Historic Germantown, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a dynamic community composed of renovated historic and chic new structures designed by Nashville’s industrious architects and entrepreneurs. The neighborhood has evolved since its earliest formation in the 18th century into one of Nashville’s most sought-after locations to work and play in large part for its many dining and shopping options that are within walking distance, in addition to being only blocks from downtown Nashville and the Gulch.
If this is your first visit to Germantown, take time to explore one of our neighborhood pubs, ethnic fare or casual comfort restaurants, local coffee shops or bakery or any one of our critically acclaimed fine dining establishments. Or if you prefer, check out the nearby Tennessee State Museum, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and our ever popular farmer’s market that is open seven days a week.
Germantown offers the best glimpse of Nashville both yesteryear and today. For advice on what to do or see, we are always available to help you plan your day.
Things To Do In Germantown
- Barista Parlor
Coffeehouse - Elegy Coffee
Coffee and light bites - The Library Cafe
Coffeehouse - Neighborlily
Coffeehouse - Red Bicycle
Coffee and crepes - Steadfast Coffee
Local coffee and restaurant - Surefire Coffee
Coffeehouse - Yin-Yang Tea
Tea, coffee and sandwiches - Bearded Iris Brewing
Brewery Taproom - Butchertown Hall
German Inspired Smoked Meats - City House
Contemporary Italian - The Cupcake Collection
Specialty Cupcakes - Geist + Bar and Grill
Small Plates – outdoor setting - Germantown Cafe
Eclectic uptown menu - Germantown Pub
Casual Pub Fare - The Goat
Community Space, American cuisine - Henrietta Red
Seafood - Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint
Burger joint
- Jonathan’s Grille
Sport’s bar, American cuisine - Monell’s
Southern food family style - Monday Night Brewing
Brewery - Mother’s Ruin
American cuisine + Bar - Neighbors
Bar and American cuisine - The Optimist
Seafood - O-Ku Nashville
Japanese cuisine - Pelato
Italian cuisine - Rolf & Daughters
American cuisine - Sedona Taphouse
Local and organic, craft beer - Sonny’s Patio Pub and Refuge
Bar and light bites - Steamboys
Casual Chinese - Tailor Nashville
South Asian American - Tempered Café & Chocolate
Sandwiches, Artisan chocolates and Absinthe Bar - Von Elrod’s Beer Garden and Sausage House
House-made Sausages, pub grub - Waldo’s Chicken and Beer
Southern-fried and Fire-roasted - 312 Pizza
Authentic Chicago-Style Pizza - 5th and Taylor
American Cuisine
- ABEDNEGO
Women/Mens Clothing - Batch Nashville
Gift Shop - Bits & Pieces Antique
Women Clothing / Antiques - Overton Arts
Framing/Art Gallery - Pieces Boutique
Women accessories / Clothing - Wilder Home Décor
Furniture