There are also many cheap southern food options like the iconic Hattie B’s for classic hot chicken.
One of my favorite U.S. cities for a solo road trip! Nashville has a music and food scene that CANNOT be beat! While “ Honky Tonk Row” on Broadway is full of rowdy bars and bachelorette parties, it was also such a fun place to (organically!) meet new people! Live music is a fun activity for a solo traveler because you can sit in the back OR chat with strangers at the bar. It’s all up to how you’re feeling; you’ll be entertained either way! There are also many cheap southern food options like the iconic Hattie B’s for classic hot chicken. For more upscale solo dining, try saddling up to the bar at 5th & Taylor — that’s where I devoured a forever-memorable fried berry hand pie (à la mode) for dessert! If you still feel awkward dining out alone, don’t miss my top tricks for eating out as a solo traveler!