I wanted to do a tour of the Ole Smokey moonshine distillery, but they are sold out.
You can still do the tasting, was there last year, tasting was good, stage and music were very good. Actually requested a Pearl Jam song and the guy played it was pretty cool.
I wanted to do a tour of the Ole Smokey moonshine distillery, but they are sold out.
You can still do the tasting, was there last year, tasting was good, stage and music were very good. Actually requested a Pearl Jam song and the guy played it was pretty cool.
The Gibson garage. If you like guitars this is heaven
Eastern Creek 95,Syd 1 98,Bris 2 98, Syd 1&2 03, Reading Fest 06, Bris 1 06, London 09, Hyde Park 10, Gold Coast BDO 14 Budapest 22 Krakow 22 Amsterdam 22 St Paul 1&2 23 Chicago 1&2 23 Chicago 1&2 24 New York 1 24 Philly 1&2 24 Boston 1&2 24 Gold Coast 24 Melbourne 1 24 Sydney 1&2 24
The Gibson garage. If you like guitars this is heaven
Gonna have to go there
Carter Vintage Guitars too. I didn’t get to Gibson Garage last time but bought a year old American ultra strat from Carter when I was there with my wife for PJ in ‘22. I couldn’t believe my wife was like, “you should buy it!” How could I say no? My brother and I will be hitting up both spots this trip but don’t plan to ship any new instruments home this time!
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.
i'm not brave enough for that hot - but I know Party Fowl had a scale from I think Mild to Poultrygeist. Might try Hattie B's this trip - I did like Party Fowl and it was recommended over Hattie B's
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.
i'm not brave enough for that hot - but I know Party Fowl had a scale from I think Mild to Poultrygeist. Might try Hattie B's this trip - I did like Party Fowl and it was recommended over Hattie B's
Prince's > Hattie B's, in my opinion.
@mace1229 If you try Prince's, they have a heat scale to choose from when you order to decide how hot you want it. Last time, I made the mistake of choosing the 2nd hottest, thinking no chain is gonna serve anything that's too hot. I was wrong.
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.
i'm not brave enough for that hot - but I know Party Fowl had a scale from I think Mild to Poultrygeist. Might try Hattie B's this trip - I did like Party Fowl and it was recommended over Hattie B's
Prince's > Hattie B's, in my opinion.
@mace1229 If you try Prince's, they have a heat scale to choose from when you order to decide how hot you want it. Last time, I made the mistake of choosing the 2nd hottest, thinking no chain is gonna serve anything that's too hot. I was wrong.
Prince's is the best. The XXX hot is the hottest thing I've ever eaten. Made me sweat more than the raw scorpion pepper I ate once lol
A few people mentioned burgers. Saw someone mention Gabby's, which is one of my favorites. Only open during lunch though. Hugh Baby's is great (it's owned by same guy that owns Martin's BBQ). Joyland. Hear good things about Cledis Burgers and Brew, but I have not been there. it's a bit out from downtown on Elm Hill Pike. Also, inside the arena is Rotiers. It's at its own stand by main entrance. It's a great burger that used to be a Nashville institution for 50 years before it closed several years ago. it's made the exact same way they used to make it at their restaurant too on French bread.
Downtown area (in addition to what others have mentioned): Steaks - Bob's (by the arena in the bottom of the Omni). Jack Ruby's. Bourbon Steak on top of JW Marriot. Jimmy Kelley's (a little further out near 23rd ave)
Assembly Food Hall - Lots of great local selection's and a few bars inside also, with live music.
Broadway Brewhouse - Pretty much only a local place. Great beer selection and good food too
Martin's BBQ joint. Peg leg Porker.
Monell's - Germantown. Family style dining, so you'll be seated with other people at the same table of about 10-12. If you go during the day, you can choose between breakfast or lunch. I think Fried Chicken is served with every meal, then 1 other meat item and lots of sides. you pass it around and get to know the people you're sitting with.
East Nashville - Edley's BBQ, Emmy Squared, Hawker's Asian Street Food. Joyland. Five Points Pizza. Hugh Baby's. Butcher and Bee (they used to have a great burger that was only available at the bar. it's not on the menu, but really good). Bolton's. I Dream of Weenie is great too. it's a walk up hot dog stand
Breweries - Tailgate (several locations, but main one is on Charlotte Ave about 20min west of Downtown. Also one in East Nash.Good food too). Bearded Iris. Yazoo. Black Abbey. Tenn Brew Works. Jackalope. Southern Grist. Yee Haw Brewing. Many others, but haven't been to them.
Monday before the show will be Cinco De Mayo so all Mexican places will have specials. Cilantro (East Nash), St Anejo, are some good ones around downtown.
Think I saw someone mention golf too - Greystone (about 40min drive west of downtown. My personal favorite). Hermitage has 2 courses, both great (Presidents Reserve is tougher. Generals Retreat is original and used to host LPGA event). Shelby Park Metro Course (recently redone and good track). Gaylord Springs (links style and used to host Champions tour event years ago. It's pricey, and tough, but always in great shape). Two Rivers Metro Course near Gaylord Springs. Lots of Metro Public courses that are good.
If anyone is in town the weekend before, or any locals too, on Saturday 5/3 our astronomy club will be hosting a free star party at Edwin Warner Park in West Nashville from 8pm till about 10pm, weather permitting of course. I'll be at the Metallica Show, but anyone is welcome.
Noticed the Third Man Records tours are only Fridays and Saturdays.
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."
1996: Toronto - 1998: Chicago, Montreal, Barrie - 2000: Montreal, Toronto - 2002: Seattle X2 (Key Arena) - 2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal, Seattle (Benaroya Hall) - 2004: Reading, Toledo, Grand Rapids - 2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City - 2006: Toronto X2, Albany, Hartford, Grand Rapids, Cleveland - 2007: Chicago (Vic Theatre) - 2008: NYC X2, Hartford, Mansfield X2 - 2009: Toronto, Chicago X2, Seattle X2, Philadelphia X4 - 2010: Columbus, Noblesville, Cleveland, Buffalo, Hartford - 2011: Montreal, Toronto X2, Ottawa, Hamilton - 2012: Missoula - 2013: London, Chicago, Buffalo, Hartford - 2014: Detroit, Moline - 2015: NYC (Global Citizen Festival) - 2016: Greenville, Toronto X2, Chicago 1 - 2017: Brooklyn (RRHOF Induction) - 2018: Chicago 1, Boston 1 - 2022: Fresno, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto, NYC, Camden - 2023: St. Paul X2, Austin X2 - 2024: Vancouver X2, Portland, Sacramento, Missoula, Noblesville, Philadelphia X2, Baltimore - 2025: Hollywood X2, Atlanta 2, Nashville X2, Pittsburgh X2
Noticed the Third Man Records tours are only Fridays and Saturdays.
It's still fun to go without the tour. You can even play some cornhole in the back lounge area.
I’ll time my visit to the store prior to the start of the tour assuming I’m able to make it work.
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."
1996: Toronto - 1998: Chicago, Montreal, Barrie - 2000: Montreal, Toronto - 2002: Seattle X2 (Key Arena) - 2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal, Seattle (Benaroya Hall) - 2004: Reading, Toledo, Grand Rapids - 2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City - 2006: Toronto X2, Albany, Hartford, Grand Rapids, Cleveland - 2007: Chicago (Vic Theatre) - 2008: NYC X2, Hartford, Mansfield X2 - 2009: Toronto, Chicago X2, Seattle X2, Philadelphia X4 - 2010: Columbus, Noblesville, Cleveland, Buffalo, Hartford - 2011: Montreal, Toronto X2, Ottawa, Hamilton - 2012: Missoula - 2013: London, Chicago, Buffalo, Hartford - 2014: Detroit, Moline - 2015: NYC (Global Citizen Festival) - 2016: Greenville, Toronto X2, Chicago 1 - 2017: Brooklyn (RRHOF Induction) - 2018: Chicago 1, Boston 1 - 2022: Fresno, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto, NYC, Camden - 2023: St. Paul X2, Austin X2 - 2024: Vancouver X2, Portland, Sacramento, Missoula, Noblesville, Philadelphia X2, Baltimore - 2025: Hollywood X2, Atlanta 2, Nashville X2, Pittsburgh X2
Ryman has good tours. National Museum of African American Music is under Assembly Food Hall and across the street from the Arena and Ryman is great. Centennial Park. Frist Art Museum. Farther out if you're into history is the Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson Head to Lynchburg to Jack Daniels.
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The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
I haven’t bought tix yet.. but thing I’ll go to
their 2nd show at the football stadium on Saturday
I checked out their website. Looks pretty good. Now I'm craving it.
And definitely try to see Kelly's Heroes band. One of the best guitar players I've ever seen.
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
they sell like $3 Miller High Life bottles too...can't beat that on Broadway
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
Might try Hattie B's this trip - I did like Party Fowl and it was recommended over Hattie B's
@mace1229 If you try Prince's, they have a heat scale to choose from when you order to decide how hot you want it. Last time, I made the mistake of choosing the 2nd hottest, thinking no chain is gonna serve anything that's too hot. I was wrong.
A few people mentioned burgers. Saw someone mention Gabby's, which is one of my favorites. Only open during lunch though. Hugh Baby's is great (it's owned by same guy that owns Martin's BBQ). Joyland. Hear good things about Cledis Burgers and Brew, but I have not been there. it's a bit out from downtown on Elm Hill Pike. Also, inside the arena is Rotiers. It's at its own stand by main entrance. It's a great burger that used to be a Nashville institution for 50 years before it closed several years ago. it's made the exact same way they used to make it at their restaurant too on French bread.
Downtown area (in addition to what others have mentioned):
Steaks - Bob's (by the arena in the bottom of the Omni). Jack Ruby's. Bourbon Steak on top of JW Marriot. Jimmy Kelley's (a little further out near 23rd ave)
Assembly Food Hall - Lots of great local selection's and a few bars inside also, with live music.
Broadway Brewhouse - Pretty much only a local place. Great beer selection and good food too
Martin's BBQ joint. Peg leg Porker.
Monell's - Germantown. Family style dining, so you'll be seated with other people at the same table of about 10-12. If you go during the day, you can choose between breakfast or lunch. I think Fried Chicken is served with every meal, then 1 other meat item and lots of sides. you pass it around and get to know the people you're sitting with.
Brunch/breakfast - Biscuit love. Loveless. Pancake Pantry. Hemingways
East Nashville - Edley's BBQ, Emmy Squared, Hawker's Asian Street Food. Joyland. Five Points Pizza. Hugh Baby's. Butcher and Bee (they used to have a great burger that was only available at the bar. it's not on the menu, but really good). Bolton's. I Dream of Weenie is great too. it's a walk up hot dog stand
Breweries - Tailgate (several locations, but main one is on Charlotte Ave about 20min west of Downtown. Also one in East Nash.Good food too). Bearded Iris. Yazoo. Black Abbey. Tenn Brew Works. Jackalope. Southern Grist. Yee Haw Brewing. Many others, but haven't been to them.
Monday before the show will be Cinco De Mayo so all Mexican places will have specials. Cilantro (East Nash), St Anejo, are some good ones around downtown.
Think I saw someone mention golf too - Greystone (about 40min drive west of downtown. My personal favorite). Hermitage has 2 courses, both great (Presidents Reserve is tougher. Generals Retreat is original and used to host LPGA event). Shelby Park Metro Course (recently redone and good track). Gaylord Springs (links style and used to host Champions tour event years ago. It's pricey, and tough, but always in great shape). Two Rivers Metro Course near Gaylord Springs. Lots of Metro Public courses that are good.
If anyone is in town the weekend before, or any locals too, on Saturday 5/3 our astronomy club will be hosting a free star party at Edwin Warner Park in West Nashville from 8pm till about 10pm, weather permitting of course. I'll be at the Metallica Show, but anyone is welcome.
"Me knowing the truth, I can not concur."
1996: Toronto - 1998: Chicago, Montreal, Barrie - 2000: Montreal, Toronto - 2002: Seattle X2 (Key Arena) - 2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal, Seattle (Benaroya Hall) - 2004: Reading, Toledo, Grand Rapids - 2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City - 2006: Toronto X2, Albany, Hartford, Grand Rapids, Cleveland - 2007: Chicago (Vic Theatre) - 2008: NYC X2, Hartford, Mansfield X2 - 2009: Toronto, Chicago X2, Seattle X2, Philadelphia X4 - 2010: Columbus, Noblesville, Cleveland, Buffalo, Hartford - 2011: Montreal, Toronto X2, Ottawa, Hamilton - 2012: Missoula - 2013: London, Chicago, Buffalo, Hartford - 2014: Detroit, Moline - 2015: NYC (Global Citizen Festival) - 2016: Greenville, Toronto X2, Chicago 1 - 2017: Brooklyn (RRHOF Induction) - 2018: Chicago 1, Boston 1 - 2022: Fresno, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto, NYC, Camden - 2023: St. Paul X2, Austin X2 - 2024: Vancouver X2, Portland, Sacramento, Missoula, Noblesville, Philadelphia X2, Baltimore - 2025: Hollywood X2, Atlanta 2, Nashville X2, Pittsburgh X2
"Me knowing the truth, I can not concur."
1996: Toronto - 1998: Chicago, Montreal, Barrie - 2000: Montreal, Toronto - 2002: Seattle X2 (Key Arena) - 2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal, Seattle (Benaroya Hall) - 2004: Reading, Toledo, Grand Rapids - 2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City - 2006: Toronto X2, Albany, Hartford, Grand Rapids, Cleveland - 2007: Chicago (Vic Theatre) - 2008: NYC X2, Hartford, Mansfield X2 - 2009: Toronto, Chicago X2, Seattle X2, Philadelphia X4 - 2010: Columbus, Noblesville, Cleveland, Buffalo, Hartford - 2011: Montreal, Toronto X2, Ottawa, Hamilton - 2012: Missoula - 2013: London, Chicago, Buffalo, Hartford - 2014: Detroit, Moline - 2015: NYC (Global Citizen Festival) - 2016: Greenville, Toronto X2, Chicago 1 - 2017: Brooklyn (RRHOF Induction) - 2018: Chicago 1, Boston 1 - 2022: Fresno, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto, NYC, Camden - 2023: St. Paul X2, Austin X2 - 2024: Vancouver X2, Portland, Sacramento, Missoula, Noblesville, Philadelphia X2, Baltimore - 2025: Hollywood X2, Atlanta 2, Nashville X2, Pittsburgh X2
National Museum of African American Music is under Assembly Food Hall and across the street from the Arena and Ryman is great.
Centennial Park.
Frist Art Museum.
Farther out if you're into history is the Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson
Head to Lynchburg to Jack Daniels.