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Looking for an area to pub crawl (drink and eat) and some small, local shops for the wife. Any suggestions 
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  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,744
    Just remember, the hot chicken tastes great going down, not so much going out.  ;)  
  • GlowGirlGlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 11,614
    Get_Right said:
    Just remember, the hot chicken tastes great going down, not so much going out.  ;)  
    I’m definitely not getting hot chicken on show days. 
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,744
    GlowGirl said:
    Get_Right said:
    Just remember, the hot chicken tastes great going down, not so much going out.  ;)  
    I’m definitely not getting hot chicken on show days. 

    Definitely better the day after!
  • iwasatpj20iwasatpj20 Rockford, IL Posts: 3,436
    Johnny Cash museum, only country music act I can stand.
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  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,521
    If you do the Johnny Cash Museum check out the his bar next door.  Live music and make your way to the second floor where it’s designed as a replica of the cabin where he was born.  Totally unexpected when we wandered up there. 
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  • fsu2626fsu2626 Posts: 382
    on2legs said:
    If you do the Johnny Cash Museum check out the his bar next door.  Live music and make your way to the second floor where it’s designed as a replica of the cabin where he was born.  Totally unexpected when we wandered up there. 
    It was a cool spot, but I think it closed 
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  • CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 10,148
    im most likely driving from NYC to ATL2, then get to Nashville Friday....prob due the Metallica Gig on Saturday. Spend a week in TN, been to Graceland in 2014.......might venture off to Memphis again, Play some golf locally
  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,521
    on2legs said:
    If you do the Johnny Cash Museum check out the his bar next door.  Live music and make your way to the second floor where it’s designed as a replica of the cabin where he was born.  Totally unexpected when we wandered up there. 
    :bawling:
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  • turner78turner78 Atlanta, GA Posts: 162
    I have some music recommendations: the Country Music Hall of Fame (for any music lover), Hatch Show Prints also has a store on site. They make gig posters and some really cool stuff. Third Man Records is also nearby. The arena is right in the middle of downtown so you'll get your fill of that on the two days of shows. Personally, I wouldn't visit any other time. It's really changed alot in the last 10 years and not for the better, IMO. 
  • 100 Pacer100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,143
    Looking forward to visiting TMR.
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

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  • JE224127JE224127 Fairhope, AL Posts: 499
    In 2022 my son and I did Hatch Show Prints tour, toured the Ryman and caught their minor league baseball team. All were worth it.
  • JeBurkhardtJeBurkhardt Posts: 5,085
    I wanted to do a tour of the Ole Smokey moonshine distillery, but they are sold out.
  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 12,157
    I'm looking forward to visiting TMR, The Gibson Garage, and yes, having some hot chicken (on the off day of course  :D) 
  • 100 Pacer100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,143
    I’m not brave enough for hot chicken. Any hamburger recommendations? Oysters?
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

    "Me knowing the truth, I can not concur."

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  • JeBurkhardtJeBurkhardt Posts: 5,085
    100 Pacer said:
    Looking forward to visiting TMR.
    We went during the 2022 show. It is pretty cool, and I might stop by again this time.
  • spankyMPspankyMP NY to NC to NH Posts: 1,967
    I'm going to walk around Downtown until I bump into McCready :lol:
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  • turner78turner78 Atlanta, GA Posts: 162
    I moved from Nashville to Georgia several years ago so I don't really know about new places but I always enjoyed the burgers at Brown's Diner. It's a hole in the wall but it's been around forever. Gabby's Burgers and Fries is also really good. 
  • tylermooretylermoore St. Joseph, MI Posts: 1,070
    Going to the Sounds game the night in between 
  • given2flymgiven2flym Posts: 97
    100 Pacer said:
    I’m not brave enough for hot chicken. Any hamburger recommendations? Oysters?
    Tailing for the burger recommendations 👀
  • blairs1blairs1 Ontario, Canada Posts: 350
    edited March 18
    100 Pacer said:
    I’m not brave enough for hot chicken. Any hamburger recommendations? Oysters?
    You don’t need to get hot. Party Fowl does some decent chicken without much spice. Had dinner there in a work trip few years back. We stayed at Omni, and it was about a 10-15 minute walk. 

    Edit: this place does burgers too. Just checked their menu. 
    Post edited by blairs1 on
  • Micheyb21Micheyb21 UK Posts: 336
    symptomsfade said:
    Looking for an area to pub crawl (drink and eat) and some small, local shops for the wife. Any suggestions 
    I havent been in Nashville for a while but the bars in Printers Alley were great esp Bourbon St bar which had live music and I really recommend it. Theres couple places to eat around there too. Im not sure on shopping areas though 
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  • CarryTheZeroCarryTheZero Posts: 3,187
    I second the visit to Third Man Records. Tickets can be tricky to get and they go on sale at weird times so check the website.

    I took my son in ‘we, he’s a big Jack White fan. It’s a very unique tour. We lucked out and met the co-owner of TMR, Jack’s nephew, and the man who writes liner notes or the shows on Nugs, Ben Blackwell! He was very cool and had fun stories to tell.

    The country music hall of fame is actually pretty cool too.
  • blairs1blairs1 Ontario, Canada Posts: 350
    has anyone done Peg Leg Porker? 

    Procrastinating with studying, and looking at things to do/places to eat.

    Anyone wanna do moonshine tasting at Ole Smokey (6th and Peabody)?
  • CO278952CO278952 Orlando, FL Posts: 1,393
    pedal bike bar 
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  • phillyjamphillyjam Posts: 112

    Bars and eating 

    Downtown Nashville where the craziness is- 

    Acme Feed and Seed- highly recommend. Good rooftop area to drink, view of the stadium and Nashville. 4 levels


    Tootsies- one of oldest bars in Nashville- I’d go there for afternoon drink. Crowded at night


    Then you can basically choose whatever other one on strip looks good. Very similar. Loud, beers, and music. 


    The gulch- I’d recommend this area for brunching and day boozing. 


    Eating spots

    City House - great dinner and pizza spot- I’d recommend a reservation- about a 10 min Uber ride from hotel


    Husk- walkable great food, sister restaurant of husk in Charleston. Good for brunch and dinner. Reservation recommended


    Moto- Italian spot in gulch- excellent- reservation recommended


    Milk and Honey- brunch spot

    Biscuit Love- brunch spot

    Brunch very popular with the ladies and men of Nashville- put name in and walk around, grab a Bloody Mary 


    Two bbq spots in town that are really good

    Martins Bbq and Peg Leg Porker- lunch or dinner


    Nashville hot chicken-Hattie B’s the original , princes hot chicken shack

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  • mace1229mace1229 Posts: 9,635
    Get_Right said:
    Just remember, the hot chicken tastes great going down, not so much going out.  ;)  
    I've had the hot chicken sandwich several times, and always been disappointed with the heat level. Maybe I just went to the wrong places. 
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 21,525
    I would avoid Tootsie's...warm beer, way too crowded (which is why they can't keep beer warm)

    Robert's Western World and Second Fiddle are the two best bars in my opinion. Robert's being #1 for true country.

    I do like to hang out at Kid Rock's only because the music is a bit heavier but it gets old and the beer is expensive.

    Broadway Brewhouse has decent food. Otherwise hit the Assembly food hall...lots of options that are decent
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  • ComeToTXComeToTX Austin Posts: 7,955
    I second Robert's over pretty much anything else on Broadway.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScnAmbXzu8M
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 21,525
    ComeToTX said:
    I second Robert's over pretty much anything else on Broadway.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScnAmbXzu8M
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  • JeBurkhardtJeBurkhardt Posts: 5,085
    edited April 1
    ComeToTX said:
    I second Robert's over pretty much anything else on Broadway.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScnAmbXzu8M
    Jason Isbell seems to like it. At least in the afternoon.
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