Hey Nashville's Free Guide To the Best of Nashville
Nashville has no shortage of hidden gems, from stunning green spaces to vibrant live music venues. Our city has an overwhelming array of things to learn, places to go, and foods to try. The City Cast Nashville team put together our ultimate guide to getting the most out of life in Music City.
Trust us, you'll want to check out our recommendations! (City Cast)
- Grab some tacos at Más Tacos Por Favor, Maíz De La Vida, Redheaded Stranger, Baja Burrito, or any taco truck along Nolensville.
- Take a day trip to one of the numerous gorgeous waterfalls near Nashville.
- Learn how to talk like a Nashville local.
Explore the Frist Art Museum. (Margaret Kingsbury / City Cast Nashville)
- Explore Downtown during the day at amazing museums, like the Frist Art Museum, National Museum of African American Music, and Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Take advantage of Nashville’s affordable happy hours.
- Support local vendors by going to your neighborhood farmer’s market, like the Nashville Farmers’ Market, Richland Park Farmers Market, Cosecha Community Market, Bellevue Farmers Market, and the Amqui Station Farmers Market.
- Access books, tools, artwork, musical instruments, museum tickets, and more with your Nashville Public Library card.
- Check out some of our favorite international restaurants: Sonobana Japanese Restaurant + Grocery, Jerusalem Reebar, Osh Restaurant and Grill, Tailor Nashville, and Nawabi Hyderabad House.
- Discover new artists at The Basement’s New Faces Night.
- Prepare for Nashville’s unpredictable weather by getting ready for tornado season.
I can frequently be found hiking with my daughter at Edwin Warner Park. (Margaret Kingsbury / City Cast Nashville)
- Hike through Nashville’s city parks like Shelby Bottoms and the Warner Parks.
- Not in the mood to hike? Enjoy musical events such as Cornelia Airpark Concerts and the Full Moon Pickin’ Parties.
- Find a reliable tire store with a warranty program, like Discount Tire, to save on costs as you handle our rough roads.
- Learn to two-step to live music at Honky Tonk Tuesday, now at Eastside Bowl.
- Check out the best drinking spots for locals on Broadway: Robert’s Western World, Acme Feed & Seed, and Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar.
- Experience Nashville’s literary treasures by visiting the legendary Parnassus Books, the giant used bookstore McKay’s (which sells everything), the tiny children’s Fairytales Bookstore, and East Nashville’s Novelette Booksellers and The Bookshop.
- Kayak along the Cumberland River.
- Discover Nashville’s legendary dive bars by hitting up Mickey’s Tavern, Dino’s Nashville, Rosie’s Twin Kegs, Melrose Billiard Parlor, Betty’s Grill, Lakeside Lounge, and Lucky’s 3 Star.
- Keep an eye on the Parks and Recreation websites and socials for free events, like group walks and nature seminars.
- Prep your home for Nashville’s allergy season by keeping antihistamines on hand.
- And if you need a break from the city, visit one of the free Tennessee state parks nearby — Radnor Lake, Montgomery Bell, or Cedars of Lebanon.
- Pro tip: While you’re at Radnor Lake, make sure to check out the cool aviary.
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