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.
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Opry Mills ★ 4.5 · 31.3k 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 ★ 4.8 · 578 Art Supply
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 12 PM – 5 PM
The Opry Shop ★ 4.6 · 475 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 ★ 4.9 · 171 Market
Every day 8 AM – 12 AM
Louisiana Fresh Seafood ★ 4.7 · 256 Market
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 9 PM
Sat 11 AM – 9 PM
Sun 11 AM – 7 PM Where to eat & drink in Donelson
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
Mickey's Tavern ★ 4.6 · 687 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
Rainforest Cafe ★ 4.6 · 15.8k American· $20–30
Rainforest-themed chain for updated classic fare amid jungle flora & animatronic animals.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 8 PM
Sat 11 AM – 8 PM
Sun 11 AM – 7 PM
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 ★ 4.5 · 2.2k Bar· $10–30
Classic country music acts perform at this famed, rustic honkey-tonk with dancing & pub grub.
Mon–Wed 4 PM – 11 PM
Thu 4 PM – 12 AM
Fri 12 PM – 2 AM
Sat 10 AM – 2 AM
Sun 10 AM – 11 PM
Elevate Coffee ★ 4.9 · 283 Coffee Shop· $1–10
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat 8 AM – 2:30 PM
Sun 8 AM – 2:30 PM
McNamara's Irish Pub & Restaurant ★ 4.7 · 4.8k Irish· $20–30
Classic Gaelic tavern food with a variety of whiskeys & beers, plus live music in a large playroom.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 11 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11 AM – 10 PM
Sat 11 AM – 10 PM
Sun Closed
Fox's Pizza Den ★ 4.8 · 2.8k Pizza
Laid-back chain serving specialty pizzas in varied sizes, plus sandwiches, salads & sides.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 10 AM – 9 PM
Fri 10 AM – 10 PM
Sat 11 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11 AM – 8 PM
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 ★ 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 ★ 4.6 · 2.6k Diner· $10–20
Laid-back, rustic outpost for steak sandwiches, burgers, meatloaf & hot Tennessee chicken.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 8 AM – 9 PM
Sat 8 AM – 9 PM
Sun 8 AM – 8 PM Planning time in Donelson?
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1 Opry Mills 2 Caliber Coffee Co. 3 Smart Art + Craft Supplies 4 Mickey's Tavern 5 The Opry Shop 6 Rainforest Cafe 7 TennFold 8 Smoke&More Market 9 The Nashville Palace 10 Elevate Coffee Ready to plan Donelson? Turn these Donelson picks into a day-by-day Nashville plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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