Joyland, Biscuit Love (good luck getting in), Mas Tacos Por Favor, Bongo Java Coffee