If you want the classic dive bar, and Nashville hot chicken experience this is the place to go! It is also right next to the Parthenon which is worth checking out.
This is Sam and Sydne's favorite area in Nashville for food and exploring. It's less touristy than downtown, but still lots to do. We love Urban Grub, Five Daughters Bakery, and Sushi San in this area.
If you want to experience Broadway without the chaos, this bar has great live music, drinks, food. It is located in printers alley which is an off shoot from Broadway, but less crowded.
This is where we lived when we first moved to Nashville. It's not too far from Broadway, and has a great selection of bars and food. We love Le Loup, Rolf and Daughters, Mothers Ruin, Mama Yangs, Little Hats, Monells, and Babychan!
These are the main areas of downtown if you want to be where all the action is! Good luck!