Nashville things to do

Smittie61984 · 10-12-2010, 01:44 PM

My GF, her sister, and I think one of her friends may be making a trip to Nashville in a few weeks or so.

Anyways what is there to do in Nashville? Where is a good place to stay at? Good bar area and bars? Also things to do in the daytime and places to avoid.

thanks in advance

wildchild · 10-12-2010, 01:55 PM

haven't been there in a number of years but from what I remember there was only one "strip" for anything interesting. all the little music places after that not so much.

homeless people were laying on sidewalks at night. The bars were interesting because there was a lot of wannabe talent. just meant the bar got their entertainment for free with a promise that a "scout" might be there any night.
lunch stops generally had live music in the form of a guy with a guitar playing near tables. some good some not so much.
it was an ok place to go, you gotta do it once right? I wound up living there for a year. ran out of gas money there so I had to stay for awhile. (true story) nice people.

HokieDNA01 · 10-12-2010, 02:02 PM

Broadway and 2nd ave are the two many "strips" downtown. Lots to do. Depends what you are into.

Smittie61984 · 10-12-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HokieDNA01

Broadway and 2nd ave are the two many "strips" downtown. Lots to do. Depends what you are into.

Thanks, I just want to make sure I avoid the places "Cops" prefer filming at. Though I would love to work Vanderbilt ER for a night.

We are mainly going to look for the bars and some cool little nashville star wannabes playing at them. I'm not sure what else they want to do. They just chose there because it is halfway between Atlanta and Indiana University.

Is there some "Tourist" stuff you have to do in Nashville? Kind of like if you go to Chicago you have to go to the Sears/Willis tower to get a picture, Eiffel tower in Paris with a kiss, or a gay night club in San Francisco.

Also what are some kick-ass places to eat???

wildchild · 10-13-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

Thanks, I just want to make sure I avoid the places "Cops" prefer filming at. Though I would love to work Vanderbilt ER for a night.

We are mainly going to look for the bars and some cool little nashville star wannabes playing at them. I'm not sure what else they want to do. They just chose there because it is halfway between Atlanta and Indiana University.

Is there some "Tourist" stuff you have to do in Nashville? Kind of like if you go to Chicago you have to go to the Sears/Willis tower to get a picture, Eiffel tower in Paris with a kiss, or a gay night club in San Francisco.

Also what are some kick-ass places to eat???

if you're looking for THE place to go it would be the Opryland Hotel. even though you're not staying you can walk around and check it out. fantastic place. Girlfriend worked there when we lived there.

LeeNetworX · 10-12-2010, 02:09 PM

We like Big River Grille and Brewery, right near the end of Broadway (main strip downtown). Also, Phirana's Bar & Grill is a little hole in the wall, just off Broadway that has some awesome sandwiches. They are inspired by Primanti Brothers.

Our friends live in Nashville and we always stay with them when we visit, but when we were there for their wedding last year, we stayed in the Sheraton downtown, just a couple of blocks off Broadway. It was nice, clean, and the gym and pool were decent. Best thing was the location.

Broadway and the streets jutting off of it are full of bars, clubs, and restaurants...and you'll find live music all over. If you feel up to it, head out to the Gaylord Opryland as it's quite impressive inside. Plenty of places to eat, drink and shop there. It's worth seeing once.

tallywacker · 10-12-2010, 02:10 PM

Nashville predator games are good and the somet center is right infront of the bar district so after the game you can get torn up to all kinds of live music

101lifts2 · 10-12-2010, 04:14 PM

I lived there for 6 months. Bring ur cowboy hat and shit kickers. You'll fit right in.

dReWpY · 10-12-2010, 05:27 PM

As a bar tender in the greater Nashville area, you have to let know when ur coming in....

LeeNetworX · 10-12-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

As a bar tender in the greater Nashville area, you have to let know when ur coming in....

Where do you work?

10-12-2010, 01:44 PM	#1
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	Nashville things to do My GF, her sister, and I think one of her friends may be making a trip to Nashville in a few weeks or so. Anyways what is there to do in Nashville? Where is a good place to stay at? Good bar area and bars? Also things to do in the daytime and places to avoid. thanks in advance __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

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HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	Broadway and 2nd ave are the two many "strips" downtown. Lots to do. Depends what you are into. __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

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tallywacker Virtual Machine Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2010 Ducati Hypermotard Posts: 1,698	Nashville predator games are good and the somet center is right infront of the bar district so after the game you can get torn up to all kinds of live music __________________

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101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	I lived there for 6 months. Bring ur cowboy hat and shit kickers. You'll fit right in. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

10-12-2010, 01:55 PM	#2
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	haven't been there in a number of years but from what I remember there was only one "strip" for anything interesting. all the little music places after that not so much. homeless people were laying on sidewalks at night. The bars were interesting because there was a lot of wannabe talent. just meant the bar got their entertainment for free with a promise that a "scout" might be there any night. lunch stops generally had live music in the form of a guy with a guitar playing near tables. some good some not so much. it was an ok place to go, you gotta do it once right? I wound up living there for a year. ran out of gas money there so I had to stay for awhile. (true story) nice people.

10-12-2010, 02:09 PM	#6
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	We like Big River Grille and Brewery, right near the end of Broadway (main strip downtown). Also, Phirana's Bar & Grill is a little hole in the wall, just off Broadway that has some awesome sandwiches. They are inspired by Primanti Brothers. Our friends live in Nashville and we always stay with them when we visit, but when we were there for their wedding last year, we stayed in the Sheraton downtown, just a couple of blocks off Broadway. It was nice, clean, and the gym and pool were decent. Best thing was the location. Broadway and the streets jutting off of it are full of bars, clubs, and restaurants...and you'll find live music all over. If you feel up to it, head out to the Gaylord Opryland as it's quite impressive inside. Plenty of places to eat, drink and shop there. It's worth seeing once.