Last updated: 1/16/26 Hotel restaurants don’t always have the best reputation when it comes to quality, but that’s not the case for Blue Aster at the Conrad, one of Nashville’s luxury hotels. While my typical day doesn’t usually include fine dining, I got a chance to have lunch at Blue Aster recently. Every single dish…
Last updated: 1/16/26 State parks aren’t typically right in the middle of a state’s biggest city, but that’s exactly where the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park is located. This unique park is directly across from the State Capitol building in Nashville. While the Bicentennial Capitol Mall isn’t your normal state park, it’s easily accessible and…
Last updated: 1/16/25 Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village has been a Nashville institution since long before Nashville became an It City. However, despite the Pancake Pantry’s long-term popularity, some people claim that the breakfast spot is overrated. After all, it is true that the line can look overwhelming when all you want is a stack…
Last updated: 12/3/25 Only have 24 hours to spend in Nashville? While that’s not nearly enough time to see everything in Nashville, you can still have a good time in Music City. I live in Nashville, and I try out new things in the city (almost) every single day! It’s hard to narrow down all…
Last updated: 12/6/25 Pink Door Cookies is one of the cutest (and tiniest) spots to pick up a sweet treat in Nashville! The fun cookie shop with a sprinkle floor is located in Wedgewood-Houston. I’m a huge fan of anything sweet, so obviously I had to give Pink Door Cookies a try. Pink Door Cookies…
Last updated: 12/3/25 Hugh-Baby’s is a burger and barbecue restaurant with a few locations around Nashville. The restaurant serves simple options like burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, and fries. We’ve been to Hugh-Baby’s a number of times, and we keep going back. Here’s what makes Hugh-Baby’s so great for a casual meal. Super Casual with Good…
Last updated: 11/30/25 UPDATE: Icy Boy’s is no longer open. However, you can sometimes get Icy Boy’s snowcones at Spicy Boy’s. This post will not be updated any further, but I’m leaving it up for archival purposes. Icy Boy’s is a snowball stand that opened up in Nashville last summer. The spot serves New Orleans-style…
Last updated: 11/30/25 Parnassus Books is an independent bookstore in Nashville located in the Green Hills neighborhood. Opened by author Ann Patchett and her business partner Karen Hayes in 2011, the store is a hub for literary activity in Nashville. Parnassus Books was one of the first bookstores in Nashville I ever visited (even before…
Last updated: 11/30/25 Joyland is a bright and colorful burger joint located in East Nashville. The restaurant is a project by Sean Brock, a James Beard award-winning chef who is known for his high-end spots like Husk, the Continental, and Audrey. That doesn’t mean that Joyland serves high-end burgers though. It’s more of a casual…
Last updated: 11/30/25 Assembly Food Hall is one of my top recommendations for places to eat in Downtown Nashville. With more than 30 restaurants and bars, calling it a food court is an understatement. Assembly Food Hall is a destination in itself, especially its three stages where live music and other entertainment takes place on…