Like a diamond, Nashville shines brightly with over 15 million visitors. Reasons to visit this dynamic growing city are multi-faceted from its vibrant music scene, fine arts, education, college and professional sports to its large number of festivals, city events and conventions, Music City continues to attract the attention of visitors nationally and abroad. Synonymous with good times and friendly people, Nashville always offers something exciting to do. If you are planning a trip to Nashville, give us a call. Our staff will help you plan the perfect trip and then offer you the perfect locale for a respite after a very long day.
East Nashville
A short 15 minute drive away is the East Nashville neighborhood; a revitalized historic community known for arts, craft beer and the Tomato Art Festival. Popular bars and restaurants include Rumours East, The Family Wash featuring live music, The Pharmacy Burger Parlor and Beer Garden, Marche Artisan Foods listed as a USA Today 10 Best for Coffee Shop cuisine. East Nashville is known the area’s beautifully restored homes, offbeat shops, street art, trendy bars and fine dining such as Marrgo Café & Bar.
The Gulch
Located in the crossroads of downtown Nashville and Music Row, only minutes from Germantown, is The Gulch (#NashvilleGulch). Known for exciting nightlife, and one of the most popular locales for mural photos, The Gulch offers a vast array of restaurants, bars and shops in a concentrated area. Check out Hops+Crafts, Gerties’s Bar or LA. Jackson for fine dining and Instagram worthy drinks, or head over to Rudy’s Jazz Room for New Orleans style food and music. Or, check out Station Inn, a music room featuring the best in Bluegrass, classic country and Americana roots music.
The Nations
Though located near one of Nashville’s oldest neighborhoods, Sylvan Park, The Nations began mostly as a low cost residential neighborhood intersected by I-40 where Mom and Pop businesses and thrift stores thrived on Charlotte Street. The renovation of homes spurred by Nashville’s growth has brought many first time home buyers to the area and with it a slew of places to eat and drink that won’t bankrupt your wallet. Begin your day at one of two coffee houses – Three Corners or White Bison, and then catch the least expensive most lunch for the money at Wendell Smith’s. Open Mon-Sat from 6:00 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. daily Wendell’s is known for their homegrown tomatoes, sassy servers and lunch specials. Want to help a good cause, stop in The Café at Thistle Farms for farm fresh food and line of skincare products that support women survivors of human trafficking and addition. Not far away is Coco’s Italian Market for truly authentic Italian food, Bocce Ball and rich desserts. Cross under the interstate and The Nations dining selection widens with 20 different restaurant options – The Nations Bar & Grill, Red Bicycle, Harding House Brewing Co or Nicky’s Coal Fired to name a few and many options for fun thrift store shopping.
Elliston Place
Elliston Place is not quite Haight-Ashbury, but its history of being a hangout for the counterculture movement was inspired in part by The Exit/ Inn, The Gold Rush (now closed), Elliston Place Smoke Shop and some of the coolest boutiques to hit Nashville. Though not large in geographic size, intellectuals, writers, songwriters and musicians have all spent time on Elliston Place to hear or perform music or discuss the next big deal. Today, Exit/Inn is still rockin’ it with a full line-up of booked acts that are known or soon-to-be-known. If your taste is anti-country, this venue offers a reprieve for rockers, rappers and metalheads. Don’t leave town without checking out one of Nashville’s most historic venues and then stop in the Elliston Place Soda Shop for the best milk shake in town. For fine dining, Jimmy Kelly’s Steakhouse, is around the corner. Now celebrating 85 years of continuous service, this is the place to go for a perfectly made martini and intimate romantic dining.
Hillsboro Village
Less than 20 minutes away from Germantown is Hillsboro Village known far and wide for the celebrity frequented Pancake Pantry. Few restaurants in Nashville have retained the popularity and tried and true patrons as this restaurant located on 21st Street proven by the wait on any Saturday morning. Located in close proximity to Vanderbilt and Belmont Universities, this area is a fave of students past and present and is known for its shops, salons, the Fido coffeehouse and Belcourt Theatre. The Belcourt opened its doors in 1925 and through public and private support today is a non-profit that provides first rate access to acclaimed documentaries, foreign films, short films, classics and limited release films. Take a stroll and have a cold one at The Grilled Cheeserie or experience a quaint southern style breakfast at Biscuit Love. The options range from Tapas to Sushi and everything in-between.
- The Ryman Auditorium
- Schermerhorn Symphony Center
- Marathon Music Works
- Bridgestone Arena
- TPAC – (Tennessee Performing Arts Center)
- Ascend Amphitheater
- Nashville Municipal Auditorium
- City Winery
- The Listening Room