DOWNTOWN
Downtown living in high-rise apartment buildings and stylish lofts is on the upswing. Historic 2nd Avenue offers a lively nightlife, with restaurants, coffee houses, nightclubs, and shops. Many of these downtown hotspots are housed in renovated warehouses that echo Nashville’s history of river commerce.
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts presents exhibitions of the world’s greatest art in a spectacularly renovated former Post Office Building. The downtown Nashville Public Library is a truly magnificent building, incorporating a delightful children’s library, computer facilities, and an impressive collection of books, tapes, CDs, and videos. If you’re interested in the performing arts, look no further than the Tennessee Performing Arts Center which hosts performances by the Nashville opera, ballet, and theater groups, including its annual “Broadway Series”. The Grammy award winning Nashville Symphony Orchestra is housed in the Schermerhorn Symphony Center where they perform 140 performances per year. Another popular downtown attraction is the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, where country music fans can view dynamic exhibits highlighting the best of country music.
Nashville has emerged as a home for professional sports, entertainment, and fun. The Tennessee Titans bring NFL action to the downtown riverfront at LP Field. The NHL’s Nashville Predators offer 40-plus home games a year on the ice at Sommet Center, which also is the venue for many rock and pop concerts.
THE GULCH
Loft apartments, studios and condominiums make up the residential component of The Gulch. Whether you are looking for a true loft, or a contemporary condominium, The Gulch promises to offer something that Nashvillians have yet to experience. Imagine living in a neighborhood where you can visit art museums and a chic boutique without getting into a car. Floor to ceiling glass, state-of-the-art kitchens and stunning views of the downtown skyline can be found in the Mercury View Lofts, Nashville's first look at urban living. The recently completed ICON is the newest residential element in The Gulch. Located directly on 12th Avenue, the ICON offers luxury living with, a downtown proximity. For in-town style on a budget, look no further than The Velocity. For affordable living the Laurel House cannot be beaten. For more upscale living, try the luxurious Terrazzo condos which feature sleek, modern designs and unbeatable views of downtown Nashville.
The Gulch is also home to great restaurants like Ru-Sans, a sushi and seafood restaurant. Fans of Ru-Sans appreciate its tasty food at affordable prices. A few doors down, you can find Sambuca, an upscale restaurant featuring seafood, pizzas, drinks, and live music. A new addition to The Gulch eatery lineup is Urban Flats, a sleek restaurant offering fresh-baked flatbread cuisine along with salads and wraps. Recently added to The Gulch is the retail store, Urban Outfitters. A welcome addition to this trendy neighborhood, Urban Outfitters caters to the young, “indie” crowd of Nashville. The Gulch is also home to the bluegrass music venue, The Station Inn. The Station Inn offers charm and ambiance and plays host to some of the area’s best bluegrass music artists.
8th AVENUE SOUTH
Not far from downtown, antique stores line both sides of Eighth Avenue south. A collector’s haven, the area has become known for its superior selection of antiques. Monthly, a local auction house in the center of the district at Douglas Corner opens its doors for one night of auctioning mayhem to a standing room only crowd.
Many diners converge on Eighth Avenue for Southern cooking at Arnold’s Country Kitchen. Open for breakfast and lunch, Arnold’s serves some of the very best of Nashville’s indigenous cuisine. Called a meat-and-three, this style of restaurant refers to the meals served for one price—a choice of meat plus three vegetables. Proprietor Jack Arnold stands behind the buffet counter and barks your order as you slide through the long line. One caveat: the seating is family-style, so you may have to share a table.
The best comedians in the world frequent Nashville’s only comedy venue, Zanies Comedy Night Club, located at Douglas Corner. For more than two decades, Zanies has been making Nashville laugh with headliners like Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno, Tim Allen, Jeff Foxworthy, and Paula Poundstone. Performers appear Wednesday through Sunday. Zanies offers non-smoking shows, is an 18 and older crowd, and requires a two-item food or drink minimum.
Across the street from Zanies is Douglas Corner Café, one of Nashville’s most popular listening venues. The venue boasts live music six nights a week, ranging from country, to rock, to Americana, and many of the early shows have no cover charge. On some evenings, the stage is even disregarded when songwriters pull up chairs and perform “in the round” in the midst of the audience.
12th SOUTH
One of Nashville's emerging neighborhoods, 12th South is the up-and-coming place to live and socialize. With the city investing in sidewalks and street lighting, 12th South has begun to take shape over the last several years. You can grab coffee, score some new guitar strings, stock up on garden mulch, and grab a bite to eat all in the course of an afternoon on foot. Start a unique shopping adventure at Katy K's Ranch Dressing, a one-of-a-kind boutique, offering vintage Manuel suits and spangled gowns by Nudie's of Hollywood. Crammed into this tiny store, customers can look through designer cowboy boots, belt buckles, cowboy hats and Western shirts - all cleverly called "Ranch Dressing." You know you’re there when you see the shapely cowgirl cutout on the building's stone facade. Shop for eclectic housewares at Sadie B. and 12th South Mercantile, or for music and music accessories at the Corner Music Store. After walking around this charming neighborhood, pamper yourself in one of the chic salons like Trim Classic Barber or Suite 1.
Not many neighborhoods have as many standout restaurants as 12th South. Rumours Art and Wine Bar is a full-fledged wine bar with a small, but excellent menu that complements the wine. With an expansive patio and hip ambiance, Rumours has been the perfect addition to the neighborhood. Mafiaoza's Pizzeria & Neighborhood Pub is located in the heart of the 12th South district, and it fits right into the bustling neighborhood. With the slogan "Welcome to the Family," you know you'll feel at home in this Godfather-themed restaurant. Be sure to take advantage of Mafiaoza’s two-for-one pizza and beer nights on Tuesdays. In an obscure, unmarked building on the south side of the district, many have found a rare treat: Las Paletas, an authentic Mexican popsicle shop, makes fruit and vegetable popsicles from old family recipes. Stripped bare of any accessories, two stand-alone freezers separate the customers from the two sisters who own the shop, and a chalkboard with the flavors of the day is the only menu in the store. Don't be afraid to try an unusual flavor like avocado.
BELMONT
The Belmont area of Nashville surrounds Belmont University and is home to some of the hippest and trendiest establishments in Nashville. Here you will find Music Row, the nickname given to 16th avenue which is home to an array of music business such as Sony Music Publishing and Gaylord Entertainment.
Along Belmont Boulevard, you can find trendy restaurants and coffee shops. A local favorite is Bongo Java where you can sip on coffee, eat delicious food, and listen to live music. Bongo Java became world famous in December of 1996 when it discovered a cinnamon bun that many agreed looked like Mother Teresa. Just down the street from this coffee house, is a favorite eclectic restaurant among students and businesspeople known as PM. PM offers a wide range of food including sushi, bistro sandwiches, and pasta dishes with an Asian flare.
ELLISTON PLACE
Elliston Place is located just west of downtown near the Vanderbilt University campus and has a variety of options for dining and nighttime entertainment. As one of Nashville’s young, trendy neighborhoods, small homes and cafes are a perfect fit for the tenants of the area. In the heart of the neighborhood, sits the Elliston Place Rock Block, a block-long section of Elliston Place that is home to six of the loudest nightclubs in town. The legendary Exit/In has played host to many of today’s hit-makers since 1971. This cornerstone of Elliston Place shows no signs of slowing down. The legendary Jimmy Buffet got his start at Exit/In shortly after it opened, as did the young comedian Steve Martin. For those with more alternative musical tastes, walk across the street to The End, a club firmly entrenched in Nashville’s rock scene and definitely worth a listen.
There are also several bars on Elliston. The Corner Bar is unabashedly basic—good drinks, good pool and good people. This place is a favorite among locals looking for a low-key night of simply hanging out. The Gold Rush doesn’t claim to be a pool hall; actually, it doesn’t claim to be anything. This no-frills bar is a late-night hangout where many bands have been known to appear after their gigs at larger venues around town.
No trip to Elliston Place is complete without a stop at the Elliston Place Soda Shop. An institution for seven decades, the Elliston Place Soda Shop is a meat-and-three favorite with a 1950’s décor. Known for its fried chicken and milk shakes, this authentic old-time soda fountain has a faithful following among the locals. Just down from Elliston Place Soda Shop is Elder’s Bookstore, which has been serving Nashville’s literary sect since 1930. This modest-looking bookshop stocks some of the rarest of the rare: first edition Faulkner, limited edition Warren, and signed Hemingway. A superior selection of Southern and classic literature, leather-bound volumes, illustrated children’s classics, antique maps, and Tiffany-style lamps can all be found here. A little further up the street is another local favorite with the same down-home charm. Rotier’s has been serving up the city’s best cheeseburger for decades. Take your waiter’s suggestion, and try their burgers on French bread.
MIDTOWN
Every city seems to have a midtown, and Nashville is no exception. The funny thing is, nobody here ever calls it that. If you were to ask a local where Midtown is, you might receive some confused looks. But ask about places like South Street, Bound'ry or Virago, and they'll be able to tell you exactly how to get there. A Nashville favorite for years, South Street Original Crab Shack & Authentic Dive Bar is known by locals as simply South Street. This Cajun restaurant serves large portions, spicy entrees, seafood and barbecue. With a 'convertible' dining room and an open upstairs called the Treehouse, South Street is perfect for a casual atmosphere on a warm southern night. A few doors down and a world away is the Bound'ry. Dining at the Bound'ry is a true experience. The upscale global cuisine is delectable, and the restaurant itself is a work of art. The decor is best described as a Salvador Dali painting gone wild. It is eclectic and beautiful at the same time, combining the five senses into one grand experience. The Broadway Brewhouse is a place for the true beer connoisseur with over 70 beers on tap and another 100 in the coolers. Attached to the Brewhouse is the very affordable Mojo Grill. Specializing in Cajun-inspired dishes, they will fill your stomach without emptying your wallet.
One of the hottest spots in Midtown is Virago. This restaurant is rather upscale with a very contemporary menu. Patrons can choose to lounge around the sushi bar for a more casual dining experience, or sit in the main dining room surrounded by Paul McLean's artwork. Part sushi bar, part upscale restaurant, part late night cocktail lounge, Virago plays all of its roles well. Noshville is a New York-style deli that offers a broad menu of deli favorites like the Reuben and corned beef. Try one of the exceptionally large servings of Noshville’s delicious cheesecake. With a location in Green Hills, and a third location in Cool Springs, Noshville brings a bit of the Big Apple to Music City.
VANDERBILT /HILLSBORO VILLAGE
Vanderbilt is conveniently located in the center of West End Avenue minutes away from some of Nashville’s most famous attractions.
As a city of education, Nashville boasts 14 colleges and universities, attracting some 30,000 students from around the country and around the world (about one-third of them to Vanderbilt) along with impressive mix of public and private elementary, middle, and high schools.
Conveniently located near Vanderbilt and Belmont Universities, Hillsboro Village is a collection of shops, boutiques, and restaurants perfect for a day's stroll. The Village is a collegiate, young adult neighborhood. Older homes, most notably 20th-century bungalows and four squares, surround the village. This quaint Nashville neighborhood has rejuvenated the community and attracted young professionals for living and playing.
If hungry customers are hoping to rub elbows with Music Row execs or simply want to eat something from the extraordinary half-price late night menu, look no further than the venerable Sunset Grill. A long-time staple of Nashville's dining landscape, Sunset Grill offers a great wine menu, inspired entrees and a cool atmosphere. Across the street is the popular Cabana, a versatile restaurant and bar. This mellow restaurant morphs into an upscale hot spot, with live music and DJs in the evening. Behind Sunset Grill is the trendy Jackson's Bar and Bistro. Specializing in French Bistro style food, as well as eclectic European fare; this neighborhood bistro encourages patrons to come as they are and be themselves. Across the street is arguably Nashville's most famous restaurant. A Nashville breakfast tradition, the Pancake Pantry boasts a menu with 21 pancake selections. Combining some surprising ingredients with family flapjack recipes, the ending results are pancakes that melt in your mouth. (Try chocolate chip or sweet potato flavors.) Saturday and Sunday mornings are especially popular at the Pantry, and the waiting line usually wraps around the building down 21st Avenue. For Parisian-style fare, Provence Breads and Cafe offers gourmet sandwiches and decadent baked goods in a relaxed, cozy atmosphere.
In the center of the Village is one of Nashville's local breweries. Bosco's brews handcrafted beer and has won many awards for its Tennessee original, Flaming Stone beer. There are more beers on the menu, too, suited to every beer taste imaginable, plus a variety of pasta dishes, oven-fired pizzas and great sandwiches. Sam's Sports Bar & Grill is a fully functioning sports bar with great food. A bit younger crowd than at the other Village spots, Sam's is a place where patrons can feel comfortable dressed in a t-shirt and jeans. Across the street from Sam's Place is Fido. This funky coffeehouse is the heart and soul of Hillsboro Village. Fido draws a mix of Vandy students, Music Row execs, musicians and neighborhood locals. Coffee is the main attraction, but large sandwiches and all-day breakfasts are also crowd pleasers. Just across the street is the historic Belcourt Theatre. In operation for over 75 years, the Belcourt Theatre is a unique venue offering the best of foreign, independent, and classic films.
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Hillsboro Village may seem small, but it is home to a plethora of unique boutiques and specialty stores. From industrial espresso makers to egg timers, Davis Cookware carries a myriad of kitchen items. BookMan/BookWoman Used Books offers more than 150,000 used volumes and a search service to help you find what you need. You can even turn trash into treasure at Nashville Lights, where almost anything can be made into a lamp. Pangaea, Fire Finch and A Thousand Faces each offer their own varied selection of art, jewelry, office accessories, furniture and gifts. For unique gifts or rare finds, these stores are a must. Posh Boutique offers a wide selection of the latest styles with prices ranging between $10 and $200. Even glasses aren't spared by this neighborhood's chic style. SEE (Selective Eyewear Elements) features unique European designer eyewear.
GREEN HILLS
An area that sports some of Nashville's most desirable homes, Green Hills also has its fair share of exciting destinations for a night, or day out. Here you will find upscale restaurants and retail establishments. Homes in this prestigious area were built mostly between the 1940s and 1960s.
Green Hills is designed for automotive transportation, not pedestrian traffic, and originally consisted of primarily brick-veneer “ranch” style detached houses on large lots. In more recent years, there has been considerable “infill”, as many of the larger lots and other remaining open spaces have been re-divided to become the sites of higher-density developments.
The Bluebird Cafe has a national reputation as the place to be heard in Nashville, if you want to make it as a songwriter. In this intimate setting you can witness a moment "in the round." In this format, three or four songwriters sit in a circle, sharing songs and the inspirations behind the music. This format has become an important part of The Bluebird Cafe's tradition. The audience is given a unique opportunity to hear original material from different points of view in a casual, comfortable environment. It's a chance to discover up-and-coming writers, to hear hits, new and old, from some of the best. The Bluebird serves a variety of alcoholic beverages, and sports a small menu. The talent that has graced the Bluebird stage includes Garth Brooks, Michael McDonald, and Faith Hill.
For the jazz lover, look no further than F. Scott's Restaurant & Jazz Bar. The restaurant has an award-winning menu, wine tastings every Monday, and jazz nightly. F. Scott's serves contemporary American cuisine, in a setting that combines the comfort and familiarity of a neighborhood restaurant, with flair and sophistication. For the ultimate change in scenery, stop by the Greenhouse Bar, a greenhouse complete with hanging plants, gravel floor and fountain. Try one of their specialty drinks, or step up to the beautifully crafted bar. A few doors down from the Greenhouse, are a couple of watering holes for the sports-minded patron. The Crow’s Nest has TVs everywhere, so you won't miss your favorite team in action. It gets crowded on game days, so arrive early.
From boutiques to an upscale mall, some of Nashville's best shopping can be found in Green Hills. Stores like Bamboo and My Friend's Place offer trendy, chic clothing lines, in a boutique setting. Anchored by Dillard's and Macy's department stores, The Mall at Green Hills features such stores as Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Sephora, J. Crew, Lacoste, Pottery Barn, Sigrid Olson and many others.
Hillsboro High School, located directly across the highway from the mall, actually predates much of the neighborhood. Another public educational institution is Julia Green Elementary School, a primary school. A major private educational institution is Lipscomb University and its associated elementary and high schools. Green Hills is also home to two of Nashviille’s best preparatory schools, Montgomery Bell Academy and St. Cecilia Academy. Montgomery Bell Academy is a boys’ college preparatory school for grades 7-12. Montgomery Bell Academy is Middle Tennessee’s only all boys’ school and consistently produces National Merit Scholars. St. Cecilia Academy is an all girls, Catholic preparatory high school that educates some of Nashville’s brightest young women.
As Green Hills is neither an incorporated town, nor a census-designated place, exact boundaries are disputable and hence an exact population is impossible to calculate. However, the most common definition of Green Hills is an area coextensive with United States Postal Service’s ZIP code, 37215. Green Hills is not to be confused with Green Hill, Tennessee, an unincorporated area located about 20 miles east of Nashville along U.S. Highway 70 in Wilson County.
Source: Nashville.gov - Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee. 08 Apr. 2009.
EAST NASHVILLE
Across the Cumberland River, East Nashville is home to several historic neighborhoods that are finding themselves in the midst of a renaissance. Its low-key vibe and neighborly personality make this community a great place to escape, without leaving town. Although over 600 structures were destroyed in the great East Nashville Fire of 1916, the area still boasts an eclectic mixture of antebellum buildings. Historic Edgefield is one of only two locally zoned "historic preservation districts". Additionally, the area has been featured on the HGTV network during Bob Vila's "America" and in HGTV's "Our Place" series. The Lockeland Springs Historic Neighborhood is a turn-of-the-century streetcar suburb, two miles northeast of downtown Nashville. The tornado of 1998 ripped through this historic neighborhood destroying or damaging at least 300 homes, but the neighborhood has rebounded stronger than ever with renovations, additions, and new construction.
A bustling retail area known as Five Points links Edgefield and Lockeland Springs. Several restaurants, a coffeehouse, hardware store, city library and neighborhood watering hole anchor this thriving area that is seeing more and more commercial investment each month. Within East Nashville, sports enthusiasts frequent Three Crow Bar and Beyond the Edge. Also featured in the Five Points area is The Turnip Truck, a holistic store offering organic foods, vitamins, and beauty products.
A taste of New Orleans and great live music can be found at the French Quarter Cafe. Mad Donna’s features an eclectic cuisine, with a variety of creative cocktails and a dance floor, which all blend together to create a very urban-chic ambiance. East Nashville is also home to the European-style café, Marche which serves up breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner in a comfortable and cozy setting. For a taste of old Mexico, visit the Rosepepper Cantina, where guests may find themselves being serenaded by a Mariachi band. Goodies are baked fresh each day at Sweet 16th, a great local bakery that makes scones, muffins, cakes, and Mamarangues, a mixture of chocolate and toffee. Margot Cafe and Bar, housed in an antique gas station, turned brick-and-timber gourmet restaurant, has quickly become one of Nashville's most outstanding restaurants. Another great restaurant is Allium, which serves French-inspired cuisine and offers a great view of Downtown Nashville. Allium also features a full bar with top-notch wines, spirits, and beers.
Five Points is home to several galleries including the Art & Invention Gallery and adjoining studio, Garage Mahal. Having five to six shows annually, including the signature Tomato Art Show in August and Holiday Artisan Show in December; Art & Invention Gallery focuses on inventiveness in fine art, crafts and original furniture. Voted Nashville's "Best Festival" in 2007, the Tomato Art Festival is a laid-back event that has attracted regional and national attention for its celebration of the fruit. Visitors and locals alike are increasingly finding themselves crossing the river to sample the varied eating and nightlife venues available in East Nashville. Whether you're in the mood for great music or incredible food, you can find them all just east of downtown.
GERMANTOWN
One of Nashville's historic neighborhoods is bringing people closer to town, to live and play. Germantown, so named because of the influx of German immigrants in the mid-19th century, was Nashville's first suburb. The district is one of Nashville's most architecturally heterogeneous neighborhoods, containing a significant concentration of Victorian building styles. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places beginning in 1979, the neighborhood now is being restored to its original grandeur. Germantown is home to the Nashville Farmer’s Market which sells an array of fresh produce.
Germantown Cafe specializes in straightforward traditional cooking with a subtle twist. Featured in the culinary magazine, Bon Appetit, this unpretentious restaurant serves bistro fare with the menu changing seasonally. Nearby in a restored Victorian home, Monell's is a staple of the Nashville food scene. A traditional meat-and-three restaurant, meals at Monell's are served family-style. Seated at tables of 10 or 12, patrons pass the bottomless bowls of fried chicken and hot rolls to the diner on their left. Get there early, as Monell's doesn't accept reservations. Located down the street from Monell's is the Mad Platter Restaurant. With a menu that changes seasonally, this intimate and inviting restaurant was one of the first local cafes in Germantown. Guests are encouraged to try the signature dessert - Chocolate Elvis, a three-layer terrine with dark and white chocolate ganache, and Italian milk chocolate buttercream, on an almond graham cracker crust.
SYLVAN PARK
Southwest of downtown Nashville lies the quaint and quiet neighborhood of Sylvan Park, a beautiful setting with homes and businesses that run the gamut from funky to upscale. Here 1920's clapboard homes and 1930's stone bungalows look right at home together. Sylvan Park is an increasingly popular neighborhood in Nashville, and features a variety of restaurants and markets, the McCabe Park and Community Center, and a golf course.
The neighborhood's namesake restaurant, Sylvan Park Restaurant, has been serving Nashville residents old-fashioned Southern cooking for more than 50 years. The restaurant's continuing popularity is demonstrated by the proliferation of Sylvan Park restaurants around the city. Across the street, Caffe Nonna is a cozy, neighborhood Italian bistro. Seating 45 people, the cafe has an intimate ambience with servers who maneuver deftly between wooden tables. Next door to Caffe Nonna is Park Cafe, comfortable and quirky; this fusion eatery serves creative dishes with influences from Asia, India, France and Italy. Known for its upscale dining, Park Cafe has become a top choice for many of Nashville's prominent faces. At The Produce Place, one can find a wide selection of fresh food and produce, including organic and gourmet items. This small establishment offers fresh bread from local bakeries and a varied selection of fine cheeses, as well as preservative-free juices and soups.
BELLE MEADE
Belle Meade is one of Nashville’s most affluent areas. In 1963, Nashville absorbed Belle Meade into the Nashville metropolitan government, however, it retains its independent city status. The Belle Meade Country Club boasts an 18-hole regulation golf course, featuring 6,732 yards of golf. Belle Meade residents also enjoy Percy Warner Park, which spans 2,684 acres of forest and field. Percy Warner Park is a popular spot for picnics, hiking, running, horseback riding, and other outdoor activities.
Harpeth Hall School, a prestigious girls’ high school, has been educating young Nashville women for over 60 years and remains one of Nashville’s best high schools. The major attraction in this area is the Belle Meade Plantation, a mansion built in 1853 that sits on 30 acres of land. The Belle Meade Plantation is open for tours during the week and also has a restaurant on-site called Martha’s at the Plantation. Another popular attraction in Belle Meade is Cheekwod Botanical Gardens. A popular site for weddings, Cheekwood boasts art exhibits and exquisite gardens. It is open for tours and features an on-site restaurant, the Pineapple Room, as well as a gift shop. Sperry’s, a fine dining restaurant, is a favorite amongst Belle Meade families. Sperry’s specializes in steak and seafood and has been operating for more than 35 years. The younger Belle Meade flocks to Le Peep, which specializes in breakfast foods, but also serves sandwiches, burgers, pastas, and salads.
WEST NASHVILLE/BELLEVUE
Bellevue, a suburb of Nashville, is conveniently located about 8 miles west of central Nashville, which makes for an easy commute and amore relaxed lifestyle. It is one of the more densely populated areas of Davidson County, due to the high concentration of condominiums and town houses.
It is hard to set a population figure for a place such as Bellevue due to the absence of any set, definable boundaries. It is, however, realistic to consider Bellevue as Nashville’s second largest suburb after Antioch.
Four decades ago, Bellevue was a small community which existed primarily to service the needs of nearby farms. It was located mostly along the railroad tracks near the Harpeth River, and had only a few buildings consisting of a hardware store, a post office, and a Masonic lodge hall.
One of Nashville’s most prestigious schools, The Ensworth School, is located in Bellevue. The Ensworth School is a private school, with a lower, middle, and high school and over 1,000 students. Ensworth has been educating students for over fifty years and has become known as one of the premier educational programs in Nashville.
Bellevue is also home to some of Nashville’s best restaurants including, The Loveless Café. Located on Highway 100 in Bellevue at the Northern Terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway, the Loveless Café remains unchanged in the quaint country charm and good cooking that has made it a landmark in the South, since its doors opened over half a century ago. Nationally acclaimed and frequented by celebrities, world travelers and local appetites alike, the Loveless Café serves up award-winning country ham and red eye gravy, real Southern-fried chicken, and Nashville's favorite scratch biscuits with homemade preserves. The Loveless story has been told the world over, from Gourmet Magazine and Bon Appetit to U.S. News and World Report, CBS Television, and People Magazine. Come discover Loveless for yourself, and experience Southern dining and hospitality at their best. The Loveless Café recently opened an 8,500 square foot event space, housed in an authentic barn, for private events and concerts.
Another Bellevue favorite is Wildwood Oak Fired Kitchen located along Highway 100. Wildwood features modern American cuisine in a casual, upscale bistro atmosphere. Wildwood serves only dinner, and is open every day of the week. Also located on Highway 100 is one of Nashville’s top tourist attractions, Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre. Chaffin’s is family owned and operated and was Nashville’s first professional dinner theatre. Here, you can dine on Southern-style buffet food and homemade desserts while watching a Broadway style show.
Sources: Nashville.gov - Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee. 08 Apr. 2009.
Welcome to the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. 08 Apr. 2009.
The Ensworth School. 17 Apr. 2009.
GOVERNORS CLUB, BRENTWOOD, TN
Located just ten minutes from Nashville in the rolling hills of Tennessee on more than 600 unspoiled acres, lies one of the most prestigious addresses in the southeastern United States. For two centuries, this historic property has been known for its quiet elegance, gracious living, and its warm hospitality. The Governors Club features grand estate homes, around-the-clock security, and world-class amenities—including the spectacular 18 hole championship golf course designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer. The Governors club residents find world-class shopping, dining, cultural, and sporting events
COOL SPRINGS
Cool Springs, located between Franklin, TN and Brentwood, TN, on I-65 is one of the hottest areas in the nation for the business community. Property values are rising. The private and collegiate level schools in the area are among the best in the nation.
One of Nashville’s premiere malls, Cool Springs Galleria, is located in the heart of Cool Springs. Within this mall, you’ll find an array of stores including Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, The Limited, and Cache.
Near the mall is a local favorite, Bishop’s, a meat and three style restaurant that makes everything from scratch. The menu changes according to the day and is served cafeteria style. Bishop’s serves classic southern food like chicken fried chicken, cobblers, hushpuppies, meatloaf, and pot roast.
Cool Springs. 08 Apr. 2009.
FRANKLIN
Franklin is located approximately 16 miles south of Nashville, and is easily accessible via Interstate 65. It is located in the heart of Middle Tennessee, a scenic and cultural treasure of beautiful rolling countryside woven intricately with quaint small towns, metropolitan landscapes, and a rich heritage of traditions. Franklin is located in Williamson County, one of the wealthiest counties in the United States.
Six blocks from Franklin is The Factory, a shopping complex, where you can find restaurants, shops, art galleries, and more. A member of the National Register of Historic Places, The Factory occupies circa-1929 factory buildings. Located on Fourth Avenue is Merridee’s Breadbasket, a charming restaurant and bakery serving up old-fashioned, made from scratch southern cooking. Merridee’s is best known for its chicken salad sandwich and has been featured in Southern Living Magazine, Tennessee Crossroads, the Food Network’s “Best of Baker’s Show”, and has received The Review Appeal’s Top Dog award for Franklin’s Favorite Bakery, as well as the Sizzle Award from Franklin's Southern Exposure Magazine.
Historic downtown Franklin is another great place to find shopping in Franklin. Franklin’s downtown is home to numerous stores including antique stores, clothing stores, art galleries, and home décor stores. Downtown Franklin is also the host of the annual Main Street Festival which takes place one weekend in April and boasts craft booths, carnivals, live music, and food.
Sources: Welcome to Historic Franklin Tennessee. 08 Apr. 2009.
"Merridee's - About Us." Merridee's Breadbasket. 08 Apr. 2009.
"{Things To Do: Shopping} Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County, Tennessee." {Home} Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County, Tennessee. 08 Apr. 2009.
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