Nashville: Explore Like a Local

Neighborhoods of Nashville

Brewery Hopping- Nashville has a TON of breweries! My top 5 are Living Waters, Southern Grist, ENBW, Jackalope, & Tn Brew Works.

Parthenon- an exact replica of the original temple in Athens, Greece. Book a tour or walk around Centennial Park!

Tours/Shows- Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry, Johnny Cash Museum, George Jones Museum, General Jackson Showboat in Hermitage. The Belle Meade location of the historic plantation & winery offers a mansion tour. Catch a show or event at the Brooklyn Bowl

Speak Easy- Nashville has some off-the-grid New Orleans Style Speak Easies- my top 2 choices: Pushing Daisies & the exclusive Red Phone Booth *Member Access Code Required for Entry.

Themed Seasonal/Holiday Bar- Nashville is a food/rooftop bar city! Depending on the time of year, there are a ton of festivals, bar events, & more! Cheekwood is a great location for Fall Pumpkin Patch and Christmas lights! These next two aren't exactly seasonal, but Pinewood Social & Hampton Social are both great places for group hangouts!

Fairlane Hotel offers different themed pop-up events throughout the year: NashVice, Bouquet Bar, Alice (Alice-in-Wonderland), & their winter theme, “Frosted in Fairlane” to name a few. Be sure to check out their instagram page on updates for the newest theme event!

Kayaking on the Harpeth or Cumberland! We may not have beaches, but Nashville has some cool waterways for summertime boating & activities! Tims Ford is my absolute favorite lake, but this is a bit further outside of Nashville. The Old Hickory Lake & Percy Priest are the two most well-known lakes closest to Nashville.

Nashville Soccer Club, Nashville Sounds Baseball, or Nashville Predators- always a fun time to catch a sports game while in town!

If you're looking to shop, 5th & Broadway gives a New York vibe with some cute shops & boutiques mixed in with more well-known shops; my favorite local store, Nash Collection, is also a great place for souvenir apparel!

Day Trips

Head out East for White Water Rafting on the Ocoee- this is for the adventure-seekers!

Local from Nashville, Leiper's Fork, located right outside of Franklin, TN, has not only a distillery but a lot of history! This is where the original "Pucketts Grocery", now renamed back to its original name- Fox & Locke venue is located.

Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg, TN- a little bit of a drive, but still doable as a day trip. Of course, TN Whiskey being a staple in TN, this is a fun tour- be sure to include the lunch option at Ms. Mary Bobo's Kitchen!

There are a ton of Waterfalls and hiking options right outside Nashville- Fall Creek Falls, Ruby Falls, Rock Island, & Greeter Falls are a few faves!

Waverly, TN is West of Nashville, which has a secret location view from Kentucky Lake off-the-beaten-path, and can also visit the Natchez Trace State Park out that way!

NEIGHBORHOODS of NASHVILLE: Local Scene

The Gulch- the place known for the infamous wings mural!
Biscuit Love- Hands down, one of my favorite brunch spots! The variety of options are endless! Recommend the Bloody Mary- it's spicy, or the Mimosa- fresh squeezed orange juice makes all the difference!
UP, Rooftop Lounge- cannot beat the views of the city without the hustle and bustle of Downtown. This is also, the FIRST Rooftop Bar in Nashville- iconic if you ask me!

12South- More of a local vibe
BarTaco- 11 different taco choices!
Ember's Ski Lodge- Great beer selection & happy hour.
Five Daughter's Bakery- Probably the most well-known place for donuts in Nash!

East Nash- "hipster" & dive bars
5 Points- Best Pizza in town!
Living Waters Brewery- In my top 5 breweries, that says a lot considering how many are in Nashville alone. This place has a cool vibe and the cool thing is they also brew coffee. You can either grab a really bold cup of brew or share a flight of some really good brews!
Rosemary & Beauty Queen- not your average "bar"- it's a house and garage bar, literally.

Wedgewood & Houston- Locals refer to as "We-Ho"
Bastion- BigBar- this is a hole in the wall, but cool aesthetic on the inside. Drinks are phenomenal, and it also becomes a music venue!