Dickerson Pike has quite the reputation. It’s where old Nashville meets new Nashville, with longtime neighborhood favorites alongside exciting newcomers. Here’s where to go!
CAUTION: If you’re walking between stops, keep in mind that Dickerson Pike remains one of Nashville’s most dangerous roads for pedestrians.
🍹 Fried Chicken & Booze
Last Chance Liquors has been a Dickerson Pike staple since 1946. It’s even rumored that Johnny Cash would stop there after performing at the Opry downtown. The shop was renovated in 2022, and its original neon sign was restored a couple of years later. Right next door, Cherries serves up one of the best happy hours in town, every day until 8 p.m. And for a fried chicken fix, Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken is just a few doors down. Dine in or pick up for your whole crew.
💃 Caviar & Dancin’
The old Piggly Wiggly is now home to three very different dinner spots. Junior has earned national attention, landing on both The New York Times’ 2026 restaurant list and Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurants list. Grab a bump of caviar at Fancypants, or head to ELEVEN11 for Vietnamese-inspired dishes, cocktails, and a dance floor.
🍕 Pizza & Music
For pizza and a nightcap, head to Dukos and Makeshift. Dukos serves wood-fired pizza, while next door, Makeshift is a lively tequila bar that can draw a line out the door when the vibe shifts toward a nightclub. For a totally different experience, head down the road to DRKMTTR, an all-ages DIY music venue that’s been part of Nashville’s independent music scene since 2015.
🎤 Mimosas & Jazz
If you visit just one business on Dickerson Pike, make it Shugga Hi Bakery & Café. Since opening in 2017, this neighborhood gem has been serving up warm hospitality and a Sunday brunch featuring live jazz and more than eight flavors of mimosas. Across the street, browse the shelves at East Nashville Books, or head a little farther up the road to sing your heart out at Fran’s Eastside for karaoke and grab outstanding tacos at the newly-opened Garden Fresh.
