Things to Do in Donelson, Nashville

Nashville's mid-century east-side suburb between the Cumberland River and the airport. Two Rivers Mansion and its park preserve plantation-era history, while Lebanon Pike's diners, Music Valley venues, and neighborhood greenways give Donelson a self-contained identity beyond downtown's honky-tonks.

  • Opry MillsShopping Mall
  • Mickey's TavernLounge
  • Caliber Coffee Co.Coffee Shop

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Donelson in Nashville

Top things to do in Donelson

  • Opry Mills

    Opry Mills

    4.5 · 31.2k
    Shopping Mall

    Vast shopping mall featuring upscale retailers, a large food court, diverse restaurants & a cinema.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 7 PM
  • Smart Art + Craft Supplies

    Smart Art + Craft Supplies

    4.8 · 572
    Art Supply
    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 5 PM
  • The Opry Shop

    The Opry Shop

    4.6 · 458
    Specialty Store
    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Smoke&More Market

    Smoke&More Market

    4.9 · 171
    Market
    Every day
    8 AM – 12 AM
  • Louisiana Fresh Seafood

    Louisiana Fresh Seafood

    4.7 · 253
    Market
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 7 PM

Where to eat & drink in Donelson

  • Mickey's Tavern

    Mickey's Tavern

    4.6 · 682
    Lounge· $10–20

    Unpretentious neighborhood watering hole with draft beer, sandwiches, a wooden deck & a pool table.

    Mon–Fri
    2 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 3 AM
  • Caliber Coffee Co.

    Caliber Coffee Co.

    4.7 · 1.4k
    Coffee Shop· $1–10

    A coffee shop in Donelson, TN, offering coffee, breakfast, and brunch with drive-thru service.

    Mon–Fri
    6 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Mimi's Ice Cream & Coffee Shoppe

    Mimi's Ice Cream & Coffee Shoppe

    4.7 · 1.0k
    Ice Cream
    Mon–Thu
    4 PM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9 PM
  • Rainforest Cafe

    Rainforest Cafe

    4.6 · 15.4k
    American· $20–30

    Rainforest-themed chain for updated classic fare amid jungle flora & animatronic animals.

  • TennFold

    TennFold

    4.7 · 1.3k
    Brewery· $$
    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9 PM
  • The Nashville Palace

    The Nashville Palace

    4.5 · 2.2k
    Bar· $10–30

    Classic country music acts perform at this famed, rustic honkey-tonk with dancing & pub grub.

  • Elevate Coffee

    Elevate Coffee

    4.9 · 253
    Coffee Shop· $1–10
    Mon–Fri
    6:30 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Darfons Restaurant + Bar

    Darfons Restaurant + Bar

    4.6 · 4.9k
    American· $20–60

    Casual, family-run eatery with pleasant decor & an American menu of classic meat & seafood dishes.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Nectar: Urban Cantina

    Nectar: Urban Cantina

    4.7 · 2.4k
    Mexican· $20–30

    Cheery, relaxed stop offering cantina-style eats plus healthy juices & bowls, coffee & cocktails.

    Mon–Thu
    6:59 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    6:59 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    7:59 AM – 3 PM
  • Nadeen's Hermitage Haven

    Nadeen's Hermitage Haven

    4.6 · 2.6k
    Diner· $10–20

    Laid-back, rustic outpost for steak sandwiches, burgers, meatloaf & hot Tennessee chicken.

  • SweetMilk Breakfast & Lunch

    SweetMilk Breakfast & Lunch

    4.4 · 1.1k
    Restaurant· $10–20
    Every day
    7 AM – 3 PM

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Map of Donelson with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Opry Mills
  2. 2Mickey's Tavern
  3. 3Caliber Coffee Co.
  4. 4Smart Art + Craft Supplies
  5. 5The Opry Shop
  6. 6Mimi's Ice Cream & Coffee Shoppe
  7. 7Rainforest Cafe
  8. 8TennFold
  9. 9Smoke&More Market
  10. 10The Nashville Palace

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