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12 Downtown Nashville Attractions to Add to Your Itinerary

Created On: May 2, 2017  |  Updated: September 23, 2022  |   20 Comments

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1 12 Downtown Nashville Attractions to Add to Your Itinerary
2 1. Start Your Day With Breakfast at Biscuit Love
3 2. Pose in Front of Iconic Nashville Street Art
4 3. Step Back in Time at Pinewood Social
5 4. Go Thrifting at the Downtown Antique Mall.
6 5. Get A Latte From Three Brothers Coffee
7 6. See A Show At the Legendary Grand Ole Opry
8 7. Shop Local at the Nashville Farmers Market
9 8. Try Some Famous Tennessee Barbecue at Edleyโ€™s Bar-B-Que
10 9. Venture the Floors of ACME Feed & Seed
11 10. Visit The Parthenon at Centennial Park
12 11. Rent A Bike to Tour Downtown Nashville Attractions in Different Areas
13 12. Check-out the Views at the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge.
14 Where to Stay in Nashville

12 Downtown Nashville Attractions to Add to Your Itinerary

Welcome to Music City, the capital of Tennessee, where country music thrives, and live music plays nearly every night. But there is more to Nashville than the honky-tonks and country music throwdowns. These downtown Nashville attractions are some of the most popular for first-time visitors and are sure to keep you busy on a weekend in Nashville.


1. Start Your Day With Breakfast at Biscuit Love

Biscuit Love is one of the swanky downtown Nashville attractions that will leave you drooling over the menu. It once started as a food truck and has since grown to three different locations all located in the downtown Nashville area.

Biscuit Loveโ€™s spin on traditional brunch has Southern flair and is made entirely from scratch. We recommend getting the homemade โ€œbonutsโ€ which are basically donuts made with biscuit dough or trying the biscuit french toast!

Location: The Gulch & Hillsboro Village
Hours: Sunday-Saturday: 7am-3pm

Biscuit Love French Toast - Nashville, TN

Photo Credit: Biscuit Love


2. Pose in Front of Iconic Nashville Street Art

One of the best-known of the downtown Nashville attractions is the widely impressive street art that you can find in many different spots around Nashville. The best part is all of the street art is near many other downtown Nashville attractions so you can easily take some Instagram-worthy shots while preparing to shop or grab some lunch. ๐Ÿ™‚

Location pictured: Green Pea Salon โ€“ 2900 12th Ave S

Nashville Street Art

3. Step Back in Time at Pinewood Social

Pinewood Social is one of our favorite downtown Nashville attractions. Itโ€™s a trendy restaurant with craft cocktails and coffees but also has something else that is entirely unique to the restaurant scene โ€“ a place to play!

Pinewood Social also has a six-lane bowling alley, a patio with two different pools, bocce ball, and an airstream that has been converted into a food truck providing tacos, salads, and drinks to guests using the outdoor dipping pools.

Location: 33 Peabody St
Hours: Monday-Friday: 7am-1am, Saturday & Sunday: 9am-1am

Bowling alley at Pinewood Social in Nashville

4. Go Thrifting at the Downtown Antique Mall.

The Downtown Antique Mall offers a diverse spin on antiques. Not only can you find traditional items that youโ€™d see in regular antique shops, but you can also find industrial and unique items from nearly every decade. If you enjoy browsing, allow some extra time in your schedule. You can easily get lost down every aisle visiting the booths of the hundreds of different vendors and come out with a creative find!

Location: 612 8th Ave S.
Hours: Sunday 1pm-5pm, Monday-Saturday: 10am-5:30pm

downtown Nashville attractions

5. Get A Latte From Three Brothers Coffee

Three Brothers Coffee has some neat street art outside plus some local featured artists inside. It has cozy spots to sit, work, chat, or relax inside. Their coffee beans are always rotating so you can get a new style of espresso nearly every time you visit. Three Brothers Coffee is the perfect place to visit for a midday pick-up.

Location: 2813 West End Ave
Hours: Monday-Friday: 6am-7pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am-7pm

Street art outside Three Brothers Coffee - Downtown Nashville attractions
Street art outside Three Brothers Coffee.

6. See A Show At the Legendary Grand Ole Opry

The Grand Ole Opry is a legendary country music venue that is a must for your downtown Nashville attractions itinerary. Each week there is a new artist that plays, some may be unfamiliar and others very recognizable.

If you are wanting to see a concert at the Grand Ole Opry be sure to book your tickets before you go! If you would rather not see a concert or arenโ€™t in town for one, you can also book a tour of the Grand Ole Opry to learn the legacy and history of the Opry.

Location: 2804 Opryland Dr

Grand Ole Opry - downtown Nashville attractions

7. Shop Local at the Nashville Farmers Market

Every weekend merchants from all over the Nashville area come to the Nashville Farmerโ€™s Market to set up stands of locally grown produce, cured meats, artesian cheese, fresh flowers, clothing, and other goods. Stop by and see if you can find anything unique to bring back from this local market. We picked up some yummy jams and produce to take home.

Location: 900 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Hours: Sunday-Saturday: 7am-8pm

Flowers at the Nashville Farmer's Market - downtown Nashville attractions

8. Try Some Famous Tennessee Barbecue at Edleyโ€™s Bar-B-Que

Like most of Tennessee, Nashville is also well-known for its barbecue. One of the best is Edleyโ€™s Bar-B-Que which has a few locations in the downtown Nashville area. Lines here start getting long right at 11am so itโ€™s best to get their early or prepare to wait in line!

When we visited Edleyโ€™s Bar-B-Que we tried the hot chicken and pulled pork sandwiches which were both amazing! Though we didnโ€™t try it this time, weโ€™ve heard good things about their brisket as well. ๐Ÿ™‚

Location: 2706 12th Ave S
Hours: Sunday-Friday: 11am-10pm, Saturday: 9am-10pm

Edley's BBQ in Nashville, TN

Photo Credit: Edleyโ€™s BBQ


9. Venture the Floors of ACME Feed & Seed

ACME Feed & Seed is one of the most lively places as far as downtown Nashville attractions go. In the evening, the four floors are always packed and youโ€™ll probably hard-pressed to try to find a seat if visiting on a weekend. However,  itโ€™s a place that is worth a visit on your Nashville trip.

On each floor, you can find a different bar and/or restaurant offering sushi, burgers, and sandwiches. From the rooftop, you can see a stunning view of the downtown city lights of Nashville.

Location: 101 Broadway
Hours: Sunday & Saturday: 10am-11pm, Monday-Thursday: 11am-1opm, Friday: 11am-12am

ACME Feed and Supply - downtown Nashville attractions

10. Visit The Parthenon at Centennial Park

Donโ€™t have your ticket to Athens? Then check out this full-scale replica of The Parthenon in Centennial Park. This replica was originally built for the 1897 Centennial Exposition but now serves as a โ€œpinnacle of classic architectureโ€ as well as, Nashvilleโ€™s art museum.

Inside youโ€™ll find collections of many different 19th and 20th-century art pieces. It also offers different exhibitions monthly to attend and get a glimpse of this famous downtown Nashville attraction.

Location: 2500 West End Ave
Hours: Sunday: 12:30-4:30pm, Tuesday-Saturday: 9am-4:30pm, Closed Mondays.

Outside view of The Parthenon - downtown Nashville attractions

11. Rent A Bike to Tour Downtown Nashville Attractions in Different Areas

While Nashville is a big city, it is fairly walkable or bike-friendly in many different neighborhoods. If you are looking for a unique way to experience some of these downtown Nashville attractions, renting a bike from B-cycle is an inexpensive way to view the city versus calling an Uber from place to place.

Rental bikes in Nashville

12. Check-out the Views at the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge.

The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge offers some of the best views of downtown Nashville, especially at night. The bridge itself is a sight to see as it spans 960 meters over the Cumberland River and is one of the largest pedestrian bridges in the world.

Location: Cumberland River Downtown Nashville

John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in Nashville


Where to Stay in Nashville

There are a ton of hotels, bed and breakfasts, and hostels that you can choose to make it easy to visit these top downtown Nashville attractions which is just another reason that Nashville is a perfect destination for any budget. Find a favorite below or stay in an Airbnb for a unique accommodation experience!

  • Budget: Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville
  • Mid-range: Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt Downtown
  • Boutique: 21c Museum Hotel Nashville
  • Luxury: Omni Nashville Hotel

Which one of these things to do in Nashville would you like to try?


Want to visit some other spots in Tennessee?

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park


Welcome to Music City, where country music thrives and live music plays nearly every night. But there is more to Nashville than just the honky-tonks. Check out these top things to do in Nashville!

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  1. Sierra Dehmler says

    May 3, 2017

    You had me at BISCUITS. Holy moley. I forgot how much I loved Nashville until right now. You’re making me want to go back just to explore more! (The only time I’ve been was on tour and I was working my butt off, so didn’t get much time to explore, sadly.)

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  2. ashley says

    May 4, 2017

    wait i was LITERALLY going to type โ€œyou had us at biscuit french toast,โ€ and then saw sierraโ€™s comment. BUT SERIOUSLY.

    Reply
    • Kallsy Page says

      May 14, 2017

      Would have eaten it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if the opportunity had presented itself! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Robert says

    May 4, 2017

    Definitely planning an RV Camping trip to Nashville from BC Canada very soon. Looks like a lot of great things to see and eat! ๐Ÿ™‚ The Biscuit French Toast looks amazing! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Kallsy Page says

      May 14, 2017

      Wonderful Robert! Where else will you be stopping? Nashville will be perfect for your road trip. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. John says

    May 5, 2017

    Some of my favorites! Biscuit Love, Edley’s …. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it! ๐Ÿ˜€

    Reply
    • Kallsy Page says

      May 14, 2017

      Can’t wait to go back and enjoy more delicious food! ๐Ÿ™‚ Completely forgot to take a pic of the hot chicken!

      Reply
  5. Natalie says

    May 6, 2017

    Biscuit french toast?! YUM! Absolutely amazing photos you guys! That flower truck is stinking adorable

    Reply
    • Kallsy Page says

      May 14, 2017

      Thank you! We had a blast visiting Nashville. I’m pretty sure our waistlines are still trying to recover from all the delicious food. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  6. nbosken says

    May 7, 2017

    I went to college only an hour north of Nashville (WKU) but haven’t done at least half of these things. I’ll have to add all of this to the list next time I come. A cupcake ATM sounds awesome!

    Reply
    • Kallsy Page says

      May 14, 2017

      So funny to hear that! I’m sure you could give us some other things to do and places to eat that we didn’t even think of. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. Stacey Billingsley says

    May 8, 2017

    I’ve been to Nashville, but you list of activities makes me want to go back. When I was there, when we went on the Pedestrian Bridge, it started to thunder and lightening. I have never been so scared about lightening! We got off of there fast! I want to try Edley’s BBQ if I ever go back.

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    • Kallsy Page says

      May 14, 2017

      Hello Stacey! I don’t think I could have stood on the bridge if it was storming either! Definitely go to Edley’s BBQ if you have the chance! The line is long but worth the wait.

      Reply
  8. Kelly says

    May 10, 2017

    I’ve been daydreaming about Nashville SO MUCH recently – think we need to plan a trip there soon! Going to bookmark this so we have it when we go ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Kallsy Page says

      May 14, 2017

      Nashville is one of the most fun cities to visit! You’ll definitely never grow bored. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  9. Stephanie says

    May 13, 2017

    I have never been to the US, but when I go, I definitely want to visit Nashville. Looks like such a unique city.
    x

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    • Kallsy Page says

      May 14, 2017

      It definitely has a lot of character! I hope you’re able to make it someday.

      Reply
  10. Kallsy Page says

    May 14, 2017

    It’s definitely a neat place to visit!

    Reply
  11. beck says

    June 15, 2017

    Great Post! I really loved Nashville but I was only there for a couple of hours! I went to the Parthenon which was pretty cool and had dinner and I think that was about it. It was a couple of years ago but I definitely need to come back one day! Loving the pictures! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Kallsy Page says

      June 21, 2017

      Thank you very much! I’m glad to hear you loved Nashville as well, you definitely need to go back to spend a bit more time there. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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