Things to Do in Downtown, Nashville The area is walkable, with popular spots like Printer's Alley and the Nashville Farmers' Market just blocks away.
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Ryman Auditorium ★ 4.8 · 21.1k· $$ ★
Known as the "Mother Church of Country Music," this venue hosts diverse concerts & daily tours.
Mon 9 AM – 4 PM
Tue 9 AM – 2:15 PM
Wed–Fri 9 AM – 4 PM
Sat 9 AM – 4 PM
Sun 9 AM – 12:15 PM
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum ★ 4.6 · 20.2k★
Attraction tells the story of popular American music through artifacts & interactive exhibits.
Every day 9 AM – 5 PM
Johnny Cash Museum ★ 4.6 · 11.3k★
This red-brick museum displays pictures & memorabilia from the life of music icon Johnny Cash.
Every day 9 AM – 7 PM
Tennessee State Capitol and Bicentennial Capitol Mall ★ 4.7 · 4.3k
This 11-acre park tells the story of the state's history through plaques, plants & fountains.
Every day 7 AM – 10 PM
The Escape Game - Berry Hill ★ 5.0 · 17.0k
The Escape Game offers nine rooms in three locations with the same main objective - to escape within an hour! - but each game has a unique, immersive theme with different surprise elements and game components.
Every day 8 AM – 12 AM
nash TN ★ 5.0 · 317
Mattheessen's - Ice Cream, Cookies, Fudge ★ 4.8 · 761
Compact dessert shop offering cookies, ice creams & shakes, plus fudge & key lime pie.
Mon–Thu 9 AM – 12 AM
Fri 9 AM – 1 AM
Sat 9 AM – 1 AM
Sun 9 AM – 12 AM
Nashville Farmers' Market ★ 4.5 · 8.7k
Lively daily market featuring a wide variety of local foods, produce, crafts, classes & chef demos.
Every day 8 AM – 6 PM
Fifth + Broadway ★ 4.7 · 3.3k
A premier entertainment destination in Nashville, featuring over 30 restaurants, luxury shopping, and live music.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 9 PM
Sat 10 AM – 9 PM
Sun 11 AM – 7 PM Where to eat & drink in Downtown
Another Broken Egg Cafe ★ 4.8 · 15.2k· $20–30
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Every day 7 AM – 2 PM
Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk ★ 4.7 · 6.4k· $10–30
A four-story honky-tonk on Broadway in Nashville offering live country music, Southern food, and cold beer.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 2 AM
Fri 10 AM – 2 AM
Sat 10 AM – 2 AM
Sun 10 AM – 2 AM
etch ★ 4.7 · 2.0k· $50–100
Open-kitchen setting for eclectic, upscale dining, plus a rich cocktail & wine list.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 10 PM
Fri 11 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun Closed
Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar ★ 4.7 · 5.0k· $10–20
Music club with Cajun cuisine & blues presented 7 nights per week in Mardi Gras–themed surroundings.
Mon 4 PM – 1 AM
Tue 4 PM – 12 AM
Wed–Thu 11:30 AM – 12 AM
Fri 11:30 AM – 3 AM
Sat 11:30 AM – 3 AM
Sun 11:30 AM – 12 AM
The Hampton Social - Nashville ★ 4.9 · 21.3k· $30–90
Breezy hangout serving seafood & beach-themed cocktails in stylish, nautical surroundings.
Mon–Wed 11 AM – 10 PM
Thu 11 AM – 11 PM
Fri 10 AM – 11 PM
Sat 9 AM – 11 PM
Sun 9 AM – 10 PM
Crema Coffee Roasters ★ 4.6 · 2.0k· $1–10
Artisanal coffeehouse/roaster serving drinks, pastries & snacks in a wood-paneled, industrial space.
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat 7 AM – 6 PM
Sun 7 AM – 4 PM
TailGate Brewery Germantown ★ 4.9 · 793
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11 AM – 10 PM
Sat 11 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11 AM – 9 PM Planning time in Downtown?
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1 Ryman Auditorium 2 Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum 3 Johnny Cash Museum 4 Tennessee State Capitol and Bicentennial Capitol Mall 5 The Escape Game - Berry Hill 6 nash TN 7 Mattheessen's - Ice Cream, Cookies, Fudge 8 Another Broken Egg Cafe 9 Nashville Farmers' Market 10 Fifth + Broadway Ready to plan Downtown? Turn these Downtown picks into a day-by-day Nashville plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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