That said...

Nashville suggestions for first timer

Catahoula® · 2023-11-27T20:16:27.702Z

And tagging Obed® in particular. I'll be there this weekend for the first time. Sans the Missus but with some colleagues. I like to drink. I like tasty, unhealthy food. I like country music but also like to able to have conversations in bars without shouting. I don't like tourist traps. That pretty much sums it up. Give me your recs. Obed, I may be able to break away Friday or Saturday night for a drink or two if you want to meet and argue in real time. But it may be touch and go.

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Nov 27, 2023, 4:45 PM

Haven't read the thread so pardon any duplication....

If you absolutely have to hit Broadway, and you shouldn't if you hate tourist stuff, then Robert's Western World is probably the only "Honkey Tonk" worth hitting for a quick beer or two. If you go down the end (broadway and 1st ave), Acme Feed and seed usually has smaller crowds and a nice rooftop bar overlooking the river.

The twelve-thirty club is up the hill on Broadway, and part of a larger dining complex, but it's Justin Timberlake's club and a nice old-school place to hear some live music in an old school atmosphere while having dinner.

A few blocks off broadway is Printer's Alley with some decent bars, and it's touristy too, but it's a slightly classier touristy, if that's possible. It's not old Nashville, but it feels more old Nashville.

Still near downtown is The Gulch and 12 South....places you could get mugged or shanked 10+ years ago, but quite upscale today, with some nice restaurants.

If it's a nice day and you want to walk around, the Parthenon (right beside Vandy's campus) is seriously a cool place. Sounds hokey but it's ###### impressive and a great park.

Music---check the Ryman calendar---one of the greatest places you'll ever see a show if someone you like is playing there. The Station Inn has the best bluegrass you'll ever hear most evenings, Third and Lindsley is great, and the Basement and Basement East are good but not incredibly unique other than the talent they bring in.

East Nashville is a cool area.....some good local bars and restaurants. The Pharmacy makes a great burger. Any Edley's BBQ location is fantastic (get the burnt ends over grits). Southern Grist taproom is great (also Vinyl Tap is a cool place---used record store and bar combo).

German town is cool too---great restaurants and bars....Bearded Iris taproom is cool and beer is good.

LMK if you're eyeing anything more specific to do. I will be out of town unfortunately but glad to try and steer you in whatever direction you want.

Oh yeah....don't do Hattie B's hot chicken. That's the tourist move. Go to Prince's.

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Tiger Bar in East Nashville is brand new and all the hipster rage. Vintage circus theme and a bajillion craft cocktails.

"Hidden Bars" are also kind of the new Nashville trend, which are better than the other trend of bro-country owned bars.

The Late Great is underneath the Virgin Hotel, and it's supposed to be like the old artist B-Rooms in recording studios. Looks sort of cool.

The Red Phone Booth is actually a (you guessed it) Red Phone Booth that you have to dial the right number on the rotary phone to get the secret door to open to the bar. Go to their website to find the current number to dial

Hidden Bar (that's the name) is apparently decorated in a tribute to "A Christmas Story" right now, so that's solid. It's in the basement of the Hotel Noelle

There's one more that looks cool that I cannot think of the name at all right now but will dig.

Nashville suggestions for first timer

O'Charleys in Gallatin***

yeast rolls....***

I've never been, but my boys went with friends over fall break

they went to the wrong places then***

For clarification:

For beer would rec Southern Grist or Bearded Iris.***

I'll second Bearded Iris.

Vinyl Tap is a short 5 minute drive from the East Nashville location of

Right off Broadway:

this is one place that I've been

Yes it's been rock steady for a decade or so now. Also one of the few nice

Obed is always available

can confirm***

One time he came to Kennesaw. Saw him.***

I bet they still tell stories of that legendary night in that bar.***

Juggalo rap?***

I saw someone sum up Nashville the other day

"WOOOO THASSS MAHHHHH SAWWWWWWWNG!!!"***

Re: I saw someone sum up Nashville the other day

I saw that on Instagram too***

My impression of Nashville is that it all is 100% a tourist trap***

100%, but I find it's fun

Don't go in July

There's simply no way Broadway in the summer smells as

Its pretty bad.

There are some great spots in Nashville that aren't tourist traps but

Country music HOF is a must

Yep, worth it.

I sold a early 70's BMW to the guy who keeps all the old electronics going

I'm sure the piano still has the thumbtacks in the hammers too.

you should rent a pedal tavern

Check out Morgan Wallen's bar. It's his second.

He tried it in a small town

Make sure you and all your friends are wearing matching shirts, pants,

Pretty sure it's a short drive to Lee's Inlet Kitchen.

Tootsie's and some hot chicken.***

Re: Nashville suggestions for first timer

Glad to help

Twelve Thirty was an excellent place to hang prior to a Ryman show.

I think the current Printers Alley sums up current Nashville well.

Oh yeah, couple more Cata

Better yet, go sing karaoke at Santa's Pub.

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