I used to think I wanted to change the world, but I’ve changed my mind. I’d much rather just change one heart. So, to you, sweet soul, this space is for you. No matter who you are, no matter where you’ve been, this space is for you. You matter here.
We’re so excited to share some of our favorite spots in Middle Tennessee with you! Even though this isn’t an exhaustive list, it’s some of the most-loved local spots. No matter what neighborhood you stay in, we’re sure you can find something you enjoy!
* indicates a favorite of Kayla’s or Andrew’s
The Factory- Honest Coffee Roasters, *Five Daughters Bakery, Jeni’s Ice Cream, Mojo’s Tacos (inside the factory)
Franklin Juice Company (popular açaí bowls)
Burger Up (farm-to-fork burgers)
White’s Mercantile (local goods shop)
Arrington Vineyards (live music, BYO charcuterie/snacks)
The Casual Pint (bottle shop)
Franklin Mercantile (breakfast, lunch)
Merridee’s (breakfast, lunch, bakery)
*Frothy Monkey (coffee/wine/beer, breakfast/lunch)
*Gabby’s Burgers & Fries (grassfed burgers, amazing sweet potato fries)
Dozen Bakery (you’ll want a dozen of everything)
Humphreys Street Coffee (coffee and hipster vibes)
Sutler Saloon (bluegrass brunch, really cool bathrooms)
Nashville Jam Company (biscuits, breakfast)
Stay Golden (coffee, breakfast/lunch)
Pfunky Griddle (make your own pancakes, gluten free)
Butchertown Hall (brunch, beer garden)
Rolf & Daughters (patio, dinner)
Monell’s (southern/home cooking)
City House (refreshing take on pizza)
5th& Taylor (brunch, dinner)
Germantown Café (brunch)
Barista Parlor (hipster to the max, also good biscuits)
*Frothy Monkey (coffee/wine/beer, breakfast/lunch)
Bongo Java (coffee, patio)
Bartaco (trendy taco place)
Josephine (American, brunch)
*Proper Bagel (allllll the flavors)
Burger Up (farm-to-fork burgers)
The Filling Station (beers)
*Five Daughters Bakery (donut goodness)
Pinewood Social (bowling, outdoor bar)
*Frothy Monkey (coffee/wine/beer, breakfast/lunch)
Acme Feed & Seed (rooftop patio, 3 levels of restaurant)
The Southern (steak, oysters)
*Merchant’s (classic Broadway restaurant)
*Martin’s BBQ (Andrew would eat this everyday)
Puckett’s (old grocery store-turned-restaurant)
Radnor Lake (South Nashville)
Smith Park (Brentwood/Franklin)
Shelby Bottoms Greenway (East Nashville)
Pedestrian Bridge (Downtown Nashville)
Percy Warner Park (Belle Meade)
Music City Walk of Fame (Downtown Nashville)
Butcher & Bee (hip, American food)
Five Points Pizza (cheesy goodness)
*Edley’s BBQ (the b.e.s.t bbq nachos)
Mitchell Deli (lunch bar)
Lockeland Table (southern food, pizza)
Urban Cowboy (patio, food/drinks)
The Post East (yummy breakfast foods)
Sky Blue Café (brunch, cute little place)
Marche (artisan foods)
Barista Parlor (hipster to the max, also good biscuits)
*Mas Tacos (best little taco place)
The Treehouse (for your childhood treehouse dreams)
The Bookshop (local bookstore love)
Olive & Sinclair (chocolate factory)
Stay Golden (coffee, breakfast/lunch)
Bluebird Café (live music, reservations recommended)
*Parnassus Books (local bookstore love)
Green Hills Mall (Nordstrom, Madewell, Anthropologie, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods)
True Food Kitchen (organic, gluten-free, local ingredients)
Yazoo Brewing (beer and Nashville history)
The Turnip Truck (organic grocery)
LA Jackson (rooftop, known for a fun brunch)
The Mockingbird (global fare)
Milk & Honey (breakfast/lunch, healthy eats)
Biscuit Love (breakfast/lunch)
Otaku Ramen (ramen yum)
*Frothy Monkey (coffee/wine/beer, breakfast/lunch)
ML Rose (burgers, patio, beer)
*ABLE (clothes, leather goods, mission-oriented)
The Parthenon (park)
AVO (vegan, all plant-based)
Edgehill Café (brunch)
*Pancake Pantry (staple Nashville place)
Hopdoddy (burgers)
Fido (breakfast)
*The Grilled Cheeserie (best grilled cheese ever)
Nashville Mural Tour (your Insta will thank you)
*Ryman Auditorium (Mother Church of Country Music)
Country Music Hall of Fame (from Elvis to Carrie)
The Hermitage (of Andrew Jackson fame)
*Cheekwood Gardens (photo-worthy flowers)
*Nashville Public Library (the best library ever)
The Opry (country music classic)
