In trying to decide how to guide visitors around Nashville, I\u2019ve settled on a geographic approach. Therefore, please find my guide to Nashville below:<\/p>\n
Downtown<\/strong><\/p>\n Midtown<\/strong><\/p>\n Midtown contains Vanderbilt University and several great bars and restaurants. It’s a great location to be based out of and you can Uber\/Lyft\/Taxi everywhere.<\/p>\n Division Street \u2013 This is primarily the college bar scene plus some middle-aged people reliving their glory days, but there are still some good spots.<\/p>\n Patterson House – This has been and remains my favorite bar in the city. The drinks are SO SO SO amazing and they hand carve the ice (or something like that). It’s a speakeasy style bar. My only\u00a0reservation is that you really need to go with people because everything is assigned seating, even the bar.<\/p>\n DeSano’s – If you like pizza – GO HERE. It’s thin crust, family style seating, but it’s amazing. I highly recommend it. DELICIOUS. If you go, look for the sign when you walk in that helps explain how it works. The restaurant is\u00a0arranged a bit oddly\u00a0and it can be intimidating for first-timers.<\/p>\n Centennial Park – This park is where you can see our \u201cfamous\u201d replica of the Parthenon. Depending on the time of year you go there may be some fun weekend events. They do a big free concert series in the fall on Saturday\u2019s.<\/p>\n The Gulch<\/strong><\/p>\n The Gulch rose from an industrial area. Think of it kind of like a Liberty Village (Toronto reference), but a bit flashier.<\/p>\n Wedgewood Houston\/Chestnut Hill\/Rutledge Hill<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a fairly large area and some of things I’m going to mention aren’t technically in the neighborhoods above, but whatevs…<\/p>\n 12th South<\/strong><\/p>\n This is probably where you want to go explore super trendy, Taylor Swift-esque vintage shops. There are tons of great food options here too. It’s super walkable, so instead of listing everything out, just start in the retail complex that houses Jeni’s Ice Cream (LIFE CHANGING)\u00a0and walk south (south will be toward all the activity). If you like popsicles there is a place called “Las Paletas” that pretty much marks the end of the 12th South area. I’ve never had a bad meal in 12th South. If you are looking for BBQ, Edley’s is there (though I’ve been told that Martin’s is even better).<\/p>\n East Nashville<\/strong><\/p>\n East Nashville could warrant a whole separate post. I have mixed feelings about the area (long story), but there is definitely a lot of fun to be had and great food and shops. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Wonders on Woodland for antiques and it’s next door to a few other fabulous shops that are housed in what look like shipping containers. It’s kind of a business incubator area. Truth be told, I’m not the best East Nashville expert, but Google can be your bff in this area.<\/p>\n Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n There are several other things too (Opry Mills Outlet Mall, The Hermitage, Cheekwood) that are all great, but I’m not sure worth your time on a short trip.<\/p>\n If you are reading this, I hope to see you soon.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In trying to decide how to guide visitors around Nashville, I\u2019ve settled on a geographic approach. Therefore, please find my guide to Nashville below: Downtown Broadway – This is\u00a0the main tourist strip. There are over a dozen honky tonks that will all have live music. It is absolutely crucial to at least walk up and… <\/p>\n\n
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