Elaine’s guidebook
Good Eats
This cafe is within walking distance for a good meat n 3 meal or Sunday Brunch . Closed on Saturday and $18 .50 all you can eat Brunch only 10am-2pm.
Walkin and go thru the line to pick out what you want then sit down. Or order one of their great salads.
If not feeling meat n 3, try one of their great salads. I recommend the goat cheese salad and add grilled chicken. The goat cheese is a deep fried ball.
They also have breakfast, sandwiches and desserts during the week.
17 locals recommend
Copper Kettle Café
4004 Granny White PikeThis cafe is within walking distance for a good meat n 3 meal or Sunday Brunch . Closed on Saturday and $18 .50 all you can eat Brunch only 10am-2pm.
Walkin and go thru the line to pick out what you want then sit down. Or order one of their great salads.
If not feeling meat n 3, try one of their great salads. I recommend the goat cheese salad and add grilled chicken. The goat cheese is a deep fried ball.
They also have breakfast, sandwiches and desserts during the week.
Near Music City Center for lunch, this meat n 3 has been featured on numerous foodie shows. They close at 3pm. Expect a line but it moves fast.
145 locals recommend
Arnold's Country Kitchen
605 8th Ave SNear Music City Center for lunch, this meat n 3 has been featured on numerous foodie shows. They close at 3pm. Expect a line but it moves fast.
If headed south away from Nashville, this is one of my favorite bakeries. It used to be considered a tea room back in the day, but it has evolved over the past 30 years.
I always get the chicken amarette which is a scoop of chicken salad, cranberry salad, small pimento sandwich, a couple of slices of poppy seed bread. Their quiches are great, too.
Any dessert will be a good choice. These photos does not give it justice it is so much better.
16 locals recommend
Puffy Muffin Brentwood
229 Franklin RdIf headed south away from Nashville, this is one of my favorite bakeries. It used to be considered a tea room back in the day, but it has evolved over the past 30 years.
I always get the chicken amarette which is a scoop of chicken salad, cranberry salad, small pimento sandwich, a couple of slices of poppy seed bread. Their quiches are great, too.
Any dessert will be a good choice. These photos does not give it justice it is so much better.
Within a short drive, if you want chicken. You don't have to eat it hot. I just go for the southern. Order online and just pick it up. Popular southern sides. Try the banana pudding if they have not run out.
128 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Melrose Nashville, TN
2222 8th Ave SWithin a short drive, if you want chicken. You don't have to eat it hot. I just go for the southern. Order online and just pick it up. Popular southern sides. Try the banana pudding if they have not run out.
Nearby in 12South, one of the nearest if you want BBQ. Get there before the Brisket runs out. If you like to people watch, sit outside. Or time it right and there is a live band inside.
You stand inline and order from the counter, then they bring it out to your table. Or do what I do most of the time...call or order online and bring it back home.
418 locals recommend
Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave SNearby in 12South, one of the nearest if you want BBQ. Get there before the Brisket runs out. If you like to people watch, sit outside. Or time it right and there is a live band inside.
You stand inline and order from the counter, then they bring it out to your table. Or do what I do most of the time...call or order online and bring it back home.
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SNearby off Belmont,
Mamma Mia's
4671 Trousdale DrNearby Italian, BYOB there is a liquor store next door.
Rated worth the drive on Food Network and I second that. It is located off the Natchez Trace Parkway which is Scenic drive if you want to check a stretch of that out before or after eating here.
418 locals recommend
The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100Rated worth the drive on Food Network and I second that. It is located off the Natchez Trace Parkway which is Scenic drive if you want to check a stretch of that out before or after eating here.
12South trendy hotspot pizzeria. Casual eatery with patio seating, a classic pizzeria menu & a long list of beer & wine. Parking maybe an issue or pay to park in nearby lot.
213 locals recommend
MAFIAoZA’s
2400 12th Ave S12South trendy hotspot pizzeria. Casual eatery with patio seating, a classic pizzeria menu & a long list of beer & wine. Parking maybe an issue or pay to park in nearby lot.
Green Hills pizzeria. Parking in Garage behind the restaurant. Chain eatery serving up inventive pizzas plus pastas & salads in a modern setting. Checkout Hill Center Chic shopping before or after eating here.
7 locals recommend
California Pizza Kitchen at Hill Center
4031 Hillsboro PikeGreen Hills pizzeria. Parking in Garage behind the restaurant. Chain eatery serving up inventive pizzas plus pastas & salads in a modern setting. Checkout Hill Center Chic shopping before or after eating here.
The Pfunky Griddle
2800 Bransford AveBerry Hill, nearby interesting breakfast experience
Hugh-Baby's
718 Thompson LnBerry Hill, nearby quick hamburger and BBQ. There is outdoor dining.
Berry Hill, nearby Local chain serving light, Cuban-inspired dishes & beer in an island-themed setting
33 locals recommend
Calypso Cafe
700 Thompson LnBerry Hill, nearby Local chain serving light, Cuban-inspired dishes & beer in an island-themed setting
Coffee Shop
If my K-cup brewer choices are not enough, try these
Within walking distance. Your purchase will help support providing drinking wells in third world countries.
64 locals recommend
The Well Coffeehouse
690 East Old Hickory BlvdWithin walking distance. Your purchase will help support providing drinking wells in third world countries.
Within walking distance on the campus of Lipscomb University. It is in the food court of the Student Union.
134 locals recommend
Starbucks
402 21st Ave SWithin walking distance on the campus of Lipscomb University. It is in the food court of the Student Union.
Nearby Universities
Easy access to these campuses. I can show you short cuts to avoid congested roads.
Lipscomb University
1 University Park DrWithin walking distance. A beautiful campus to walk around.
Belmont University
1900 Belmont BlvdVanderbilt University
2201 West End AveGroceries
Feeling like cooking or need some snacks. Then these are the places to get ingredients.
1 mile away drive. It is where I do most of my shopping since it seems to have the lower prices on the items I buy.
37 locals recommend
Walmart
2421 Powell Ave1 mile away drive. It is where I do most of my shopping since it seems to have the lower prices on the items I buy.
Green Hills, nearby drive Grocery chain with a variety of signature items
176 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
90 White Bridge RdGreen Hills, nearby drive Grocery chain with a variety of signature items
Green Hills, nearby drive for Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items
182 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4021 Hillsboro PikeGreen Hills, nearby drive for Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items
Kroger
4560 Harding PikeMelrose, nearby chain grocery store
International Market & Restaurant
2013 Belmont BlvdBelmont, mostly asian ingredient options
Historic Points of Interest
A lot of History to this homestead...There is a creek nearby and before Nashville was settled it was an Indian Village and maybe burial ground. At some point, it became mostly plantations several historic homes in the area to visit. During, the civil war the line between North and South moved thru this area during the Battle of Nashville. In the 1920s, it was the home of hole 1 or 9 of the local country club and the trolley ran past to the zoo. It became a residential area post WWII. I have lived here for the past 30 years.
Historic Travellers Rest
636 Farrell PkwyNearby Plantation
Belle Meade Winery
5025 Harding Pikenearby plantation
Not close by, but a must see for history buffs to see President Andrew Jackson's plantation home, burial site and museum.
311 locals recommend
The Hermitage
4580 Rachels LnNot close by, but a must see for history buffs to see President Andrew Jackson's plantation home, burial site and museum.
Nearby Civil War site, Civil War Buffs the confederate side command location for Battle of Nashville
Shys Hill Road
Shys Hill RoadNearby Civil War site, Civil War Buffs the confederate side command location for Battle of Nashville
Nearby civil war site, Civil War Buffs, Yankee Fort site while they held Nashville.
29 locals recommend
Fort Negley Visitors Center
1100 Fort Negley BlvdNearby civil war site, Civil War Buffs, Yankee Fort site while they held Nashville.
Not nearby but if you are into cars, Marathon Village is the site of where the old Marathon Cars were built. If you are also into industrial machinery you will love this place.
I did not know if this fit better in Historical or Shopping because there are some shops here. In particular Archeological Antiques .........
Followers of Mike & Frank of "American Pickers" will go daffy in this place. Well stocked with picker delights and a fun pl ace to spend about an hour ... Rain day or otherwise. The shop is located in the Marathon Automobile building with other shops. Outside is their traveling van
82 locals recommend
Marathon Village
1305 Clinton StNot nearby but if you are into cars, Marathon Village is the site of where the old Marathon Cars were built. If you are also into industrial machinery you will love this place.
I did not know if this fit better in Historical or Shopping because there are some shops here. In particular Archeological Antiques .........
Followers of Mike & Frank of "American Pickers" will go daffy in this place. Well stocked with picker delights and a fun pl ace to spend about an hour ... Rain day or otherwise. The shop is located in the Marathon Automobile building with other shops. Outside is their traveling van
Shopping
Nearby for those who need shopping therapy
The upscale stores...Nordstroms, Victoria Secrets, Restoration Hardware, Louis Vuitton, Sephora, William Sonoma to name a few.
455 locals recommend
The Mall at Green Hills
2126 Abbott Martin RdThe upscale stores...Nordstroms, Victoria Secrets, Restoration Hardware, Louis Vuitton, Sephora, William Sonoma to name a few.
Hill Center
4015 Hillsboro PikeChic stores
Gaslamp Antiques
100 Powell PlEighth Avenue Antique Mall
2015 8th Ave SSeveral antique and art deco shops along this strip
A lot of shops in this walkable district. You could spend all day here going shop to shop.
353 locals recommend
12 South
A lot of shops in this walkable district. You could spend all day here going shop to shop.
Berry Hill, The Nashville Flea Market at The Fairgrounds Nashville is considered one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Approximately 800 to 1200 dealers and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buying public every month. An average of 2000 booths, the 4th weekend of every month.
50 locals recommend
Nashville Flea Market
401 Wingrove StBerry Hill, The Nashville Flea Market at The Fairgrounds Nashville is considered one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Approximately 800 to 1200 dealers and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buying public every month. An average of 2000 booths, the 4th weekend of every month.
Live Entertainment
Too many venues in Nashville, but "hear" are nearby ones
Green Hills, Reservations recommended at this tiny legendary songwriters venue featuring up-&-coming & experienced songwriters.
460 locals recommend
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeGreen Hills, Reservations recommended at this tiny legendary songwriters venue featuring up-&-coming & experienced songwriters.
8th Ave, Local acts & famous comedians share the stage at this longtime club with an open-mike showcase
150 locals recommend
Zanies Comedy Showcase
2025 8th Ave S8th Ave, Local acts & famous comedians share the stage at this longtime club with an open-mike showcase
Downtown, Sports and outdoor concerts held here. If you are coming to Nashville for an event being held at this venue. I can show you easy shortcuts to give you easy access to get there in no time.
493 locals recommend
Nissan Stadium
1 Titans WayDowntown, Sports and outdoor concerts held here. If you are coming to Nashville for an event being held at this venue. I can show you easy shortcuts to give you easy access to get there in no time.
Downtown, indoor sports, concerts and other live events .
If you are coming to Nashville for an event being held at this venue. I can show you easy shortcuts to give you easy access to get to the area to find parking.
535 locals recommend
Bridgestone Arena
501 BroadwayDowntown, indoor sports, concerts and other live events .
If you are coming to Nashville for an event being held at this venue. I can show you easy shortcuts to give you easy access to get to the area to find parking.