{"id":86929,"date":"2026-04-29T22:02:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T22:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/where-to-play-eat-and-stay-3\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T22:02:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T22:02:00","slug":"where-to-play-eat-and-stay-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/where-to-play-eat-and-stay-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Play, Eat, and Stay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Music, art, and meaning<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_890326\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-890326\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" class=\"size-full wp-image-890326 wow-me lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.matadornetwork.com\/blogs\/1\/2026\/04\/museum-african-american-music-nashville.jpg\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-890326\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.matadornetwork.com\/blogs\/1\/2026\/04\/museum-african-american-music-nashville.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" class=\"size-full wp-image-890326\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-890326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Ritu Manoj Jethani\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>At the National Museum of African American Music, just blocks from Broadway, more than 1,500 artifacts trace Black music from gospel and blues through jazz, R&amp;B, hip-hop, and rap.<\/p>\n<p>Holdings include a gold-plated trumpet owned by Louis Armstrong, a Grammy Award won by Ella Fitzgerald, and a fur coat she wore on stage. The museum also has immersive musical installations where you can step into a rap battle, mix beats in a recording booth, or sing with a virtual gospel choir.<\/p>\n<p>You gets a wristband to tap at exhibits along the way, and it builds a personal playlist of everything that caught your ear. By the time you leave, the playlist is in you inbox.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUrVY9DkYI5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In East Nashville, the woman-owned and run Red Arrow Gallery has monthly contemporary exhibits with emerging and mid-career artists from the South and beyond. Recent shows have explored identity, place, and material experimentation, with painters and multimedia artists working across local and international scenes. <\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">12South, the stylish side of Nashville<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_890327\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-890327\" alt=\"Nashville, TN, USA - June 29, 2024: Draper James, founded by Reese Witherspoon, is a cozy boutique with Southern style. This Nashville store is the flagship store in the 12 South neighborhood.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" class=\"size-full wp-image-890327 wow-me lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.matadornetwork.com\/blogs\/1\/2026\/04\/draper-james-nashville.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-890327\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.matadornetwork.com\/blogs\/1\/2026\/04\/draper-james-nashville.jpg\" alt=\"Nashville, TN, USA - June 29, 2024: Draper James, founded by Reese Witherspoon, is a cozy boutique with Southern style. This Nashville store is the flagship store in the 12 South neighborhood.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" class=\"size-full wp-image-890327\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-890327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Joseph Hendrickson\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The 12South neighborhood has a walkable mix of national brands and local boutiques. It\u2019s the kind of neighborhood where you can sip a latte on a patio, then wander tree-lined streets full of shops.<\/p>\n<p>Among the bigger names, Draper James \u2014 founded by Reese Witherspoon and named for her grandparents \u2014 leans into bouncy dresses and skirts in the brand\u2019s signature Southern style. Down the street, you\u2019ll find name-brand shops like Lululemon, Buck Mason, and Faherty.<\/p>\n<p>The smaller, locally owned boutiques are just as much of a draw. White\u2019s Mercantile \u2014 founded in 2013 by Nashville singer-songwriter Holly Williams in a converted gas station \u2014 stocks candles, kitchenware, leather goods, and Nashville-specific gifts. <\/p>\n<p>Serious cowboy boot shoppers should skip the tourist traps on Broadway and head to Planet Cowboy at the south end of 12South. The shoes here are handmade from fine leathers, with each pair requiring more than 130 steps to achieve a quality boot. <\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Hit the right note on Nashville\u2019s food scene<\/h2>\n<p>Nashville\u2019s dining scene has grown far past hot chicken and barbecue, with everything from inventive fine dining to classic Southern bites.<\/p>\n<h3>Coffee and breakfast<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_890328\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-890328\" alt=\"Nashville, TN, USA - August 17, 2017: Frothy Monkey is a beloved local spot known for its cozy atmosphere and expertly brewed coffee, making it the perfect place to relax or catch up with friends\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" class=\"size-full wp-image-890328 wow-me lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.matadornetwork.com\/blogs\/1\/2026\/04\/frothy-monkey-nashville.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-890328\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.matadornetwork.com\/blogs\/1\/2026\/04\/frothy-monkey-nashville.jpg\" alt=\"Nashville, TN, USA - August 17, 2017: Frothy Monkey is a beloved local spot known for its cozy atmosphere and expertly brewed coffee, making it the perfect place to relax or catch up with friends\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" class=\"size-full wp-image-890328\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-890328\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: JTTucker\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Frothy Monkey opened in 2004 in a converted bungalow and has since grown into a small Nashville institution. Its 12South flagship still has the original beer garden out back and a menu of seasonal lattes, scratch-made breakfast, and house-roasted coffee.<\/p>\n<p>Bagel lovers will find Ugly Bagel in Nashville\u2019s historic Arcade lives up to its motto: \u201cAin\u2019t cute, always tasty.\u201d Hand-rolled bagels rotate through traditional and seasonal flavors, like maple bacon and French toast, paired with inventive cream cheese spreads like caramel apple crisp and candy corn swirl. No matter the choice \u2014 classic or bold \u2014 Ugly Bagel stands alongside those you\u2019d find in New York or Montreal.<\/p>\n<h3>Lunch and midday snacks<\/h3>\n<p>Epice has been serving Lebanese mezze and grilled mains in 12South since 2014. The bistro is known for shareable mezze and a wine list weighted toward Mediterranean producers in the Middle East and Europe. The arnabeet (cauliflower with beet tahini, lemon, and dukkah) is a standout and pairs nicely with the options on the wine list.<\/p>\n<h3>Dinner, drinks, and beyond<\/h3>\n<p>The Patterson House is a Nashville institution. This speakeasy-style cocktail bar \u2014 which relocated in 2025 to the fifth floor of the Bill Voorhees Building \u2014 helped usher in the city\u2019s craft cocktail movement when it opened in 2009. The cocktail menu has a rotating \u201cShort\u201d menu of experimental drinks, plus a \u201cLong\u201d menu of more than 150 classics. Small plates like fried green tomatoes, cheesy potatoes, and elegant catfish are hearty enough to stretch into a full meal.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUbfw7YlTFR\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>For a special occasion, Audrey is among the city\u2019s most ambitious kitchens. Founded by chef Sean Brock as an ode to his Appalachian grandmother and now led by chef Sam Jett, the restaurant pairs modern technique with heirloom Southern ingredients. Recent menus have featured Buck Snort trout with roe and roasted Joyce Farms chicken.<\/p>\n<p>For a final round, head to Coral Club, on the second floor of an unassuming building at the corner of Gallatin and Eastland in East Nashville. This bar feels like a secret shared among locals. Coral Club channels a Mediterranean-coastal vibe, complete with a rooftop patio and drinks led by alums from some of Nashville\u2019s best bars.  <\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Where to stay: The Westin Nashville<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_890325\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-890325\" alt=\"the rooftop pool at the westin nashville\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" class=\"size-full wp-image-890325 wow-me lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.matadornetwork.com\/blogs\/1\/2026\/04\/westin-nashville-pool.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-890325\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.matadornetwork.com\/blogs\/1\/2026\/04\/westin-nashville-pool.jpg\" alt=\"the rooftop pool at the westin nashville\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" class=\"size-full wp-image-890325\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-890325\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: The Westin Nashville<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Westin offers a calm oasis in the city\u2019s center that\u2019s far enough from Broadway to escape the nightly chaos but close enough for a 15-minute walk.  Rooms feature the brand\u2019s signature Heavenly Beds and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the downtown skyline.<\/p>\n<p>On the 27th floor, the rooftop pool and L27 Rooftop Lounge share panoramic skyline views. The lounge \u2014 velvet couches, wooden chairs, craft cocktails \u2014 works for both a quick meeting and an end-of-day drink.<\/p>\n<p>Decker &amp; Dyer, the all-day on-site restaurant, doubles as a lounge. Breakfast serves up chilaquiles, lox omelets, and, of course, cheese grits.<\/p>\n<p>The Rhapsody Spa goes a step beyond the usual hotel wellness offering. Here you\u2019ll find a full suite of traditional services: facials, massages, and body treatments. An uncommon addition: an IV therapy lounge. Drips like Hydrate, Recover, Immunity Boost, and the house Rhapsody blend define the spa\u2019s \u201cHealthy Happy Hour.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Getting around Nashville<\/h2>\n<p>Nashville is generally easy to get around. Downtown is walkable, but neighborhoods like 12South and East Nashville are 10 to 15 minutes by car. Rideshares are widely available; some hotels also run shuttles. The city\u2019s WeGo bus system covers most routes. <\/p>\n<p>Broadway is the easy way into Nashville. The most interesting moments of any trip are likely happening a few miles in any direction \u2014 in galleries, kitchens, and cocktail bars where Nashville is figuring out what comes next. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-ender wow-me lazy\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" style=\"width:15px;height:15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/assets\/images\/matador-logo-small-2017-bw@3.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-ender\" src=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/assets\/images\/matador-logo-small-2017-bw@3.png\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" style=\"width:15px;height:15px;\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>window.dataLayer=window.dataLayer||[],dataLayer.push({\"gtm.start\":(new Date).getTime(),event:\"gtm.js\"}),window.GoogleAnalyticsObject=\"ga\",window.ga=window.ga||function(){(ga.q=ga.q||[]).push(arguments)},ga.l=1*new Date,window.allGa=function(){},window.fbq=window.fbq||function(){fbq.callMethod?fbq.callMethod.apply(fbq,arguments):fbq.queue.push(arguments)},window._fbq||(window._fbq=fbq),fbq.push=fbq,fbq.loaded=!0,fbq.version=\"2.0\",fbq.queue=[],window.mnTrack=()=>{},window.enableTracking=()=>{function a(){dataLayer.push(arguments)}if(window.isTrackingConsentNeeded=!1,window.dataLayer=window.dataLayer||[],dataLayer.push({eu_c:2}),[\"https:\/\/www.google-analytics.com\/analytics.js\",\"https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtm.js?id=GTM-59BP9J\",\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js\",\"https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=G-QKD85ZJNHR\"].forEach(function(a){var e=document.createElement(\"script\");e.async=!0,e.src=a,document.head.appendChild(e)}),window.ua_enabled)for(var e of window.ga_properties)ga(\"create\",e.tracking_id,e.cookie_domain,{name:e.name,allowLinker:!0});if(window.ga4_enabled){var n={};for(var o in window.ga_custom_vars)n[window.ga_dimension_definitions[o]]=o;a(\"js\",new Date),a(\"config\",\"G-QKD85ZJNHR\",{custom_map:n})}for(var o in window.ga_custom_vars)window.ua_enabled&&ga(\"set\",window.ga_dimension_definitions[o],ga_custom_vars[o]),window.ga4_enabled&&a(\"event\",o+\"_dimension\",{[o]:ga_custom_vars[o]});if(allGa=function(){if(arguments.length){var a=[].slice.call(arguments);ga(function(){for(var e=a[0],n=ga.getAll(),o=0;o<n.length;o++)a[0]=n[o].get(\"name\")+\".\"+e,ga.apply(ga,a)})}},allGa(\"set\",\"anonymizeIp\",!0),mnTrack=(e=\"\",n={})=>{if(window.ga4_enabled&&!n.no_ga4&&a(\"event\",e,n),n.no_ga4&&delete n.no_ga4,window.ua_enabled){var o=[\"send\",\"event\"];\"page_view\"===e?(o[0]=\"send\",o[1]=\"pageview\",o[2]=void 0!==n.slug?n.slug:\"\",o=o.concat(n)):(o[2]=e,o[3]=void 0!==n.action?n.action:\"\",o[4]=void 0!==n.label?n.label:\"\",o[5]=void 0!==n.value?n.value:0,o[6]=void 0!==n.nonInteraction?{nonInteraction:1}:{}),allGa.apply(!1,o)}},mnTrack(\"page_view\",{no_ga4:!0}),fbq(\"dataProcessingOptions\",[\"LDU\"],0,0),fbq(\"init\",\"890302741001574\"),fbq(\"track\",\"PageView\"),!window.disableAds){var t=document.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0],i=document.createElement(\"script\");i.async=!0,i.src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\",t.parentNode.insertBefore(i,t)}},\/(^| )(CONSENT=2|EU=\\(null\\))(;|$)\/.test(document.cookie)?enableTracking():window.isTrackingConsentNeeded=!\/(^| )CONSENT=0(;|$)\/.test(document.cookie);<\/script><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Music, art, and meaning Photo: Ritu Manoj Jethani\/Shutterstock At the National Museum of African American Music, just blocks from Broadway, more than 1,500 artifacts trace Black music from gospel and blues through jazz, R&amp;B, hip-hop, and rap. 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