The Best of Downtown Nashville

Music City. Nashvegas. Athens of the South. Smashville. No matter what nickname you use for Nashville, you’ll find that this city’s heartbeat pulses with rhythm, culture, and Southern charm. With our Best of Nashville guide, immerse yourself in a world of legendary music venues, diverse restaurants, historic landmarks, and endless entertainment options. Whether you’re seeking the electrifying energy of Broadway’s honkytonks, cultural icons like the Ryman, or our exquisite eateries, this map is your key to unlocking the soul of Nashville. Get ready to explore, indulge, and create unforgettable memories in the heart of Tennessee!

Downtown Nashville.

Start your day off with the best breakfast and brunch:

• Milk and Honey at 214 11th Ave S

• Pancake Pantry at 220 Molloy St

• Frothy Monkey at 235 Rep. John Lewis Way N

• Monell’s at 1235 6th Ave N

Milk and Honey restaurant.

Make sure to grab a beverage at the best coffeeshops and teahouses:

• Elixr Coffee Roasters at 5045 Broadway Pl

• The Library Café at 1319 6th Ave N

• Elegy Coffee at 150 4th Ave N, Ste. G250

The Library Cafe.

Learn about Nashville's music history and even take some music home with you at our best music museums and record stores:

• The Country Music Hall of Fame at 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S

• Ryman Auditorium at 116 5th Ave N

• National Museum of African American Music at 510 Broadway

• Third Man Records at 623 7th Ave S

• Swaggie Records at 211 Union St

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

While you're diving into the Nashville music scene, check out some of Nashville's best local indie artists:

• Juliana Hale, Pop

• Jason Herndon, Americana

• Mary Kutter, Country

• Charlotte Sands, Rock/Pop

• Daisha McBride, Rap

Juliana Hale.

Stop for the best lunch, and try our famous hot chicken, too!

• Edley’s Bar-B-Que at 1004 Woodland St

• The Diner at 200 3rd St

• Puckett's Restaurant at 500 Church St

• Pinewood Social at 33 Peabody St

• Hattie B’s at 5069 Broadway Pl, Ste. 103

• Prince’s Hot Chicken at the Assembly Food Hall, 5055 Broadway

Brunch at Pinewood Social.

Shop for the best clothing, books, antiques, and more:

• Molly Green at 5049 Broadway

• Finnleys at 601 8th Ave S

• Garage Sale Vintage at 5040 Broadway, Ste. B-108

• Draper James at 2608 12th Ave S

• Nashville Farmer’s Market at 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd

Molly Green's storefront.

Make sure to take a selfie or two at the best Instagram-able locations in the city:

• I Believe in Nashville mural at 2702 12th Ave S

• Wings What Lifts You mural at 302 11th Ave S

• Nashville looks good on you mural at 2511 12th Ave S

• Fairlane Hotel’s Decades of Selfies: 70s Edition pop-up at 401 Union St

• White Limozeen at The Graduate Hotel, 101 20th Ave N

Wings What Lifts You mural.

Have one-of-a-kind fun at the best Nashville experiences:

• Pins Mechanical at 1102 Grundy St

• The Frist Art Museum at 919 Broadway

• The Nashville Symphony at 1 Symphony Pl

• House of Cards at 119 3rd Ave S
  

Bowling at Pins Mechanical.

Wine and dine at the best dinner spots:

• The Standard at Smith House at 167 Rosa L. Parks Blvd

• The Southern Steak & Oyster at 150 3rd Ave S

• Chauhan Ale and Masala House at 123 12th Ave S

• Trattoria Il Mulino at 144 Rep. John Lewis Way S

• Pushing Daisies at 570 Broadway

The Standard at Smith House.

End your day by having fun at the best honky tonks and bars:

• Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge at 422 Broadway

• Legends Corner at 428 Broadway

• Nudie’s Honky Tonk at 409 Broadway

• Tin Roof at 316 Broadway

• Acme Feed and Seed at 101 Broadway

Bars on Broadway.