Riverside Retreat guidebook

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Riverside Retreat guidebook

Outdoors

This greenway is so peaceful and quiet--and flat--it is a beautiful place to walk, run or bike, and is convenient to the house. Walk down Fortland to the access artery, or drive/walk to the parking at the Nature Center under the railroad bridge.
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Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms Greenway
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This greenway is so peaceful and quiet--and flat--it is a beautiful place to walk, run or bike, and is convenient to the house. Walk down Fortland to the access artery, or drive/walk to the parking at the Nature Center under the railroad bridge.
A peaceful place to walk in a beautiful Nashville neighborhood. About a 30 minute drive from the house. Surrounded by beautiful old neighborhoods full of pretty homes. Worth exploring. Also host to a pair of mating bald eagles and their babies.
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Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek Rd
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A peaceful place to walk in a beautiful Nashville neighborhood. About a 30 minute drive from the house. Surrounded by beautiful old neighborhoods full of pretty homes. Worth exploring. Also host to a pair of mating bald eagles and their babies.
Kids and adults both love the Nashville Zoo. Check out their event calendar online--they host fun events for all ages.
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Nashvillen eläintarha Grassmeressa
3777 Nolensville Pike
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Kids and adults both love the Nashville Zoo. Check out their event calendar online--they host fun events for all ages.
Check out Percy Warner Park (running/walking trails abound) and Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in the same day. Beautiful historical gardens and seasonal events.
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Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn Rd
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Check out Percy Warner Park (running/walking trails abound) and Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in the same day. Beautiful historical gardens and seasonal events.

Food scene/East Nash

East Nashville is full of independent and locally owned businesses. These are my top local favorites near the house (East Nash)
My favorite BBQ in East Nashville. It's all amazing-- but for something different try the brisket or pork tacos. The Southern Salad with pulled chicken is also AMAZING. Get the Alabama white sauce!
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Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main St
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My favorite BBQ in East Nashville. It's all amazing-- but for something different try the brisket or pork tacos. The Southern Salad with pulled chicken is also AMAZING. Get the Alabama white sauce!
It's hard to stop once you start! Seasonal flavors and quality classics--it's all so good.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland Ave
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It's hard to stop once you start! Seasonal flavors and quality classics--it's all so good.
Croissant+Donut=Cro-nut. A must. Go early in the day for best selection.
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Five Daughters Bakery - East Nashville
1900 Eastland Ave
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Croissant+Donut=Cro-nut. A must. Go early in the day for best selection.
This and Ugly Mugs are the closest coffee spots to the house
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Portland Brew East
1921 Eastland Ave
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This and Ugly Mugs are the closest coffee spots to the house
Extra delicious coffee with a hipster vibe
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Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin Ave
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Extra delicious coffee with a hipster vibe
A one-stop shop (think elevated food court) for multiple local food options. Great for lunch or take-out.
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Hunters Station
975 Main St
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A one-stop shop (think elevated food court) for multiple local food options. Great for lunch or take-out.
My favorite pizza in Nashville.
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Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland St
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My favorite pizza in Nashville.
If you love tacos, this food truck is the best--as in James Beard recognized. Chill at Chopper with an amazing beverage while you wait for the best carne asada and tortillas in Nashville.
Maiz DLV
1100 B Stratton Avenue
If you love tacos, this food truck is the best--as in James Beard recognized. Chill at Chopper with an amazing beverage while you wait for the best carne asada and tortillas in Nashville.
One of the OG Hot Chicken spots that's still in it's original spot.
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Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish
624 Main St
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One of the OG Hot Chicken spots that's still in it's original spot.
An amazing take on the basic chicken tender. A little off the beaten path but very worth it!
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Coneheads
1315 Dickerson Pike
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An amazing take on the basic chicken tender. A little off the beaten path but very worth it!
Best Sandwiches, close for pick up or dine-in, or will deliver to the house
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Mitchell Delicatessen
1306 McGavock Pk
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Best Sandwiches, close for pick up or dine-in, or will deliver to the house
Best Tacos in East Nashville
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Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin Ave
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Best Tacos in East Nashville
Best Burgers (sit down) in East Nash. Plus...they have tots.
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The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin Ave
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Best Burgers (sit down) in East Nash. Plus...they have tots.
Best burgers (take-out). Yes, it is a shack. Yes, the burgers and fries are amazing. Nothing is frozen here...all fresh, all delicious...and it is just down the road on Riverside. Get the spicy ketchup.
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Grillshack Fries and Burgers
1000 Riverside Dr
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Best burgers (take-out). Yes, it is a shack. Yes, the burgers and fries are amazing. Nothing is frozen here...all fresh, all delicious...and it is just down the road on Riverside. Get the spicy ketchup.
Need a basic sports bar with lots of TV's and good food? This is your spot. Get the smoked wings.
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Noble's Kitchen & Beer Hall
974 Main St
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Need a basic sports bar with lots of TV's and good food? This is your spot. Get the smoked wings.
Excellent sandwiches, including breakfast. Casual vibe.
FatBelly Pretzel Bakery & Deli
Excellent sandwiches, including breakfast. Casual vibe.
The place for margaritas and great mexican food--great patio. Parking is a challenge, you will probably have to park on busy Gallatin.
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El Fuego Restaurant
3917 Gallatin Pike
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The place for margaritas and great mexican food--great patio. Parking is a challenge, you will probably have to park on busy Gallatin.
Best pasta in town!! No dine-in, fast pick up/takeaway or delivery.
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Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen
2905 Gallatin Pike
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Best pasta in town!! No dine-in, fast pick up/takeaway or delivery.
Great for casual dine in or delivery/pick-up. Solid sushi and Thai
Bite a Bit Thai & Sushi
Great for casual dine in or delivery/pick-up. Solid sushi and Thai
Great local coffee shop
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Elegy Coffee
2909A Gallatin Pike
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Great local coffee shop

Fitness

Need to lift some weights or workout? This is your spot.
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Gym 5
952 Main St
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Need to lift some weights or workout? This is your spot.

Dinner favorites

A selection of solid "date night" options
An East Nashville favorite. They also have a great happy hour.
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Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland St
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An East Nashville favorite. They also have a great happy hour.
Gulch/downtown: My absolute favorite steakhouse in Nashville. Reservations suggested, but pop in for a seat at the bar, especially in the summer.
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Kayne Prime Steakhouse
1103 McGavock St
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Gulch/downtown: My absolute favorite steakhouse in Nashville. Reservations suggested, but pop in for a seat at the bar, especially in the summer.
Fantastic dinner option in Germantown. Great patio in the summer.
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5th & Taylor
1411 5th Ave N
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Fantastic dinner option in Germantown. Great patio in the summer.
An East Nashville legend. Intimate, cozy, always delicious.
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Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland St
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An East Nashville legend. Intimate, cozy, always delicious.
Gulch/downtown: Best Indian food and celebrity chef in Nashville.
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Chauhan Ale & Masala House
123 12th Ave N
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Gulch/downtown: Best Indian food and celebrity chef in Nashville.
East Nash: Whipped feta....that is all. Always a great food experience here.
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Butcher & Bee
902 Main St
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East Nash: Whipped feta....that is all. Always a great food experience here.
East Nash: Delicious ramen and sushi.
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Two Ten Jack
1900 Eastland Ave
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East Nash: Delicious ramen and sushi.

Best Brunch / Breakfast

From basic breakfast to boozy brunch...my faves
In East Nash: Biscuit sandwiches by Sean Brock? YES PLEASE. Order online and grab these to go. Get extra biscuits. You will have no regrets.
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Joyland Restaurant
901 Woodland St
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In East Nash: Biscuit sandwiches by Sean Brock? YES PLEASE. Order online and grab these to go. Get extra biscuits. You will have no regrets.
East Nash: Great spot for coffee, but the breakfast here is delish. Plan to wait on weekends.
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Hearts
914 Gallatin Ave
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East Nash: Great spot for coffee, but the breakfast here is delish. Plan to wait on weekends.
Hillsboro Village Near Belmont/Vandy: It is legendary for a reason. A true Nashville original. Go early or expect a line, especially on weekends.
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Pancake Pantry
1796 21st Ave S
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Hillsboro Village Near Belmont/Vandy: It is legendary for a reason. A true Nashville original. Go early or expect a line, especially on weekends.
A welcome addition to the neighborhood--always busy, reservations suggested.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
A welcome addition to the neighborhood--always busy, reservations suggested.
Local favorite for brunch. Check website for Drag Brunch schedule.
5 Points Diner and Bar
Local favorite for brunch. Check website for Drag Brunch schedule.
Locally owned, delicious home-style southern cooking.
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Shugga Hi Bakery and Cafe, Inc.
1000 Dickerson Pike
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Locally owned, delicious home-style southern cooking.
Germantown: Classic Southern family-style food. A classic Nashville experience.
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Monell's
1235 6th Ave N
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Germantown: Classic Southern family-style food. A classic Nashville experience.

Downtown

BEST PARKING downtown. Always priced reasonably and you can walk or scooter everywhere you need to go. Very secure and safe if you need to Uber back and leave your car there overnight.
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Nashville Music City Center
201 Rep. John Lewis Way S
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BEST PARKING downtown. Always priced reasonably and you can walk or scooter everywhere you need to go. Very secure and safe if you need to Uber back and leave your car there overnight.
BEST VIEW from the rooftop
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Acme Feed & Seed
101 Broadway
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BEST VIEW from the rooftop
If you need to eat while exploring the honky-tonks downtown, do it here. Head up the food court and take your pick of amazing local vendors.
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Fifth + Broadway
5036 Broadway
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If you need to eat while exploring the honky-tonks downtown, do it here. Head up the food court and take your pick of amazing local vendors.
Need to chill with a glass of rose while overlooking the Ryman and Broadway? Great vibe, cool patio, good food.
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Sixty Vines
5055 Broadway
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Need to chill with a glass of rose while overlooking the Ryman and Broadway? Great vibe, cool patio, good food.
Want the OG's of Lower Broad? Rippy's, Tootsies, Robert's, Layla's and The Stage are where it's at.
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Robert's Western World
416 Broadway
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Want the OG's of Lower Broad? Rippy's, Tootsies, Robert's, Layla's and The Stage are where it's at.
BEST BBQ downtown. Great upstairs patio.
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Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave S
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BEST BBQ downtown. Great upstairs patio.
Best Tacos and Margaritas if you need a palate cleanser from the honky-tonk action on lower Broad
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Bakersfield
201 3rd Ave S
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Best Tacos and Margaritas if you need a palate cleanser from the honky-tonk action on lower Broad

Cool Bars/East Nash

from dive bar to craft cocktails
East Nashville Speakeasy style bar with specialty craft cocktails
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Attaboy
8 Mcferrin Ave
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East Nashville Speakeasy style bar with specialty craft cocktails
East Nashville 5 points--great atmosphere, chill vibes, summer patio
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Rosemary
1102 Forrest Ave
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East Nashville 5 points--great atmosphere, chill vibes, summer patio
East Nashville local speakeasy with craft cocktails
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The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
2905B Gallatin Pike
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East Nashville local speakeasy with craft cocktails
Best Brewery
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Southern Grist Brewing Company
754 Douglas Avenue
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Best Brewery
East Nashville dive bar
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Lakeside Lounge
921 Woodland St
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East Nashville dive bar
East Nashville dive bar with late night bar food
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Dinos Bar
411 Gallatin Ave
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East Nashville dive bar with late night bar food
East Nashville brewery with great outside seating
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East Nashville Beer Works
320 E Trinity Ln
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East Nashville brewery with great outside seating
Intimate speakeasy style club in East Nash
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The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
2905B Gallatin Pike
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Intimate speakeasy style club in East Nash
You will hear some GREAT singers and musicians here who live in East Nashville. For the musical theatre lovers
Sid Gold's Request Room
You will hear some GREAT singers and musicians here who live in East Nashville. For the musical theatre lovers
All are welcome at this nationally known LGBQT bar. Great Sunday Brunch.
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The Lipstick Lounge
1400 Woodland St
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All are welcome at this nationally known LGBQT bar. Great Sunday Brunch.
Local bowling, brews and a local legend--the Shepards Pie
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Eastside Bowl
1508A Gallatin Pike South
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Local bowling, brews and a local legend--the Shepards Pie