Things To Do
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway
Beautiful and large urban park with trails along the river.
National Museum of African American Music
A block from the raucous bars of Lower Broadway and across the street from the original home of the Grand Ole Opry, this is a music museum that puts the music at the forefront of the experience. A much different experience than the guitars and stage outfits on display at the nearby Country Music Hall of Fame, also a fun place to visit.
The Parthenon
Nashville built a full scale replica of the Parthenon for some reason. It costs money to go inside but seeing it from the outside is impressive. It sits in a lovely urban park near local universities Vanderbilt and Belmont.
Marathon Motor Works
A local shopping district with local goods. For the classy tourist who wants to experience their moonshine flight in an old automobile factory.
Carter Vintage Guitars
Coolest guitar store in one of the major guitar cities. Last time I went there I saw Billy Gibbons!
Broadway
Nashville is considered bachelorette capitol of the world and this is where they go to ride in open top buses, or 'woo-wagons' as they have become known, bar-hopping between 20+ bars, many with multiple stories and rooftop bars, all with live music. Sam used to bike past it on the way to work, passing the workers pressure washing the vomit off the streets every morning. It's a cultural experience.
Nashville Farmers' Market
Indoor/outdoor farmers' market, lots of fun food and treat options.