Will Around the World: Nashville

Nashville

Start off at the Family Wash (2038 Greenwood Avenue; 615-226-6070;www.familywash.com) where you can dig into tasty shepherd’s pie (traditional or veggie, $11). The alt-country, alt-rock, alt-folk acts start at 9 p.m.; the alt-crowd kicks back with locally brewed Yazoo beers
Next, head a few minutes down the road to the 5 Spot (1006 Forrest Avenue; 615-650-9333; www.the5spotlive.com), where 20-somethings groove to live rock, country or rockabilly. Rolling Stone recently named Nashville’s music scene the best in the country, and this live music venue is one reason. Local acts are the focus (with genres like indie rock and Americana favored over country pop), along with dive-bar drink prices and inexpensive cover charges
No. 308 (407 Gallatin Avenue, (615) 650-7344, bar308.com). This bar, which opened in December 2010, is already a favorite among East Nashville’s scenester set. Mixologists dole out shots and cocktails melded with house-made sodas and fresh juices, like the William Burroughs (a cola-infused vodka shot, $5), and the excellent Yardbird (bourbon, orange, lime, nutmeg and a whole egg, $9)
The Wild Cow (1896 Eastland Avenue, (615) 262-2717, thewildcow.com). This popular vegetarian restaurant, which opened in late 2009, proves that Nashville cuisine is more than just barbecue. Ask the friendly servers for the sweet potato and black bean tacos ($8.50), which pairs nicely with a bottle of Yazoo Sue ($4.50), a locally brewed beer.

Known simply as 12 South, 12th Avenue South is in a trendy, tree-lined neighborhood packed with boutiques, cafes and bars
Las Paletas (2907 12th Avenue South; 615-386-2101), a small storefront that makes popsicles from fresh fruit and vegetables like honeydew, avocado or hibiscus ($2.50)
Katy K Designs (2407 12th Avenue South; 615-297-4242; www.katyk.com), a vintage clothing shop that specializes in Western wear from Johnny Cash black to Dollyesque showstoppers

Studio B (1611 Roy Acuff Place), a drab cinderblock building in the historic Music Row district, where RCA legends like Elvis, Roy Orbison and Dolly Parton sang their hearts out
Belle Meade Plantation (5025 Harding Pike; 615-356-0501; www.bellemeadeplantation.com, entry $15), a 30-acre estate six miles from downtown. The centerpiece is a grand Greek-revival mansion completed in 1853, with a labyrinth of colorful rooms. In its heyday, the plantation was one of the most prosperous and successful thoroughbred farms around. Portraits of muscular stallions grace the walls. In the library, visitors can view the silver-capped hooves of Iroquois, in 1881 the first American horse to win the English Derby. A posh carriage house, slave quarters and an 18th-century log cabin dot the lush grounds. Nashville’s popularity may spring from country hits, but its cultural history offers a whole lot more.
Love circle (yes real name) near vandy, good lookout over the city. Did that first thing as we got in around sunset and it was fun to just lay on the grass and soak it all in
Country Music Hall of Fame
Tennessee Museum: Quilt Room, Military Branch

Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack (123 Ewing Drive; 615-226-9442). “medium” spicy fried chicken ($5). This long-revered spot serves four variations of its exceptional dish: mild, medium, hot and extra hot
Marché Artisan Foods (1000 Main Street; 615-262-1111;www.marcheartisanfoods.com), in East Nashville, a bistro and market that fills a former boat showroom. The space has a homey vibe thanks to enticing display cases filled with baked goods, and a few family-size wooden tables. Standouts include the quiche with sausage and provolone ($9) and the croissant French toast ($8)
Best brunch is Loveless Cafe, which is like 30 min from dt, but well worth it. Ppl rave abt the pancake pantry, but over last 10 years its significantly gone downhill and is just average these days.
Could also check out a number of meat and threes to get your southern fix.
Fido in hillsborough village. Good coffee and fine breakfast with a chance to run into Taylor swift
Bbq: I like cantrell's best, but good other options around I'm sure
Italian: City House, 1222 4th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208 (Germantown)

Patterson House (1711 Division Street; 615-636-7724; www.thepattersonnashville.com), a new mahogany-lined bar that serves creative libations dreamed up by the mixologist Toby Maloney. Try the bacon-infused old-fashioned or the refreshing Juliet and Romeo, made with gin, rosewater, angostura bitters, mint and a sliver of cucumber ($11). Dark wood and dim chandeliers make for a seductive backdrop.

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