Heather & Kenny
Nashville Recommendations
Ryman Auditorium
The Ryman is a world-renowned concert hall, Rock & Roll landmark, famous former home of the Grand Ole Opry, and music's most iconic stage. It is the "Mother Church" bringing artists and fans together for unforgettable music moments.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the evolving history and traditions of country music. Through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the Museum teaches its diverse audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music.
Broadway
The bars on Lower Broadway are the top attraction in Nashville for good reason. Walk down Broadway between Bridgestone Arena and the Cumberland River, and you'll see that Music City lives up to its name with an incredible level of musicianship spilling out of the windows of the Nashville Broadway bars. Some of our favorite bars include: Tootsie's, The Stage, Morgan Wallen's This Bar, and Acme Feed & Seed. Most bars on Broadway have food options.
Johnny Cash Museum
Johnny Cash Museum is rated as the #1 Music Museum in America by USA Today.
Grand Ole Opry
Walk in the footsteps of country's biggest names and get an exclusive look at what happens behind the scenes of the show on a guided backstage tour. Hear the stories, see the dressing rooms, and stand on the iconic stage.
12 South
The 12 South neighborhood is a 15 minute Uber/Lyft from downtown Nashville, and worth the trip. A half-mile stretch along 12th Avenue South (i.e. 12 South) has a vintage clothing store on one end, a gourmet restaurant on the other, and many unique Nashville businesses in between. One of the most walkable neighborhoods in Nashville, 12 South is a shopping and dining destination full of restaurants, coffee houses, bakeries, bars, and boutiques featuring local designers and makers. A few standout places in 12 South include Frothy Monkey (coffee shop), The Buttermilk Ranch (breakfast/brunch), Five Daughters Bakery (famous for its croissant donut - The Cronut), Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream, Bartaco (upscale street food) & Urban Grub (seafood). The famous "I Believe in Nashville" sign and Reese Witherspoon's Draper James clothing store are also located in this area.
The Parthenon / West End Neighborhood
The Parthenon stands proudly as the centerpiece of Centennial Park, Nashville's premier urban park. The re-creation of the 42-foot statue, Athena, is the focus of the Parthenon, just as it was in ancient Greece. The building and the Athena statue are both full-scale replicas of the Athenian originals. The Parthenon is located in Nashville's West End neighborhood (15 minute drive from Downtown). If you decide to check out the Parthenon, here are a few other local spots we would recommend: CoCo's Cafe (coffee shop), BrickTop's, J. Alexander's, Elliston Place Soda Shop (American restaurants), White Limozeen (rooftop bar), or Martin's BBQ.
House of Cards
House of Cards is Nashville's most unique dining and entertainment experience. It celebrates the art of magic, classic American cuisine and fine hand-crafted cocktails under one roof. Reservations are recommended. FYI - House of Cards is located beneath the Johnny Cash Museum, if you were looking to double up on your activities.
Red Phone Booth - Nashville's Secret Speakeasy
Shhhh: Red Phone Booth is a bit of a secret. You’ll enter by securing a secret phone number and dialing it into an antique London-style red phone booth. Once inside you’ll find classic craft cocktails, elevated bar bites and cigars, all offered amid swanky, 1920s-inspired surrounds with leather couches, a fireplace and a private room for poker and billiards. Make sure to research beforehand. Secret phone numbers and dress code is required in order to enter.
Pushing Daisies - Underground Margarita Bar
Located at Fifth + Broadway, guests will transcend the staircase down to the elusive underground hallway, each step more immersive than the next. There, guests will be in awe of the most impressive list of agave aperitifs they have ever seen. Thirsty for more? Check out this trendy underground cocktail bar with margaritas, live music, and DJs.
Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina
Enveloped by 360-degree views of the Nashville skyline, Bourbon Steak by Michelin Star Chef Michael Mina specializes in high-quality cuts of American beef, Kobe beef, and wagyu. Bourbon Steak is also home to Nashville’s freshest seafood and shellfish, with shipments arriving daily. Reservations are recommended.
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Nashville
Upscale steakhouse. Reservations are recommended.
The Southern Steak & Oyster
The Southern Steak & Oyster combines the flavors of its namesake with carefully curated ingredients to take guests on a culinary journey where every entrée tells a story. Reservations are recommended.
The Twelve Thirty Club
There are multiple levels at The Twelve Thirty Club - a Honky Tonk, Rooftop, and the Supper Club. Reservations are recommended.
Sixty Vines
Choose from over 60 wine options and vineyard-inspired cuisine. Reservations are recommended.
Peg Leg Porker BBQ
Peg Leg Porker prides itself on great food. It has award-winning BBQ that stands out above the crowd.
Prince's Hot Chicken
Thornton Prince perfected the recipe for Hot Chicken and opened up a restaurant – Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack. Almost 100 years later, a lot had changed in Nashville, but not Prince’s. Prince’s great-niece, Ms. Andre Prince Jeffries, is still serving the legendary dish that Nashvillians crave. In the last few years, the hot chicken trend has caught on like wildfire throughout the South, but Prince’s Hot Chicken is the original and remains the gold standard for hot chicken.
Assembly Food Hall
Assembly Food Hall is the best of Nashville, all under one roof. There are 30+ eateries and bars.
Puckett's Restaurant - Downtown Nashville
Puckett's serves as a sought-after destination for live music, down-home cookin’ and the quintessential Southern experience! It is well-known for its breakfast. Reservations are recommended.
The Pancake Pantry - Nashville
The Pancake Pantry is a must-visit destination for Nashville natives and tourists. Take one look at the line that wraps around the building each morning, and you’ll get an idea of how integral the Pancake Pantry is to the culture of Nashville. Since 1961, they have been serving scratch-made pancakes and much more to visitors and locals alike in the Hillsboro Village neighborhood. This location is closer to Downtown. Expect a long wait time, but it is well worth it!
Liberty Common
Downtown Nashville's #1 Spot for Brunch. Reservations are recommended.
Biscuit Love Gulch
Biscuit Love serves breakfast and lunch every day. They have won several awards. You may have seen them in magazines and on a few food shows.
Goo Goo Chocolate Co
The Goo Goo Cluster, America's first combination candy bar, was invented in 1912 at the Standard Candy Company in Nashville. Check out the Nashville Storefront.
Golf Courses
There are 20 public courses within a 15-mile radius of Nashville. Below is a quick list if you're interested in hitting the links! Harpeth Hills Golf Course: Address: 2424 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37221-3702 Telephone: (615) 862-8493 Website: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/parks/golf-courses/harpeth-hills-golf-course Gaylord Springs Golf Links: Address: 18 Springhouse Ln, Nashville, TN 37214-1462 Telephone: (615) 458-1730 Website: https://www.gaylordsprings.com/ Ted Rhodes Golf Course: Address: 1901 Ed Temple Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208-1254 Telephone: (615) 862-8463 Website: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/parks/golf-courses/ted-rhodes-golf-course