Music
The Bluebird Café, 4101 Hillsboro Road, (615) 383-1461
With a worldwide reputation for presenting the best original country and acoustic music, The Bluebird Café showcases up-and-coming songwriters. See the place where legendary musicians such as Kathy Mattea and Garth Brooks first started out their careers. For more information, visit www.bluebirdcafe.com.
Tootsies Orchid Lounge, 422 Broadway, (422) 226-0463
No trip to Music City is complete without a stop at the world's most famous honky-tonk. Continuous live music. For more information, visit www.tootsies.net.
Exit/In, 2208 Elliston Place, (615) 321-3340
A legendary venue that hosts big-name touring acts and local favorites in an intimate setting. A Music City landmark, Exit/In has welcomed artists including Emmylou Harris and the Donnas. For more information, visit www.exitin.com.
The Cannery Ballroom/Mercy Lounge, 1 Cannery Row, (615) 251-3020
These sister clubs inhabit the first two floors of Nashville’s Historic Cannery building. Built in 1883, the former flour mill and food processing center is now home to two of Nashville’s premier music venues. For more information, visit www.mercylounge.com.
City Hall, 405 12th Avenue South, (615) 963-9998
This 1920’s warehouse in The Gulch has been converted to a 1,500-seat venue that hosts concerts and special events.
Wildhorse Saloon, 120 2nd Avenue North, (615) 902-8200
Located on 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville, the Wildhorse offers three floors of action-packed fun, 5 bars and live entertainment 7 nights a week. For more information, visit www.wildhorsesaloon.com.
Dining
The Acorn, 114 28th Ave. N. (615) 320-4399
Contemporary fine dining in a lush setting. Dine on the first floor, or take it upstairs for a less formal lounge experience. For more information, visit www.theacornrestaurant.com.
Bound'ry, 911 20th Avenue S., (615) 321-3043
Eclectic "global cuisine". Treat your taste buds to a culinary trip around the world without ever leaving your seat. For more information, visit www.pansouth.net/boundry.
The Midtown Café, 102 19th Ave. S., (615) 320-7176
THE place for a power lunch or a romantic dinner. The food is modest, and unpretentious, but always well-executed and it doesn't get in the way of deals or dates. For more information, visit www.midtowncafe.com.
Noshville, 1918 Broadway, (615) 329-6674, and 4014 Hillsboro Circle, (615) 269-3535
New York-style deli imports a little piece of Big Apple heaven to Nashville. For more information, visit www.noshville.com.
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack, 123 Ewing Drive, (615) 226-9442
Those looking for the hottest of the hot will find it at Prince's. A classic Nashville late-night experience.
Rotier's, 2413 Elliston Place, (615) 327-9892
Legendary, no-frills diner serves some of Nashville's best burgers. For more information, visit www.rotiers.com.
Virago, 1811 Division St., (615) 320-5149
The fashionista set frequents this ultra-trendy restaurant and lounge. The menu features creative sushi rolls and tempting Asian fusion entrees. For more information, visit www.viragosushi.com.
Watermark, 507 12th Avenue South (615) 254-2000
This elegant eatery was quick to emerge as one of Nashville's premier dining destinations. The menu is a seasonal celebration of the South's culinary heritage. For more information, visit www.watermark-restaurant.com.
Zola, 3001 West End Ave., (615) 320-7778
Eclectic dining with a primarily Mediterranean influence. Regularly cited as the city's best restaurant by local culinary enthusiasts. For more information, visit www.restaurantzola.com.