Nashville Scene City Guide Spring 2021 by FW Publishing

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welcome First, let us congratulate you on your choice of vacation destinations. You’ve

selected Nashville, aka Music City, a place where folks are friendly, visitors are welcome, and every child exits the womb with the ability to flat-pick. For the length of your stay, you’re not going to have a disappointing meal, see a bad

show, or hear anything less than some of the best music you’ve ever heard in your life — be it honky-tonk, hip-hop, pop punk, indie rock or classical. All you need is somebody to steer you in the right direction. That’s where we step in. At the Nashville Scene — the city’s free alternative newsweekly and guide to

the daily avalanche of musical, cultural and culinary offerings — we’re used to navigating a ton of options competing every day, around the clock, for limited time, money and attention. You can only do so much in a day, right? Well, we’re used to testing that theory, and we’re going to help you do the same

during your stay in Nashville. Consider this guide our handpicked tour of

some of the best Nashville has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a bluegrass club, a scenic walk, a sharp place to shop, a trip through country music history or a place to sample our indigenous delicacy, hot chicken — keep a fire extinguisher handy — you’ll find it here.

As in much of the country, here in Nashville, the coronavirus pandemic has

made grabbing a bite to eat or checking out a museum a bit trickier than usual. Be sure to check with restaurants, attractions and venues for their hours of operation and any updated protocol.

Just remember: No matter what you choose, you can’t go wrong. You’re in Nashville now.

City Guide is produced seasonally by the Nashville Scene. For information on advertising or distribution, please email Chelon Hasty at chasty@fwpublishing.com or call 615-844-9272.

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12South SHOP White’s Mercantile This gift shop features upscale fashion and accessories along with a good selection of locally made products.

Imogene + Willie Judith Bright Emerson Grace Halcyon Bike Shop

EAT AND DRINK Epice Among Nashville’s many great Mediterranean restaurants, Epice stands out by making its Lebanese cuisine elegant as well as delicious.

Frothy Monkey Josephine Burger Up Edley’s Bar-B-Que

SCENE TIP: At the southern end of the main strip of 12South is Sevier Park, with lots of open grassy areas to picnic or lounge (and plenty of trees that provide shade), a playground and jogging trails. It’s also the home of Sunnyside, an antebellum mansion. It was built in the mid-19th century by Mary Benton, the first cousin of first lady Sarah Childress Polk. Her husband Jesse Benton famously engaged in a pistol fight with Andrew Jackson in 1813. The Battle of Nashville raged around the house in December 1864, and the bullet-scarred porch and columns still bear the marks of battle. Sunnyside is now home to the Metropolitan Historical Commission. 7

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downtown DO Tennessee Performing Arts Center The city’s multipurpose center for the performing arts boasts three separate stages capable of housing everything from national Broadway tours such as Hamilton and The Color Purple to lavish Nashville Opera and Nashville Ballet productions and works from the excellent Nashville Repertory Theatre.

Icon Tattoo and Body Piercing Situated on historic Church Street — with a second location in Murfreesboro — Icon Tattoo and Body Piercing boasts “artists and piercers from every walk of life and artistic background.”*

Jane’s Hideaway In historic Printers Alley, you can relax with a cocktail and listen to some classic Nashville tunes. On weekends, check out Jane’s bluegrass brunch, featuring chicken and waffles, short rib in gravy and more. *

Headquarters Beercade Nashville Farmers’ Market and Bicentennial Mall The Comedy Bar John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge

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downtown EAT AND DRINK Robert’s Western World Lower Broadway is lined with honky-tonk options, and while many of them are a good time, they pale in comparison to Robert’s, with boots lining the walls and incredible fried bologna sandwiches.

Assembly Food Hall Located inside Fifth + Broadway is this food hall, featuring more than 30 different dining options.

Martin’s B-B-Que Joint Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant Etch

SCENE TIP: Sure, Lower Broadway has its charms, but there are plenty of hidden gems to discover in the city’s center. A cluster of buildings is influenced by Egyptian Revival architecture, most notably Downtown Presbyterian Church, the sanctuary of which is one of Nashville’s most interesting spaces. The church’s third-floor attic also houses a small colony of local artists who keep studios and run a gallery. The Ryman Auditorium is Nashville’s most venerated venue — except for during the 20 years it was abandoned. Book a tour there to learn about the storied past of the Mother Church. On Rosa Parks Avenue, look for a historical marker commemorating Nashville’s first gay bars, Juanita’s Place and The Jungle. 11

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East Nashville SHOP Shoppes on Fatherland This cluster of locally owned stores offers everything from handcrafted jewelry to quirky gifts, garlicky goods and vintage knickknacks.

The Bookshop Hail, Dark Aesthetics The Idea Hatchery Fannie’s House of Music

EAT AND DRINK Hunters Station This convenient food court is home to locations of Hugh-Baby’s BBQ & Burger Shop, Vui’s Kitchen, Tacos Aurora, The Picnic Tap, The Grilled Cheeserie and Citizen Market. To top it off, there’s a dog-friendly outdoor dining area.

Margot Café & Bar Lyra Two Ten Jack

SCENE TIP: Resilient East Nashville survived a category EF3 tornado in March 2020. The twister lifted the spire right off of East End United Methodist Church and severely damaged the beloved music venue The Basement East, among other buildings. There are scores of small businesses to support in neighborhoods including Five Points, McFerrin Park, Lockeland Springs, Inglewood and more. From Shelby Park, you can catch a glimpse of Tennessee’s only functioning lighthouse. Built in 1889, the 39-foot tower marks the intake for Nashville’s Omohundro Water Plant. 13

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Germantown EAT AND DRINK Monell’s Operating out of a refurbished Victorian home, Monell’s is not your typical meat-and-three, but more like Sunday dinner at Grandma’s house. Meals there are served that way, around communal tables with big bowls of fried chicken, pot roast, mashed potatoes, green beans, cornbread and more.

Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen Given Von Elrod’s menu of artisan sausages and sandwiches plus a darn fine cheeseburger, the idea of enjoying the midday meal at this spot — accompanied by one of its vast array of craft beers in the convivial atmosphere of a breezy biergarten and expansive patio — is a no-brainer.

Waldo’s Chicken and Beer With chicken on the bone, on the bun, in a basket and in a bowl, Waldo’s menu is made from scratch. Enjoy it with a pale ale or IPA from Waldo’s wide selection of brews.*

City House The Cupcake Collection Vui’s Kitchen Rolf and Daughters Geist Red Bicycle Henrietta Red

SCENE TIP: Tucked away just north of the Tennessee State Capitol, the gridded streets of Germantown — so named because of early German immigrants who settled in the neighborhood and brought brewing and meatpacking to Nashville —

offer some of the city’s most beloved restaurants. The new Tennessee State Museum shares a block with Bicentennial Mall State Park and the Nashville Farmers’ Market, with the minor league Nashville Sounds tossing around the old horsehide at nearby First Horizon Park. The park stands where Sulphur Dell once did, hosting baseball from the

Reconstruction until the 1960s (and has again since 2015), but long before that was home of an impressive 12thcentury saltworks operated by the Mississppian peoples who once populated the Cumberland River Valley.

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The Gulch DO Station Inn The homey no-frills vibe is part of the charm at this world-famous bluegrass mecca. Your odds of hearing jaw-dropping instrumental and vocal talent any night of the week are roughly 1:1 — this is where tomorrow’s bluegrass superstars hone their chops and today’s drop in and unwind.

Carter Vintage Guitars Gulch Greenway 16-Bit Bar+Arcade Pins Mechanical Company

EAT AND DRINK Marsh House Inside the Thompson Hotel, Marsh House focuses on seafood — lobster tart, snapper stew — with Southern flair. Leave room for dessert, too.

Blue Stripes Urban Cacao The menu at this emporium employs the whole cacao pod — fruit, beans, shell, even its juice — to make everything from sugar-packed, luxurious desserts to keto-friendly post-workout energy snacks.*

Emmy Squared This intimate Gulch spot offers up fantastic Detroit-style pizzas, sandwiches and a contender for the best burger in town.*

Gertie’s Bar Peg Leg Porker

SCENE TIP: A massive, years-long revitalization project transformed Nashville’s railroad gulch into the Gulch, a bustling neighborhood of shops, apartments, condos, high-end hotels and restaurants. It’s a metaphorical beehive of activity as scooters zip by on sidewalks and cranes reach into the sky.

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Hillsboro Village DO The Belcourt Theatre Founded in 1925, the Belcourt is one of the country’s leading arthouse cinemas — a movie lover’s magnet for foreign and indie films, repertory tributes and raucous midnight screenings with accompanying drink specials.

Fannie Mae Dees Park Belmont Mansion Posh Boutique Molly Green

EAT AND DRINK The Grilled Cheeserie This is a great place to grab a cheesy, melty, satisfying sandwich, with a side of house-made soup and a milkshake.

The Donut + Dog Nicoletto’s Meet Noodles Pizza Perfect

SCENE TIP: A small but bustling district, Hillsboro Village is a charming spot to shop and grab a drink. Named for a local civic leader and folk hero, Fannie Mae Dees Park is often called “Dragon Park” by locals because it is home to a 200-foot-long mosaic sea serpent. 19

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North Nashville DO Carl Van Vechten Gallery This gallery on Fisk University’s campus is often curated with art by a mix of historic artists of the 20th century, like Aaron Douglas and Greg Ridley, and contemporary ones from around North Nashville. The exhibitions reflect the tremendous range of Fisk’s impact.

Jefferson Street Sound Woodcuts Gallery & Framing Elephant Gallery Hadley Park

EAT AND DRINK The Southern V This all-vegan “meat”-and-three features crispy seitan-based fried chick’n, hearty mac ’n’ cheeze, BBQ jackfruit nachos and an array of tasty sides. Dining at the V is simple and delicious — just like Southern comfort food should be.

Ooh Wee Bar-B-Q Slim & Husky’s Vege-licious Cafe Riddim N Spice

SCENE TIP: From the hallowed halls of Fisk University to the church basements where civil rights activists were trained in nonviolent protest, historically Black North Nashville has a storied past. Its current residents and small businesses continue the neighborhood’s legacy of artistic engagement, inventive cuisine and civic leadership. A 105-year-old Beaux Arts building houses the North Branch of Nashville Public Library. It is one of six Nashville libraries built as part of steel magnate Andrew Carnegie’s ambitious international philanthropic effort to provide cities and institutions with libraries. Nearby Silver Sands Cafe has been serving soul food to hungry residents for more than a half-century. 21

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South Nashville DO Plaza Mariachi With a large number of eateries (including Mexican, Cuban and Greek options and more), a dedicated bar, and constant entertainment from the stage and beyond, Plaza Mariachi is perfect for large groups and curious travelers. On various nights, bands play, and you can salsa dance, play trivia, watch aerial artists and dancers and more.

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Radnor Lake State Park Ford Ice Center

EAT AND DRINK Pupuseria Reina La Bendición At this Salvadorian spot, the pupusas are monsters, big masa cakes filled with cheese and other goodness (pork, chicken, beans, etc.), then griddled into submission until there’s a char on both sides. Served with hot sauce and curtido, it’s a gloriously gooey dish when hot.

Black Abbey Brewing Company Black Abbey Brewing refers to its South Nashville taproom as Fellowship Hall — “a place to gather and chat among friends while enjoying a pint of our unique but approachable brews.” Try out one of the seasonal brews, or the delicious and always-on-tap Tennessee IPA.*

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SCENE TIP: The history-rich neighborhoods south of downtown still reflect their blue-collar background, though the factories and mills are more likely to be filled with tech companies and hip eateries than workers on an assembly line. There’s auto racing at The Fairgrounds Nashville — as there has been for more than a century — and soon there will be professional soccer too. Nolensville Pike, one of the main drags in these parts, hosts a delightful international amalgam of immigrant-owned shops and restaurants with food from everywhere from Central America to Ethiopia to Nepal.

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West Nashville DO McKay’s A book lover’s paradise, the ground floor of McKay’s is crammed with worn classics, paperbacks, DVDs, cookbooks, Xbox games and how-tos of every description; overlooking it is a balcony ringed with thousands of CDs and records.*

CLIMB Nashville West The Warner Parks The Barbershop Theater Centennial Park

EAT AND DRINK Hathorne The menu at Hathorne is composed of shareable plates of various sizes created with care and impeccable ingredients. Good drinks enhance the conviviality, as does the patio, an oasis along the Charlotte corridor.

Bobbie’s Dairy Dip M.L. Rose Vegan Vee Nicky’s Coal Fired

SCENE TIP: The Tennessee hills start their gentle roll west of downtown, home of long-established neighborhoods like Sylvan Park and Belle Meade, founded as quieter alternatives to more intown locales. You’ll find Nashville’s most famous park, Centennial, home of a full-size replica of The Parthenon, an homage to the city’s status as Athens of the South and a legacy of higher education that includes nearby Vanderbilt University. A renaissance along Charlotte Avenue brought new restaurants and shops, and beer lovers will want to visit the breweries in The Nations, one of the city’s most charmingly — and mysteriously — named neighborhoods. * Denotes advertorial content

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Breakfast The Loveless Cafe Since 1951, this local landmark has been dishing out its famed biscuits, country ham and fried chicken to everyone from struggling songwriters to foreign dignitaries.

Dose At its two locations, Dose serves up coffee, baked goods and the best breakfast sandwich around.

Redheaded Stranger This East Side taco shop isn’t just great for lunch — its egg-and-cheese-filled breakfast tacos will power you through any day.

Big Bad Breakfast For big plates of eggs, taters, bacon and grits, hit up this Charlotte Avenue outpost.

Dozen Bakery This Wedgewood-Houston cafe boasts some of the best baked goods in the city. Keep it simple with a cup of Crema coffee and an extra-flakey croissant.

Shep’s Delicatessen At this East Nashville deli, you can get a New York-style bagel and schmear, a corned-beef-andeggs burrito or homemade blintzes. And stick around for lunch, when you can get a knish, a reuben and much more.*

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coffee Steadfast Coffee Drinks are perfectly balanced, from The Rested Butterscotch Latte to The Atlas, in which a thick layer of cool, sweet foam delicately sits upon steaming-hot coffee like a complex, delicious science experiment.

Crema Crema is an artisan coffee pioneer on Hermitage Avenue at the edge of downtown, known for reliable coffee craftsmanship and sharing its knowledge via classes.

Bongo East This East Side establishment delivers a reliable cup of great coffee as well as innovative espresso drinks, fresh salads, panini and breakfast all day long — and you can choose from dozens of board games to play.

The Loading Dock At this delightful nook in Wedgewood-Houston, The Loading Dock’s baristas are constantly inventing new drink specials that feature seasonal and house-made syrups.

8th & Roast With locations in West Nashville and on Eighth Avenue South, 8th & Roast serves up reliably delicious espresso drinks, pour-over coffee and a variety of baked goods and premade sandwiches and salads.

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cheap eats Arnold’s Country Kitchen Everyone has their favorite meat-and-three, but Arnold’s tops a lot of lists, as evidenced by the cross section of Nashvillians who line up daily for the fried green tomatoes, peppery roast beef, turnip greens, bread pudding and chocolate pie.

The Horn Coffee In this warmly lit Somali cafe, they offer many delectable foods, including a savory pastry called the sambusa, a Somali variation on the Indian samosa.

Five Points Pizza Big, foldable New York-style slices, tasty salads and garlic knots make for a cheap and tidy lunch. Two locations are conveniently located in East and West Nashville.

BokBox The chefs who run this East Side walk-up window have perfected the savory, smoky art of coalroasted chicken.

Cori’s Doghouse Located near Centennial Park, Cori’s features a floor-to-ceiling menu of meat options and topping combos organized geographically.

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Dino’s Bar One of the city’s favorite dive bars, Dino’s delivers on cheap but tasty meals. Get yourself a cheeseburger and fries for about $10. 33

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Fine Dining Folk With craft cocktails, an extensive wine list and menu standouts like wood-fired pizzas and royal red shrimp, Folk is an East Side staple.

The Catbird Seat The Catbird Seat perches at the pinnacle of memorable upscale dining in Nashville. The food is avant-garde yet delicious, and the kitchen has enhanced the résumés of many brilliant chefs. Plan ahead: The 32-seat culinary-adventure ride has a booking system that’s complex even by big-city standards.

Husk Founding chef Sean Brock has moved on to other projects, but Husk remains a hot destination. Lunch and dinner menus change every day depending on what local growers have to offer and are cooked in an open kitchen at the center of the Victorian mansion.

Tailor This Germantown supper club offers authentic Indian cuisine with Southern sensibilities. Chef Vivek Surti is known to keep the dining experience lively with his warm personality shining through as he introduces each course and tells the stories that inspired them.

Peninsula The menu of this delightful and ambitious East Nashville spot is inspired by the cuisine of the Iberian Peninsula. The food is both sophisticated and comforting, a rare trick.

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Mexican Fare Mas Tacos Por Favor From pulled-pork tacos to vegetarian quinoa tacos, fried plantains and its regionally famous chicken tortilla soup, Mas Tacos Por Favor never fails to satisfy.

Fogatas You can get everything from standard Tex-Mex combos to a breakfast plate of steak and eggs with grilled cactus on the side — and there’s a fresh juice bar, too.

Taquería La Juquilita Ask for whatever the daily soup is, point at a few pupusas and tacos, and get ready to enjoy.

Tacos y Mariscos Lindo Mexico A $20 bill can get an entire roasted chicken with rice, beans, tortillas, pico and toppings, with some cash still left over. Tip big, these people are the best.

Taqueria Andrea Everything on the menu is solid gold — the quesadillas, the burritos, the tacos — but bang-foryour-buck-wise, you can’t beat the $7.75 torta, a savory Mexican sandwich about the size of a cheeseburger-and-a-half.

BEST MARGARITAS: Pancho & Lefty’s Cantina The reigning champ of the Scene’s annual Margarita Fest, Pancho & Lefty’s has locations downtown and in Sylvan Park, where you can sip on a variety of flavored margs. 37

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Hot Chicken Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack The restaurant that made Nashville hot chicken a world-famous specialty serves it up in four varieties: mild, medium, hot or, for the truly reckless, extra hot. Prince’s is the yardstick by which everyone measures hot chicken in Nashville.

400 Degrees In our book, Aqui Hines’ glorious deep-fried bird rivals the mighty Prince’s for its crackling crust and its proportion of flavor to pain. Thick-cut pork chops and crinkle-cut french fries also benefit from a dash of chef Hines’ hot seasoning powder, but it’s her smile and infectious positive attitude that add extra zest to the experience.

Bolton’s Spicy Chicken & Fish A loyal clientele considers this the equal of Prince’s and some prefer it. It’s just as well known for its hot fish — the distantly related Nashville specialty consisting of fried fish doused in mustard and hot sauce.

Helen’s Hot Chicken Helen’s started in a little trailer on the side of a Nashville road, and it’s expanded to four Middle Tennessee locations and three spots out of state. Offering leg and breast quarters, wings and tenders — as well lobster tails, catfish and more — there’s something for everyone.

Hattie B’s With three locations in town, Hattie B’s also serves traditional Southern fried chicken, grilled tenders and craft beer.

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Vegetarian The Wild Cow East Nashville’s The Wild Cow has taken all your favorite comfort foods — burgers, tacos, nachos, giant salads and even hot chicken — and re-created them as delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes.*

AVO Check out the signature cocktails and The Wild Nashville — arguably the most filling salad we’ve ever eaten, featuring freshly foraged greens and all sorts of goodness grown right here in Music City.

Sunflower Cafe Surprise is the order of the day at this sunny cafe in Berry Hill. The food is delivered cafeteria-style, so you can sample bits and pieces of the rotating menu of entrées and sides. Gluten-free, oil-free and soy-free options are available.

Graze At Graze, you can go pig out on your favorite comfort foods made vegan, like Mac & Chorizo, Nashville Hot Tempeh and even a cashew-based cheesecake.

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Cocktails Pearl Diver This tropical-themed bar has a menu featuring expertly crafted (and aesthetically appealing) daiquiris, piña coladas and a rum-and-soda concoction known as the Ting Wray.

Henley The menu at this Midtown brasserie features some of the most creative cocktails anywhere in town and gives the old standards new twists.

Earnest Bar & Hideaway The drinks menu features few details, opting instead for snippets of prose. This encourages a conversation between mixologist and customer to discover the perfect cocktail for the mood and the moment.

Inglewood Lounge This off-the-beaten-path spot offers a succinct but diverse cocktail menu. Reliably inventive, the menu rotates throughout the year.

Chopper In a meticulously curated space, Chopper offers its own takes on traditional tiki drinks like the mai tai, the jet pilot and the painkiller.

The 404 Kitchen The 404 Kitchen’s whiskey list is otherworldly. The staggering variety includes Orphan Barrel bourbons; more than 75 rye; and hard-to-find Japanese, Taiwanese and French bottles.*

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The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is home to an unmatched and growing collection of country music artifacts, including one-of-a-kind recordings, films, instruments, and more. Honoring classic and current artists, the Museum exhibits everything from Hank Williams’s cherished Martin guitar to Elvis Presley’s custom Cadillac, to outfits and instruments from the likes of Alison Krauss and Carrie Underwood, to a showcase of today’s top artists. Visitors of all ages experience the evolution of the music within the context of American history. From Jimmie Rodgers to Dolly Parton to Garth Brooks and beyond, a compelling mix of displayed artifacts, panels, and audio tours tell the stories of those who have shaped the music. TICKETS ARE LIMITED, BOOK ONLINE NOW. CountryMusicHallofFame.org

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top dates Bastion Josh Habiger is making some of the most creative food in the city with virtually none of the pomposity, and Bastion has become one of Nashville’s most essential restaurants. It’s set up to feel like a dinner party at someone’s house, complete with vintage stereo equipment and a great vinyl collection. Also, enjoy a drink in the restaurant’s adjacent bar, which features a more laid-back atmosphere.

Cafe Roze The decor is clean, the cocktails killer, and the food fresh, vibrant and seasonal. To drink, try the Miller High Life with grapefruit ice cubes. To eat, they bring the umami with grilled halloumi cheese, a juicy burger and shaved celery salad in olive brine that’s nothing short of epic.

Flamingo Cocktail Club A delightful spot in Wedgewood-Houston, Flamingo has a terrific, creative drinks menu. It features both lounge-y seating areas and an open dance floor, so you and your sweetheart can opt to either nuzzle up in the corner or cut a rug to whatever the DJ is spinning that night.

Olive and Sinclair Chocolate Co. Tennessee’s only bean-to-bar chocolatier, Olive and Sinclair offers a 35-minute tour that takes you through the process — with plenty of nibbles along the way.

Topgolf The high-tech driving range is a chain with more than 50 locations on multiple continents. It’s not exactly locally sourced entertainment — but fun is fun. The best part? It doesn’t really matter if you don’t know how to golf. It’s almost more charming if you don’t.

Vinyl Tap East Nashville’s delightful Vinyl Tap offers two things that go great together: vinyl (new and used!) and craft beer (local and regional!). Pop in to shop records, or to try a beer or cocktail — or do it all.* * Denotes advertorial content

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Top Retail Destinations Grimey’s New and Pre-Loved Music Grimey’s is one of Nashville’s best independent local record stores, with a knowledgeable staff more likely to nerd out over your purchases with you than sneer at your selections. And it’s even got two floors, with printed material downstairs.

Parnassus Books A great bookstore doesn’t just peddle books. It starts conversations, launches friendships, changes lives, transmits the passions of its staff and anchors a community’s intellectual life. Parnassus, which is co-owned by author Ann Patchett, does all of these things and more.

Hatch Show Print Need presents for those back home, an outside-the-box wedding gift, or something to distinguish your walls or office cube? This is some of the coolest (and most affordable) art you’ll find anywhere.

Hail, Dark Aesthetics The walls of this East Side outpost are covered with the heads of various taxidermied critters and framed bat and insect corpses. It’s not all about death and bones, though — they also carry gorgeous Victorian-inspired jewelry, crystals, Garbage Pail Kids cards and goofy vintage patches.

Daphne Quirky | Pretty | Home Stop by this home furnishing store for casual cottage style that is comfy and quirky, and book a consultation for customized interior design.*

Designworks Collective In the Designworks Collective, you’ll find some of Nashville’s most trendy brands. Check out Berry Hill’s Paddywax Candle Bar, the nearby Stay Golden cafe, and male fragrance brand Olivina Men, found in shops around town from the Nations to Lockeland Springs.*

The Groove Just a couple blocks north of East Nashville’s buzzing Five Points neighborhood, The Groove has been a must for vinyl-hunting audiophiles for a decade-plus. The independently owned store offers new and used vinyl, cassettes and CDs, and frequently hosts in-store performances and events.*

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Top Retail Destinations Gruhn Guitars The instrument shop has been around since 1970 and currently has more than 1,000 guitars, basses, banjos and more. Gruhn has furnished guitars for Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Johnny Cash, George Harrison and Paul McCartney.

Marathon Village It seems many of the folks who head to Marathon Village are hoping to catch a glimpse of American Pickers star Mike Wolfe, who owns Antique Archaeology. But whether you’re there for antiques or cool old cars, definitely take some extra time to check out the other local shops, including The Bang Candy Company and Grinder’s Switch Winery, which offers wine from the Centerville winery.

The Arcade The Arcade, built way back in 1902, was Nashville’s first enclosed shopping area. Today its top floor is filled with small art galleries that participate in the First Saturday Art Crawl every month, and the bottom floor houses a number of different eateries and shops.

The Great Escape Holding one of the largest used CD and record collections in Nashville, this long-standing shop is a favorite for those willing to dig for their treasure. With locations on Charlotte Avenue and on Gallatin Road in Madison, it’s a great outpost for comic-book lovers too.

Music Valley Antiques and Marketplace This antique mall features inventive furniture, records, knickknacks and memorabilia for every budget, plus a slew of souvenirs worth bringing home.

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top dog-friendly spots Two Rivers Dog Park Open from dawn until dusk in the lovely and expansive Two Rivers Park, this spot is perfect for dog owners who want plenty of room for their little pals to run.

Downtown Dog Park The park on the Riverfront isn’t large, but it’s a lovely little respite from the concrete jungle for downtown pooches. Plus, it’s surrounded by other areas to visit once your pup is back on his or her leash.

Tailgate Brewery This West Side brewery’s headquarters sits on more than seven acres, giving pups plenty of room to play. Plus, there’s a semi-secret dogs-only menu with treats made from leftover pizza dough and beer malt.

William A. Pitts Dog Park Half the park is a spacious, well-kept grassy patch with water fountains, shade and plenty of seating. But the other side is a heavily wooded area where your dog can run wild through shrubs and trees while chasing squirrels and birds.

BarkPark While the dogs have fun running zoomies and cooling off on the splash pad, humans can take advantage of the covered seating, free Wi-Fi and coffee bar.

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top museums Frist Art Museum Housed in the beautiful Art Deco building that once served as the city’s post office, the Frist Art Museum is Nashville’s finest art institution. Often hosting historical and contemporary art exhibits simultaneously — as well as offering a cafe, monthly live music performances, a wonderful children’s center and regular architecture tours — the Frist goes to great lengths to offer something for everyone.

Tennessee State Museum In its new digs near the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, the Tennessee State Museum holds more than 150,000 artifacts from all over the state, and all of the exhibits are free to the public. The museum is dedicated to educational programming for kids too.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Because the museum’s collections and stories are so well presented, and because the exploration of country music runs so deep, even verging into blues and gospel at times, there’s plenty for all music fans to appreciate.

The Parthenon Securing our reputation as the Athens of the South, Nashville is home to a full-scale replica of The Parthenon. There’s a museum inside with paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries, and just like the Parthenon in ancient Greece, this one holds a 42-foot statue of Athena.

Lane Motor Museum In this unique museum, you’ll find myriad examples of the ever-evolving concept of practical transportation, from tiny bicycles and scooters to capacious people-carriers. Among the 150 or so vehicles on display, there are radical designs from engineers manifesting their visions in metal.

Glen Campbell Museum Dedicated to the life and legacy of the late Rhinestone Cowboy himself, the Glen Campbell Museum and Rhinestone Stage in downtown Nashville features events, exhibits and a gift shop all about the legendarily prolific singer, songwriter and guitarist.* * Denotes advertorial content

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top music venues Ryman Auditorium There’s a reason they call it the Mother Church of Country Music — with the stained-glass windows, the pews instead of traditional theater seating, and the undeniable vibes of rich history wafting through the air, concerts at the Ryman feel more like you’re experiencing some kind of spiritual revival rather than just catching another concert.

The Basement This intimate rock club boasts some of the best sound in Music City, with a full calendar of singer-songwriters, rock ’n’ roll bands and soul outfits — not to mention the friendly staff and full bar — that keeps the place filled to the brim most nights.

The Bluebird Cafe Essentially the CBGB of landmark singer-songwriter haunts, this tiny, no-introductionnecessary hole-in-the-wall is where struggling and established songsmiths alike often woodshed and showcase future big hits for the first time.

The Cannery/The High Watt/Mercy Lounge This trifecta of rooms on Cannery Row is the Three Bears of Nashville’s rock-club scene. The smallest venue (The High Watt) and the midsize room (Mercy Lounge) host comedy, rock, country, hip-hop and pop shows on a nearly nightly basis, while the biggest (Cannery Ballroom) opens up for shows a handful of times per month.

City Winery This spacious Pie Town venue hosts a menagerie of events, from live music to trivia to the occasional happy-hour yoga session. The space is broken up into a few different rooms — there’s the restaurant, which serves lunch, dinner and brunch; the lounge, where they have trivia, DJs and happy hours; and the main showroom, featuring both local and touring acts.

Drkmttr Nashville’s only DIY all-ages venue, Drkmttr hosts an array of music from hip-hop to hardcore punk to dance, with local artists and touring acts equally represented.

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top music venues Exit/In A key part of Elliston Place’s celebrated Rock Block, the renowned Exit/In has a 50-year history that includes everyone from Steve Martin to The Police — and their names are all there on the wall.

Grand Ole Opry House The main home of the Grand Ole Opry since 1974, this opulent 4,400-capacity hall is the crown jewel of the Opryland complex. Standing on its stage is a rite of passage for anyone who’s anyone in country music.

Marathon Music Works Located in historic Marathon Village, the spacious 1,500-capacity room features two full bars and hosts pop, rock, hip-hop and country shows.

Play As Nashville’s hottest dance bar, this place has everything: female and male impersonators (known as The Play Mates), DJ nights, themed dance-party nights and much, much more.

Robert’s Western World See p. 11.

The Schermerhorn Symphony Center Home of the Nashville Symphony, the Schermerhorn is a gorgeous downtown venue that hosts a variety of classical, pop, blues, jazz and even the occasional comedy performance.

Station Inn See p. 17.

Third Man Records Mecca for fans of Jack White, and the Chocolate Factory to the Nashville-by-way-of-Detroit Last Rock Icon Standing’s Willy Wonka, Third Man Records is unlike any modern musical landmark in the world.

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First Saturday Art Crawl Nashville’s downtown art galleries have been sharing opening nights for more than a decade. The first Saturday of every month on Fifth Avenue feels like an arty street festival, with new exhibits, free wine and refreshments available.

Bridgestone Arena The roughly 20,000-capacity home of the NHL’s Nashville Predators turns gold in the winter for hockey with one of the loudest, craziest crowds in the league, but serves up a host of musical performances on a silver platter all year long.

OZ Arts Nashville This former cigar warehouse was transformed into a destination for cutting-edge contemporary art experiences, with eclectic programming of performing and visual arts events.

Zanies Nashville’s flagship comedy club hosts a wide variety of shows, from local comic showcases to national headliners such as Aziz Ansari, Bruce Bruce, Janeane Garofalo, Chris Rock, Marc Maron and countless more.

Bad Axe Throwing Located in Pie Town, this Canada-based chain offers dedicated coaching in the art of ax throwing, with room for corporate events, parties and walk-ins. *

Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery Nelson’s Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey is based on a 150-year-old recipe that the Nelson brothers discovered in their family archives. The distillery offers tastings throughout the week, but be sure to book ahead.*

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Located near both Opry Mills Mall and the legendary Grand Ole Opry, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center features nine acres of stunning indoor gardens under glass roofs — along with 2,800 guest rooms and more than 750,000 square feet of convention space.* * Denotes advertorial content

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top outdoor activities Cheekwood Estate & Gardens The city’s elegant longtime home for the arts offers attractions all year round, from quality art exhibitions in the estate’s museum to a woodland sculpture trail and the annual Holiday LIGHTS extravaganza.

Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Natural Area Here, hundreds of riverside acres in what would otherwise be prime residential real estate are set aside forever as a wildlife habitat and gathering places for family barbecues, exercise, birding and more. Check out the Nature Center for educational programming.

United Street Tours This tour company informs visitors — and unaware locals — about Nashville’s impressive and extensive Black history and culture. It offers three different walking tours, each 90 minutes long. There’s a Black history option, as well as tours devoted to the civil rights movement and neighborhood diversity.

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park This tree-lined park and promenade boasts a 200-foot granite map of the state, a Pathway of History measured in 2001-like monoliths, a World War II memorial, a working carillon, and a fountain plaza that fills in the summer with children splashing in the soaring jets of water.

Arrington Vineyards Thirty-five minutes south of downtown, not only can you explore the countryside while sipping on some locally made wine, but you can also bring a picnic, order food and attend concerts.*

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top family-friendly spots The Adventure Science Center Explore the 15,000-square-foot Space Chase, scale the Adventure Tower or take in a star show at the Sudekum Planetarium, where a GOTO Chiron optical star projector displays more than 6 million stars (!) onto the theater’s 63-foot dome.*

Nashville Children’s Theatre With year-round programming, NCT has provided exposure to the theatrical arts to deserving kids, families and educators across Middle Tennessee for 90 seasons and counting. The production quality is top-notch, and its Rutledge Hill venue also hosts the Nashville Repertory Theatre’s Ingram New Works Festival each spring.

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere At the Nashville Zoo you can feed birds while they sit on your hand (or sometimes head), pet kangaroos (which are softer than chinchillas), hang out in a petting zoo filled with goats, llamas and alpacas, and visit more than 300 different species of animals, including red pandas, tigers and so many more.

The Adventure Park at Nashville This maze of ropes, cables, planks and netting is the perfect spot for kids’ day out, a place for your little ones to unleash their inner monkey by swinging, climbing and ziplining their way through the trees.

Red Caboose Park Playgrounds are often full of big kids, and the structures are just a bit too large to set a little one loose on. But at Bellevue’s Red Caboose Park, you’ll find bouncy stuff on the ground underneath the equipment to protect delicate noggins, a zero-entry merry-goround, and some fake trees for climbing fun. Plus, there are a dozen comfy picnic tables, gloriously located under a pleasant stand of wide-canopied trees.

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Top Health & wellness Spas Escape Day Spa & Salon The spa menu includes a bevy of options for facials, massage and nail care — and the staff is happy to help you customize the experience based on your needs.

The Woodhouse Day Spa The Nashville outpost of The Woodhouse Day Spa is elegant and luxe — and you can treat yourself from head to toe.

Esthetics By P. Brown This local spot offers individualized treatments for skin and hair care as well as body treatments like waxing and steaming. The salon also caters to natural hair.

Fitness Centers YMCA of Middle Tennessee The city’s YMCAs offer excellent fitness centers, a variety of classes and youth sports to keep you active. Plus, some centers even have pools.

getFIT615 This locally owned business has adopted a body-liberation ethos, so everyone can work out without feeling the weight of society’s expectations — and that’s fresh.

Metro Parks Community Centers Nashville is home to 10 regional community centers that offer fitness centers, tracks, exercise studios and more. A day pass is just $3.

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Top Health & wellness Quick Medics CareNow Urgent Care There are seven CareNow Urgent Care clinics in Nashville that provide same-day treatment.

Vanderbilt Health Walk-In Clinic The Vanderbilt clinics offer urgent medical care for non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries that need to be treated immediately. You can walk in or make a same-day appointment online.

East Nashville Family Medicine This East Side health center offers long-term care as well as a walk-in clinic for whatever ails you.

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Transportation Nashville B-cycle Nashville B-cycle is an hourly bike rental service, where you just swipe your credit card at a B-station, grab a bike and go. Take it wherever you’d like — Nashville has a lot of beautiful, mostly flat greenways — then return it to any B-station throughout the city.

Electric scooters Those dockless electric scooters you see on the sidewalk and perched on various street corners? They’re relatively easy to get around on, and they’re definitely cheap. Just download the app of one of the many competing brands — Lime and Bird, to name just two — find a nearby scooter with some battery life left in it, and hop on. Both Bird and Lime scooters cost $1 to unlock and 15 cents per minute of riding. Riders are encouraged to wear helmets, though they aren’t technically required — but keep the scooter off the sidewalk, or you could land yourself a fine.

Joyride Nashville Want a quick lift from the Gulch to Lower Broad? Just wave down one of the many Joyride golf carts you’ll no doubt see zipping through the streets of downtown. The rides are free, but tips are very much appreciated.

Lyft Lyft is an on-demand personal driver service that you utilize through a smartphone app, but it’s staffed by regular folks so the prices tend to be more affordable than a cab. Watch out for surge pricing, though.

Uber Like Lyft, Uber is an on-demand car service that you can summon from your smartphone. It will take you to and from anywhere downtown and the nearby neighborhoods, and even as far out as Brentwood and Franklin

Nashville MTA If you’re hoping to get to or from downtown, the bus is a great, cheap option. The fare is just $1.70 (and exact change is not needed), so you can get downtown from the airport for under two bucks!

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