Your Personal Nashville Guidebook | Created by Chris+Lisa
Drinks & Nightlife
From a quiet cocktail with your partner to cold longnecks with new friends, Nashville's social scene has a little (or a lot) of something for everyone.
Rosemary
1102 Forrest AveChic cocktails in an historic house
The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AveFun hangout that hosts live music and weekly dance parties
Attaboy
8 Mcferrin AveNYC cocktail bar original in East Nashville
LGBT-friendly bar with Trivia Tuesdays and nightly karaoke
103 moradores locais recomendam
The Lipstick Lounge
1400 Woodland StLGBT-friendly bar with Trivia Tuesdays and nightly karaoke
Small craft brewery focused on IPA and lagers
138 moradores locais recomendam
Smith & Lentz Brewing Company
903 Main StSmall craft brewery focused on IPA and lagers
Dinos Bar
411 Gallatin AveOne of East Nashville’s oldest dive bars
Divey, but smoke-free inside with great jukebox, darts
186 moradores locais recomendam
Mickey's Tavern
2907 Gallatin PikeDivey, but smoke-free inside with great jukebox, darts
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayThe best of the honky-tonks, in our opinion
The Station Inn
402 12th Ave SBest bluegrass in town
The Patterson House
1711 Division StNashville’s first resurgent speakeasy
Bastion
434 Houston StCreative cocktails in warehouse-style digs
Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin AveTiki-style bar and grub
Acme Feed & Seed
101 BroadwayAn easy choice to start downtown
Inventive, seasonal cocktails and shareable plates
121 moradores locais recomendam
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
2905B Gallatin PikeInventive, seasonal cocktails and shareable plates
Swanky rooftop bar of the boutique hotel, Thompson Nashville
206 moradores locais recomendam
L.A. Jackson
401 11th Ave SSwanky rooftop bar of the boutique hotel, Thompson Nashville
Parks & Nature
When it's time for a breath of fresh air, you can stay close by or take in the sights and head across town. Either way, you're sure to find a green space that checks all the boxes.
East Park
700 Woodland StPlayground and small gym nearby ($3/workout)
A large urban green space near Vanderbilt University
788 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Centenário
2500 West End AveA large urban green space near Vanderbilt University
Perfect for a walk or bike ride along the Cumberland River
510 moradores locais recomendam
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayPerfect for a walk or bike ride along the Cumberland River
Entertainment & Activities
Looking for a break from the typical Nashville tourist scene? We have an amazing zoo with exhibits that rival much larger cities, an interactive science center for kids of all ages, and one of the best independent cinemas in the country.
Includes a rideable train and huge playground for kids
353 moradores locais recomendam
Zoológico de Nashville em Grassmere
3777 Nolensville PikeIncludes a rideable train and huge playground for kids
Multilevel museum with hands-on exhibits and a planetarium
227 moradores locais recomendam
Centro de Ciências Adventure
800 Fort Negley BlvdMultilevel museum with hands-on exhibits and a planetarium
Regal Opry Mills 4DX, IMAX & RPX
570 Opry Mills DrTopgolf
500 Cowan StMusic City Indoor Karting
404 Davidson StSightseeing
Lockeland Springs
A beautiful neighborhood just across S 14th St
Spectacular views of Nashville's skyline
132 moradores locais recomendam
Ponte Pedonal John Seigenthaler
Spectacular views of Nashville's skyline
Fazenda e Jardins de Cheekwood
1200 Forrest Park Dr55-acre estate with botanical gardens
Arts & Culture
From the Nashville Lunch Counter Sit-Ins to the rise of the Fugitives and Agrarians, Nashville has a rich cultural history waiting for you to explore.
Universidade Vanderbilt
2201 West End AveMuseu de Arte Frist
919 BroadwayHall da Fama e Museu da Música Country
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SMuseu estadual do Tennessee
1000 Rosa L Parks BlvdO Partenon
2500 West End AveAn art museum located inside Centennial Park
Getting Around
For help getting around or fixing your current ride, here's a list of helpful options in the area. In addition to Uber and Lyft, Nashville also has motorized scooters and bikeshare options, including Bird, Lime, and B-Cycle.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1700 8th Ave S
Lyft Office
150 2nd Ave N
Uber Greenlight
1321 6th Ave NShelby Ave Bicycle Co
1629 Shelby AvenueFor rentals, tours, and repairs
Shopping
From vintage dealers to quaint boutiques, you're likely to find what you need without leave East Nashville. For our various markets, both flea and farmer, make sure to check seasonal dates and hours of operation.
An eclectic mix of boutique stores and dining. For more conventional shopping, see Green Hills Mall.
203 moradores locais recomendam
The Shoppes On Fatherland
Fatherland StreetAn eclectic mix of boutique stores and dining. For more conventional shopping, see Green Hills Mall.
Small start-up and artisans' shops. Highlights are the Goodbuy Girls and Hello Boys vintage shops.
37 moradores locais recomendam
The IDEA Hatchery
1108 Woodland StSmall start-up and artisans' shops. Highlights are the Goodbuy Girls and Hello Boys vintage shops.
The Groove
1103 Calvin AveFor all of your vinyl-y needs.
Open the 4th weekend of every month (3rd in December). Take cash for parking.
50 moradores locais recomendam
Nashville Flea Market
401 Wingrove StOpen the 4th weekend of every month (3rd in December). Take cash for parking.
In peak growing season, you’ll find more than 150 farmers, ranchers, crafters, and food artisans hawking their goods.
461 moradores locais recomendam
Mercado dos Agricultores de Nashville
900 Rosa L Parks BlvdIn peak growing season, you’ll find more than 150 farmers, ranchers, crafters, and food artisans hawking their goods.
Serious designer finds to be had. It pays to comb thru each rack, piece by piece. Lisa’s all-time favorite.
38 moradores locais recomendam
United Apparel Liquidators
2918 West End AveSerious designer finds to be had. It pays to comb thru each rack, piece by piece. Lisa’s all-time favorite.
For more antiquing, drive on up to 8th Ave, just past Wedgewood Ave.
17 moradores locais recomendam
Downtown Antique Mall
612 8th Ave SFor more antiquing, drive on up to 8th Ave, just past Wedgewood Ave.
Famed purveyors of denim. While you're here, take a stroll along 12th Ave South.
123 moradores locais recomendam
imogene + willie
2601 12th Ave SFamed purveyors of denim. While you're here, take a stroll along 12th Ave South.
Women’s clothing store featuring contemporary brands with a chic, modern feel. Also in the 12 South district.
28 moradores locais recomendam
Emerson Grace
2304 12th Ave SWomen’s clothing store featuring contemporary brands with a chic, modern feel. Also in the 12 South district.
Beautifully curated high-end boutique owned by singer/songwriter Holly Williams (Hank Jr.’s daughter).
9 moradores locais recomendam
H. Audrey
4027 Hillsboro PikeBeautifully curated high-end boutique owned by singer/songwriter Holly Williams (Hank Jr.’s daughter).
If it's a Tuesday, you may be in luck. Check Google for hours of operation.
14 moradores locais recomendam
East Nashville Farmers Market
511 Woodland StIf it's a Tuesday, you may be in luck. Check Google for hours of operation.
Vinyl Tap
2038 Greenwood AveShopping for vinyl? Enjoy beer? You're in luck.
High quality vintage threads and accessories at reasonable prices. Worth a visit if you're in the market!
50 moradores locais recomendam
Hip Zipper Vintage
1008 Forrest AveHigh quality vintage threads and accessories at reasonable prices. Worth a visit if you're in the market!
A local brand selling bags and accessories created by disadvantaged women
15 moradores locais recomendam
ABLE
5022 Centennial BlvdA local brand selling bags and accessories created by disadvantaged women
A local brand creating intentionally designed and ethically made shoes, bags, and accessories.
12 moradores locais recomendam
Nisolo
1803 9th Ave NA local brand creating intentionally designed and ethically made shoes, bags, and accessories.
Locally designed and handcrafted jewelry, from everyday pieces to engagement rings. Designer brands, too!
6 moradores locais recomendam
Consider the Wldflwrs Fine Jewelry, Nashville
1201 Woodland StLocally designed and handcrafted jewelry, from everyday pieces to engagement rings. Designer brands, too!
A modern-day general store with something for everyone. Also owned by Holly Williams.
163 moradores locais recomendam
White's Mercantile
2908 12th Ave SA modern-day general store with something for everyone. Also owned by Holly Williams.