Curator’s statement
Nashville, Music City, Nash-Vegas. It's clear that this town knows how to have a good time. From popular country music on Broadway, to neighborhood bars that seriously throw down, you can truly get a taste of everything. While music is what brings the city together, the food, wine and cocktail scene is not to be overlooked. The people are warm and the nights are sometimes warmer, but one thing's for sure. There's something for everyone ranging from your fanciest to your rowdiest girlfriend.
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Things to do in Nashville
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Star Struck Vintage - My friend entered and went straight to her dream pair of cowboy boots. Perfect fit/ everything. They know their stuff!
Fanny's House of Music - Neighborhood gem of vintage clothes, music and really anything else you could want. Could easily spend a few hours here.
Hatch Show Print - Vintage/ current block prints for shows & events all over the city. Touristy part of town, but worth the visit!
Night/day life
Robert's Western World - Broadway. Bologna sandwiches at the most quintessential music join on the strip? Unbeatable.
Acme - Broadway staple. Start here by the river and hit every floor before starting your sojourn down the strip.
Flamingo Cocktail Club - Great djs, good crowd, funky vintage/ luxe vibe. You might walk in to them playing an Abba remix, so you could obv stay till close.
Rosemary & Beauty Queen - Dreamy cinema worthy spot in East. Good drinks and great people watching with rooftop swings to boot
Mother's Ruin - A chain but the Nashville location really goes hard. Awesome playlist of r&b/ rap. Def get the cheese fries while you boogie.
Places to eat & drink in Nashville
Breakfast/Coffee
Liberty Common - Very well trod bachelorette party brunch spot, but with serious food. Enjoy the sightseeing of other groups all dressed the same!
Monell's - Southern breakfast like you've never known. A quasi buffet with huge shared tables and some of the best sausage gravy.
Bongo Java - Breakfast burritos that will bring you back to life and coffees that will keep you going.
Lunch/ Casual
Mas Tacos Por Favor - A tried and true spot bc its just that good. You could stay here (or in this hood) all day. Don't sleep on the tortilla soup!
Butchertown Hall - No joke margs and BBQ.
Dinner
Folk - Inventive, but approachable "fancy" food with a sparse decor. Let the insanely knowledgeable servers craft your whole meal!
Lou - The quaint, chic wine bar that you always dreamed of.
Rolf & Daughters - Folk's sister restaurant. Never eaten a mediocre thing here. Simple and inventive.
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