Downtown Oasis Guidebook
Live Music & Events
A collection of popular places and venues for live music and events.
World famous “Honky Tonk Row” – Live performances nightly – Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Robert’s Western World, Legends Corner, Layla’s, and Honky Tonk Central, most notably.
575 locals recommend
Broadway
BroadwayWorld famous “Honky Tonk Row” – Live performances nightly – Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Robert’s Western World, Legends Corner, Layla’s, and Honky Tonk Central, most notably.
The “Mother Church” – Nashville’s most iconic venue and best place to experience a live show – Artists and times vary daily, tours offered daily – https://ryman.com/events/
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe “Mother Church” – Nashville’s most iconic venue and best place to experience a live show – Artists and times vary daily, tours offered daily – https://ryman.com/events/
Outdoor, open-air amphitheater located on the banks of the Cumberland River downtown. Artists and showtimes vary daily, closed during winter months – http://www.ascendamphitheater.com/events
182 locals recommend
Ascend Amphitheater
310 1st Ave SOutdoor, open-air amphitheater located on the banks of the Cumberland River downtown. Artists and showtimes vary daily, closed during winter months – http://www.ascendamphitheater.com/events
The “home of American music” and “country’s most famous stage” – Grand Ole Opry Live – Artists and times vary daily (Artists announced the week of) – https://www.opry.com/calendar
751 locals recommend
Grand Ole Opry
600 Opryland DrThe “home of American music” and “country’s most famous stage” – Grand Ole Opry Live – Artists and times vary daily (Artists announced the week of) – https://www.opry.com/calendar
Home of the Nashville Predators, as well as many concerts and events throughout the year – https://www.bridgestonearena.com/events
535 locals recommend
Bridgestone Arena
501 BroadwayHome of the Nashville Predators, as well as many concerts and events throughout the year – https://www.bridgestonearena.com/events
Live Showboat – Shows vary upon day and time – https://generaljackson.com/shows
104 locals recommend
General Jackson Showboat
2812 Opryland DrLive Showboat – Shows vary upon day and time – https://generaljackson.com/shows
Advanced ticket purchase HIGHLY recommended – (http://www.bluebirdcafe.com/reservations) Up & Coming artists and songwriters, as well as notable acts on occasion – Shows start at 6:00pm Daily – Tickets can be purchased starting at 8:00am one week prior to date of show
460 locals recommend
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeAdvanced ticket purchase HIGHLY recommended – (http://www.bluebirdcafe.com/reservations) Up & Coming artists and songwriters, as well as notable acts on occasion – Shows start at 6:00pm Daily – Tickets can be purchased starting at 8:00am one week prior to date of show
Golf Range, Arcade, Sports Bar, and Music Venue all rolled into one – https://topgolf.com/us/nashville/
191 locals recommend
Topgolf
500 Cowan StGolf Range, Arcade, Sports Bar, and Music Venue all rolled into one – https://topgolf.com/us/nashville/
Bowling alley and concert venue – https://www.brooklynbowl.com/nashville
27 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
925 3rd Avenue NorthBowling alley and concert venue – https://www.brooklynbowl.com/nashville
Neighborhoods
Walk to the Farmer’s Market or a Sounds' baseball game during the summer months, hop over to shop at the eclectic Marathon Village, stroll around the Capitol and Bicentennial Park, or grab a bite to eat in one of the many trendy restaurants nearby.
Super cute and charming neighborhood, and only minutes from Downtown. Hope Gardens neighborhood is quiet, quaint neighborhood, bordering the Downtown core. The Downtown Oasis will not disappoint
Hope Gardens
Walk to the Farmer’s Market or a Sounds' baseball game during the summer months, hop over to shop at the eclectic Marathon Village, stroll around the Capitol and Bicentennial Park, or grab a bite to eat in one of the many trendy restaurants nearby.
Super cute and charming neighborhood, and only minutes from Downtown. Hope Gardens neighborhood is quiet, quaint neighborhood, bordering the Downtown core. The Downtown Oasis will not disappoint
With chic restaurants in restored Victorian buildings, and cafes along the brick sidewalks, Germantown exudes period charm. Former warehouses contain elegant boutiques selling high-end shoes and clothing, while Nashville Farmers' Market has eclectic global eateries as well as vendors offering seasonal produce. Nearby, the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park features skyline views and monuments to Tennessee history.
162 locals recommend
Germantown
With chic restaurants in restored Victorian buildings, and cafes along the brick sidewalks, Germantown exudes period charm. Former warehouses contain elegant boutiques selling high-end shoes and clothing, while Nashville Farmers' Market has eclectic global eateries as well as vendors offering seasonal produce. Nearby, the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park features skyline views and monuments to Tennessee history.
Arts, Museums & Attractions
Exhibits vary throughout the year – Opens Daily @ 10:00am (1:00pm on Sunday) – http://fristartmuseum.org/
1024 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayExhibits vary throughout the year – Opens Daily @ 10:00am (1:00pm on Sunday) – http://fristartmuseum.org/
55-acre public botanic garden, woodland sculpture trail, and art museum. – Opens Daily @ 9:00am – Tours available daily – https://cheekwood.org/
593 locals recommend
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park Dr55-acre public botanic garden, woodland sculpture trail, and art museum. – Opens Daily @ 9:00am – Tours available daily – https://cheekwood.org/
One of the most elaborate antebellum homes in the South – Opens Daily @ 10:00am (11:00am on Sundays) – Tours available daily – https://www.belmontmansion.com/
62 locals recommend
Belmont Mansion
1901 15th Avenue SouthOne of the most elaborate antebellum homes in the South – Opens Daily @ 10:00am (11:00am on Sundays) – Tours available daily – https://www.belmontmansion.com/
The Belle Meade Plantation captures everything that is beautiful about the South on its historic, one hundred fifty-year-old home and estate – Opens Daily @ 9:00am – Multiple tour options available, starting every 30-45 mins. – https://bellemeadeplantation.com/
283 locals recommend
Belle Meade Winery
5025 Harding PikeThe Belle Meade Plantation captures everything that is beautiful about the South on its historic, one hundred fifty-year-old home and estate – Opens Daily @ 9:00am – Multiple tour options available, starting every 30-45 mins. – https://bellemeadeplantation.com/
Exhibits vary throughout the year – Opens Daily @ 10:00am (1:00pm on Sunday) – https://www.musicianshalloffame.com/
93 locals recommend
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
401 Gay StExhibits vary throughout the year – Opens Daily @ 10:00am (1:00pm on Sunday) – https://www.musicianshalloffame.com/
Exhibits vary throughout the year – Opens Daily @ 9:00am – https://countrymusichalloffame.org/
1208 locals recommend
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SExhibits vary throughout the year – Opens Daily @ 9:00am – https://countrymusichalloffame.org/
Opens Daily @ 9:00am – Farmers, food artisans, restaurateurs, shop owners, crafters, flea merchants, & special events – www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org/
461 locals recommend
Nashville Farmers' Market
900 Rosa L Parks BlvdOpens Daily @ 9:00am – Farmers, food artisans, restaurateurs, shop owners, crafters, flea merchants, & special events – www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org/
132-acre park featuring: the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, the Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, and a beautiful sunken garden
788 locals recommend
Centennial Park
2500 West End Ave132-acre park featuring: the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, the Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, and a beautiful sunken garden
Opens Daily @ 9:00am (12:30pm on Sundays – Closed Mondays) – Full-scale replica of The Parthenon and Athena statue from ancient Greece & art gallery (A Nashville MUST-SEE, Located in Centennial Park)
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End AveOpens Daily @ 9:00am (12:30pm on Sundays – Closed Mondays) – Full-scale replica of The Parthenon and Athena statue from ancient Greece & art gallery (A Nashville MUST-SEE, Located in Centennial Park)
19-acre State Park showcasing many facets of Tennessee’s history including a 200-foot granite map of the state, a World War II Memorial, a 95-Bell Carillon, a Pathway of History, native plants, and the Rivers of Tennessee Fountains – Opens Daily at 6:00am
292 locals recommend
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
600 James Robertson Pkwy19-acre State Park showcasing many facets of Tennessee’s history including a 200-foot granite map of the state, a World War II Memorial, a 95-Bell Carillon, a Pathway of History, native plants, and the Rivers of Tennessee Fountains – Opens Daily at 6:00am
Coffee Shops
Specialty espresso drinks & light, seasonal eats dispensed in a minimalist, industrial setting – www.steadfast.coffee
112 locals recommend
Steadfast Coffee
603 Taylor StSpecialty espresso drinks & light, seasonal eats dispensed in a minimalist, industrial setting – www.steadfast.coffee
Hip coffeehouse serves artisanal espresso & local, seasonal cafe eats in an open, industrial venue – www.baristaparlor.com
72 locals recommend
Barista Parlor x Germantown
1230 4th Ave NHip coffeehouse serves artisanal espresso & local, seasonal cafe eats in an open, industrial venue – www.baristaparlor.com
Laid-back, counter-serve crêperie & espresso bar with gluten-free & vegetarian options – www.redbicyclecoffee.com
134 locals recommend
Red Bicycle Coffee & Crêpes
1200 5th Ave NLaid-back, counter-serve crêperie & espresso bar with gluten-free & vegetarian options – www.redbicyclecoffee.com
Great Brunch Spots
“New American” menu features familiar ingredients and cooking methods, but they’re presented in special & unexpected ways featuring big flavors full of vibrant colors that celebrate the best of the season – www.hathornenashville.com
18 locals recommend
Hathorne
4708 Charlotte Ave“New American” menu features familiar ingredients and cooking methods, but they’re presented in special & unexpected ways featuring big flavors full of vibrant colors that celebrate the best of the season – www.hathornenashville.com
Airy, chic spot for oysters & elevated seafood small plates, plus a separate bar for cocktails – www.henriettared.com
117 locals recommend
Henrietta Red
1200 4th Ave NAiry, chic spot for oysters & elevated seafood small plates, plus a separate bar for cocktails – www.henriettared.com
Regional ingredients cooked on an ember-fired grill create inventive meals in a historic mansion – www.husknashville.com
223 locals recommend
Husk
37 Rutledge StRegional ingredients cooked on an ember-fired grill create inventive meals in a historic mansion – www.husknashville.com
Chic diner for classic American comfort food with a global spin, plus cocktails, in a hip space – www.mockingbirdnashville.com
42 locals recommend
The Mockingbird
121 12th Ave NChic diner for classic American comfort food with a global spin, plus cocktails, in a hip space – www.mockingbirdnashville.com
All-you-can-eat Southern comfort food served family-style at communal tables in a Victorian house. – www.monellstn.com
303 locals recommend
Monell's
1235 6th Ave NAll-you-can-eat Southern comfort food served family-style at communal tables in a Victorian house. – www.monellstn.com
Serves brunch seven days a week, with vegan and vegetarian options available throughout the day – The full menu runs until 2am nightly – www.mothersruinnashville.com
47 locals recommend
Mother's Ruin
1239 6th Ave NServes brunch seven days a week, with vegan and vegetarian options available throughout the day – The full menu runs until 2am nightly – www.mothersruinnashville.com
Casual Dining Options
Craft Burgers & Craft Beer – Personal Favorite of ours –https://www.jackbrownsjoint.com/nashville/
102 locals recommend
Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint
1123 3rd Ave NCraft Burgers & Craft Beer – Personal Favorite of ours –https://www.jackbrownsjoint.com/nashville/
Memphis-Style BBQ with a Nashville twist – https://www.martinsbbqjoint.com/
401 locals recommend
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SMemphis-Style BBQ with a Nashville twist – https://www.martinsbbqjoint.com/
Live music Fri. & Sat. nights – Southern-inspired dishes in the heart of
Downtown – https://puckettsgro.com/nashville/
210 locals recommend
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Nashville
500 Church StLive music Fri. & Sat. nights – Southern-inspired dishes in the heart of
Downtown – https://puckettsgro.com/nashville/
Popular Nashville Hot Chicken spot – Featured on multiple Food Network series – Multiple locations – www.hattieb.com
64 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Lower Broadway Nashville
5069 BroadwayPopular Nashville Hot Chicken spot – Featured on multiple Food Network series – Multiple locations – www.hattieb.com
Sprawling beer garden serving housemade sausages & pub grub in industrial surrounds – www.vonelrods.com
60 locals recommend
Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen
1004 4th Ave NSprawling beer garden serving housemade sausages & pub grub in industrial surrounds – www.vonelrods.com
Full-service bar & restaurant with in-house smoked meats and twenty beers on tap, including many local favorites – www.neighborsnashville.com
17 locals recommend
Neighbors Germantown
313 Jefferson StFull-service bar & restaurant with in-house smoked meats and twenty beers on tap, including many local favorites – www.neighborsnashville.com
Fast casual, affordable fried chicken, sandwiches, wings, and tenders, with full bar – www.waldoschicken.com
10 locals recommend
Haji's Grill and Gyro
1101 Gallatin AveFast casual, affordable fried chicken, sandwiches, wings, and tenders, with full bar – www.waldoschicken.com
Vietnamese stop for pho, banh mi & noodle bowls, plus drinks, with indoor/outdoor seating – www.vuiskitchen.com
66 locals recommend
Vui's Kitchen
2832 Bransford AveVietnamese stop for pho, banh mi & noodle bowls, plus drinks, with indoor/outdoor seating – www.vuiskitchen.com
Stylish kitchen & beer garden for wood-fired & smoked American/Tex-Mex grub, plus brews & cocktails – www.butchertownhall.com
199 locals recommend
Butchertown Hall
1416 4th Ave NStylish kitchen & beer garden for wood-fired & smoked American/Tex-Mex grub, plus brews & cocktails – www.butchertownhall.com
Sonny's Patio Pub and Refuge
1322 6th Avenue NorthGreat place for upscale bar food and plenty of TVs.
Upscale Dining
RESERVATIONS NEEDED – (https://cityhousenashville.com/reservations/)
Intimate setting – James Beard Award-winning chef – Known for their exotic fire-oven pizzas and unique takes on classic dishes – www.cityhousenashville.com
330 locals recommend
City House
1222 4th Ave NRESERVATIONS NEEDED – (https://cityhousenashville.com/reservations/)
Intimate setting – James Beard Award-winning chef – Known for their exotic fire-oven pizzas and unique takes on classic dishes – www.cityhousenashville.com
RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED – (https://www.saintstephennash.com/reservations)
James Beard Award-winning chef RJ Cooper – Modern gastronomic cuisine and late night bar fare – Weekend brunch menu – www.saintstephennash.com
7 locals recommend
Saint Stephen
1300 3rd Ave NRESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED – (https://www.saintstephennash.com/reservations)
James Beard Award-winning chef RJ Cooper – Modern gastronomic cuisine and late night bar fare – Weekend brunch menu – www.saintstephennash.com
RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED – (http://www.5thandtaylor.com/reservations-marquee-1)
Intimate setting indoors, with a great fresh-air patio & bar area – Southern, American Family meals – Brunch: Sunday only – www.5thandtaylor.com
243 locals recommend
5th & Taylor
1411 5th Ave NRESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED – (http://www.5thandtaylor.com/reservations-marquee-1)
Intimate setting indoors, with a great fresh-air patio & bar area – Southern, American Family meals – Brunch: Sunday only – www.5thandtaylor.com
RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED – (https://www.mstreetnashville.com/kayne-prime/)
Award-winning steakhouse, unique and modern interpretations of classic dishes and appetizers – www.mstreetnashville.com/kayne-prime/
243 locals recommend
Kayne Prime Steakhouse
1103 McGavock StRESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED – (https://www.mstreetnashville.com/kayne-prime/)
Award-winning steakhouse, unique and modern interpretations of classic dishes and appetizers – www.mstreetnashville.com/kayne-prime/
RESERVATIONS NEEDED - https://nashvillebourbonsteak.com/#SevenRooms
Savor the finest cuts of beef, market-fresh salads and sides, and a wide selection of seasonal shellfish accompanied by an award-winning wine program featuring more than 700 exceptional wines from around the world. - https://nashvillebourbonsteak.com/
58 locals recommend
Bourbon Steak
201 8th Ave SRESERVATIONS NEEDED - https://nashvillebourbonsteak.com/#SevenRooms
Savor the finest cuts of beef, market-fresh salads and sides, and a wide selection of seasonal shellfish accompanied by an award-winning wine program featuring more than 700 exceptional wines from around the world. - https://nashvillebourbonsteak.com/