Last weekend I headed to Nashville to visit my college roommate and sorority sister, Lisa! She has lived in Nashville for a year and I was so excited to be able to visit!
Our first stop was to Cheekwood Estate and Gardens. This was SO much fun and a must-see in my opinion. We were there for their Songwriter Under the Stars concert on the Swan Lawn. The concert featured songwriters who wrote #1 songs for stars like Rascal Flats and the songwriters perform their own songs. It was really cool to hear them elaborate on the writing process and how the songs came to fruition. I also got to eat Edley's BBQ for dinner which was phenomenal and a must-eat while in Nashville. They had a full bar and we tried the poptails which was a King of Pops popsicle in champagne. YUM!
Not to mention the grounds are absolutely stunning. I am not sure I have the words to even describe the beauty of everything. There are 55 acres to explore so you will not be bored. Between the florals and landscaping, architecture, and art, everything is just pure perfection!
The next morning, we headed to Josephine for brunch. This restaurant had an adorable midcentury modern with a southern twist type of vibe and I loved it! Not only was the interior design beautiful, but so was everything we ate! From the pecan sticky buns to the cocktails and chicken and waffles, my mouth is watering just thinking of it all.
After brunch, we walked it off by exploring the picturesque 12 South neighboorhood. It reminded me a bit of Pittsburgh's Shadyside. It had lots of cute shops and boutiques along with tons of great restaurants! White's Mercantile was one of my favorite stops! They had everything from cute gifts and accessories to delicious treats and home decor!
Top (old, similar)// White Jeans
Sunglasses
I also requested that we stop at the famous Nashville mural to snap some photos. This one is located in the 12 South neighborhood, right next to Draper James!
We ended up stumbling upon Amelia's Flower Truck which is about as cute as you can get!! It's an old VW truck converted into a flower stand where you can make your own bouquet! We could not resist- what a cool idea!
For dinner that night, we indulged on Mas Tacos. We waited in a line out the door and after tasting everything, I can see why! It's a little hole in the wall and you might miss it if you were to drive past! Their street corn was incredible and my favorite taco was their fish!
Later that evening, we headed to the Taylor Swift concert at Nissan Stadium! I kind of knew what to expect since I already saw her in Pittsburgh, BUT she ended up playing a song she wrote for Little Big Town and surprised us with Faith Hill and Tim McGraw! We had SO much fun!
After the concert, we walked over the pedestrian bridge to Broadway which is a street that boasts a ton of bars and restaurants! All of the bars that we went to had live music which made everything even more fun! Our first stop was to Acme Feed and Seed which I absolutely loved! We had their Mule Kicker cocktail which was like a frozen Moscow Mule! Then we headed to Ole Red which is Blake Shelton's bar! Cort Carpenter was playing on stage and it was so much fun to sing along to all of the songs we knew!
The next day coffee was MUCH needed. We headed to Bongo which is a cute and casual coffee shop. It had shelves of board games for patrons to play which looked like so much fun! We were famished so we grabbed some food while there, too! I got the BLTA which had brie on it and was soooo delicious!
I had grabbed Henry a little puppy treat while there and just had to include this photo! He is waiting patiently for his delicious treat!
All-in-all, I had such a blast and really recommend Nashville. Whether you're going with a boyfriend/husband, or family, or girlfriends, there is something for everyone. I also loved the neighborhoods and the gorgeous downtown city! It was clean and everyone we encountered was so nice and friendly! Plus, there are so many great spots to eat, it is a foodie's dream come true! Cannot wait to go back!!!
2 comments:
I'm glad you had such a good time in Nashville! You got to see and eat at some of the best places here. We are big fans of just about every place y'all went to, ha! Cheekwood is amazing and even better in the fall and spring. We love living in Nashville, there is always something going on!
What a great trip to Nashville. I hope to get there someday! Glad you enjoyed Taylor twice!!! That is wonderful! Have a great week!
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