The key destinations I try to hit up whenever I visit, plus a few touristy options. They never seem to disappoint me.
1. Lonnie's Western Room
Sam S: Don't bring your beer on stage, and you'd better not pick my song before I do!
2. Vanderbilt University
Sam S: Hail to thee, our alma mater...
3. Centennial Park
4. Frist Art Museum
5. The Hermitage
6. Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
7. Yazoo Brewing Company
8. Monell's Dining & Catering
9. Prince's Hot Chicken Shack
Sam S: Amazing. You've gotta be tolerant of spicy food, but it's worth every bit. Plus, it's dirt cheap!
10. Arnold's Country Kitchen
Sam S: Excellent meat and 3 place. I'd go there for lunch everyday if I could.
11. Las Paletas Gourmet Popsicles
12. Fido
13. Loveless Cafe
14. Bombay Palace
15. Jackson's Bar & Bistro
Sam S: Cookie Dough Egg Rolls. Enough said.
16. Golden Thai Cuisine
17. Cafe Coco
18. Flying Saucer
Sam S: Trivia on Tuesdays!
19. Sam's Sports Grill
20. Pancake Pantry
Sam S: Fantastic breakfast location. To avoid the lines, try to plan for mid-morning on a weekday.
21. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
22. McDougal's Chicken Fingers & Wings
Sam S: This is always my first lunch when I get off the plane. Delicious chicken tenders, fries, and don't forget to ask for your free ice cream afterwards!
23. Grimey's New & Preloved Music
Sam S: Pretty cool little record shop.
24. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Sam S: Gorgeous hotel to just wander around. Especially check it out in the winter when they have their holiday decorations up.
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