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ponytd

GT1015 said:

ponytd said:

GT1015 said:

humbee1980 said:

GT1015 said:

I got night 1 for Nash!!  Now, where do I stay and where do I eat all the BBQ??!!?   I will be there from May 5 through May 9.  

Go to Peg Leg Porker its great!  also same guy that started Peg Leg has a new place, Bringle's Smoking Oasis.  Edley's is good too.  Stay away from Jim and Nick's.  Their locations are only good in Alabama.  

Good tips.  Writing Peg Leg down on things to do list.  Third man is on the list.  What else?  Locals, talk to me.  Tell me your secrets.  

Martins is good BBQ also. And I agree with Edley's too
Most bars on Broadway are tourist honky tonks. they won't be stupid crowded on a week night, but about the only local bar downtown is Broadway Brewhouse. Mix of cajun and bar food and great beer selection. Corner Pub is another local place, but it's on the corner of 5th and Church.
For great burgers - Gabby's, Hugh Baby's (these first 2 are my personal favorite), Browns diner, and I like Burger Republic also down in the gulch. There's also a Rotier's in the arena (stand on main concourse outside sec 119/120). The original location closed a few years ago, and it's the only location of it now, but it's still great. it's served on French bread

Hot Chicken - Real hot chicken is a 1/4 or 1/2 chicken (breast, leg, thigh, wing) on white bread with pickle. Prince's is the best. they invented it and it's still fantastic. it's a drive out to their location on Nolensville and OHB, but worth it if you've got a car. There is one in Assembly Food hall, but they only serve tenders, so if that's your thing, go for it. Bolton's spicy chicken and fish is great too. 400 degrees and Pepperfire are also good. Hattie B's has the most locations, and it's good, but not as good as the others. 

Assembly Food hall has a great mix of local places. it's across from the arena on 5th. 

Sushi - Sonobana, Blue Sushi, and even though it's not the best, but still good and it's all you can eat Sushi Train
Fancy Meal around downtown - EV's, Bob's steakhouse, Bourbon steak (it's a chain but at the top of the JW Marriot and great views). I haven't been there, but hear Skull's Rainbow Room is great. (Plenty of others here, but these are one's I've been too or was recommended)

Fun places with food - Clyde's on Church (games like ping pong and shuffleboard with good beer selection and good food). Puttshack (indoor mini golf with bar and food). around the corner from Puttshack  is Pins Mechanical. it's indoor mini bowling with other games you can play. The bowling you have to pay for, but other stuff is free. only a bar but you can have food delivered there.  Also, there's Game Terminal, which you'll have to drive/uber too just outside of downtown. it's an 80s style arcade with all the great games in a bar with food too There's probably 200 arcade games and 50+ pinball games. Real fun.

Breakfast - Biscuit love( in the gulch and Belcourt Ave). Big Bad Breakfast on Charlotte (drive or uber too) and next door to that is Wendell Smith's which is old school. it's also a meat and 3.  Monell's in Germantown. it's family style, so you'll be at a giant table with other people. Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village and then Loveless Cafe on Hwy 100 in Bellevue

Late night eats - Joyland. The Diner in downtown. it's 6 floors with different style on each floor. ML Rose (good burgers and wings and local beer selection). Velvet Taco. Barrel Proof.

Would also recommend SATCO (San Antonio Taco Company) on 21st by Vandy. Great fast Tex-Mex with good patio. Been a local favorite for over 40 years. If you do go there, have to order on a pad of paper and turn it in to the cashier. And Krustaceans on Donelson Pike near airport. Kind of a soul food seafood place, with some of the best fried shrimp I've had. Owners are great and super friendly too.

There's been lots of change to downtown area, and it's still changing. it's hard to keep up lol. Lots of places I haven't been, and most locals don't hang out too much downtown. I'll let others chime in also, but have been to almost all of these or know people that have been there and recommended them. Puttshack and Pins are a good way to kill some time and have fun. Been to both of those several times.

For any whiskey/bourbon lovers/collectors out there. Some great selection at most of the high end bars, but if you don't mind the drive, go to Bellevue to Honeyfire BBQ. Good BBQ and food, but for some reason they have a fantastic whiskey/bourbon list and cheaper than you'd find at a big restaurant bar. Pappy 10 and 20yr, Stagg, full selection of Weller, Eagle Rare 17, Elijah Craig 18 yr, etc. they have a top 5 whiskey selection in the city.

THANK YOU!!  My list is growing, if you think of any cool sight seeing to do, list those as well.   is it worth the drive to go south to Jack Daniels?  

Yes, it's worth the drive. About an hour from downtown Nashville. Also Ole Smoky Distillery, Corsair, and other distilleries around downtown area. George Dickel distillery is about an hour or so away in Tullahoma.  About 1.5 hrs south is Huntsville and you can visit the Space and Rocket center there if you're into space (I'm a space dork so thought I'd share lol). 

The Parthenon is cool and the city did a great job of making the park around it really nice. Haven't been yet, but heard the African American Music Hall of Fame is awesome. It's across the street from Bridgestone Arena under the Assembly Hall. Frist Art Museum is nice. Tour the Ryman (or see if there's a show on an off night). Bluebird Cafe for open mic night. You never know who might show up there. Country Music Hall of Fame and/or RCA Studio B (this is the studio of 1000 hits.  Are you Lonesome Tonight by Elvis, I will always love you by Dolly, Only the Lonely by Roy Orbison, are some of the songs recorded there.). Gaylord Opryland Hotel conservatory. Belle Meade Plantation, The Hermitage (Home of Andrew Jackson). Third Man Records. Grimey's Record shop (which is just celebrated 25 years this past weekend)

There are lots of things to do around here. Majority of it is centered around whiskey and music though lol. If you just want to get out in nature, Radnor Lake is a few miles from downtown is a great little park. Several bald eagles call it home and you might see them around. Warner Park is 9 miles from downtown. It's 3100 acres and has over 30 miles of trails, nature center, steeplechase, golf course, etc. You could also take a drive down the Natchez Trace Parkway. It begins (or ends depending on where you start) on the west side of town right next to the Loveless Cafe. It's a 444 mile road that is a national park that goes to Natchez, MS. You obviously don't want to drive it all, but can be a relaxing quiet drive if you feel like it. 

spk5512

ISO GA for N1. Ideally need 2 tickets, but 1 will work! I'd even throw in a show poster from one of the nights.

I have these tickets to work with...

N1: Sec 115, Row E (2 tickets)
N2: Sec 106, Row C (2 tickets)

Let me know if you're interested!

mace1229

GT1015 said:

ponytd said:

GT1015 said:

humbee1980 said:

GT1015 said:

I got night 1 for Nash!!  Now, where do I stay and where do I eat all the BBQ??!!?   I will be there from May 5 through May 9.  

Go to Peg Leg Porker its great!  also same guy that started Peg Leg has a new place, Bringle's Smoking Oasis.  Edley's is good too.  Stay away from Jim and Nick's.  Their locations are only good in Alabama.  

Good tips.  Writing Peg Leg down on things to do list.  Third man is on the list.  What else?  Locals, talk to me.  Tell me your secrets.  

Martins is good BBQ also. And I agree with Edley's too
Most bars on Broadway are tourist honky tonks. they won't be stupid crowded on a week night, but about the only local bar downtown is Broadway Brewhouse. Mix of cajun and bar food and great beer selection. Corner Pub is another local place, but it's on the corner of 5th and Church.
For great burgers - Gabby's, Hugh Baby's (these first 2 are my personal favorite), Browns diner, and I like Burger Republic also down in the gulch. There's also a Rotier's in the arena (stand on main concourse outside sec 119/120). The original location closed a few years ago, and it's the only location of it now, but it's still great. it's served on French bread

Hot Chicken - Real hot chicken is a 1/4 or 1/2 chicken (breast, leg, thigh, wing) on white bread with pickle. Prince's is the best. they invented it and it's still fantastic. it's a drive out to their location on Nolensville and OHB, but worth it if you've got a car. There is one in Assembly Food hall, but they only serve tenders, so if that's your thing, go for it. Bolton's spicy chicken and fish is great too. 400 degrees and Pepperfire are also good. Hattie B's has the most locations, and it's good, but not as good as the others. 

Assembly Food hall has a great mix of local places. it's across from the arena on 5th. 

Sushi - Sonobana, Blue Sushi, and even though it's not the best, but still good and it's all you can eat Sushi Train
Fancy Meal around downtown - EV's, Bob's steakhouse, Bourbon steak (it's a chain but at the top of the JW Marriot and great views). I haven't been there, but hear Skull's Rainbow Room is great. (Plenty of others here, but these are one's I've been too or was recommended)

Fun places with food - Clyde's on Church (games like ping pong and shuffleboard with good beer selection and good food). Puttshack (indoor mini golf with bar and food). around the corner from Puttshack  is Pins Mechanical. it's indoor mini bowling with other games you can play. The bowling you have to pay for, but other stuff is free. only a bar but you can have food delivered there.  Also, there's Game Terminal, which you'll have to drive/uber too just outside of downtown. it's an 80s style arcade with all the great games in a bar with food too There's probably 200 arcade games and 50+ pinball games. Real fun.

Breakfast - Biscuit love( in the gulch and Belcourt Ave). Big Bad Breakfast on Charlotte (drive or uber too) and next door to that is Wendell Smith's which is old school. it's also a meat and 3.  Monell's in Germantown. it's family style, so you'll be at a giant table with other people. Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village and then Loveless Cafe on Hwy 100 in Bellevue

Late night eats - Joyland. The Diner in downtown. it's 6 floors with different style on each floor. ML Rose (good burgers and wings and local beer selection). Velvet Taco. Barrel Proof.

Would also recommend SATCO (San Antonio Taco Company) on 21st by Vandy. Great fast Tex-Mex with good patio. Been a local favorite for over 40 years. If you do go there, have to order on a pad of paper and turn it in to the cashier. And Krustaceans on Donelson Pike near airport. Kind of a soul food seafood place, with some of the best fried shrimp I've had. Owners are great and super friendly too.

There's been lots of change to downtown area, and it's still changing. it's hard to keep up lol. Lots of places I haven't been, and most locals don't hang out too much downtown. I'll let others chime in also, but have been to almost all of these or know people that have been there and recommended them. Puttshack and Pins are a good way to kill some time and have fun. Been to both of those several times.

For any whiskey/bourbon lovers/collectors out there. Some great selection at most of the high end bars, but if you don't mind the drive, go to Bellevue to Honeyfire BBQ. Good BBQ and food, but for some reason they have a fantastic whiskey/bourbon list and cheaper than you'd find at a big restaurant bar. Pappy 10 and 20yr, Stagg, full selection of Weller, Eagle Rare 17, Elijah Craig 18 yr, etc. they have a top 5 whiskey selection in the city.

THANK YOU!!  My list is growing, if you think of any cool sight seeing to do, list those as well.   is it worth the drive to go south to Jack Daniels?  

Several civil war sites in the area if you're into that.

on2legs

We did a local bus tour when we were there in 2022 to see the band.  In a couple of hours we got a really nice tour of the city which was great because we were spending almost all our time in the Broadway area in the bars and restaurants.  

texjayhawk

ponytd said:

GT1015 said:

ponytd said:

GT1015 said:

humbee1980 said:

GT1015 said:

I got night 1 for Nash!!  Now, where do I stay and where do I eat all the BBQ??!!?   I will be there from May 5 through May 9.  

Go to Peg Leg Porker its great!  also same guy that started Peg Leg has a new place, Bringle's Smoking Oasis.  Edley's is good too.  Stay away from Jim and Nick's.  Their locations are only good in Alabama.  

Good tips.  Writing Peg Leg down on things to do list.  Third man is on the list.  What else?  Locals, talk to me.  Tell me your secrets.  

Martins is good BBQ also. And I agree with Edley's too
Most bars on Broadway are tourist honky tonks. they won't be stupid crowded on a week night, but about the only local bar downtown is Broadway Brewhouse. Mix of cajun and bar food and great beer selection. Corner Pub is another local place, but it's on the corner of 5th and Church.
For great burgers - Gabby's, Hugh Baby's (these first 2 are my personal favorite), Browns diner, and I like Burger Republic also down in the gulch. There's also a Rotier's in the arena (stand on main concourse outside sec 119/120). The original location closed a few years ago, and it's the only location of it now, but it's still great. it's served on French bread

Hot Chicken - Real hot chicken is a 1/4 or 1/2 chicken (breast, leg, thigh, wing) on white bread with pickle. Prince's is the best. they invented it and it's still fantastic. it's a drive out to their location on Nolensville and OHB, but worth it if you've got a car. There is one in Assembly Food hall, but they only serve tenders, so if that's your thing, go for it. Bolton's spicy chicken and fish is great too. 400 degrees and Pepperfire are also good. Hattie B's has the most locations, and it's good, but not as good as the others. 

Assembly Food hall has a great mix of local places. it's across from the arena on 5th. 

Sushi - Sonobana, Blue Sushi, and even though it's not the best, but still good and it's all you can eat Sushi Train
Fancy Meal around downtown - EV's, Bob's steakhouse, Bourbon steak (it's a chain but at the top of the JW Marriot and great views). I haven't been there, but hear Skull's Rainbow Room is great. (Plenty of others here, but these are one's I've been too or was recommended)

Fun places with food - Clyde's on Church (games like ping pong and shuffleboard with good beer selection and good food). Puttshack (indoor mini golf with bar and food). around the corner from Puttshack  is Pins Mechanical. it's indoor mini bowling with other games you can play. The bowling you have to pay for, but other stuff is free. only a bar but you can have food delivered there.  Also, there's Game Terminal, which you'll have to drive/uber too just outside of downtown. it's an 80s style arcade with all the great games in a bar with food too There's probably 200 arcade games and 50+ pinball games. Real fun.

Breakfast - Biscuit love( in the gulch and Belcourt Ave). Big Bad Breakfast on Charlotte (drive or uber too) and next door to that is Wendell Smith's which is old school. it's also a meat and 3.  Monell's in Germantown. it's family style, so you'll be at a giant table with other people. Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village and then Loveless Cafe on Hwy 100 in Bellevue

Late night eats - Joyland. The Diner in downtown. it's 6 floors with different style on each floor. ML Rose (good burgers and wings and local beer selection). Velvet Taco. Barrel Proof.

Would also recommend SATCO (San Antonio Taco Company) on 21st by Vandy. Great fast Tex-Mex with good patio. Been a local favorite for over 40 years. If you do go there, have to order on a pad of paper and turn it in to the cashier. And Krustaceans on Donelson Pike near airport. Kind of a soul food seafood place, with some of the best fried shrimp I've had. Owners are great and super friendly too.

There's been lots of change to downtown area, and it's still changing. it's hard to keep up lol. Lots of places I haven't been, and most locals don't hang out too much downtown. I'll let others chime in also, but have been to almost all of these or know people that have been there and recommended them. Puttshack and Pins are a good way to kill some time and have fun. Been to both of those several times.

For any whiskey/bourbon lovers/collectors out there. Some great selection at most of the high end bars, but if you don't mind the drive, go to Bellevue to Honeyfire BBQ. Good BBQ and food, but for some reason they have a fantastic whiskey/bourbon list and cheaper than you'd find at a big restaurant bar. Pappy 10 and 20yr, Stagg, full selection of Weller, Eagle Rare 17, Elijah Craig 18 yr, etc. they have a top 5 whiskey selection in the city.

THANK YOU!!  My list is growing, if you think of any cool sight seeing to do, list those as well.   is it worth the drive to go south to Jack Daniels?  

Yes, it's worth the drive. About an hour from downtown Nashville. Also Ole Smoky Distillery, Corsair, and other distilleries around downtown area. George Dickel distillery is about an hour or so away in Tullahoma.  About 1.5 hrs south is Huntsville and you can visit the Space and Rocket center there if you're into space (I'm a space dork so thought I'd share lol). 

The Parthenon is cool and the city did a great job of making the park around it really nice. Haven't been yet, but heard the African American Music Hall of Fame is awesome. It's across the street from Bridgestone Arena under the Assembly Hall. Frist Art Museum is nice. Tour the Ryman (or see if there's a show on an off night). Bluebird Cafe for open mic night. You never know who might show up there. Country Music Hall of Fame and/or RCA Studio B (this is the studio of 1000 hits.  Are you Lonesome Tonight by Elvis, I will always love you by Dolly, Only the Lonely by Roy Orbison, are some of the songs recorded there.). Gaylord Opryland Hotel conservatory. Belle Meade Plantation, The Hermitage (Home of Andrew Jackson). Third Man Records. Grimey's Record shop (which is just celebrated 25 years this past weekend)

There are lots of things to do around here. Majority of it is centered around whiskey and music though lol. If you just want to get out in nature, Radnor Lake is a few miles from downtown is a great little park. Several bald eagles call it home and you might see them around. Warner Park is 9 miles from downtown. It's 3100 acres and has over 30 miles of trails, nature center, steeplechase, golf course, etc. You could also take a drive down the Natchez Trace Parkway. It begins (or ends depending on where you start) on the west side of town right next to the Loveless Cafe. It's a 444 mile road that is a national park that goes to Natchez, MS. You obviously don't want to drive it all, but can be a relaxing quiet drive if you feel like it. 

Appreciate all your help!  Looking at a hotel in the Gulch...what's that area like?  Walkable between there and the arena and the main part of Broadway?

Gern Blansten

on2legs said:

We did a local bus tour when we were there in 2022 to see the band.  In a couple of hours we got a really nice tour of the city which was great because we were spending almost all our time in the Broadway area in the bars and restaurants.  

It's always hard for me to leave Broadway. We ventured down to the gulch area and went to Third Man Records before but we tend to go back to the bars. 

Of course we are generally only there for 2-3 nights with one of those usually being a concert. 

GlowGirl

texjayhawk said:

ponytd said:

GT1015 said:

ponytd said:

GT1015 said:

humbee1980 said:

GT1015 said:

I got night 1 for Nash!!  Now, where do I stay and where do I eat all the BBQ??!!?   I will be there from May 5 through May 9.  

Go to Peg Leg Porker its great!  also same guy that started Peg Leg has a new place, Bringle's Smoking Oasis.  Edley's is good too.  Stay away from Jim and Nick's.  Their locations are only good in Alabama.  

Good tips.  Writing Peg Leg down on things to do list.  Third man is on the list.  What else?  Locals, talk to me.  Tell me your secrets.  

Martins is good BBQ also. And I agree with Edley's too
Most bars on Broadway are tourist honky tonks. they won't be stupid crowded on a week night, but about the only local bar downtown is Broadway Brewhouse. Mix of cajun and bar food and great beer selection. Corner Pub is another local place, but it's on the corner of 5th and Church.
For great burgers - Gabby's, Hugh Baby's (these first 2 are my personal favorite), Browns diner, and I like Burger Republic also down in the gulch. There's also a Rotier's in the arena (stand on main concourse outside sec 119/120). The original location closed a few years ago, and it's the only location of it now, but it's still great. it's served on French bread

Hot Chicken - Real hot chicken is a 1/4 or 1/2 chicken (breast, leg, thigh, wing) on white bread with pickle. Prince's is the best. they invented it and it's still fantastic. it's a drive out to their location on Nolensville and OHB, but worth it if you've got a car. There is one in Assembly Food hall, but they only serve tenders, so if that's your thing, go for it. Bolton's spicy chicken and fish is great too. 400 degrees and Pepperfire are also good. Hattie B's has the most locations, and it's good, but not as good as the others. 

Assembly Food hall has a great mix of local places. it's across from the arena on 5th. 

Sushi - Sonobana, Blue Sushi, and even though it's not the best, but still good and it's all you can eat Sushi Train
Fancy Meal around downtown - EV's, Bob's steakhouse, Bourbon steak (it's a chain but at the top of the JW Marriot and great views). I haven't been there, but hear Skull's Rainbow Room is great. (Plenty of others here, but these are one's I've been too or was recommended)

Fun places with food - Clyde's on Church (games like ping pong and shuffleboard with good beer selection and good food). Puttshack (indoor mini golf with bar and food). around the corner from Puttshack  is Pins Mechanical. it's indoor mini bowling with other games you can play. The bowling you have to pay for, but other stuff is free. only a bar but you can have food delivered there.  Also, there's Game Terminal, which you'll have to drive/uber too just outside of downtown. it's an 80s style arcade with all the great games in a bar with food too There's probably 200 arcade games and 50+ pinball games. Real fun.

Breakfast - Biscuit love( in the gulch and Belcourt Ave). Big Bad Breakfast on Charlotte (drive or uber too) and next door to that is Wendell Smith's which is old school. it's also a meat and 3.  Monell's in Germantown. it's family style, so you'll be at a giant table with other people. Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village and then Loveless Cafe on Hwy 100 in Bellevue

Late night eats - Joyland. The Diner in downtown. it's 6 floors with different style on each floor. ML Rose (good burgers and wings and local beer selection). Velvet Taco. Barrel Proof.

Would also recommend SATCO (San Antonio Taco Company) on 21st by Vandy. Great fast Tex-Mex with good patio. Been a local favorite for over 40 years. If you do go there, have to order on a pad of paper and turn it in to the cashier. And Krustaceans on Donelson Pike near airport. Kind of a soul food seafood place, with some of the best fried shrimp I've had. Owners are great and super friendly too.

There's been lots of change to downtown area, and it's still changing. it's hard to keep up lol. Lots of places I haven't been, and most locals don't hang out too much downtown. I'll let others chime in also, but have been to almost all of these or know people that have been there and recommended them. Puttshack and Pins are a good way to kill some time and have fun. Been to both of those several times.

For any whiskey/bourbon lovers/collectors out there. Some great selection at most of the high end bars, but if you don't mind the drive, go to Bellevue to Honeyfire BBQ. Good BBQ and food, but for some reason they have a fantastic whiskey/bourbon list and cheaper than you'd find at a big restaurant bar. Pappy 10 and 20yr, Stagg, full selection of Weller, Eagle Rare 17, Elijah Craig 18 yr, etc. they have a top 5 whiskey selection in the city.

THANK YOU!!  My list is growing, if you think of any cool sight seeing to do, list those as well.   is it worth the drive to go south to Jack Daniels?  

Yes, it's worth the drive. About an hour from downtown Nashville. Also Ole Smoky Distillery, Corsair, and other distilleries around downtown area. George Dickel distillery is about an hour or so away in Tullahoma.  About 1.5 hrs south is Huntsville and you can visit the Space and Rocket center there if you're into space (I'm a space dork so thought I'd share lol). 

The Parthenon is cool and the city did a great job of making the park around it really nice. Haven't been yet, but heard the African American Music Hall of Fame is awesome. It's across the street from Bridgestone Arena under the Assembly Hall. Frist Art Museum is nice. Tour the Ryman (or see if there's a show on an off night). Bluebird Cafe for open mic night. You never know who might show up there. Country Music Hall of Fame and/or RCA Studio B (this is the studio of 1000 hits.  Are you Lonesome Tonight by Elvis, I will always love you by Dolly, Only the Lonely by Roy Orbison, are some of the songs recorded there.). Gaylord Opryland Hotel conservatory. Belle Meade Plantation, The Hermitage (Home of Andrew Jackson). Third Man Records. Grimey's Record shop (which is just celebrated 25 years this past weekend)

There are lots of things to do around here. Majority of it is centered around whiskey and music though lol. If you just want to get out in nature, Radnor Lake is a few miles from downtown is a great little park. Several bald eagles call it home and you might see them around. Warner Park is 9 miles from downtown. It's 3100 acres and has over 30 miles of trails, nature center, steeplechase, golf course, etc. You could also take a drive down the Natchez Trace Parkway. It begins (or ends depending on where you start) on the west side of town right next to the Loveless Cafe. It's a 444 mile road that is a national park that goes to Natchez, MS. You obviously don't want to drive it all, but can be a relaxing quiet drive if you feel like it. 

Appreciate all your help!  Looking at a hotel in the Gulch...what's that area like?  Walkable between there and the arena and the main part of Broadway?

I booked a room at Caption by Hyatt in the Gulch. Google Maps says its a 15 minute walk to the venue.

joseph33

TahoeJeff said:

I just got my plane tickets and hotel booked! Very excited to visit Nashville for the first time.

Your gonna feel like a sardine on Broadway.😁

texjayhawk

GlowGirl said:

texjayhawk said:

ponytd said:

GT1015 said:

ponytd said:

GT1015 said:

humbee1980 said:

GT1015 said:

I got night 1 for Nash!!  Now, where do I stay and where do I eat all the BBQ??!!?   I will be there from May 5 through May 9.  

Go to Peg Leg Porker its great!  also same guy that started Peg Leg has a new place, Bringle's Smoking Oasis.  Edley's is good too.  Stay away from Jim and Nick's.  Their locations are only good in Alabama.  

Good tips.  Writing Peg Leg down on things to do list.  Third man is on the list.  What else?  Locals, talk to me.  Tell me your secrets.  

Martins is good BBQ also. And I agree with Edley's too
Most bars on Broadway are tourist honky tonks. they won't be stupid crowded on a week night, but about the only local bar downtown is Broadway Brewhouse. Mix of cajun and bar food and great beer selection. Corner Pub is another local place, but it's on the corner of 5th and Church.
For great burgers - Gabby's, Hugh Baby's (these first 2 are my personal favorite), Browns diner, and I like Burger Republic also down in the gulch. There's also a Rotier's in the arena (stand on main concourse outside sec 119/120). The original location closed a few years ago, and it's the only location of it now, but it's still great. it's served on French bread

Hot Chicken - Real hot chicken is a 1/4 or 1/2 chicken (breast, leg, thigh, wing) on white bread with pickle. Prince's is the best. they invented it and it's still fantastic. it's a drive out to their location on Nolensville and OHB, but worth it if you've got a car. There is one in Assembly Food hall, but they only serve tenders, so if that's your thing, go for it. Bolton's spicy chicken and fish is great too. 400 degrees and Pepperfire are also good. Hattie B's has the most locations, and it's good, but not as good as the others. 

Assembly Food hall has a great mix of local places. it's across from the arena on 5th. 

Sushi - Sonobana, Blue Sushi, and even though it's not the best, but still good and it's all you can eat Sushi Train
Fancy Meal around downtown - EV's, Bob's steakhouse, Bourbon steak (it's a chain but at the top of the JW Marriot and great views). I haven't been there, but hear Skull's Rainbow Room is great. (Plenty of others here, but these are one's I've been too or was recommended)

Fun places with food - Clyde's on Church (games like ping pong and shuffleboard with good beer selection and good food). Puttshack (indoor mini golf with bar and food). around the corner from Puttshack  is Pins Mechanical. it's indoor mini bowling with other games you can play. The bowling you have to pay for, but other stuff is free. only a bar but you can have food delivered there.  Also, there's Game Terminal, which you'll have to drive/uber too just outside of downtown. it's an 80s style arcade with all the great games in a bar with food too There's probably 200 arcade games and 50+ pinball games. Real fun.

Breakfast - Biscuit love( in the gulch and Belcourt Ave). Big Bad Breakfast on Charlotte (drive or uber too) and next door to that is Wendell Smith's which is old school. it's also a meat and 3.  Monell's in Germantown. it's family style, so you'll be at a giant table with other people. Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village and then Loveless Cafe on Hwy 100 in Bellevue

Late night eats - Joyland. The Diner in downtown. it's 6 floors with different style on each floor. ML Rose (good burgers and wings and local beer selection). Velvet Taco. Barrel Proof.

Would also recommend SATCO (San Antonio Taco Company) on 21st by Vandy. Great fast Tex-Mex with good patio. Been a local favorite for over 40 years. If you do go there, have to order on a pad of paper and turn it in to the cashier. And Krustaceans on Donelson Pike near airport. Kind of a soul food seafood place, with some of the best fried shrimp I've had. Owners are great and super friendly too.

There's been lots of change to downtown area, and it's still changing. it's hard to keep up lol. Lots of places I haven't been, and most locals don't hang out too much downtown. I'll let others chime in also, but have been to almost all of these or know people that have been there and recommended them. Puttshack and Pins are a good way to kill some time and have fun. Been to both of those several times.

For any whiskey/bourbon lovers/collectors out there. Some great selection at most of the high end bars, but if you don't mind the drive, go to Bellevue to Honeyfire BBQ. Good BBQ and food, but for some reason they have a fantastic whiskey/bourbon list and cheaper than you'd find at a big restaurant bar. Pappy 10 and 20yr, Stagg, full selection of Weller, Eagle Rare 17, Elijah Craig 18 yr, etc. they have a top 5 whiskey selection in the city.

THANK YOU!!  My list is growing, if you think of any cool sight seeing to do, list those as well.   is it worth the drive to go south to Jack Daniels?  

Yes, it's worth the drive. About an hour from downtown Nashville. Also Ole Smoky Distillery, Corsair, and other distilleries around downtown area. George Dickel distillery is about an hour or so away in Tullahoma.  About 1.5 hrs south is Huntsville and you can visit the Space and Rocket center there if you're into space (I'm a space dork so thought I'd share lol). 

The Parthenon is cool and the city did a great job of making the park around it really nice. Haven't been yet, but heard the African American Music Hall of Fame is awesome. It's across the street from Bridgestone Arena under the Assembly Hall. Frist Art Museum is nice. Tour the Ryman (or see if there's a show on an off night). Bluebird Cafe for open mic night. You never know who might show up there. Country Music Hall of Fame and/or RCA Studio B (this is the studio of 1000 hits.  Are you Lonesome Tonight by Elvis, I will always love you by Dolly, Only the Lonely by Roy Orbison, are some of the songs recorded there.). Gaylord Opryland Hotel conservatory. Belle Meade Plantation, The Hermitage (Home of Andrew Jackson). Third Man Records. Grimey's Record shop (which is just celebrated 25 years this past weekend)

There are lots of things to do around here. Majority of it is centered around whiskey and music though lol. If you just want to get out in nature, Radnor Lake is a few miles from downtown is a great little park. Several bald eagles call it home and you might see them around. Warner Park is 9 miles from downtown. It's 3100 acres and has over 30 miles of trails, nature center, steeplechase, golf course, etc. You could also take a drive down the Natchez Trace Parkway. It begins (or ends depending on where you start) on the west side of town right next to the Loveless Cafe. It's a 444 mile road that is a national park that goes to Natchez, MS. You obviously don't want to drive it all, but can be a relaxing quiet drive if you feel like it. 

Appreciate all your help!  Looking at a hotel in the Gulch...what's that area like?  Walkable between there and the arena and the main part of Broadway?

I booked a room at Caption by Hyatt in the Gulch. Google Maps says its a 15 minute walk to the venue.

Thats the place I'm looking at as well...

Ms. Haiku

GT1015 said:

Ms. Haiku said:

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texjayhawk said:

ponytd said:

GT1015 said:

ponytd said:

GT1015 said:

humbee1980 said:

GT1015 said:

I got night 1 for Nash!!  Now, where do I stay and where do I eat all the BBQ??!!?   I will be there from May 5 through May 9.  

Go to Peg Leg Porker its great!  also same guy that started Peg Leg has a new place, Bringle's Smoking Oasis.  Edley's is good too.  Stay away from Jim and Nick's.  Their locations are only good in Alabama.  

Good tips.  Writing Peg Leg down on things to do list.  Third man is on the list.  What else?  Locals, talk to me.  Tell me your secrets.  

Martins is good BBQ also. And I agree with Edley's too
Most bars on Broadway are tourist honky tonks. they won't be stupid crowded on a week night, but about the only local bar downtown is Broadway Brewhouse. Mix of cajun and bar food and great beer selection. Corner Pub is another local place, but it's on the corner of 5th and Church.
For great burgers - Gabby's, Hugh Baby's (these first 2 are my personal favorite), Browns diner, and I like Burger Republic also down in the gulch. There's also a Rotier's in the arena (stand on main concourse outside sec 119/120). The original location closed a few years ago, and it's the only location of it now, but it's still great. it's served on French bread

Hot Chicken - Real hot chicken is a 1/4 or 1/2 chicken (breast, leg, thigh, wing) on white bread with pickle. Prince's is the best. they invented it and it's still fantastic. it's a drive out to their location on Nolensville and OHB, but worth it if you've got a car. There is one in Assembly Food hall, but they only serve tenders, so if that's your thing, go for it. Bolton's spicy chicken and fish is great too. 400 degrees and Pepperfire are also good. Hattie B's has the most locations, and it's good, but not as good as the others. 

Assembly Food hall has a great mix of local places. it's across from the arena on 5th. 

Sushi - Sonobana, Blue Sushi, and even though it's not the best, but still good and it's all you can eat Sushi Train
Fancy Meal around downtown - EV's, Bob's steakhouse, Bourbon steak (it's a chain but at the top of the JW Marriot and great views). I haven't been there, but hear Skull's Rainbow Room is great. (Plenty of others here, but these are one's I've been too or was recommended)

Fun places with food - Clyde's on Church (games like ping pong and shuffleboard with good beer selection and good food). Puttshack (indoor mini golf with bar and food). around the corner from Puttshack  is Pins Mechanical. it's indoor mini bowling with other games you can play. The bowling you have to pay for, but other stuff is free. only a bar but you can have food delivered there.  Also, there's Game Terminal, which you'll have to drive/uber too just outside of downtown. it's an 80s style arcade with all the great games in a bar with food too There's probably 200 arcade games and 50+ pinball games. Real fun.

Breakfast - Biscuit love( in the gulch and Belcourt Ave). Big Bad Breakfast on Charlotte (drive or uber too) and next door to that is Wendell Smith's which is old school. it's also a meat and 3.  Monell's in Germantown. it's family style, so you'll be at a giant table with other people. Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village and then Loveless Cafe on Hwy 100 in Bellevue

Late night eats - Joyland. The Diner in downtown. it's 6 floors with different style on each floor. ML Rose (good burgers and wings and local beer selection). Velvet Taco. Barrel Proof.

Would also recommend SATCO (San Antonio Taco Company) on 21st by Vandy. Great fast Tex-Mex with good patio. Been a local favorite for over 40 years. If you do go there, have to order on a pad of paper and turn it in to the cashier. And Krustaceans on Donelson Pike near airport. Kind of a soul food seafood place, with some of the best fried shrimp I've had. Owners are great and super friendly too.

There's been lots of change to downtown area, and it's still changing. it's hard to keep up lol. Lots of places I haven't been, and most locals don't hang out too much downtown. I'll let others chime in also, but have been to almost all of these or know people that have been there and recommended them. Puttshack and Pins are a good way to kill some time and have fun. Been to both of those several times.

For any whiskey/bourbon lovers/collectors out there. Some great selection at most of the high end bars, but if you don't mind the drive, go to Bellevue to Honeyfire BBQ. Good BBQ and food, but for some reason they have a fantastic whiskey/bourbon list and cheaper than you'd find at a big restaurant bar. Pappy 10 and 20yr, Stagg, full selection of Weller, Eagle Rare 17, Elijah Craig 18 yr, etc. they have a top 5 whiskey selection in the city.

THANK YOU!!  My list is growing, if you think of any cool sight seeing to do, list those as well.   is it worth the drive to go south to Jack Daniels?  

Yes, it's worth the drive. About an hour from downtown Nashville. Also Ole Smoky Distillery, Corsair, and other distilleries around downtown area. George Dickel distillery is about an hour or so away in Tullahoma.  About 1.5 hrs south is Huntsville and you can visit the Space and Rocket center there if you're into space (I'm a space dork so thought I'd share lol). 

The Parthenon is cool and the city did a great job of making the park around it really nice. Haven't been yet, but heard the African American Music Hall of Fame is awesome. It's across the street from Bridgestone Arena under the Assembly Hall. Frist Art Museum is nice. Tour the Ryman (or see if there's a show on an off night). Bluebird Cafe for open mic night. You never know who might show up there. Country Music Hall of Fame and/or RCA Studio B (this is the studio of 1000 hits.  Are you Lonesome Tonight by Elvis, I will always love you by Dolly, Only the Lonely by Roy Orbison, are some of the songs recorded there.). Gaylord Opryland Hotel conservatory. Belle Meade Plantation, The Hermitage (Home of Andrew Jackson). Third Man Records. Grimey's Record shop (which is just celebrated 25 years this past weekend)

There are lots of things to do around here. Majority of it is centered around whiskey and music though lol. If you just want to get out in nature, Radnor Lake is a few miles from downtown is a great little park. Several bald eagles call it home and you might see them around. Warner Park is 9 miles from downtown. It's 3100 acres and has over 30 miles of trails, nature center, steeplechase, golf course, etc. You could also take a drive down the Natchez Trace Parkway. It begins (or ends depending on where you start) on the west side of town right next to the Loveless Cafe. It's a 444 mile road that is a national park that goes to Natchez, MS. You obviously don't want to drive it all, but can be a relaxing quiet drive if you feel like it. 

Appreciate all your help!  Looking at a hotel in the Gulch...what's that area like?  Walkable between there and the arena and the main part of Broadway?

If you just want moonshine tasting, there was (when I last went) a spot for Ole Smokey moonshine tasting not far from the arena. It was fun to try some moonshine. 

I have stayed at the Omni (connected-ish to country music hall of fame) and we walked back from the Gulch and to/from Party Fowl. Both easy walks. 

Gern Blansten

texjayhawk said:

ponytd said:

GT1015 said:

ponytd said:

GT1015 said:

humbee1980 said:

GT1015 said:

I got night 1 for Nash!!  Now, where do I stay and where do I eat all the BBQ??!!?   I will be there from May 5 through May 9.  

Go to Peg Leg Porker its great!  also same guy that started Peg Leg has a new place, Bringle's Smoking Oasis.  Edley's is good too.  Stay away from Jim and Nick's.  Their locations are only good in Alabama.  

Good tips.  Writing Peg Leg down on things to do list.  Third man is on the list.  What else?  Locals, talk to me.  Tell me your secrets.  

Martins is good BBQ also. And I agree with Edley's too
Most bars on Broadway are tourist honky tonks. they won't be stupid crowded on a week night, but about the only local bar downtown is Broadway Brewhouse. Mix of cajun and bar food and great beer selection. Corner Pub is another local place, but it's on the corner of 5th and Church.
For great burgers - Gabby's, Hugh Baby's (these first 2 are my personal favorite), Browns diner, and I like Burger Republic also down in the gulch. There's also a Rotier's in the arena (stand on main concourse outside sec 119/120). The original location closed a few years ago, and it's the only location of it now, but it's still great. it's served on French bread

Hot Chicken - Real hot chicken is a 1/4 or 1/2 chicken (breast, leg, thigh, wing) on white bread with pickle. Prince's is the best. they invented it and it's still fantastic. it's a drive out to their location on Nolensville and OHB, but worth it if you've got a car. There is one in Assembly Food hall, but they only serve tenders, so if that's your thing, go for it. Bolton's spicy chicken and fish is great too. 400 degrees and Pepperfire are also good. Hattie B's has the most locations, and it's good, but not as good as the others. 

Assembly Food hall has a great mix of local places. it's across from the arena on 5th. 

Sushi - Sonobana, Blue Sushi, and even though it's not the best, but still good and it's all you can eat Sushi Train
Fancy Meal around downtown - EV's, Bob's steakhouse, Bourbon steak (it's a chain but at the top of the JW Marriot and great views). I haven't been there, but hear Skull's Rainbow Room is great. (Plenty of others here, but these are one's I've been too or was recommended)

Fun places with food - Clyde's on Church (games like ping pong and shuffleboard with good beer selection and good food). Puttshack (indoor mini golf with bar and food). around the corner from Puttshack  is Pins Mechanical. it's indoor mini bowling with other games you can play. The bowling you have to pay for, but other stuff is free. only a bar but you can have food delivered there.  Also, there's Game Terminal, which you'll have to drive/uber too just outside of downtown. it's an 80s style arcade with all the great games in a bar with food too There's probably 200 arcade games and 50+ pinball games. Real fun.

Breakfast - Biscuit love( in the gulch and Belcourt Ave). Big Bad Breakfast on Charlotte (drive or uber too) and next door to that is Wendell Smith's which is old school. it's also a meat and 3.  Monell's in Germantown. it's family style, so you'll be at a giant table with other people. Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village and then Loveless Cafe on Hwy 100 in Bellevue

Late night eats - Joyland. The Diner in downtown. it's 6 floors with different style on each floor. ML Rose (good burgers and wings and local beer selection). Velvet Taco. Barrel Proof.

Would also recommend SATCO (San Antonio Taco Company) on 21st by Vandy. Great fast Tex-Mex with good patio. Been a local favorite for over 40 years. If you do go there, have to order on a pad of paper and turn it in to the cashier. And Krustaceans on Donelson Pike near airport. Kind of a soul food seafood place, with some of the best fried shrimp I've had. Owners are great and super friendly too.

There's been lots of change to downtown area, and it's still changing. it's hard to keep up lol. Lots of places I haven't been, and most locals don't hang out too much downtown. I'll let others chime in also, but have been to almost all of these or know people that have been there and recommended them. Puttshack and Pins are a good way to kill some time and have fun. Been to both of those several times.

For any whiskey/bourbon lovers/collectors out there. Some great selection at most of the high end bars, but if you don't mind the drive, go to Bellevue to Honeyfire BBQ. Good BBQ and food, but for some reason they have a fantastic whiskey/bourbon list and cheaper than you'd find at a big restaurant bar. Pappy 10 and 20yr, Stagg, full selection of Weller, Eagle Rare 17, Elijah Craig 18 yr, etc. they have a top 5 whiskey selection in the city.

THANK YOU!!  My list is growing, if you think of any cool sight seeing to do, list those as well.   is it worth the drive to go south to Jack Daniels?  

Yes, it's worth the drive. About an hour from downtown Nashville. Also Ole Smoky Distillery, Corsair, and other distilleries around downtown area. George Dickel distillery is about an hour or so away in Tullahoma.  About 1.5 hrs south is Huntsville and you can visit the Space and Rocket center there if you're into space (I'm a space dork so thought I'd share lol). 

The Parthenon is cool and the city did a great job of making the park around it really nice. Haven't been yet, but heard the African American Music Hall of Fame is awesome. It's across the street from Bridgestone Arena under the Assembly Hall. Frist Art Museum is nice. Tour the Ryman (or see if there's a show on an off night). Bluebird Cafe for open mic night. You never know who might show up there. Country Music Hall of Fame and/or RCA Studio B (this is the studio of 1000 hits.  Are you Lonesome Tonight by Elvis, I will always love you by Dolly, Only the Lonely by Roy Orbison, are some of the songs recorded there.). Gaylord Opryland Hotel conservatory. Belle Meade Plantation, The Hermitage (Home of Andrew Jackson). Third Man Records. Grimey's Record shop (which is just celebrated 25 years this past weekend)

There are lots of things to do around here. Majority of it is centered around whiskey and music though lol. If you just want to get out in nature, Radnor Lake is a few miles from downtown is a great little park. Several bald eagles call it home and you might see them around. Warner Park is 9 miles from downtown. It's 3100 acres and has over 30 miles of trails, nature center, steeplechase, golf course, etc. You could also take a drive down the Natchez Trace Parkway. It begins (or ends depending on where you start) on the west side of town right next to the Loveless Cafe. It's a 444 mile road that is a national park that goes to Natchez, MS. You obviously don't want to drive it all, but can be a relaxing quiet drive if you feel like it. 

Appreciate all your help!  Looking at a hotel in the Gulch...what's that area like?  Walkable between there and the arena and the main part of Broadway?

great area....not a bad walk

I thought Biscuit Love in the Gulch was ok...coffee not great, food was good but probably won't go back. Don't fear the line if you go...it moves quick. We had a much better breakfast a few doors down at Mile & Honey. 

Third Man Records is a short walk from the Gulch as well. Definitely hit that up. 

Yee Haw Brewing is close...fun place to hang out

I hope I remember some of these places near Broadway that have been mentioned. We tend to hit Tin Roof (great Nashville Hot tenders) and Broadway Brewhouse. My wife got sick at BB a few years ago...pretty sure it was ranch dressing that had set out too long. But we've been there several times and the food is good.

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ponytd

Gern Blansten said:

texjayhawk said:

ponytd said:

GT1015 said:

ponytd said:

GT1015 said:

humbee1980 said:

GT1015 said:

I got night 1 for Nash!!  Now, where do I stay and where do I eat all the BBQ??!!?   I will be there from May 5 through May 9.  

Go to Peg Leg Porker its great!  also same guy that started Peg Leg has a new place, Bringle's Smoking Oasis.  Edley's is good too.  Stay away from Jim and Nick's.  Their locations are only good in Alabama.  

Good tips.  Writing Peg Leg down on things to do list.  Third man is on the list.  What else?  Locals, talk to me.  Tell me your secrets.  

Martins is good BBQ also. And I agree with Edley's too
Most bars on Broadway are tourist honky tonks. they won't be stupid crowded on a week night, but about the only local bar downtown is Broadway Brewhouse. Mix of cajun and bar food and great beer selection. Corner Pub is another local place, but it's on the corner of 5th and Church.
For great burgers - Gabby's, Hugh Baby's (these first 2 are my personal favorite), Browns diner, and I like Burger Republic also down in the gulch. There's also a Rotier's in the arena (stand on main concourse outside sec 119/120). The original location closed a few years ago, and it's the only location of it now, but it's still great. it's served on French bread

Hot Chicken - Real hot chicken is a 1/4 or 1/2 chicken (breast, leg, thigh, wing) on white bread with pickle. Prince's is the best. they invented it and it's still fantastic. it's a drive out to their location on Nolensville and OHB, but worth it if you've got a car. There is one in Assembly Food hall, but they only serve tenders, so if that's your thing, go for it. Bolton's spicy chicken and fish is great too. 400 degrees and Pepperfire are also good. Hattie B's has the most locations, and it's good, but not as good as the others. 

Assembly Food hall has a great mix of local places. it's across from the arena on 5th. 

Sushi - Sonobana, Blue Sushi, and even though it's not the best, but still good and it's all you can eat Sushi Train
Fancy Meal around downtown - EV's, Bob's steakhouse, Bourbon steak (it's a chain but at the top of the JW Marriot and great views). I haven't been there, but hear Skull's Rainbow Room is great. (Plenty of others here, but these are one's I've been too or was recommended)

Fun places with food - Clyde's on Church (games like ping pong and shuffleboard with good beer selection and good food). Puttshack (indoor mini golf with bar and food). around the corner from Puttshack  is Pins Mechanical. it's indoor mini bowling with other games you can play. The bowling you have to pay for, but other stuff is free. only a bar but you can have food delivered there.  Also, there's Game Terminal, which you'll have to drive/uber too just outside of downtown. it's an 80s style arcade with all the great games in a bar with food too There's probably 200 arcade games and 50+ pinball games. Real fun.

Breakfast - Biscuit love( in the gulch and Belcourt Ave). Big Bad Breakfast on Charlotte (drive or uber too) and next door to that is Wendell Smith's which is old school. it's also a meat and 3.  Monell's in Germantown. it's family style, so you'll be at a giant table with other people. Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village and then Loveless Cafe on Hwy 100 in Bellevue

Late night eats - Joyland. The Diner in downtown. it's 6 floors with different style on each floor. ML Rose (good burgers and wings and local beer selection). Velvet Taco. Barrel Proof.

Would also recommend SATCO (San Antonio Taco Company) on 21st by Vandy. Great fast Tex-Mex with good patio. Been a local favorite for over 40 years. If you do go there, have to order on a pad of paper and turn it in to the cashier. And Krustaceans on Donelson Pike near airport. Kind of a soul food seafood place, with some of the best fried shrimp I've had. Owners are great and super friendly too.

There's been lots of change to downtown area, and it's still changing. it's hard to keep up lol. Lots of places I haven't been, and most locals don't hang out too much downtown. I'll let others chime in also, but have been to almost all of these or know people that have been there and recommended them. Puttshack and Pins are a good way to kill some time and have fun. Been to both of those several times.

For any whiskey/bourbon lovers/collectors out there. Some great selection at most of the high end bars, but if you don't mind the drive, go to Bellevue to Honeyfire BBQ. Good BBQ and food, but for some reason they have a fantastic whiskey/bourbon list and cheaper than you'd find at a big restaurant bar. Pappy 10 and 20yr, Stagg, full selection of Weller, Eagle Rare 17, Elijah Craig 18 yr, etc. they have a top 5 whiskey selection in the city.

THANK YOU!!  My list is growing, if you think of any cool sight seeing to do, list those as well.   is it worth the drive to go south to Jack Daniels?  

Yes, it's worth the drive. About an hour from downtown Nashville. Also Ole Smoky Distillery, Corsair, and other distilleries around downtown area. George Dickel distillery is about an hour or so away in Tullahoma.  About 1.5 hrs south is Huntsville and you can visit the Space and Rocket center there if you're into space (I'm a space dork so thought I'd share lol). 

The Parthenon is cool and the city did a great job of making the park around it really nice. Haven't been yet, but heard the African American Music Hall of Fame is awesome. It's across the street from Bridgestone Arena under the Assembly Hall. Frist Art Museum is nice. Tour the Ryman (or see if there's a show on an off night). Bluebird Cafe for open mic night. You never know who might show up there. Country Music Hall of Fame and/or RCA Studio B (this is the studio of 1000 hits.  Are you Lonesome Tonight by Elvis, I will always love you by Dolly, Only the Lonely by Roy Orbison, are some of the songs recorded there.). Gaylord Opryland Hotel conservatory. Belle Meade Plantation, The Hermitage (Home of Andrew Jackson). Third Man Records. Grimey's Record shop (which is just celebrated 25 years this past weekend)

There are lots of things to do around here. Majority of it is centered around whiskey and music though lol. If you just want to get out in nature, Radnor Lake is a few miles from downtown is a great little park. Several bald eagles call it home and you might see them around. Warner Park is 9 miles from downtown. It's 3100 acres and has over 30 miles of trails, nature center, steeplechase, golf course, etc. You could also take a drive down the Natchez Trace Parkway. It begins (or ends depending on where you start) on the west side of town right next to the Loveless Cafe. It's a 444 mile road that is a national park that goes to Natchez, MS. You obviously don't want to drive it all, but can be a relaxing quiet drive if you feel like it. 

Appreciate all your help!  Looking at a hotel in the Gulch...what's that area like?  Walkable between there and the arena and the main part of Broadway?

great area....not a bad walk

I thought Biscuit Love in the Gulch was ok...coffee not great, food was good but probably won't go back. Don't fear the line if you go...it moves quick. We had a much better breakfast a few doors down at Mile & Honey. 

Third Man Records is a short walk from the Gulch as well. Definitely hit that up. 

Yee Haw Brewing is close...fun place to hang out

I hope I remember some of these places near Broadway that have been mentioned. We tend to hit Tin Roof (great Nashville Hot tenders) and Broadway Brewhouse. My wife got sick at BB a few years ago...pretty sure it was ranch dressing that had set out too long. But we've been there several times and the food is good.

Yes, as Glen said, it's not a bad walk.  Just have to go up as it's in a gulch under Broadway. The Gulch is mostly a locals area with shops and lots of places to eat. The Station Inn is in the Gulch too. it's a tiny little stone building in between some brand new buildings. It's a live music venue mostly for bluegrass.  Some good restaurants down there, Milk & Honey, Otaku Ramen, Gumbo Bros, Sunda, Burger Republic, and several others. The Pub is a British Pub and a cool place to hang out. Food is good, not great (same as in London lol), but a nice place to enjoy some beers from across the pond that aren't in most bars. 

cmikehelton

What is on your song wishlist for Nashville?

I wanna hear

Oceans
Low Light
Last Exit
Why Go
Life Wasted
Footsteps
Light Years
Love Boat Captain
Of The Girl
Sad
Mind Your Manners
Love Reign O'er Me
Hail Hail
Off He Goes
In Hiding
I Got Shit
Grievance

Merkin Baller

ISO a pair for N2. 

cmikehelton said:

What is on your song wishlist for Nashville?

I'm very lucky that in 27 shows, I've heard all my favorite songs at least once. While I would LOVE to hear Rats, Alone or Whipping again (only heard those once all in 2013), my white whales at this point are: 

Around The Bend 
No Way 
Marker in the Sand
Fatal
Can't Keep (full band)
Got to Give

Any other tracks I've never heard live would be a bonus... truth be told however, after the shows i saw in 2024, I don't care what they play. I'm just excited to have tickets in hand for them. 

BV84003

Black
Breath
Deep
Hard to Imagine
Jeremy
Oceans
Pendulum
Rats
Tremor Christ
Wash

And then anything from the last two records lol

tusevun

Would love any of these 

Hti
Hold on
Release 
Tremor christ 
Whipping 
Inside job
Green d 
Marker
All or none
Quick escape 
Of the earth

blairs1

ponytd said:

Gern Blansten said:

texjayhawk said:

ponytd said:

GT1015 said:

ponytd said:

GT1015 said:

humbee1980 said:

GT1015 said:

I got night 1 for Nash!!  Now, where do I stay and where do I eat all the BBQ??!!?   I will be there from May 5 through May 9.  

Go to Peg Leg Porker its great!  also same guy that started Peg Leg has a new place, Bringle's Smoking Oasis.  Edley's is good too.  Stay away from Jim and Nick's.  Their locations are only good in Alabama.  

Good tips.  Writing Peg Leg down on things to do list.  Third man is on the list.  What else?  Locals, talk to me.  Tell me your secrets.  

Martins is good BBQ also. And I agree with Edley's too
Most bars on Broadway are tourist honky tonks. they won't be stupid crowded on a week night, but about the only local bar downtown is Broadway Brewhouse. Mix of cajun and bar food and great beer selection. Corner Pub is another local place, but it's on the corner of 5th and Church.
For great burgers - Gabby's, Hugh Baby's (these first 2 are my personal favorite), Browns diner, and I like Burger Republic also down in the gulch. There's also a Rotier's in the arena (stand on main concourse outside sec 119/120). The original location closed a few years ago, and it's the only location of it now, but it's still great. it's served on French bread

Hot Chicken - Real hot chicken is a 1/4 or 1/2 chicken (breast, leg, thigh, wing) on white bread with pickle. Prince's is the best. they invented it and it's still fantastic. it's a drive out to their location on Nolensville and OHB, but worth it if you've got a car. There is one in Assembly Food hall, but they only serve tenders, so if that's your thing, go for it. Bolton's spicy chicken and fish is great too. 400 degrees and Pepperfire are also good. Hattie B's has the most locations, and it's good, but not as good as the others. 

Assembly Food hall has a great mix of local places. it's across from the arena on 5th. 

Sushi - Sonobana, Blue Sushi, and even though it's not the best, but still good and it's all you can eat Sushi Train
Fancy Meal around downtown - EV's, Bob's steakhouse, Bourbon steak (it's a chain but at the top of the JW Marriot and great views). I haven't been there, but hear Skull's Rainbow Room is great. (Plenty of others here, but these are one's I've been too or was recommended)

Fun places with food - Clyde's on Church (games like ping pong and shuffleboard with good beer selection and good food). Puttshack (indoor mini golf with bar and food). around the corner from Puttshack  is Pins Mechanical. it's indoor mini bowling with other games you can play. The bowling you have to pay for, but other stuff is free. only a bar but you can have food delivered there.  Also, there's Game Terminal, which you'll have to drive/uber too just outside of downtown. it's an 80s style arcade with all the great games in a bar with food too There's probably 200 arcade games and 50+ pinball games. Real fun.

Breakfast - Biscuit love( in the gulch and Belcourt Ave). Big Bad Breakfast on Charlotte (drive or uber too) and next door to that is Wendell Smith's which is old school. it's also a meat and 3.  Monell's in Germantown. it's family style, so you'll be at a giant table with other people. Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village and then Loveless Cafe on Hwy 100 in Bellevue

Late night eats - Joyland. The Diner in downtown. it's 6 floors with different style on each floor. ML Rose (good burgers and wings and local beer selection). Velvet Taco. Barrel Proof.

Would also recommend SATCO (San Antonio Taco Company) on 21st by Vandy. Great fast Tex-Mex with good patio. Been a local favorite for over 40 years. If you do go there, have to order on a pad of paper and turn it in to the cashier. And Krustaceans on Donelson Pike near airport. Kind of a soul food seafood place, with some of the best fried shrimp I've had. Owners are great and super friendly too.

There's been lots of change to downtown area, and it's still changing. it's hard to keep up lol. Lots of places I haven't been, and most locals don't hang out too much downtown. I'll let others chime in also, but have been to almost all of these or know people that have been there and recommended them. Puttshack and Pins are a good way to kill some time and have fun. Been to both of those several times.

For any whiskey/bourbon lovers/collectors out there. Some great selection at most of the high end bars, but if you don't mind the drive, go to Bellevue to Honeyfire BBQ. Good BBQ and food, but for some reason they have a fantastic whiskey/bourbon list and cheaper than you'd find at a big restaurant bar. Pappy 10 and 20yr, Stagg, full selection of Weller, Eagle Rare 17, Elijah Craig 18 yr, etc. they have a top 5 whiskey selection in the city.

THANK YOU!!  My list is growing, if you think of any cool sight seeing to do, list those as well.   is it worth the drive to go south to Jack Daniels?  

Yes, it's worth the drive. About an hour from downtown Nashville. Also Ole Smoky Distillery, Corsair, and other distilleries around downtown area. George Dickel distillery is about an hour or so away in Tullahoma.  About 1.5 hrs south is Huntsville and you can visit the Space and Rocket center there if you're into space (I'm a space dork so thought I'd share lol). 

The Parthenon is cool and the city did a great job of making the park around it really nice. Haven't been yet, but heard the African American Music Hall of Fame is awesome. It's across the street from Bridgestone Arena under the Assembly Hall. Frist Art Museum is nice. Tour the Ryman (or see if there's a show on an off night). Bluebird Cafe for open mic night. You never know who might show up there. Country Music Hall of Fame and/or RCA Studio B (this is the studio of 1000 hits.  Are you Lonesome Tonight by Elvis, I will always love you by Dolly, Only the Lonely by Roy Orbison, are some of the songs recorded there.). Gaylord Opryland Hotel conservatory. Belle Meade Plantation, The Hermitage (Home of Andrew Jackson). Third Man Records. Grimey's Record shop (which is just celebrated 25 years this past weekend)

There are lots of things to do around here. Majority of it is centered around whiskey and music though lol. If you just want to get out in nature, Radnor Lake is a few miles from downtown is a great little park. Several bald eagles call it home and you might see them around. Warner Park is 9 miles from downtown. It's 3100 acres and has over 30 miles of trails, nature center, steeplechase, golf course, etc. You could also take a drive down the Natchez Trace Parkway. It begins (or ends depending on where you start) on the west side of town right next to the Loveless Cafe. It's a 444 mile road that is a national park that goes to Natchez, MS. You obviously don't want to drive it all, but can be a relaxing quiet drive if you feel like it. 

Appreciate all your help!  Looking at a hotel in the Gulch...what's that area like?  Walkable between there and the arena and the main part of Broadway?

great area....not a bad walk

I thought Biscuit Love in the Gulch was ok...coffee not great, food was good but probably won't go back. Don't fear the line if you go...it moves quick. We had a much better breakfast a few doors down at Mile & Honey. 

Third Man Records is a short walk from the Gulch as well. Definitely hit that up. 

Yee Haw Brewing is close...fun place to hang out

I hope I remember some of these places near Broadway that have been mentioned. We tend to hit Tin Roof (great Nashville Hot tenders) and Broadway Brewhouse. My wife got sick at BB a few years ago...pretty sure it was ranch dressing that had set out too long. But we've been there several times and the food is good.

Yes, as Glen said, it's not a bad walk.  Just have to go up as it's in a gulch under Broadway. The Gulch is mostly a locals area with shops and lots of places to eat. The Station Inn is in the Gulch too. it's a tiny little stone building in between some brand new buildings. It's a live music venue mostly for bluegrass.  Some good restaurants down there, Milk & Honey, Otaku Ramen, Gumbo Bros, Sunda, Burger Republic, and several others. The Pub is a British Pub and a cool place to hang out. Food is good, not great (same as in London lol), but a nice place to enjoy some beers from across the pond that aren't in most bars. 

Ive been to that pub. I wasn’t fond of the food, but good spot for drinks as you said. Wish I had went to something different in that area.