48 Hours in Nashville

A city that boasts far more than it’s reputation of being the mecca of country music, Nashville is growing in popularity like wildfire! Beyond the honkytonk of downtown, Nashville has outdoor getaways, quaint suburbs sans the typical suburban feel, and several up and coming neighborhoods that are influenced heavily by the young people who reside in them. ​​

THINGS TO DO:

Belle Meade Plantation

Head to the most elegant part of the city, Belle Meade, to check out Belle Meade Plantation. The plantation showcases horses, live music, wine tasting, and a history lesson. If you’re like my wife, you’ll want to explore the surrounding neighborhoods to gawk at the nearby Southern mansions. ​​

Downtown ("I Believe in Nashville" Sign, Walking Bridge, Love Circle)

While you’re checking out downtown, google these locations and stop by for instagram photo ops. 

Radnor Lake

Located in Brentwood just 15 minutes from Nash, Radnor offers hiking trails and beautiful foliage that surround the aptly named Radnor Lake. Parking is free, but this is a very popular Saturday and Sunday morning destination so arrive early or later in the day if you want to find parking near the trails.

Rock Island State Park

If you don’t mind an hour and a half drive, in our opinion, this is an absolute must. Several hiking trails, two enormous waterfalls, plenty of parking, I’ll let the pictures say the rest.

WHERE TO EAT:
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Puckett's 

Puckett’s is a down home eatery in the heart of Franklin, Tennessee.  Franklin is 30 minutes south of Nashville. The small, quaint town offers several worthwhile eateries, but most namely of those, is Puckett’s. Think Grandma’s southern cooking, add a dollop of “cooked to perfection,” and you have Puckett’s. Chicken Fried Chicken is my entree of choice, and it’s the best dadgum chicken around. Try it with sweet potato fries and a sweet tea and you’ll be glad you did! Franklin also offers a free parking garage. Sweet.

Bartaco

Bartaco offers delicious, street-style Mexican food in a modern Mediterranean atmosphere in the rejuvenated 12 South neighborhood. 12 South, or 12S as it’s abbreviated, is a local’s paradise and a tourist’s dream come true. The Bartaco eatery, which is directly in the middle of the 12S neighborhood, offers several eclectic a la carte tacos and takes on a bevy of Mexican foods. Try the chicken tacos or the bibb lettuce wedge if you’re health conscious. Be sure to throw in a mojito for good measure.

Frothy Monkey

Coffee + Beer + Wine + Healthy snacks and entrees = one of Nashville’s greatest hangouts. Frothy has 4 locations in greater Nashville. Frothy takes your favorite coffee beverages and adds an organic, eclectic spin, such as the best selling White Chocolate Monkey featuring a splash of banana. Beyond superior coffee, the atmosphere is always bustling with energy. ​

Edley's BBQ

Nashville has one of the best BBQ scenes in North America, fact or fiction? After eating at Edley’s, I am confident you’d answer FACT. Edley’s is authentic BBQ at it’s finest, and has 3 locations only in Nashville. Edley’s “Nashville Hot Chicken” is a MUST try… but be warned, your mouth will exhale flames after consumption! The BBQ nachos, as well as chicken and pork sandwiches are extremely cost friendly, generous in size and are entirely Nashville. The sides are as Southern as can be. Hannah and I HIGHLY recommend the banana pudding.

Thanks a bunch for stopping by, now jump online and book a ticket and begin your Nashvegas adventure! 

Also, Rock Island and Plantation photography credit goes to a dear brother, David Weflen. Check out his blog! 
​-Ty