Last updated: 12/24/24 Parnassus Books is an independent bookstore in Nashville located in the Greenhills 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 we…
Last updated: 12/24/24 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 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 place…
Last updated: 12/24/24 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 while live music and other entertainment takes place on…
Last updated 12/23/24 Searching for a sweet treat in Downtown Nashville? You have a lot of options, including D’Andrews Bakery & Cafe. Executive chef and owner David Andrews returned to his Nashville roots to open the bakery after years of working in the New York City food scene. D’Andrews serves everything from handcrafted pastries to…
Last updated: 12/23/24 One of the restaurants I never hear anyone mention in Nashville is Cock of the Walk. Despite the name, this restaurant is best known for its catfish, not its chicken. The catfish chain has two other locations–both not too far from Jackson, Mississippi. Since I grew up going to the Cock of…
Last updated: 12/23/24 The Nashville Public Library system is one of the best that I’ve encountered, and the Main Library location in Downtown Nashville is particularly worth visiting. I’m a huge fan of books and reading, and I go to my local library location on a regular basis. Seeing the Main Library was one of…
Last updated: 12/23/24 Several weeks ago when I was looking for free things to do in Nashville, I came across the Tennessee Agricultural Museum. Unlike most of the museums in Nashville, there isn’t too much information about the Tennessee Agricultural Museum online, so I didn’t know what to expect. It turned into a fun outing…
Last updated: 12/20/24 Uncle Bud’s consistently makes the Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville list for catfish. Since I grew up in Mississippi, it should be no surprise that I take the claims for best catfish seriously. Fried catfish is one of my favorite comfort foods. We’ve been to Uncle Bud’s in Donelson a couple of…
Updated: 2/24/25 Part of the reason I started Seeing Tennessee was to encourage us to explore more of our new home state. I absolutely love traveling, but we’re in a season where hopping on a flight, even a short one, just isn’t appealing at the moment. Plus, I’ve learned over the years that the most…
Last updated: 12/20/24 Finding cute coffee shops in East Nashville isn’t difficult. There’s no lack of choices, and new spots seem to open up all the time. Flora + Fauna in Highland Yards is one of the relatively recent additions to the coffee scene. After passing by Flora + Fauna on a frequent basis (and…