The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Nashville

Many people visit Nashville to enjoy live country music and chow down on the finest southern cuisine in the country. While Nashville is definitely notorious for country songs and delicious grub, it has so much more to offer than that! These ten hot spots are the best places to go if you want the most authentic Nashville experience possible.

Hit Downtown Broadway

Nashville nightlife is quite lively, especially down Broadway, the main street downtown. Here, you’ll see horses pulling people in carriages and you can bar hop between the honky-tonks that line the streets. While you listen to music by the city’s aspiring songwriters, grab a bite to eat at one of the restaurants on the block.

1. Eat at Monell's Restaurant

Diner, Restaurant, American, Dessert

Amazing food, great company and a warm welcome are what you’ll find at Monell’s Restaurant. This eatery has family-style dining, so you get to enjoy your meal among the presence of strangers — but in a town like Nashville, those strangers often become new friends. The dining experience at Monell’s is unique, and you will definitely not leave hungry! The menu, which has a new theme each day, includes fried chicken, hot southern vegetables, drinks, desserts and biscuits.

Take a Stroll Through Centennial Park

It’s hard to spend time at Centennial Park and feel anything but relaxed. Between the gorgeous greenery, the beautiful scenery and the sense of community, the park is more than just a place to have a picnic. In the warmer months, many families enjoy feeding the birds in the pond, walking the hiking trails and going for bike rides; there’s also an entertainment stage and a playground for children to enjoy. Be sure to watch out for the squirrels that like to try and join visitors for lunch!

Centennial Park, 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, USA

2. Listen to Live Music at The Bluebird Cafe

Cafe, American, Vegetarian

One of the oldest and most well-known places to hear live music is the historic Bluebird Cafe. The small space hosts songwriter nights on a regular basis and usually has a long line out the door. Some of country music’s greatest talent, including Taylor Swift, have been discovered at The Bluebird Cafe. Its popular listening room was also featured on the ABC show Nashville, in 2012.

Explore Hillsboro Village

Many college students and young professionals frequent the Hillsboro Village area. With a variety of small shops and restaurants, this hip part of town is where people go to check out businesses geared towards millennials. There’s the bohemian boutique, Pangaea, the used bookstore, Bookman/Bookwoman, and the artsy coffee shop Fido all waiting for you to explore.