- Loveless Café. 8400 TN-100, Nashville, TN 37221. (615) 646-9700.
- An all-time favorite, this Nashville landmark is known for their Nashville Biscuits and delicious down-home cooking. This wonderful Southern cafe maintains a quaint country charm while serving up some of the best Nashville eats. Visit one of the many eclectic on-site shops while you wait!
- The Southern Steak & Oyster. 150 3rd Ave S #110, Nashville, TN 37201. (615)724-1762.
- I love the atmosphere of The Southern. It features incredible gourmet twists on southern classics. Diners travel for the Southern friend staples at the oyster bar in this trendy spot.
- Midtown Café. 102 19th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203. (615)-320-7176.
- Long running restaurant serving creative American cuisine in an intimate art-lined setting. Wonderful, quaint, high-service atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable and well taken care of. Anytime I want to take the wife out on a nice date or send my friend from out of town to a nice restaurant, I always suggest Midtown Café. Everything on the menu and wine list is top notch. Small setting feels like you’re in a hidden Nashville gem that adds to your good feeling while having the best Lemon Artichoke soup known to man.
- Puckett’s Grocery. 500 Church St, Nashville, TN 37203. (615)770-2772.
- Built in an old grocery store, Puckett's serves southern classics with the feeling of home. An extensive menu that offers everything from shrimp and grits to to the best black bean burger I've ever had, this hometown hot spot has something for everyone. Warm service, family friendly atmosphere and live music in the evenings make Puckett's my favorite place to dine in downtown Nashville.
- Double Dogs - 2 locations close - Hillsboro Village and Sylvan Heights. Hillsboro Village: 1807 21st Ave. (615)292-8110. Sylvan Heights: 4017 Charlotte Ave. (615)298-5819.
- I personally visited the Sylvan Heights location: If you are looking for a very laid back atmosphere and like to watch sports, this is the place for you. TV's Everywhere. I took my 2 young boys and they loved being able to watch the TV's while waiting on their food. Food and service was great. It is probably a good happy hour type place too. Has outdoor seating as well. Very open.
- Hopsmith Tavern. 1903 Division Street Nashville, TN 37203. (615) 846-5990.
- A nice place to hop in, get a quick bite to eat, and hop right back out! Good and speedy service as well as great food! This pub serve burgers, tacos, and much more! There are two floors with two bars and multiple TVs. Hopsmith Tavern has a hipster vibe and is a great place to go with family or friends. They also have outside seating on both floors for days when the weather is beautiful!
- Hattie B’s. 112 19th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203. (615) 678-4794.
- Hattie B's has some of the best chicken in the area! From whole pieces of chicken, to chicken tenders, to wings... they've got it! They also have multiple sauces that have different levels of hotness ranging from southern, no heat, going all the way up to shut the cluck up! They also have plenty of amazing sides and desserts! Hattie B's ALWAYS has a long line out of the door! So the secret is to go online, place a to-go order, skip the line, sit down, and enjoy your food! Just don't tell anyone we told you!0
- Bridgestone Arena. 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203. (615)770-2000.
- An all-purpose events venue in downtown Nashville and home to our Nashville Predators. Catch a game at Smashville, recently voted the #1 franchise in sports by ESPN or see your favorite performer!
- Country Music Hall of Fame. 222 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203. (615)416-2001
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is one of the world’s largest museums and research centers. The history is just incredible. One could spend hours reading and admiring the collection of country music history. My favorite artifact in the museum is the old writings on cocktail napkins from Waylon Jennings that turned out to be his top hits! This is a must see hot spot in Nashville.
- Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art. 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37205. (615) 353-6984.
- I have been to Cheekwood several times now, and it’s always a wonderful experience! If you’re in Nashville in the spring, you have to go see the tulips! It’s definitely one of those things you have to add to your Nashville Bucket List. In the winter, however, the light display is also amazing (and you can see real reindeer!) The gardens are pretty large, so be prepared to walk a bit, up and down hills as well. We love watching the train display outside! The mansion is amazing, and always included in your admission price. There are so many fantastic photo spots, and you could easily spend several long hours there.
- Old Town Trolley Tours Nashville. 201 Broadway Nashville TN 37201. (629)-208-0200 or book online.
- Pick-ups conveniently located at some of the most popular Nashville attractions. Within our three hotel’s shuttle range as well. I have lived here for years, and still enjoyed these comprehensive city tours; a “crash course of Nashville”. They have a fun guides, interesting stories of Nashville history, and ease around the city (not walking or driving yourself). It is a great way to fit a lot in if you have a short time here!
- Riverfront and Cumberland Park. 100 1st Ave N & 592 South First Street, Nashville, TN. Both open until 11pm.
- Almost 12 acres of parks in the heart of downtown Nashville right next to the famous honky-tonk Lower Broadway area. Great areas to people watch, interact with locals, activities for children, and open space for recreation and events. A place where locals go to be a part of their city while taking in the sites of a growing Nashville skyline. A small water park to explore, an outdoor concert venue, children play areas, and tours of Fort Nashborough are some other fun options for you and the family to feel connected to this great city. Walking along the pedestrian bridge that connects both parks is always fun and is the best place to take pictures of you and Nashville in the background!
- The Frist Center for the Visual Arts. 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203. (615)-244-3340.
- Just a few blocks from Vanderbilt University, The Frist Center for the Visual Arts offers a unique way to experience an art gallery. There is no permanent collection here so this allows the museum curators to bring in a wide variety of collections that appeal to most anyone. From Italian fashion in the 1800's to Roman artifacts, from classic Renaissance painters to modern abstract artists, the Frist Center is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. They even have an entire floor dedicated to hands on activities for kids (and adults)! Here you can make your own ink block print, stop motion video or clay sculpture. There is something here for everyone.
- The Mall at Green Hills. 2126 Abbott Martin Rd, Nashville, TN 37215.
- Need to get out of the hustle and bustle of downtown? Need a good special event gift or just a little treat for yourself? The Mall at Green Hills is only about 20 minutes away from our hotels and you'll find everything you need from The Container Store to Dillard's! Check their website for ongoing or fresh coupon codes and special offers.
- Centenial Park. 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
- Looking for an outdoor space that has it all? Centenial park is just the place to spend your afternoon in the sunshine! Located just 0.2 miles from the Homewood Nashville Vanderbilt, Centenial park has everything you could be looking for during an afternoon outing. Open in 1903, this sprawling historic park has sports courts, a well kept sunken garden, live music, museums, monuments, activity and arts centers, dog park, and walking/biking trails, just to name a few! Visit their website for details on open and closing times, availability, and activities going on in the park.
- The Parthenon. 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
- This Nashville Icon is closer thank you think! A short 0.2 mile stroll from the front doors of the Homewood Nashville Vanderbilt to the Parthenon will take you back in time as you see the wonder of ancient Greece. Modeled after the real parthenon, Nashville's Parthenon now holds the cities art museum and is the centerpoint attraction of centenial park. Check out their website to see information about the art gallery, history of The Parthenon, and operating hours.
