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LG Launches Enact Smartphone With Physical Sliding Keyboard
Subject: General Tech | August 22, 2013 - 06:58 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: verizon, smartphone, physical keyboard, LG, enact, Android
LG recently launched a new slider smartphone called the Enact on the US Verizon network. The new smartphone pairs low-to-midrange hardware with a physical keyboard and Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.
The LG Enact measures 4.37" x 2.06" x 0.62" and weighs 5.99 ounces. A black chassis surrounds a 4" touchscreen display with a resolution of 800 x 400 and front-facing VGA webcam. A physical keyboard slides out from the left side of the phone and a 5MP camera (with auto-focus) is located on the back of the smartphone along with a LED flash. The keyboard's five row layout includes full qwerty and a top number row along with arrow keys in the bottom-right corner.
Internal specifications include a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8930 SoC, 8GB of internal storage, wireless radios, and a 2,460 mAH Li-ion battery. The MSM8930 SoC includes a dual core ARM CPU clocked at 1.2GHz and a Adreno 305 GPU. Wireless functionality includes 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS. The smartphone runs Android 4.1.2.
The LG Enact has a full retail price of $349.99, and a subsidized price of $19.99 with a 2 year contract through the Verizon website. The smartphone has modest specifications and an older version of Google's mobile operating system, but it does offer up a physical keyboard and is the latest in an increasingly rare product type.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday released its final recovery plan for the endangered Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit.
The plan recommended continuing many recovery efforts already under way. Those include releases of captive-bred animals into the wild, relocating pygmy rabbits from places outside the Columbia Basin, and semi-controlled field breeding measures.
It also called for surveys to determine if pygmy rabbits may exist in areas not covered in earlier surveys.
Pygmy rabbits are the smallest rabbits in North America, with adults weighing about one pound and growing to less than a foot long.
Columbia Basin pygmy rabbits are believed to be extinct in the wild. The last known individuals were captured in 2004 for a breeding program intended to boost numbers for eventual reintroduction.
Threats to the species include large-scale habitat loss and fragmentation, mainly from past agricultural development, plus fire, invasive plant species, recreational activities and livestock grazing. Other threats include extreme weather, predation, disease and loss of genetic diversity.
"All these influences have impacted the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit and together led to the population's endangered status," the agency said.
Pygmy rabbits rely on sagebrush to provide food and shelter and are one of only two rabbit species in North America that digs its own burrows. They usually are found in areas with dense sagebrush cover that have relatively deep, loose soils.
There are other species of pygmy rabbits across the West, but the Columbia Basin species has been geographically separated from them and is genetically distinct.
They were historically found throughout central Washington, including portions of Douglas, Grant, Lincoln, Adams, Franklin and Benton counties. The last known wild subpopulation occurred on state lands in southern Douglas County. This site also is the location for ongoing state reintroduction efforts that were resumed in 2011.
Due to dramatic declines in the number of Columbia Basin pygmy rabbits during the 1990s, the state of Washington started a captive breeding program for the population in 2001.
The captive breeding program was conducted in cooperation with Washington State University, the Oregon Zoo and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Numerous rabbits have since been released into the Columbia Basin, and appear to be doing well.
The released rabbits have been breeding successfully in protected enclosures of sagebrush, manmade and natural burrows, and areas with overhead netting to protect the rabbits and their offspring from predators. The enclosures are designed to acclimate the rabbits to their natural environment before biologists release them to the wild.
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This week marks our final OSV Newsweekly issue of 2013 — and what a year it's been!
As our Editorial Board says (Page 19), at this time last year, who would have imagined that not only would one pope have retired and another would have been elected, but that the new pope would be riding a wave of popularity that led all the way to the prestigious status of Time magazine's Person of the Year?
To highlight the incredible work that has been done in the Church both in the United States and abroad, OSV Newsweekly is honoring nine "Catholics of the Year," whose work in the vineyard of the Lord furthered the Church's mission in a special way in 2013.
For the second year in a row, we put the call out for nominations of Catholics who have inspired, invigorated and touched your hearts. Out of those responses, and with input from Our Sunday Visitor staff, we selected the group of men and women featured in this week's In Focus (Pages 9-12).
Leading the way are our two beloved pontiffs: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. When we began this process of selecting Catholics of the Year last year, the goal was to stay away from the Vicar of Christ, as his rightful place as a Catholic of the Year goes without saying. But the editorial team decided that this year was different. We simply couldn't pass up honoring both men who created such a place in history together in one calendar year.
Other prominent Catholics selected include Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, archbishop of New York and past-president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops; Benedictine Mother Dolores Hart, fresh off of her coast-to-coast book tour; Curtis Martin, founder of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students; Monica Fitzgibbons, co-founder of De Montfort Music, which produced two record-breaking albums by religious sisters this year; Dr. Jennifer Morse, founder of the pro-marriage Ruth Institute in San Marcos, Calif.; Bernadette Smyth, a pro-life activist in Ireland; and Father Tom Rosica, CEO of Salt & Light TV and communications assistant during the papal transition in February and March.
We think it's a great group of people, and I hope you are as encouraged and inspired by their witness as we were.
Lastly, as we continue the holiday season, many of us will cherish spending time with our families — but some of us may find the continuous proximity a little too close for comfort.
The Dec. 29 feast of the Holy Family reminds us that Mary, Joseph and Jesus are the models to whom we should look should tempers flare or frustrations arise. As Karl Schultz said in this week's Faith piece (Pages 14-15), "The Church invites us to cultivate family life as a domestic Church marked by prayer, liturgical worship, dialogue, recreation, and mutual service and forgiveness."
Good food for thought this Christmas. Thoughts? email@example.com.
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It's not often that we get the opportunity to truly "pay it forward" for generations to come in a tangible way.
It's not often that we get the opportunity to truly "pay it forward" for generations to come in a tangible way.
Well, here's the chance: The Community Playground project at Resica School will provide fun and family memories for generations to come and it's an ideal opportunity to do your part to "pay it forward." Many families remember the excitement and adventure when the existing playground was built in 1996 and residents expect this one to be even more memorable and exciting when it opens in July.
Although it has served its purpose well, the playground in current use presents a number of issues that require its replacement: First and foremost, it is just too small (that's a great problem to have, isn't it?) and it was built with CCA lumber (wood treated with chromated copper arsenate, commonly called "green-treated" wood), now banned.
It has broken parts that are no longer available, is not fully handicapped-accessible and it blends older and toddler children together, causing injuries and line-of-sight supervision problems while they are playing.
There is still a good deal of work to complete prior to the week of community building — July 9-13.
The new playground will be built using approved recycled plastic construction, which has a lifespan of at least 50 years. It will be "all-inclusive" so children of all abilities will be able to get around and play together, while there will be a separate area for "tots" and older children.
A significant difference is this playground's elements carries themes of arts, science and history.
Many design ideas came from children in the community and the playground will include elements such as the old mill and waterwheel, bridges, tree house, castle, historic village, the Resica Falls climber, game table, sound wall and instrumental elements as well as therapeutic swings for older children and tots.
Of course, there are the typical seesaw, swings, slides and monkey bars seen in playgrounds, which many of us recall fondly as we remember our playful years. But, as we all know, none of this comes without both funding and work. There are a number of ways the community can help: monetary donations, food donations (to feed the volunteers during the build), 200 volunteers (both skilled and unskilled), donations of supplies, purchase of various components for the park itself (individuals and businesses) and buying commemorative hand tiles and pickets.
Volunteers for the build must be at least 18 years of age and child care will be available to volunteers.
A variety of fundraisers are planned to complete the project:
Zumba night will be held at 7 p.m. May 9 at Resica Elementary School. A "Playground FORMALity" Black Tie Dinner/Dance will be held at Shawnee Inn May 30. It will include live music and special surprises. Tickets are on sale now at $65 per person or $120 per couple. A cash bar is included from 6:15-7 p.m., followed by dinner, dancing, an art auction and other surprise events. Two community yard sales are scheduled to benefit the playground from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17 and June 7 at Middle Smithfield Elementary School. Vendor spaces will be $10 each. For information or tickets on any of these events, contact either Karen Conway at 570-807-0602 (email email@example.com) or Resica Elementary Principal Gail Kulick at 570-223-6911. A golf tournament to support the playground project will take place June 8 at Country Club of the Poconos. Tee time is noon and the $85 player fee includes a card, bagged lunch, dinner and prizes. Hole sponsorships are available for purchase as well. For details, call Sue Ludwig at 570-223-6911.
There are, of course, the opportunities for purchasing elements and components that should appeal to businesses, perhaps full family sponsorships or in memory of someone special. Personalized hand tiles that will become part of the playground design are available for $30 each or $25 each for four or more. The pickets surrounding the playground will be personalized and sold for $30 each or $25 for four or more.
For details on any event or to support the project, call Rescia Elementary at 570-223-6911.
This playground has become a destination of many family outings and has created lifelong memories. Here's a chance to be part of building toward that experience.


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I am going to download this new Windows 8 Preview..
Will it accept the drivers for my laptop??
My laptop is TOSHIBA
I am going to download this new Windows 8 Preview..
Will it accept the drivers for my laptop??
My laptop is TOSHIBA
Untl now I didnt make some experiments with Win8 but I think there should not be problem if you use Win7 drivers.
Create recovery DVD and make test with Win8. If you dont like it or you will see that there are problems with drivers, tools or utilities installation you can install recovery image again using created recovery DVD.
I think you are the first one with Win8 and it will be nice if you can make short report about all this. It will be interesting to read your experience about it.
I downloaded the Windows 8 but the DVD I bought does not have enough space it's only 1.3 GB, all the current stores in Egypt in the area where I am currently living are only selling those at the moment..
This area is called Ain Shams (The Eyes of the Sun)..... A very poor area..
OK, can I buy 2 Discs and burn the ISO image to these 2 discs?
Then while installing, I insert Disc 1 first and then it asks me to Insert Disc 2?
Can this be done?
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Windows 8 is sooo coooool!!!
It looks like an iPad or iPhone!
- It has a Touch Keyboard which you can show up and type any letter by moving the mouse arrow on any letter.
- Microsoft has now made a store like Apple Store and Nokia Ovi Store....
I think they will make the same games as iPhone? :)
- But the first problem I encountered is when I play any video file with Windows Media Player it doesn't play the sound, do you think why?
The type of the video file is MP4
Hey thanks for your info. Im very interested about Win8. If possible make some screenshots and post it here. Ill be very thankful if you can do this.
No sound? Maybe sound driver is missing.
Have you checked device manager and which components are not installed properly.
Try to install Win7 sound driver for your notebook model. maybe it will works.
Of course I can do this for you!
here is a screenshot of the Touch Keyboard as you can see works exactly the same as iPhone, iPad and iPod.
- You can also use smiley faces from the keyboard look at this:-
Not only faces, there are also car shapes, food shapes and a lot more.
That is why I wish my screen is Touchable.!!!
I asked about this before, is it possible to make my screen touchable?
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2- As you can see, this is how it looks when you click Start or press the Start Windows button on the keyboard *(That button where it is usually beside the Alt button)*
There is a Store, look!! It sounds to me the same picture as that of Nokia Ovi Store.....
They have a categorize of things there you can download......
Windows 8 now has apps...!!!
But can I ask a question please?
Will these games downloaded from the Microsoft Store work in Windows 7? Do you think so?
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3- What i am excited about Windows 8 is that it has built-in Camera software.
As you can see, I no longer have to download a camera software like web cam max like I used to do before when I urgently need to take a quick photo of myself.... It is just in the Start Menu you have an app :)
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4- This is how it looks when you open the store:
- As you can see, everything is categorized there, there is Games, Social, Entertainment, News, etc....
5- You can move the mouse arrow at the left edge of the screen to show you the open apps and games:
6- This is one of the games I downloaded from the store:-
Oh look at the game!!!
If my screen is a touch screen now, it will be the same as the iPad and I will just touch the screen to slide across to cut the rope!! :)
That is why I am asking if I can make my screen touchable? Is it possible so or there are specific laptops that has a touch screen?
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Hello AmgedIsmail
You are the star. Thank you so much about this detailed posting and great screenshots. Ill get Win8 version soon and want to test it on my big Satellite P500.
Thank you too for calling me a star :)
What about my model please?
Can the screen be a touch screen?
Or are there specific laptops that has a touch screen?
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> Can the screen be a touch screen?
Unfortunately not. Your Satellite has not touch screen option.
Thanks a lot.
How cam I know the Satellite Laptops with Touch Screens?
First I would like to thank you for this great work! Im also interested in Win 8
Now to your last question:
Some of the Toshiba Satellite U500 series where already equipped with an touchscreen.
Take a look here:
or this one:
You are all welcome, I am very grateful to help!
What if some laptops aren't equipped with a touch screen?
Can some of them be equipped with a touch screen?
What are the types of these laptops so I make a plan in the future to buy one of them!
> What if some laptops aren't equipped with a touch screen?
I guess the you will not be able to use such touch feature of Win 8.
> Can some of them be equipped with a touch screen?
In my personal opinion, not
Well can I find this TOSHIBA U500 in Kuwait or Egypt?
And can you list all the TOSHIBA i3, i5 and i7 Touch Screen Laptops?
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Can you contact some Toshiba dealer and ask him about that? I mean this is user to user forum so if you need such info you should contact right place and pick up info about that.
What I can do is to confirm that about ouch screen on U500. Last year I had one with touch screen and I must say it was niece piece of hardware but this touch screen display is not clear as other "TruBrite" displays. It is a bit matt.
The U500 is quite old, I doubt the CPU in the U500 is compatible with Win8.
The Portege M series has touch as well, maybe you can get a second hand Portege M780 (1st gen Core i5/i7). Look for a model that has the Digitizer and Touchscreen, some only have a digitizer (pen).
Hi All,
[Toshiba Satellite C660 Windows 8 Drivers|http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/windows8_drivers.jsp?service=EU] Downloads Link.
Hope this help..


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preferenceset necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 89 diseños de 23 diseñadores freelance.
Update: Big update in comments
I'm looking for a logo for a new social website that focuses on stories related to political campaigns or charitable causes. The logo should have a modern, web trendy yet reputable and professional logo.
UPDATE 2: I'm beginning to be more aggressive with the eliminations. Some good designs have come through, though I continue to give feedback. I would like to be able to pick a winner by tomorrow. I have a presentation to give on Thursday evening (USA - EST), so I will absolutely not be extending the contest beyond then and will only extend it an extra day until then if it is absolutely necessary for some people to get revisions in. At this point I am not looking for new submissions (though they are always welcome) - just letting people put the final touches on their works. Thanks again to everyone for their hard work!
UPDATE 3: Some of you seem interested in having more time, but I would rather not extend the contest another full day. It doesn't seem fair to everyone who has been working hard from the beginning. That being said, since I won't be able to make a decision until this evening anyway, and since I have asked for a few final revisions from people, I will be accepting revisions until 10:00 PM tonight (USA Eastern Standard - I believe that is 4:00 UTC tomorrow).
Update: I'll be giving lots of quick feedback for all submissions. This is my first contest, but I'll do anything I can to help designers! Just let me know.
Contribune is a site focused on spreading the stories that cause people to contribute to political campaigns or charitable causes. The name is a portmanteau of the words "contribute" and "tribune".
The logo should be warm and inviting, but with a certain tech edginess. Ultimately, as a new site, it will need to seem trustworthy and reputable. Ideally a 45 year old mother of two should be as excited to see it as a web savy 20 something new media professional.
The site has the unique feature of ranking stories based on actual money being donated to causes. Incorporation of this donating concept, as well as the ranking and news elements is idea. Please don't use any currency signs, though. Something more subtle and less monetary would be required.
I've provided an example of the sites current design at this link: http://www.meneyung.com/design-example.jpg (may not be up immediately, check back if not)
While the feel of the top text and logo can change, please attempt to fit with the rest of the site. Ignore the "draft" icon.
Colors are:
#bee0f3, #b5dcf1, #5dacdc - #2795d1, #ffffff, #cccccc, #e4e3e1, #b7b7b7, #222222, #ff0000
Drop shadow in photoshop:
Multiply #000000, Opacity 62%, Angle 132, Distance 2, Spread 0, Size 1, standard angle contour, no aa, 0% noise
- Must incorporate the "Contribune" name.
- Must match current site color scheme of blues, white and black and some red (don't need to use all colors)
- Must be viewable on mixed blue background and also on white (multiple versions ok)
- If using drop shadows, match to existing drop shadows on the site (if you think a different shadow would look better, go for it, but keep in mind the existing ones on the site)
- Simplicity
- Tagline underneath (or where ever makes sense, really - text of tagline doesn't matter)
- Full layered EPS, AI or PSD
- Nothing excessively visually complex
- No chrome or metal looks
- No excessive glossiness
- No dollar signs or other currency signs
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Wolfgang took a turn of the century TriBeCa building and designed it to reflect the avant-garde artistry of this famed area of the city while creating visual ties to our Park Avenue location.
With 14′ arched ceilings in custom designed stone mosaics, a private dining room, 1,000 bottle wine room, walnut floors and long mahogany bar; our TriBeCa restaurant is intriguing marriage between the traditional and the contemporary.
While our patron's eyes are drawn upward to David Inbal's custom mosaics, metal panels along the mahogany bar, suede wrapped walls and alabaster light fixtures, all combine to create an atmosphere of new age elegance.
TriBeCa: A Short History
The name "TriBeCa" was coined to define the section of Manhattan that falls within the Triangle Bellow Canal Street.
From the early 1800s – 1960, this neighborhood was the hub for Manhattan's food wholesalers and represents the truest examples of cast iron architecture the country has to offer.
While only remnants of these buildings former functions can be seen in faded signs for eggs, meat, fruits and vegetables; Wolfgang's location was once the distribution center for spices and coffee…this area is now home to some of the city's finest restaurants.
Not to mention the TriBeCa film festival-this event has been significantly growing in popularity from one year to the next.
Wolfgang's is please to be adding our specialty to TriBeCa.
Our new location being on Greenwich Street has its own unique history.
This street was so called because when New York centered on Wall Street and the Battery, Greenwich Street was the "high road" out of town to Greenwich Village.
Wolfgang's is please to be joining in the renaissance of TriBeCa.


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Nashville's Neighborhoods
There are many areas of town to explore while visiting Nashville. Each neighborhood has its own personality, projecting the nature of the people who frequent them. Some are quiet and reserved while others are hip and boisterous. They all suit their surroundings and welcome all walks of life.
8th Avenue/Melrose
Not far from downtown, antique stores dot both sides of 8th Avenue South. A collector's haven, the area has become known as an antiques district. 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.
You'll find several shops on 8th featuring fine antiques at stores like Á la Maison, the Corduroy Horse, and Fine Offerings Antiques to eclectic stores like Pre-To-Post Modern, Classic Modern, FLIP, and Cane-Ery Antique Mall.
Many diners converge on 8th 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.
New to the 8th Avenue/Melrose scene is The Sutler Saloon and Sinema. Sinema is a sleek restaurant and bar in Nashville's historic Melrose Theater, featuring an upstairs bar with lounge seating and a restored grand lobby. They offer an eclectic menu unique to Nashville. Located a couple restaurants down is The Sutler which offers a craft beer and cocktail menu along with a speakeasy-inspired cocktail lounge called The Cellar.
Voted the "Best Thai Restaurant in Nashville" by the Nashville Scene, The Smiling Elephant serves authentic Thai cuisine. From rice paper rolls and steamed dumplings to Pad Thai and Thai fried rice, The Smiling Elephant prides themselves in their recipes and flavors.
The best comedians in the world frequent Nashville's 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 all week. 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 Cafe, 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.
Get your caffeine fix at Eighth & Roast, a craft coffee roaster, café, and breakfast spot. Or check out The Urban Juicer, a lifestyle brand and fresh juicing company. Find a selection of smoothies, juices, wraps, salads, and snacks and see why their tagline states "Healthy, Raw, Natural, and Organic."
Any true music lover must check out Grimey's New & Preloved Music. Grimey's has a wide selection of CDs, DVDs, and vinyl. From indie to vintage, from mainstream to obscure, the knowledgeable staff at Grimey's will help you find what you are looking for. Grimey's added an annex into a second location two doors south on 8th Avenue called Grimey's Too. Grimey's Too features local Frothy Monkey coffee, a full-service indie bookstore by the name of Howlin' Books, and more records. There is a full acre in the back lot for more parking, bigger music events, and local vendors interested in offering regular food-truck food courts.
After visiting Grimey's, head down to The Basement, another great music venue located in the basement (where else?) of Grimey's. This venue's small setting lends to its intimate "underground" feel. The Basement, often filled with its musically-inclined regulars, offers a consistently good music lineup of classic jazz, blues, rock, and solo acoustic performances.
Two of the city's finest guitar shops can be found on 8th Avenue. Gruhn Guitars has relocated from their longtime home on Lower Broadway to a bigger building off 8th Avenue South. The space now has free, ample parking for visitors and is easily accessible to and from interstates. Carter Vintage Guitars offers everything from mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, electric and acoustic guitars, and more. Buy, sell, trade, and appraise classic guitars here. Free parking is available beside the giant guitar mural.
One of Nashville's hottest neighborhoods, 12South has emerged as the perfect one-stop destination to live, eat, drink, play, and socialize. Stylish shops, beautifully-restored homes, charming coffee shops, and a wide array of dining options are all within walking distance. You are likely to find a vintage guitar, local craft beer, gourmet popsicle, hand-stitched pair of jeans, and a fabulous meal all in one visit.
Start a unique shopping adventure at one of the developments on the ground level of 12South Flats including Emerson Grace, an LA-based men's and women's contemporary fashion shop, Cadeau, a home goods and modern gift shop, and Hero, an upscale clothing boutique. Dine at Josephine, a contemporary restaurant featuring refined American-farmhouse cuisine, and stop by the full-size local shop for Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams for dessert.
Across from 12South Flats is Leona by Lauren Leonard, a women's high-end clothing line that combines "Southern sensibility and city chic." One of the fastest-growing contemporary labels in fashion today, Leona is co-based in Nashville and New York City. Walk next door to Judith Bright and accessorize with handmade designer jewelry perfect for everyday wear.
Find treasures in clothing, jewelry, and accessories at Serendipity Emporium, or find used, excellent quality vintage and consignment clothing at Savant Vintage Couture. A men's boutique store, The Label Nashville, is a hotbed for cutting-edge design menswear, jewelry, home furnishings, and a splash of women's wear. The store is owned by country artist Gary Allan.
Next, head to MODA Boutique, an eclectic, elegant boutique that features Modern, Original, Distinctive Apparel and Accessories. Close by is Imogene + Willie, Nashville's first and only custom jeans store. Housed in an old gas station, Imogene + Willie has become a local hangout for visiting celebrities from Gwyneth Paltrow to ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons. Jeans are made on the premises, and when customers buy a pair they can get their fit customized the same day.
For music and music accessories, look no further than Corner Music Store. From the unique, boutique amps and guitars to the widely-acclaimed logos, Corner Music Store offers it all. Across the street is Summer Classics, a premier outdoor furniture manufacturer.
Stroll down the street to Snow Gallery that features talented local artists and ever changing exhibits. Across the street in a former gas station is White's Mercantile, opened by Nashville songwriter and Hank Williams's granddaughter, Holly Williams. White's Mercantile is a general store for the modern tastemaker and is a convenient place to pick up kitchen staples along with items such as cutting boards, cashmere sweaters, and scarves. After all this shopping, pamper yourself in one of the chic salons like Trim Classic Barber or Green Pea Salon.
When it comes to dining in 12South, the opportunities are endless. Taqueria del Sol is a fast-casual chain out of Atlanta specializing in what it calls 'from scratch' Southern, Mexican, and Southwestern dishes.
Mafiaoza's Pizzeria & Neighborhood Pub is located in the heart of the 12South 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.
Next door to Mafiaoza's is 12South Taproom & Grill, the quintessential friendly neighborhood hangout. It has 27 different beers on tap, an eclectic menu which includes hummus, oysters on the half shell, a jerk chicken sandwich, and shrimp tacos as well as a great lineup of live music. Enjoy the décor of Hatch Show Poster motifs, artwork painted on table tops, and wall designs fashioned from beer bottle caps, or when the weather is nice, sit out on the outdoor patio.
The Flipside features fresh spins on chicken, with the main item being 'Jack's Best Chicken' that can be served 15 different ways. The restaurant interior has a '1950s Palm Springs-style vibe.' A neighborhood bistro, Epice, offers authentic Lebanese foods reflective of Lebanon's flavorful Mediterranean cuisine.
After lunch or dinner, cool off your taste buds with a visit to Las Paletas. An authentic Mexican popsicle shop, Las Paletas 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 unusual flavors like avocado, corn, or hot chocolate (chocolate with hot peppers!).
If you're looking to cap off the night, try 12South's newest community taproom, The Meet Room. The space is a relaxed hangout and has a menu that serves charcuterie plates, beer, and wine. Another cozy new addition to 12South is Embers Ski Lodge, which offers a seasonally inspired food menu, a craft cocktail program, and boasts of having Nashville's largest global whiskey program.
One of 12South's busiest restaurants is Burger Up. This upscale burger joint brings a menu of burgers, salads, soups, and appetizers made from as many locals ingredients as the owners can get their hands on, with their prized ingredient (local beef) coming straight from the Triple L Ranch in Franklin. A few doors down, you will find Sloco Sandwiches, a quick lunch option with a focus on high-quality, local, and in-season ingredients.
Across the street is another quality barbeque joint to add to Nashville's roster: Edley's Bar-B-Que. Uniting the meat-and-three with a traditional barbeque restaurant, this fast casual eatery serves up smoked pork, chicken, turkey, brisket, ribs, wings, and much more. Their large patio is an ideal place to grab a bite and get immersed in the busy 12South neighborhood.
Urban Grub features a menu filled with several different cuisines from Southern-style seafood and a raw bar with oysters, a charcuterie menu, and Latin dishes complete with tacos and enchiladas.
Get your caffeine fix at the neighborhood coffee house Frothy Monkey. With a selection of coffees and teas from all over the world, as well as a delicious breakfast and lunch menu filled with local ingredients, the Frothy Monkey is a popular neighborhood spot. Located close to the Frothy Monkey is Portland Brew, offering locally-roasted coffee, tea, sandwiches, and baked goods in an intimate, eclectic atmosphere.
Coming soon is the 12South Center, a three-story, mixed-use building offering retail and residential space. Retail tenants include Bartaco, a casual street food concept, and Craft South, a shop offering fabrics, yarns, and handcrafted gifts.
Hillsboro Village
Conveniently located near Vanderbilt and Belmont Universities, Hillsboro Village is a collection of shops, boutiques, and restaurants perfect for a day's stroll. A four-block radius with all the makings of its own village, this quaint Nashville neighborhood has rejuvenated the community and attracted young professionals for living and playing.
Cabana, a hip and versatile restaurant and bar, morphs into an upscale hot spot with live music and DJs in the evening. Have the ultimate dining experience and reserve a cabana, which is a semi-private booth with curtains, TV, and an iPod/music player hook-up. Not far is 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 one of Nashville's most famous restaurants. 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 & Café offers gourmet sandwiches and decadent baked goods in a relaxed, cozy atmosphere.
Across the street 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 crowd pleasers. Next door, Hot & Cold serves up espresso drinks and gourmet frozen treats from local favorite Las Paletas.
Venturing down Belcourt Avenue, you will find hidden gems like Savarino's Cucina, a family-run Italian café serving everything from espresso and biscotti to fresh-baked Italian bread sandwiches and homemade gelato. Belcourt Taps offers stuffed burgers and fresh-cut fries served seven ways along with nightly live music. Stop by Lucky Belly for American and Japanese 'comfort foods' such as milkshakes, burgers, and sushi, or enjoy a gourmet hot dog at The Dog of Nashville, or famous fried chicken fingers and wings at McDougal's.
Hillsboro Village may seem small, but unique boutiques and specialty stores abound. BookMan/BookWoman Used Books offers more than 150,000 used volumes and a search service to help you find what you need. If you desire unique entertainment, look no further than the historic Belcourt Theatre. Opened in 1925 as a silent movie house and later as the location of the venerable Grand Ole Opry, the Belcourt has since returned to its original use as a movie theatre showing classic, unique, and challenging fare not previously available in Nashville.
Pangaea, The Impeccable Pig, Tennessee Chic, and A Thousand Faces each offer their own varied selection of art, jewelry, office accessories, furniture, clothing, and gifts. For unique gifts or rare finds, these stores are a must. Posh Boutique, a sister shop to the Green Hills favorite, offers a wide selection of the latest styles with prices ranging between $10 and $200, accommodating all budgets. Even glasses aren't spared by this neighborhood's chic style: SEE (Selective Eyewear Elements) features unique European designer eyewear.
New to Hillsboro is the Hill Center Acklen Project, a residential-retail development. This building houses Double Dogs Chow House, Jeni's Ice Cream, Pilates Garage, Revelator Coffee Company, and Uncle Classic Barbershop.
Not far from Hillsboro Village is the Belmont area—home to Belmont University, the historic Belmont Mansion, fun shops, and some great eating. In fact, you can plan a full day of Nashville things to do by taking a journey down Belmont Boulevard.
First stop has to be Martin's BBQ Joint. Owner Patrick Martin incorporates the art of West Tennessee whole hog barbeque at his award-winning restaurant, offering you the perfect opportunity to get a taste of some Music City greatness. Some other great local dining options include Blvd Nashville, Chago's Cantina, PM, and popular coffeehouse Bongo Java.
Once you have filled up on food, it's time to do a little shopping. Local Honey provides a selection of vintage apparel that will have you looking fantastic. Or take a moment to look through the goods at Nouveau Classics, a contemporary furniture store.
Next, discover an amazing American adventure at Belmont Mansion, one of the largest house museums in Nashville. They offer a personalized docent tour of the mansion, teaching you about the beautiful architecture, as well as the life and legacy of the mansion's mistress: Adelicia Acklen.
Berry Hill
Located just south of the 8th Avenue South district lies Berry Hill - though technically its own city, Berry Hill is still treated as a distinct neighborhood of Nashville. Home to more than 400 businesses and 40 recording studios and music publishers, this neighborhood of colorful bungalows and independent specialty shops offers residents and visitors everything from yoga classes to therapeutic massages.
Known to Nashville residents as a unique and funky neighborhood with many resources for crafters, you'll find jewelry-making supplies at The Beaded Bungalow and Be Dazzled Beads. For the sewing enthusiast, grab your fabrics, trims, notions, and patterns at The Stitchin' Post and Fabric Gallery & Décor or take sewing classes for children and adults alike at The Children's Corner and Marguerite's Sewing School.
For shopping, Berry Hill does not disappoint. Designer Renaissance is Nashville's premier consignment store for luxury vintage clothing and accessories. Gilchrist Gilchrist is a home store full of vintage and antique finds frequented by Nashvillians like Taylor Swift and Martina McBride. One of the largest antique malls in Tennessee, Gas Lamp Antiques, is located in Berry Hill. Find fine antiques and furniture, home décor, jewelry, books, vintage clothing, lamps, and collectables within the two buildings.
Berry Hill is a pet lover's paradise with amenities like Doggy Rotten Daycare and Dizzy's Dog Wash & Corner Store, as well as shopping at The Cat Shoppe & The Dog Store and See Spot Eat: A Doggie Bakery.
The dining scene in Berry Hill is just as unique as the rest of the neighborhood! Be your own chef at The Pfunky Griddle, where pancake griddles are built into the tables and diners are supplied with batter and toppings and encouraged to let their breakfast creativity shine. Calypso Cafe offers fast, affordable, and healthy meals that consistently earn them Nashville Scene's "Best Takeout" voted on by readers.
For more sophisticated dining, visit local favorite The Yellow Porch, a restaurant that offers an outstanding menu featuring affordably-priced menu items like port-poached cherry salad and seafood paella. Next door you'll find Baja Burrito, a locally-owned independent burrito shop famous for huge burritos with fresh ingredients that are easy on the wallet.
Berry Hill's Sunflower Cafe offers fresh, flavorful dishes. Using fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients from local farms, Sunflower Café offers a Farm Fresh Bar that features a combination of hot and cold dishes. The Berry Hill bungalow has a light, airy space full of colorful photographs of contributing farmers and their farms hung on the sunny walls.
Adding to the Berry Hill dining lineup is Wholly Chow, a restaurant serving 'wholesome Southern food' that offers both dine-in and grab & go options. Close by and adding to the city's local beer craze is Black Abbey Brewing Co. Specializing in fine Belgium-styled craft beers, the name is derived from Black Cloister monastery for which Martin Luther led and in which the religious figure's wife brewed beer.
Berry Hill's coffee spot, Sam & Zoe's, is open for breakfast and lunch, serving fresh sandwiches, muffins, and smoothies and brewing local coffee from Bongo Java and Drew's Brews.
Downtown Nashville
Downtown Nashville is the hub of the entertainment that defines Music City. Within mere city blocks, visitors can experience world-class art at the Frist Center for Visual Arts, catch a great Broadway play at the amazing Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), and see world-class concerts and events at the Bridgestone Arena.
Within walking distance is the legendary Ryman Auditorium regarded as the "Mother Church of Country Music." The Ryman is a National Historic Landmark renown for its exceptional acoustics that has hosted musicians from Chris Isaak and James Brown to Patsy Cline and John Legend, as well as current and rising stars of all musical genres. The Ryman recently received a $14-million expansion and renovation to increase the experience for both guests and concert attendees. The renovation includes a new eatery, Cafe Lula, which offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Close by is The George Jones that gives fans a chance to get a never-before- seen look into the life and career of the musical icon. The world-class museum features three-floors including a rooftop bar overlooking the Cumberland River.
Wash it all down while enjoying some of the world's greatest live music – offered free 24/7/365 – at one of the city's many honky tonks that line famous Broadway, including Robert's Western World, The Stage, Layla's Bluegrass Inn, and Tootsie's, which added a third floor to accommodate a third bar and stage.
Just a couple blocks from the music on Broadway is one of Nashville's most vibrant art communities located on 5th Avenue of the Arts. This is the location of several art galleries including The Arts Company, The Rymer Gallery, and Tinney Contemporary. Each one offers a unique experience and showcases multiple art exhibits throughout the year featuring both local and international artists. Each month, everyone is invited to participate in the First Saturday Art Crawl allowing you to see Nashville's growing art scene. Over 20 art venues participate presenting every genre of art, which provides a truly artistic experience in Music City.
Art lovers and history buffs will love exploring the Tennessee State Museum. Enjoy seeing art through the ages from the early prehistoric to presidential portraits preserved and displayed for you. Also, the museum offers more than 60,000 square feet of permanent exhibits and a 10,000-square-foot changing exhibition hall. The exhibits allow guests to travel through time and witness the Prehistoric Frontier, Age of Jackson, Antebellum South, Civil War, and the Reconstruction eras at this wonderful Nashville museum.
Get your caffeine fix at Dunn Bros. Coffee or Frothy Monkey Nashville Downtown. Dunn Bros. Coffee offers a great coffeehouse atmosphere with fresh-roasted coffee, sandwiches, soups, salads, and pastries. Frothy Monkey Nashville Downtown is a neighborhood restaurant and café offering a diverse menu including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They pride themselves on the service of outstanding coffee, espresso drinks, and house-made teas and beverages.
If you're looking for authentic Southern comfort food while taking it all in, check out Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant, which offers a side of great live music in the evenings, or Jack's Bar-B-Que for the best-tasting barbeque this side of the Mississippi. Morton's The Steakhouse serves only the finest quality foods, featuring USDA prime-aged beef, fresh fish and seafood, handpicked produce, delicious appetizers, and elegant desserts.
Check out Nashville's elegant hot spot, Merchants, a former hotel. When you walk through the building you can see the vestiges of the original hotel rooms with fireplaces. The downstairs serves bistro food while the upstairs is more formal fare. One of the city's most elegant restaurants is Capitol Grille inside Nashville's plush five-star Hermitage Hotel. The Capitol Grille reinvents Southern gourmet cuisine using the freshest regional ingredients.
East Nashville
The always growing, thriving, eclectic, historic, and hip East Nashville has become one of the city's most-desired areas to live and play. Its low-key vibe and neighborly personality make this community a great place to escape to without leaving town. As Budget Travel magazine calls Historic East Nashville "Nashville's version of New York's East Village," East Nashville has attracted many musicians and visual artists to the neighborhood. Mingle with the patrons of the local hangouts and you're bound to meet more than a few musicians and songwriters.
Whether it's for the amazing restaurants, indie rock scene, the vintage and eclectic shopping, or the vibrant and artistic culture, people are finding more and more reasons to come over to this side of the river.
Within East Nashville, sports enthusiasts frequent the Edgefield Sports Bar & Grill for billiards and darts. Mad Donna's serves up innovative cuisine and creative cocktails for dinner. For a taste of old Mexico, visit the Rosepepper Cantina, which has won Nashville's Best Mexican Restaurant and Best Margarita for 11 years in a row. Across the street is Eastland Cafe, a vibrant neighborhood restaurant that is both comfortable and casually elegant.
In your East Nashville explorations, make sure to plan a stop to Holland House Bar & Refuge. It has an easygoing atmosphere, a thoughtful farm-to-table menu and a creative catalog of artisanal cocktails served up by expert bartenders. Located behind the Holland House is The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden, a popular restaurant that serves house-made sodas and shakes, gourmet and unique hamburgers and brats, as well as a nice selection of high-end beers. Rumours East offers an eclectic, predominately farm-to-table menu including a variety of tantalizing items from halibut to steak. The backyard area is one of the best you will find in Nashville; your own little oasis in the heart of East Nashville.
Another great restaurant is Mas Tacos Por Favor, described by many as "the best thing since country music in Nashville." Originally a mobile food truck, it also has a permanent location. Add fresh salsa and guacamole to tacos and enchiladas and you have a neighborhood favorite.
Local bakeries are not scarce, as Sweet 16th offers daily-made scones, muffins, cakes, and meringues. Nashville Sweets specializes in handcrafted cake pops, cupcakes, cakes, and other desserts. Bella Nashville Bakery is a grab-and-go bakery that is bread-focused and features whole wheat bread with freshly-ground wheat, rustic sourdough, and baguettes along with freshly-made sandwiches and breakfast items.
Margot Café and Bar, housed in an antique gas station turned brick-and-timber gourmet restaurant, uses only fresh ingredients gathered that day. Check Margot's other restaurant located just across the street, Marché Artisan Foods, a European-style bistro that serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a popular weekend brunch.
Lockeland Table and Edley's East are two additions to the East Nashville scene. Lockeland Table is located in a former beauty-parlor-turned-photo-gallery and is a home for creative, chef-driven cuisine in a comfortable neighborhood vibe. Enhancing its 12South location, Edley's East features a bigger bar, a vibe to match the community and different specials to add to the barbeque menu
Next to Edley's East is Fat Bottom Brewery, making beers bigger and sexier, portraying bold hop flavors and distinct aromas. Hit The Five Spot, which GQ called the "Most Stylish Dance Party in America," or enjoy good food, great drinks, and even better live music at The Crying Wolf. Another live music venue that offers a consistently good lineup of classic jazz, blues, and rock is The Basement East.
Nashville's first vegetarian restaurant, The Wild Cow, serves vegetarian and vegan fare in a fun, casual atmosphere. All food is purchased in its whole form, and they also make their own sauces, dressings, soup stocks, etc.
A couple restaurants to hit the Nashville scene include Two Ten Jack, Nashville's first izakaya (or Japanese pub), and The Treehouse, a funky, lit-up hangout that offers fine dining, craft brews, and late-night bites. Porter Road Butcher provides locally-sourced, pasture-raised meat including a variety of cuts of sausage, pork chops, and more.
Looking for a space to entertain a large group of friends? Look no further than POP, East Nashville's dining and event space. One part restaurant, one part POP-UP and one part event space, POP is the next generation in eclectic dining. Little Octopus is the latest concept of POP and has a menu that celebrates wholesome, clean, and fresh food that people can feel good about eating every day.
Close by is Five Points, an area 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. Five Points is also the location of Nashville's "Best Neighborhood Event," the Tomato Art Festival. This red fruit fest is a laid-back event that has attracted regional and national attention for its celebration of the fruit.
When it comes to one-of-a-kind shopping, East Nashville has a variety of options: The Green Wagon offers eco-friendly shopping with hopes to make living sustainably as easy as possible for their customers. Their products hold up a rigorous set of standards based on all natural ingredients, sustainable production practices, and local production. The Hip Zipper is a classic, vintage consignment boutique that features a unique, eclectic collection of clothing from various eras.
Located within the Idea Hatchery are vintage and artsy finds that are within a short distance of each other such as Moss, Goodbuy Girls, Hello Boys, Alegria, and the all-local bookstore East Side Story. Next door to the Idea Hatchery is Wonders on Woodland, a fun antique shop loaded with vintage jewelry, furniture, home goods, and more.
Old Made Good (OMG) is a little bit of everything: vintage goods, clothing and accessories, handmade local art, one-of-a- kind finds, and re-purposed and rescued furniture abound. Finish up your day by driving to Fanny's House of Music and search through their great selection of new, used, and vintage merchandise (clothing and instruments) – all in a comfortable and easy environment.
See how the local artisanal chocolate company, Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co., makes their chocolate in their factory and retail store. Also located on Fatherland Street is a mix of stores that have been added to East Nashville's shopping scene: Shoppes on Fatherland. The shops include 1907 Apparel, High Garden Herbs, Tea & Tradition, Pretty. Pretty. Pop! Pop!, Wildernest, Pistils and Petals, State, Moxie, Thrive, Baxter & Bailey, Red Dog Beads, and more. New to Shoppes on Fatherland is A Matter of Taste Eatery. The owner's promise of a gluten-free menu surely does not disappoint for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
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.
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 epitomize the tenants of the area. In the heart of the neighborhood is the Elliston Place Rock Block, a block-long section of Elliston Place home to some of the loudest nightclubs in town.
The legendary Exit/In has played host to many of today's hit-makers since 1971, including artists such as the legendary Jimmy Buffett and comedian Steve Martin. This cornerstone of Elliston Place shows no signs of slowing down. Exit/In owners also have a bar adjacent to Exit/In called Hurry Back, which features at least 30 beers on tap.
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, Elliston is a meat-and-three favorite with a 1950s decor. Known for its fried chicken and milk shakes, this authentic old-time soda fountain has a faithful following among the locals.
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 server's suggestion and try their burgers on French bread. Nama Sushi Bar is a new modern sushi bar located close to Vanderbilt University. They feature half-price menus on Monday and Thursday.
For the ultimate taste of timeless Nashville dining, visit Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse. Jimmy Kelly's has been a Nashville tradition since 1934, and has been impressing visitors and natives alike with its hospitality and great food. Now serving a third generation of Nashvillians, Jimmy Kelly's is part of what Music City is all about. The restaurant is located in a Victorian mansion with the look and feel of the Old South.
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. It has been designated as a city Arboretum by the Nashville Tree Foundation because there are more than 100 species of trees in the area. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979, Germantown has become an incredibly popular foodie neighborhood.
The year-round, seven-day-a-week Nashville Farmers' Market is divided into three distinct areas. The Farm Side houses up to 100 farmers and artisans. Any day of the week, you can get the freshest fruits and vegetables from local farmers. The Market House is home to 14 restaurants serving cuisine representing countries from all over the world. The Flea Market is open Friday- Sunday with more than 50 merchants selling clothes, jewelry, home goods, and more. The Farmers' Market also hosts special events throughout the year like cooking demos and classes, supper clubs, and dance parties. Batch now has a new retail shop where you can purchase Nashville-made artisanal products, select from specially curated and thematic box selections, or build your own Batch box. Jeni's Ice Cream also joined the lineup at the Farmers' Market.
Germantown Café specializes in straightforward traditional cooking with a subtle twist. Featured in Bon Appétit, 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. 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. Head down the street and pick up some handmade pasta, cannoli, or prepared Italian meals from Lazzaroli Pasta.
Matching the décor of the quaint residential neighborhood, City House, located in a house built in 1901 that was at one time sculptor Alan LeQuire's home and studio, has been turned into a space that's both chic and rustic. The kitchen is open, bounded by a chef's bar that lets diners watch the action. Rolf and Daughters, named in Bon Appétit's "Best New Restaurant" list, brings an Old World, heritage feel to the Germantown line-up with 18-foot ceilings, exposed brick and concrete, and beautiful iron windows. 312 Pizza Company offers authentic Chicago deep dish pizzas and cuisine. A 24-hour rising process allows dough to develop a savory pie-like crust, which is topped with cheese and then covered with a rich and tangy tomato sauce.
Silo features a creative, farm-to-fork menu with a focus on the bounty of regional farmers, ranchers, dairymen, and producers in a lively, welcoming setting. Tables, chairs, and lighting are influenced by local craftsmen and artists. Five-time James Beard Award semi-finalist Daniel Lindley has opened 5th & Taylor, a 250-seat restaurant offering up a "regional and seasonally-focused American menu," in the Warehouse at Taylor Place development. Butchertown Hall, Germantown's first 'biergarten' in over 100 years, totals 7,000 square feet. The front section houses the beer hall and bar, while the beer garden wraps around the rear.
Satisfy your sweet tooth at The Cupcake Collection. Featuring made-from-scratch daily cupcakes and icings, they do not use lard or shortening. At only $1.50 each, this is a cost-effective cupcake. Grab a coffee or savory crepe at The Red Bicycle Coffee and Crepes.
Take time to shop at Peter Nappi, where every product is made of the finest material and not manufactured. Main products include various styles of boots for men and women, bags, and dry goods – all made from small, limited-edition batches that feature individual attributes. All bags, boots, and other goods are made of the highest quality leather available and give each piece its own unique character.
Stop by Nisolo, a shop that designs products you want to live in featuring handmade leather shoes, bags, bracelets, and more. Restoring the American manufacturing tradition is Emil Erwin, who hand cuts, sews, and assembles every piece with impeccable attention to detail. From messenger and classic satchels and leather braces, to exquisite belts and wallets – you'll come back for the quality of Emil Erwin's work.
New to the Germantown scene is Wilder, a contemporary design shop featuring furniture, lighting, tabletop, artwork, fragrance, and jewelry. Wilder features luxury design and a varied selection of household items for those looking to create a 'provocative' space.
An area apart of Germantown is Jefferson Street, once a hot spot for entertainment in the 50s and 60s where the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Little Richard, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and others performed. Jefferson Street is on its way to being a vibrant business and tourist area again. The area is already home to several unique eateries and specialty shops. The mainstay and anchor of the area is the three Historically Black Colleges & Universities, including Fisk University, Meharry Medical College, and Tennessee State University.
Adding to the vibrant Germantown neighborhood is First Tennessee Park, home to the AAA Nashville Sounds, which opened in time for the Sounds first home game on April 17, 2015. Located near the Bicentennial Capitol Mall and Farmers' Market, First Tennessee Park is set between 3rd and 5th Avenues, between Jackson and Harrison Streets. A portion of the ballpark is located on the land on which Sulphur Dell Ballpark sat from 1870 to 1969.
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 out. The Bluebird Cafe has a national reputation as the place to be heard in Nashville if you're 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 or to hear hits, new and old, from some of the best of the best. The Bluebird serves a variety of alcoholic beverages and offers a small but interesting menu.
Table 3 Restaurant & Market offers an authentic brasserie/bistro dining experience in a setting that combines contemporary design elements with an Old World atmosphere.
For the ultimate change in scenery, stop by The Greenhouse Bar in the Bandywood area of Green Hills. This place really is a greenhouse complete with hanging plants, gravel floors, and fountains. Try one of their specialty drinks or step up to the beautifully-crafted bar for a beer. Grab dessert at Sugar Dive, a traditional ice cream, soda, milkshake, and candy shop.
A few doors down from the Greenhouse are a couple of watering holes for the sports-minded patron. 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. Joe's Place boasts plasma TVs, a covered patio out back and a stage for small acoustic live music sets. Joe's Place offers both lunch and dinner consisting of the usual bar classics.
Also tucked away on Bandywood Drive is one restaurant that is not to be missed. The Firefly Grille is a funky little spot in Green Hills with an eclectic decor and modern art work which sets the scene for a great dining experience. With a casual, friendly, and laid-back atmosphere, Firefly stimulates the palate without emptying the wallet. The menu, which is ever changing, includes a trendy wine list with adventurous options.
From boutiques to an upscale mall, some of Nashville's best shopping can be found in Green Hills. The Mall at Green Hills features such stores as Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Sephora, Kiehl's, Kate Spade, Jimmy Choo, Burberry, Tory Burch, BCBG, Apple, and many others. Opening late 2015, Lilly Pulitzer and Hanna Andersson will also be added to the list. The Hill Center is an outdoor shopping center which offers Nashville's first Whole Foods grocery as well as upscale boutiques like Anthropologie, Billy Reid, Hemline, H. Audrey, Calypso St. Barth, Lululemon Athletica, and more. It also has some great casual restaurants like California Pizza Kitchen, Zoe's Kitchen, and Pei Wei.
The Gulch
Nashville's historic Gulch District, with its distinct industrial history, originally housed the downtown railroad terminal. From the turn of the century until the 1950s, more than 100 trains arrived and departed from The Gulch daily.
Today, The Gulch has developed into a hotspot for young urbanites. The Gulch has perfectly combined its industrial background with a modern contemporary style. Old warehouses have been renovated into residential and office space, and upscale restaurants and a vibrant nightlife have made The Gulch one of the hottest neighborhoods in Nashville.
Some of the finest restaurants in Music City have made The Gulch their home in recent years. Known for its eclectic dining and nightly live music, Sambuca is the place to dine, drink, and dance the night away. Sunda is serving up New Asian cuisine in a hip, trendy restaurant. Little Octopus offers fresh, simple, and vibrant food.
Right in the center of The Gulch is The 404 Kitchen The 404 Hotel. The 404 Hotel features five king rooms appointed with a mix of vintage and custom furniture, loft space, and a rotating gallery of work by local artists, a hotel that will appeal to travelers who want something a little different in their accommodations. Across the street is The 404 Kitchen by Chef Matt Bolus offering a modern take on classic European cuisine, with a menu determined by available produce and provisions from local farms and suppliers.
Also located in the heart of The Gulch, Prima is known for its contemporary European cuisine infused with South American and Latin flavors. The dining room's centerpiece is a special-commissioned chandelier designed by renowned British artist Bruce Munro. Fans of the beloved food truck Biscuit Love Truck can now grab brunch in a new brick-and-mortar restaurant in The Gulch. The restaurant, Biscuit Love Brunch, serves fluffy biscuits, plus craft beer and brunch cocktails.
Flyte World Dining and Wine is a casually-elegant, fine-dining restaurant specializing in creative food and beverage menus and fresh, organic, and humanely-raised ingredients. Flyte aspires to offer diners an opportunity to engage in an exploration of world cuisine, interesting wines, and finely-crafted beers. Pour House is a Prohibition Era-themed restaurant that offers burgers, bourbons, and brews. Their walls are made out of garage windows that open in the summer, they offer live music, and a rooftop patio/bar awaits you on the top level.
Adding to Nashville's hot chicken scene is Party Fowl. Have a local brew, enjoy live music, and brave the hot chicken.
Craft beer fans will love checking out Hops + Crafts. This taproom features over 35 draft beers from across the country, with a focus on Tennessee local beer and local food. Also in The Gulch is Yazoo Brewing Company, a local brewer whose brew house is located on Division Street. The taproom is open Wednesdays through Saturdays and you can often find one of Nashville's many food trucks in the parking lot serving dinner. Brewery tours are available Wednesdays- Saturdays.
Celebrity Chef Jonathan Waxman of New York City's Barbuto restaurant and participant on "Top Chef Masters" has opened Adele's. In a former auto shop garage, the renovated space includes an open kitchen, wood oven, and a patio. Adele's menu changes often to insure the freshness of seasonal ingredients and includes Waxman's famous JW chicken dish.
Stop and get a manicure at Cashmere Salonspa or grab a cup of coffee at Barista Parlor, located in the old Golden Sound recording studio. Barista Parlor offers a coffee bar, kitchen, bakery, and roasting room. After your caffeine fix, hit the boutiques in the heart of The Gulch. Urban Outfitters focuses on vintage, bohemian, retro, hipster, and kitschy apparel and furniture for men and women.
Across the street find Two Old Hippies, a store lined with collections of rock 'n' roll memorabilia and filled with unique apparel collections, accessories, and fun novelty and gift items. e.Allen offers designer collections for women, luxury denim, fine boots and shoes, handcrafted jewelry, and gifts.
Artwork can also be found in The Gulch. Galerie Ravin is a luxury contemporary gallery specializing in investment-quality original artworks. They prominently feature Andy Warhol, Alex Katz, and other world-class artists, including New York artist Kelley Ryan.
Restaurants are popping up in The Gulch including City Fire American Oven & Bar, located inside the Icon in The Gulch, which offers an eclectic fusion of ancient world-style flatbread served up in a modern urban setting and Cantina Laredo, which serves authentic Mexican dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. You can't forget about the Peg Leg Porker. The Peg Leg Porker is a family-owned, local restaurant that serves traditional Tennessee barbeque. They focus on providing Nashville and its visitors the best barbeque that Tennessee has to offer.
Anchored in The Gulch since 1974, The Station Inn is Nashville's foremost home for authentic bluegrass and offers live acoustic music nightly. A far cry from its trendy neighbors, The Station Inn keeps it simple with pizza, beer, and some of the best Americana and bluegrass music around. Doors open nightly at 7 p.m. and music starts at 9 p.m.
New to The Gulch is Chauhan Ale & Masala House. Chef Maneet Chauhan, one of the chef judges on Food Network's "Chopped," describes the concept for her restaurant as a microbrewery and gastro pub that is Indian-inspired, with spicy food and flavorful drinks.
Turnip Truck Urban Fare is an organic grocery store featuring a deli, bakery, and salad bar that serves delicious and healthy food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Bar Louie, a national restaurant and bar chain is located on the first floor of the Velocity in The Gulch. The restaurant concept is positioned between casual and upscale, being described as "a progressively hip neighborhood restaurant and bar with a lively atmosphere." Right across the street is The Pub Nashville, offering a unique combination of British hospitality and American flair. Known for their fish-n-chips and British comfort food, the beverage selection includes a wide variety of draught, cask conditioned, and handcrafted beers with selections from England, Ireland, Scotland, Europe, and the U.S.
Located between the heart of The Gulch and Downtown are a complex of upscale and trendy restaurants operated by Nashville nightlife developers MStreet Entertainment. Whiskey Kitchen, with its tavern concept, is a favorite place to "see and be seen" in Music City. Next door is sister property Virago, part upscale Japanese restaurant and sushi bar, part late night cocktail lounge. Moto features a rustic-modern Italian cuisine with a vibe that is chic, comfortable, and sophisticated. The crown jewel of these restaurants is Kayne Prime, a fine-dining steakhouse that features modern and upscale interpretations of classic American fare with a market-driven menu and artisanal cocktails. Saint Añejo, Nashville's rock n' roll, cantina-chic restaurant features inspired Mexican cuisine, Latin mixology, and a premium tequila and mezcal menu of over 120 labels.
Marathon Village
Marathon Village is made up of a group of 100-year-old warehouse buildings which was originally where the Marathon, a car made in the early 1900s, was built. The buildings sat vacant for decades before a gentleman named Barry Walker purchased the buildings 25 years ago with a vision of making it "Nashville's Creative Neighborhood." Fast forward to today, and it has become just that. Barry rents the space out to creative companies with the belief that creative minds feed off each other. It's become a complex for artists', photographers', and designers' studios.
Antique Archaeology, Mike Wolfe's store made famous on "American Pickers," is filled with forgotten American treasures; to one person it is junk, to Mike it is a potential goldmine filled with rare finds and sensational stories. Right next store is The Old Time Pickin' Parlor, from blues to bluegrass, they have you covered with selections in mandos, banjos, resonators, guitars, accessories, and custom handmade Doom Ray straps.
The Corsair Artisan Distillery makes small craft batches of spirits by hand from production to bottling. Have a sampling from a variety of high-quality spirits, including Gin-Head-Style Gin, Vanilla Bean Vodka, Red Absinthe, Spiced Rum, and more. The Corsair Artisan Brewery and Taproom pours only draft craft beers, and features a changing roster of 16 craft beers from microbreweries around the country. Close by is William Collier's, an intimate pub/cocktail bar that blends rustic and vintage charm for the perfect happy hour spot.
The Nelson Green Brier Distillery offers tours and tastings daily (except Mondays) of national acclaimed whiskeys that were created from original family recipes of the Nelson brother's great-great-great grandfather and native Tennessean, Charles Nelson, in the pre-prohibition era. They are best known for their signature drink, the Belle Meade Bourbon, which is known for its bold character and smooth finish.
Bang Candy Company is a company that uses high-quality ingredients and imagination to create gourmet marshmallows half dipped in Belgian chocolate and rolled in your favorite topping. These goodies enliven drinks and desserts. Find fine art at "O" Gallery, artistic jewelry designs at Lorraine's, or explore D. Luxe Home, which offers art and photography, antique light fixtures, unexpected salvage objects, and chic furniture.
Ceri Hoover makes premium leather handbags that are deceptively simple. Sourced from the finest purveyors of leather across the globe, then handcrafted by American artisans, Ceri Hoover handbags promise exceptional quality and exquisite detailing.
An independent local radio station, Lightning 100, is housed in Marathon Village, as well as a popular music venue, Marathon Music Works. Marathon Music Works was designed to accommodate a range of uses including private events, fundraisers, concerts, corporate events, and video shoots.
Every city seems to have a Midtown, and Nashville is no exception. This bustling neighborhood, extending up Broadway and Division Street, is home to a variety of hotels, restaurants, and bars that come alive at night.
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 barbeque. 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.
Another local favorite is Midtown Cafe, offering affordable, casual fine dining at its best. The intimate ambiance offers the perfect setting for a business lunch or romantic dinner. The menu for this locally-owned 25-year standard features prime steaks, sustainable seafood, locally-grown produce, more than 40 wines by the glass, over 150 by the bottle, and some of Nashville's finest cocktails.
The Row serves home-cooked Nashville inspired dishes and features an all-local and Southern regional craft draft wall. A rustic ambiance, live music, outdoor patio, free parking, and close proximity to downtown Nashville makes The Row a perfect destination to dine and relax.
Giovanni's Ristorante, like the 15-year-old flagship Giovanni in midtown Manhattan, specializes in Tuscan fare. The menu includes risotto, homemade pastas, and seafood, with house-baked breads and an extensive wine program.
With the same ownership as Virago and Whiskey Kitchen, Tavern serves up interesting cocktails and inspired pub food, with the same upscale, hot-spot feel of the trendy family of restaurants. Across the street is The Slider House, with a menu filled with beef sliders, slider dogs, non-beef slider options, and canned beer.
Hattie B's Hot Chicken specializes in the fiery, molten poultry Nashville specialty. They also offer many local craft beers that pair well with poultry and spicy foods. Side options include coleslaw, Southern greens, red-skin potato salad, and a piquant salad of black-eyed peas. Across the street is Broadway Brewhouse, a place for the true beer connoisseur with over 70 beers on tap and another 100 or so in the coolers. Attached to the Brewhouse is the very affordable Mojo Grill, specializing in Cajun-inspired dishes that will fill your stomach without emptying your wallet.
Two Boots Pizza, a hugely popular Cajun-Italian pizzeria out of New York City, refers to two great boot-shaped culinary regions of the world: Italy and Louisiana. The restaurant features local arts and culture, with live music offerings and artists who have created the interior design.
A new non-traditional steakhouse, Union Common, is located next to Two Boots Pizza. The 125-seat steakhouse focuses on shared plates including bar snacks, fresh seafood, and aged steaks paired with an extensive wine and whiskey list. The name Union Common stems from the idea of friends and family coming together, breaking bread, and enjoying a memorable evening.
Located in an historic former residence at the corner of 17th Avenue South and Division Street in Midtown, The Patterson House offers a vibe and drink menu that suggests a throwback to the pre- Prohibition era when tempting cocktails and stimulating conversation highlighted a cosmopolitan American nightlife. That drink menu features more than 50 different cocktail recipes, 30 original, and 20 classic offerings that remain beloved. Located above their speakeasy cocktail bar, the 30- seat restaurant The Catbird Seat features an ever-changing seven-course menu of seasonally-inspired dishes. 2014 ushered in a new era for The Catbird Seat, with the appointment of Noma alum, Trevor Moran, as executive chef. Cooking in a U-shaped kitchen surrounded by countertop seating, patrons are given the opportunity to observe and interact with the chef as their food is prepared.
Late night crowds can hit the dance floor with live music at Losers or Winners located next door to each other. So whether you feel like a winner or a loser, you'll have a place to go. Other late night spots include Rebar, Blue Bar, Red Door Midtown, and Whiskey Rhythm Saloon.
Opryland/Music Valley
The Music Valley area is known for outstanding entertainment, fun activities, and great shopping. It's only minutes from downtown Nashville, just off Briley Parkway at Exit 12. Neighboring Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center has a wealth of attractions, from an indoor river to a dancing waters light show and numerous dining options. The General Jackson Showboat is a favorite for its country music shows on the river.
Along Music Valley Drive, the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater, Nashville Palace, the Elvis show A Tribute to the King, and Texas Troubadour Theatre hum with live music daily and Grand Old Golf & GoKarts' miniature golf courses are a hit with the whole family. Find unique Nashville gifts at Willie Nelson & Friends Museum and General Store. Don't forget to stop by Cooter's Place, the "Dukes of Hazzard"-themed retail store featuring the General Lee, props, and memorabilia from the show.
Stop off for refueling at Scoreboard Bar & Grill or Cock of the Walk, then head over to Opry Mills mall where you can shop – and eat – your heart out at dozens of places.
Opry Mills is the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in Tennessee, offering more than 200 shopping, dining, and entertainment venues.
South of Broadway's honky tonks and neon lights is an area called SoBro (meaning South of Broadway). This area, once filled with empty buildings and worn-down streets, has been revitalized by the opening of the $635-million Music City Center convention center, hot new restaurants, attractions, cocktail bars, and trendy hotels which have made downtown's SoBro a must-see.
The state-of-the-art Music City Center (MCC) is built out at 1.2 million square feet, stretches 19 acres and six city blocks, and features exhibit space, meeting rooms, and two ballrooms. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame is also located inside the MCC. In keeping with the city's commitment to sustainable development, the MCC boasts a green roof and is committed to its LEED Gold Certification.
Located directly next to the MCC is the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, which is currently home to the largest collection of country music artifacts in the world. The CMHF's $100-million expansion doubled its size to 350,000 square feet of dynamic state-of-the-art galleries, archival storage, education classrooms, retail stores, and special event space boasting stunning downtown views. The ambitious 210,000-square-foot expansion, completed in April 2014, includes the 800-seat CMA Theater, the Taylor Swift Education Center, the legendary letterpress operation of Hatch Show Print (expanded and relocated inside the museum), and multi-purpose event rental spaces already in high demand. A casual taco joint called Bajo Sexto is open inside the CMHF. A limited menu of tacos and flautas, handmade tortillas, wine on tap, and beer is offered.
The CMHF connects to the MCC's headquarter hotel, the luxurious, 800-room Omni Nashville Hotel. Its design and décor, culinary, lifestyle, and retail venues stem from and are reflective of Nashville. Along with a rooftop pool and Mokara signature spa, the Omni offers four dining options including Bob's Steak & Chop House, Bongo Java, Kitchen Notes, and live music venue Barlines.
Directly across from the CMHF is Walk of Fame Park, home of the Music City Walk of Fame. The Music City Walk of Fame is a landmark tribute to those from all genres of music who have contributed to the world through song and made significant contribution to the music industry with connection to Music City. Walk of Fame Park performed a $2.5 million makeover, and hosted a summer 2015 grand opening.
Next door is the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, a neoclassical revivalist concert hall that is a Music City gem. The Schermerhorn is one of the only major concert halls in America to utilize natural light and is home to the GRAMMY®-award winning Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Cherry Street {eatery & sweetery} is located inside of the Schermerhorn and offers scones, sandwiches, soups, and desserts along with a full menu on all concert evenings.
One block over and up the hill sits 3rd & Lindsley, a music venue featuring national, international, regional, and Nashville artists from up-and-coming acts to legends. Walk a little ways down 3rd Avenue and find The Johnny Cash Museum, home to the most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia in the world.
Cannery Row has been a hub to the ever-changing music scene in Nashville since the early 1970s, Mercy Lounge and The Cannery Ballroom being two of the most popular live music venues. Mercy Lounge is chic-but-laid-back and brings in national acts and local favorites and is located on the second floor. The Cannery Ballroom is on the ground floor and is open for concerts and special events.
Seventh Avenue offers Jack White's (of The White Stripes) famed label and record store, Third Man Records, whose store is open daily. When artists aren't recording, the studio hosts all kinds of shows that are later produced and sold on vinyl. Across the train track is the Downtown Antique Mall that is in a historic brick building that houses more than 40 dealers specializing in mid-century modern furniture and industrial wares.
Close by is City Winery, a combination winery, restaurant, and music venue that has opened in a warehouse building near The Gulch and Downtown. The 30,000-square-foot warehouse was converted into a 125- seat restaurant, a 300-seat concert venue, an onsite winemaking facility, and has several private event rooms.
The culinary scene in SoBro is worth a visit all of its own. Get a pick-me-up at CREMA, a coffee brewtique that sits on the Cumberland River. Close-by is the Goo Goo Shop, a 4,000-square-foot retail space that sells Goo Goo Clusters, collectibles, and apparel.
With over 18 years of award-winning dining, Sole Mio continues its tradition of authentic Italian that specializes in handmade pastas and homemade sauces and desserts. The Listening Room Cafe is a state-of-the-art sounding room that specializes in combining music with great food. Hear some of the best singer/ songwriters while enjoying incredible dining.
Using ingredients from local sources, The Southern Steak & Oyster is located on the ground floor of the Pinnacle building and is a hot spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks. Sister restaurant, ACME Feed & Seed, creates a uniquely Nashville atmosphere that honors the unparalleled character of the city's past, present, and future. With 22,000 square feet of cocktail, culinary, and entertainment space, ACME invites guests to experience an entirely new Lower Broadway. This three-story venue includes a honky tonk bar, vintage lounge, and rooftop patio.
Another fine-dining option is Etch, which offers lunch and dinner featuring inventive dishes made with local ingredients. Etch sets itself apart with its bold flavors and colorful presentations, as well as with its extensive wine list from around the world. After a great meal, be sure to take a walk over the Cumberland River on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. Offering magnificent skyline views, the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge is a gateway to East Nashville and Nissan Stadium.
The Bell Tower, an event venue space in the historic red-brick church located on 4th Avenue South and Korean Veterans Boulevard. The building, which dates back to 1875, has restored hardwood floors throughout the main level, and owners replaced a portion of the back wall with glass that opens out onto a patio addition. The original bell tower has been restored with an operational bell and special lighting to create an exterior focal point for the venue.
Several restaurants have come to SoBro including Husk Nashville. Chef Sean Brock is a respected hero of farm-to-table and Southern cuisine whose menu incorporates wood-fired cooking as well as vegetables raised in the restaurant's gardens and gathered from local farmers. The Farm House, located on the bottom floor of the Encore condominium, features traditional Southern cuisine with a modern twist. All ingredients are sourced locally, including the vegetables from the chef's garden. Pinewood Social is a social gathering space in Nashville that brings casual dining and socializing together in an old trolley barn. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night options are offered, as well as six wood bowling lanes, private karaoke rooms, shuffleboard, and televisions in the indoor space, which flows outside to an outdoor patio complete with a swimming pool.
Pinewood Social is a part of a community called Rolling Mill Hill, a burgeoning livework community that offers mixed-income residential apartments, artist studios, and commercial office and retail/restaurant space. Situated on a hill with beautiful views of the downtown skyline and Cumberland River, Rolling Mill Hill houses the epicenter of Nashville's creative-intellectual community, the Entrepreneur Center. This creative campus is anchored by six early 20th-century trolley barns that foster the creative spirit of Nashville through its artists, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, technologists, and business leaders.
Ensemble Nashville is a locally-owned boutique located in the SoBro area. It offers Nashville locals and visitors fashion jewelry and accessories at a value.
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, 1920s clapboard homes and 1930s stone bungalows look right at home together.
Caffé Nonna is a cozy, neighborhood Italian bistro. Seating 45 people, the cafe has an intimate ambiance with servers who maneuver deftly between wooden tables. Just next door is Nonna's Pizzeria and Wine Bar that seats 40 people. The Piadina, pizza dough that is baked in the oven then filled with fresh ingredients and finished on a panini grill, is a popular favorite.
Also next to Caffé 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.
The Local Taco is a fast casual Mexican joint in the area. Visitors can enjoy lunch or dinner while sipping on one of their famous margaritas out on the expanded patio.
Nashville's newest arts district, Wedgewood-Houston (also known as We- Ho) is an emerging urban neighborhood on the edge of metropolitan Nashville. The neighborhood is located squarely at the nexus of I-65 and I-40 and supports the maker movement and art scene. Even Nashville rockers, Kings of Leon, have chosen to record in this creative corner of the city.
Wedgwood-Houston is home to many of Nashville's makers and artisans, and Fort Houston is a space that welcomes all types of craft and creativity. With 10,000 square feet in We-Ho, they house a full-scale wood shop, print shop, bike shop, photography studio, and miscellaneous work space for people to create art in a collaborative environment.
David Lusk Gallery opened their Nashville gallery location, and they enjoy representing a small crowd of talented artists, ranging from those with national reputations, to those who have never shown in a gallery before. Their neighbors, the Zeitgeist Gallery, have been showing contemporary art since 1994, serving as a beacon of art in the Nashville community.
If all that creativity makes you hungry, Gabby's Burger & Fries is a down-home lunch spot that draws the crowds. Stop by for a grass-fed beef burger, chocolate shake, and sweet potato fries. Order up and take a break on their sunny patio. Then, if you're in need of something sweet, head over to Dozen Bakery where they focus on using highquality, local, organic ingredients. Dozen offers a wide selection of sweet pastries and breads, as well as breakfast and lunch.
Then, check out a Music City classic, United Record Pressing. Formerly known as Southern Plastics, the plant has been in operation since 1949. Today, it is the largest vinyl record pressing plant in North America. United has pressed records for everyone from The Beatles and Stevie Wonder, Hank Williams Jr. and Lady Antebellum, and The Black Keys and Kings of Leon.
If you're craving a whiskey fix, Corsair Distillery is expanding their operations from Marathon Village to open an outpost in We- Ho. Clawson's Pub and Deli is the perfect place to grab a draft beer while munching on an awesome deli sandwich, and Smokin Thighs claims Nashville's largest moonshine selection in addition to some amazing smoked, grilled chicken wings.


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