Bars and Restaurants on the Water in Nashville (Waterfront Restaurants)

🍹 Blue Moon Waterfront Grill – tucked away in West Nash, Blue Moon feels like an oasis in the city. 

🍹 Hoppin’ River North – this taproom is absolutely gorgeous and perfect for a casual date or group hang; plus, you can order food from ShakeShack next door. The Cumberland River view is still a bit of a trust the process, but once the riverfront is completed, it’s going to be a beautiful spot.

🍹 Shipwreck Cove – off Bell Road in Nashville, it’s like being transported outside the city, while still within the city limits. 

Honorable Mention: Neuhoff District – although there are no restaurants or bars directly overlooking the water at this point, the whole district sits on the river. So, grab a coffee or a smoothie and find one of the scenic overlooks to park and relax.

The Surrounding Areas

🍹 Amigos by the Dock – taking over where Scoreboard left off, this is a big, fun space in Antioch perfect for the whole crew

🍹 Awedaddy’s – go for the fun atmosphere, stay for what may be the best bushwacker I’ve ever had. In Gallatin. 

🍹 Hoppy’s Harbor Grill – at Fate Sanders Marina in Mt. Juliet. No working website or social media, but there are recent Google reviews, so they appear to still be going strong.

🍹 Moby Dicky’s – another Hendersonville spot, this sports bar is a locals favorite.

🍹  Paddle Dog – the cutest hot dog stand you ever saw, with live music and paddleboards/kayaks to rent in the Westhaven neighborhood of Franklin 

🍹 Papa Turney’s BBQ – good BBQ and good views in Hermitage. Honestly, what more do you need? 

🍹 Riverview Restaurant & Marina – Ashland City is a rural gem that must be protected; and the deck at Riverview is just lovely. 

🍹 The Rudder – Hendersonville’s offering, the outdoor live music is a vibe and the scene is poppin’.

🍹 Sam’s Blue Turtle Bay – I’ve only been to Sam’s in Old Hickory once, and that is a shame, because this place is huge and a great time. And you can catch the game while you’re there!

🍹 Tailgate Hendersonville – You know Tailgate for their pizza and huge local beer menu. Now enjoy their lakeside views, too!

I think it is important to remind everyone that waterfront bars are for the drinks and the vibes. The meals at these restaurants may/may not change your life. But, we’ll all have a great time. 

And if you want to be outside, but being waterfront isn’t a key objective, check out my list of Nashville’s outdoor bars and restaurants!

XO,
SB

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A few months ago, I polled my Instagram followers to ask where the best bars for actual conversation were. Every spot on this list received multiple recommendations.

I can’t personally vouch for all of them (I did get a date at Mother’s, but he was 24, and I am…not. lolol), but I can present the info to do with it as you will.

• Barrel Proof – Germantown
• Cherrie’s – East Nashville
• Embers – 12 South
• Jonathan’s (this is the Germantown location specifically; not sure about the other locations)
• Lakeside Lounge – East Nashville
• Mother’s Ruin – Germantown. I strongly recommend during the week, unless you’re under 29. And watch your drink.
• North Italia – Green Hills, but I bet Cool Springs would be good, too
• Otto’s – Sylvan Park/The Nations
• Red Door Saloon – probably all the locations? Midtown, East, Donelson
• Sperry’s – happy hour at the bar is the place to be. Belle Meade and Cool Springs.
• Villager Tavern – Hillsboro Village

And here are a few more recommendations, but only one person gave the suggestion, so keep that in mind.

12 South

• Bartaco
• Urban Grub

Capitol View

• ML Rose

Downtown

• Alley Taps
• Black Rabbit
• Blue Sushi
• Doc Holliday’s
• Fleet Street Pub
• Skulls
• Standard Proof
• Teddy’s Tavern

East Nashville

• Beyond the Edge
• Dukes
• Lipstick Lounge
• Mickey’s
• Roy’s
• Schulman’s
• Village Pub
• Vinyl Tap

Franklin

• Perry’s Steakhouse

Germantown

• Germantown Cafe HH
• Neighbors
• Sauced

Hermitage

• Dominic’s

Marathon Village

• Nelson’s Greenbrier – Happy Hour, but Wednesday was the specific recommendation

Sylvan Park/the Nations

• Answer – one of the city’s best happy hours; get there early!
• The Centennial
• The Nations Bar & Grill
• Perfectly Fine

West End

• J. Alexanders

If you’re looking for even more ways to connect with people and make friends, check out my list of the best ways to meet people in Nashville!

XO,
SB

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60 Vines – Downtown

Worth the trip downtown, the super high ceilings and natural light, combined with delicious frozé, charcuterie, and pizzas make it an essential add.

1865 Club – North Nash

A speakeasy with gorgeous chandeliers, velvet furniture, and craft cocktails.

Butterlamp – East

Known for their wine and bread – the original girl dinner? 

Cafe Roze – East

Cozy with subtle feminine nods, and an oyster happy hour.

Coral Club – East

Apparently, it looks just like Tulum… I wouldn’t know, but I do know the candle aesthetic and good drinks make for a great GNO. 

Fait La Force – WeHo

A brewery for the girls – or at least one decorated with an elegant, eclectic aesthetic.

Fonda – 12 South

A pink aesthetic with the cutest guac holder you’ve ever seen. 12 South

Love’s Alibi – the Gulch

The Gulch’s newest addition pays tribute to female rock icons

Love & Exile – East

Go for the wine, stay for the frozen drinks, incredible patio, and overall pretty vibe.

Pont Neuf – West Nashville

Named after the bridge in Paris, with dreamy curtains and seating and gorgeous flowers from Amelia’s. 

Sadie’s – Edgehill

Bright and floral with a delicious froze and a whipped feta with pomegranate that cannot be missed.

Now that you know where to go for Girl’s Night Out in Nashville, the only question is…who are you inviting?? Cheers to girlhood and friendship! ✨

XO,
SB

P.S. If you’re looking for more ideas of things to do with the girls, check out my list of Nashville’s best brunches!

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Cozy Bars in Nashville

• 1865 Club in North Nashville – head through the iron gates, around to the back of the building by the pool, and you’ll find a true speakeasy. You might feel like you’re in a cave when you enter, but the yummy cocktails and beautiful decor will remind you that you’re still in civilization.
• The Amsterdamian in East is downright sexy with its plush decor and lo-fi jams.
• Attaboy this no-menu hotspot is a perennial favorite. It’s tiny and popular, so expect a wait to be admitted if you go on a busy night.
• The Authentique in East is a French-owned wine bar and creperie and it is perfect for an intimate date. Reservations are recommended.
• Cafe Babu – Wedgewood Houston coffee shop by day, cozy cocktail and wine bar by night (Thurs-Sat). It’s always a vibe, but it is tiny; they have a great patio with firepits, too, though!
• Nashville City Club: The Study – even though this is a member’s only club, their ground floor bar is open to the public and is an excellent, under-the-radar spot Downtown.
• Coral Club – Apparently, this is what Tulum looks like. But this bar has a gorgeous candle lit entry way followed by an interior of dim lighting. It’s all about the vibes at Coral Club (the drinks are good, too.) In East.
• Ernie’s Boondock (no Instagram/website, but they’re below Up Down in East!) – This bar is known for their cheap beer, so it can get rowdy. But, the atmosphere is 1970s basement, complete with a fireplace. So, it gets the cozy stamp of approval!
• The Fox in East is one of the most celebrated bars in Nashville for good reason. It’s not a speakeasy, but it feels like one and is quite popular. And, they boast an extensive, well-crafted mocktail menu, as well.
• Golden Sound in the Gulch – this former recording studio is another vintage-vibed spot, featuring delicious craft cocktails.
• Grandpa Bar in North Nashville – if your grandparents’ home isn’t cozy, I don’t know what is. Stop in for some of the best espresso martinis in the city.
• The Green Hour at Tempered – this delicious chocolate shop turns into a cozy absinthe and cocktail bar Thursdays-Saturdays. Look for the green light!
• The Patterson House – one of Nashville’s OG craft cocktail bars, now located in the Gulch. Moody vibes and a superb drink menu.
• Rosemary & Beauty Queen in East – this beautiful restored house has all kinds of eclectic hiding spots.
• Sidebar – the bar no one has ever heard of. Part of the Bode hotel downtown, sidebar consistently has some of the best cocktails in town. They regularly have fun holiday pop-ups, but always have an intimate, dim atmosphere.
• Urban Cowboy East – head to the Parlor Bar for a glass of wine, or outside to one of the fire pits. Cozy either way.
• Urban Cowboy Downtown – the downstairs gives an Old West bar and is an oasis downtown. And stay tuned for their speakeasy, Armadillo Lounge, coming soon!

These spots are sure to scratch your cozy itch, but if you’re looking for even more places to feel snug and warm, check out my list of the coziest coffee shops in town!

XO,
SB

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But, if you’re overwhelmed by all the buzzy places on Instagram and the sheer quantity on Yelp, let me simplify your choices by offering a local’s guide to the best spots (obviously, these are all my opinions, but I give food tours and eat out almost every day for my food-focused Instagram account, so I feel qualified to offer them!)

This guide covers must-visit spots in neighborhoods like East Nashville, The Gulch, 12 South, and more—perfect for planning your next brunch, dinner date, or night out.

12 South

Epice – intimate, delicious, and off the tourist radar, this Lebanese restaurant is not to be missed. Parking is tricky, and reservations strongly suggested.

Fryce – I don’t know if you can call fries and ice cream a restaurant, but they’re the best combo and when made by a long-time chef, certainly qualify as a meal. Parking is again limited, but no reservations needed. It’s a fun time for the whole family.

Downtown/the Gulch

Alba’s Empanadas – this walk up window is great when you’re running around the Gulch, and the food is very good. Most garages in the Gulch have one hour free parking.

Husk – a Nashville staple, Husk focuses on locally-sourced Southern flavors, so the menu changes frequently, but is always very good. Plus, the ambiance of an old home adds to the experience. They have a small parking lot and there is street parking. Reservations strongly recommended.

Marsh House – not your average hotel restaurant, Marsh House is New Orleans inspired, seafood-forward (although there’s plenty of non-seafood options!) and just really, really good. The vibes give big city. If you go for brunch, you have to get the cinnamon roll and the cham-bongs for fun! Parking in the Gulch is paid street parking or garages with an hour free. Reservations recommended.

Sunda – while not local to Nashville, Sunda is a limited-location Asian-Pacific restaurant from Billy Dec and it hits the mark every time. Parking is primarily garage parking in the Gulch, with an hour free in most garages. Reservations recommended.

Yolan – I cannot stress this one enough. You must go. Immediately. It’s so, so good. I generally am not a big Italian food fan, and I loved every bit of the tasting menu. It’s a fine dining experience in the Joseph hotel that’s worth the money. I can usually find metered street parking in that part of downtown, and they offer valet. Reservations recommended.

East Nashville

Kase X Noko – Noko’s omakase experience, it’s fresh, fun, and delicious. Reservations are required, and typically book immediately upon release, 6 weeks in advance. So, plan ahead. They have a small parking lot, and there is a neighborhood for street parking across the street (but be respectful!)

Kisser – One of Nashville’s most celebrated restaurants but one of the hardest to get into due to their limited lunch-only hours and no reservations. The Japanese kissaten inspired restaurant is worth the hype, but try to go as early as possible and plan to wait.

Koré – with all the feels of a neighborhood bar, from friendly service to a lively ambiance, Koré features yummy, fun cocktails, a “small plates” menu of Asian dishes that are anything but small, and affordable prices. Reservations strongly recommended. They have a small parking lot, then there is another lot across the street and neighborhood street parking.

Lockeland Table – another long-time Nashville favorite, Lockeland Table is a James Beard award nominee that features American foods done very well. If you’re a bone marrow fan (or just want to branch out), try theirs – trust me. Reservations strongly recommended. Parking is just neighborhood street parking.

Noko – my number one favorite restaurant in Nashville, Noko is approachable, has fantastic service (from the owner down), and serves really, really good food. It’s Asian inspired (loosely) wood fired with small plates and main dishes. Reservations required, but they do reserve the patio for walk-ins. They have a small parking lot and there is a neighborhood for street parking across the street (but be respectful!)

Peninsula – chef-owner Jake Howell just won the James Beard award for his work at this approachable fine dining spot. It’s a foodie’s paradise with creative, changing French and Spanish influenced menus and unique flavors – yet, it feels like a community restaurant (because it is), completely lacking pretension. Pretty easy street parking. Reservations required.

Xiao Bao – another Asian restaurant, Xiao Bao offers Asian-fusion comfort food. It’s good, approachable, and eclectic. They have a small parking lot and there is street parking around the neighborhood, but could require a little walking. Reservations not accepted.

Germantown

5th & Taylor – I’m sad it took me this long to get to 5th & Taylor because I’ve just been missing out on incredible food in a really great environment. I went for my birthday and all 6 of us loved it. Also, they have bottomless mashed potatos.

Pelato – Again, not an Italian food girly, but I love Pelato. Their small plates are done well, and their drinks are always great (don’t skip the frozen espresso martini). Parking is limited in the area, so exercise patience and plan to walk. Reservations strongly recommended.

Rolf & Daughters – an ever changing menu of American food, Rolf & Daughters has been a long time Nashville favorite for a reason. Reservations required for this small restaurant, and parking is street only.

Tailor – I don’t usually love Indian food, but the presentation, the gorgeous restaurant, the service, all made for one of my favorite meals this year. It’s a tasting menu, but I was sufficiently full by the end.

Wedgewood Houston/Berry Hill

Baja Burrito – Nashville’s local Chipotle, if you’re looking for really, really good casual food, look no further. I’ve never had anything there that wasn’t spectacular. Parking can be tricky, but they have an overflow lot around the corner. No reservations, and there is often a line, but it moves quickly.

Dos Santos – elevated but fun, Dos Santos is a Tex-Mex restaurant done right with an impressive tequila list. It’s a great vibe and perfect for a group or a casual date night (brunch is good, too!). There is a garage nearby; otherwise, it’s limited street parking. Reservations not accepted.

Pastis – This French-inspired bistro from NYC just opened it’s Nashville location, and it’s worth the hype! Delicious food, a great atmosphere, and good service. Parking is on your own in WeHo (there are a couple paid lots around). Reservations required. (Check out my full Pastis review if you’d like the whole scoop!)

West Nashville

Lola – delicious Spanish tapas and a great happy hour, it’s a trendy, intimate neighborhood restaurant with great food. Street parking in the neighborhoods around (be respectful!). Reservations strongly recommended.

Midnight Oil – pizza by the slice or the pie, with frozen drinks in a chill atmosphere. It’s a small spot, so it can fill up quickly. No reservations and parking is mostly street parking around the Nations neighborhood.

Sonobana – a strip mall Japanese spot that is always popular. It’s not fancy, but it’s good and affordable, and parking is ample. No reservations.

Tantisimo – Latin American food that originated as a farmers market pop-up. It’s fresh, creative, and seasonal, and something Sylvan Park was missing. Reservations encouraged. Parking is street in the neighborhood.

The Burbs

Lyncoya Cafe – if you’re up in Hendersonville, Lyncoya Cafe is not to be missed. It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but inside you’ll find some of the best comfort food around – and a salad that I dream about. No reservations, but it’s popular so there could be a wait. Easy parking lot.

Sunflower Bakehouse – In Donelson (which is not technically the suburbs, but I digress), you’ll find a vegan and gluten free restaurant and bakery that is so good, even meat eaters will love it. No reservations needed, and easy parking.

Tutti Da Gio – The pizza here is incredible. I’ve heard the rest of the menu is, too, but I can’t get away from the pizza. In Hendersonville (and Hermitage, but a more limited menu for takeout only).

Other Categories of Note:

Brunch

Restaurant at the W – it’s rare that a hotel restaurant makes it on to any of my lists, but this brunch buffet truly blew me away. Reservations encouraged, and parking is lots or garages in the Gulch.

Nelson’s Greenbrier – great for groups, it’s a good vibe, good food, and great drinks. Reservations encouraged, and parking is usually easy during brunch hours (Sunday only).

Germantown Cafe – bottomless drinks, a solid food menu, and a classic Nashville restaurant vibe. They do have a parking lot, but otherwise it’s street parking. Reservations required.

Check out this post for more of Nashville’s best brunches!

Cocktail Bars

sidebar – if this bar were not in a hotel, it would have gone out of business because no one has ever heard of it. But the drinks are so good and it’s a speakeasy feel. No reservations, and they validate parking in their lot for locals. Downtown in the Bode Hotel.

Tiger Bar – located in East Nashville, it’s a novelty bar (1930s circus themed) that also delivers on drinks. Reservations encouraged. Parking is tricky, but I think they validate (call them first to be sure!)

The Fox – winner of so many awards, the Fox has a fantastic menu of delicious drinks (including an equally thoughtful zero-proof list). It’s small, so reservations encouraged, as is ride share, as parking is tricky (although there are paid lots around).

Coffee Shops

Elegy – with multiple locations, there is probably an Elegy near you where you can get crowd-favorite, the Honey Bear: Cold brew, oat milk, burnt honey, cinnamon, maple syrup. This is more of a takeout shop, although some locations have limited seating.

Surefire – another with multiple locations, Surefire brings the outdoors to a coffee shop near you, with walkup windows and outdoor seating.

Matryoshka – cult favorite, this tiny coffee shop is friendly, aesthetic, and fun! In South Nashville.

For even more coffee shop options, check out my lists of cozy coffee shops or coffee shops open past 5 pm!

The Nashville food and bev scene is alive and well and EVER changing! So, bookmark this list and checkback periodically to see what’s new! And be sure to follow me on Instagram at @thetipjarnash for all the latest recommendations.

XO,
SB

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More will be added as they’re announced, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back!

*Please note, I’m focusing on parties that will keep you OUT of the downtown fray. So, while there are probably a ton of great parties happening in/around Bicentennial, perhaps check out Nashville Guru for those. Nashville Guru is also a great resource for celebratory dinner seatings.

Daytime Events

If you want to celebrate, but staying out past midnight sounds like a punishment – or you have kiddos – there are a few options during the day on NYE.

East Nashville

East Nashville Beer Works: Noon Year’s Eve with family friendly band in East

The Nations/Sylvan Park

Fat Bottom: Slightly Early NYE: balloon drop at 4 pm in the Nations

Teeline: Family friendly Noon Year’s Eve in the Nations/West Nash

WeHo/South Nashville

Cyanide Cider: Irish NYE with 6 pm countdown in South Nash

Fait La Force: Half New Year’s Eve, 6 pm countdown with London in WeHo

New Heights: Family friendly, 6 pm countdown with London in WeHo

Other Neighborhoods

Bavarian Bierhaus: 6 pm countdown with Munich in Music Valley

Edmondson Pike Branch Library: Noon Year’s Eve party in Crieve Hall-area

Half Batch Brewing: Family friendly, 6 pm countdown with Edinburgh in Hendersonville

Hillside Hangout: NYE with live music (and an early ball drop for the kiddos!) in Mt. Juliet

Kinderland: Dancing People New Year Party from 10-1 pm in Hendersonville

King’s: New Year’s Eve party for the kids (2-5) in Cool Springs

Concerts/Entertainment

Downtown

The Ryman: Old Crow Medicine Show Downtown (30th and 31st)

Tenneessee Beer Works: Grateful Dead tribute pre-game (6-8 pm, so you can escape before things get crazy!)

East

Basement East: My So-Called Band 90s Tribute in East

The Gulch:

Rudy’s Jazz Room: The Get Down with the Wooten Brothers in the Gulch (just be sure to leave going away from Downtown!)

Marathon Village:

Third Coast Comedy: Improv and toast (will end before midnight)

Music Valley

Scoreboard: Nashville Yacht Club Band in Music Valley

Nashville Palace: The Spazmatics in Music Valley

Wedgewood Houston

Vinyl Lounge: Y2K Party in WeHo

Warehouse Residency (exact location TBA): Daft Punk tribute in WeHo

Other Neighborhoods

The Factory: The Smoking Section band and party in Franklin

Hop Springs: Mixtape 1980s tribute in Murfreesboro

Parties

No Cover

(These are also listed under their respective neighborhood – and may not be comprehensive)

Inglewood Lounge: NYE with no cover in East

No Quarter: No cover, live band NYE party in East

Passage Kava Lounge: NYE party in Madison (no cover)

Perfectly Fine: No cover NYE with midnight chambongs in the Nations

Schulman’s: Studio 54 no-cover party in East

Up/Down: No cover NYE party in East

Urban Cowboy: Party Like It’s The End of the World in East (no cover)

East

American Legion Post 82: Square dance and bluegrass jam in East

The Amsterdamian: Disco Royale candle-lit elegant party in East

Cherries: Open bar with a DJ in East

Eleven11: NYE party with DJ in East

Groceries, etc.: NYE Party in East

Inglewood Lounge: NYE with no cover in East

KillJoy: Booze-Free NYE Karaoke with 10 pm countdown in East

Love & Exile: NYE Party in East

No Quarter: No cover, live band NYE party in East

Pearl Diver: Pretty in Pink 80s NYE party in East

Reunion Bar: No cover with throwback vinyl DJ in East

Schulman’s: Studio 54 no-cover party in East

Sid Gold’s: Sing in the New Year with piano karaoke in East

Skinny Dennis: Live Music and two stepping in East

Smith & Lentz: Champs, oyster, shrimp cocktail and more in East (4-9 pm)

Tiger Bar: Knives Out Murder Mystery in East

Up/Down: No cover NYE party in East

Urban Cowboy: Party Like It’s The End of the World in East (no cover)

Waymore’s: Midnight on the Mountain rooftop party in East

The Gulch

Fogg Street Lawn Club: Cabins and ice curling in the Gulch (this is getting a little close to the chaos…but I think you can sneak out of downtown into WeHo without getting stuck!)

Patterson House: NYE Dinner or Midnight Party in the Gulch (again, go out away from downtown!)

The Nations/West Nashville

The Local: Live music party in West End

Perfectly Fine: No cover NYE with midnight chambongs in the Nations

Pont Neuf: Le Reveil – 6-10 pm candlelight party in L&L Market

South Nashville/WeHo/Woodbine

Game Terminal: Games, champagne, and more in South Nash

Mercado: Thursday Dating pre-game party (7-10 pm)

Rosie’s Twin Kegs: Karaoke and champagne toast in South Nash

Other Neighborhoods

Hillside Hangout: NYE with live music (and an early ball drop for the kiddos!) in Mt. Juliet

King’s: New Year’s Eve party in Cool Springs

Passage Kava Lounge: NYE party in Madison (no cover)

Extra Bougie Parties

The Cambria: The Rux rooftop party in Midtown

LA Jackson: Starry Night Black Tie party in the Gulch

Marquee: While I generally recommend avoiding downtown on NYE, the Marquee’s glamourous Big Bang party might be worth it

The Parthenon: Eminence Ball in West End

Virgin Hotel: The Gatsby Gala throughout the hotel in Midtown

White Limozeen: Astral NYE – suspended gravity circus in Midtown

New Year’s Day

If you still have energy after all that revelry, the party continues on New Years Day! For a full list of brunches, check out Nashville Guru.

Cedarmont Farm: Yoga and sound bath with Papermoon Wellness in Franklin

Nicky’s Coal Fired: New Year’s Day pizza party (and chance to win pizza for a year!) in the Nations

With so many options of things to do in Nashville for New Year’s Eve in 2025, now the only question is, how do we choose??

Thank you all for being here this year, and I look forward to so many more great things in 2026! Happy New Year to all!

XO,
SB

P.S. If you’re not doing dry January, then keep the New Year celebrations going this weekend with bottomless mimosas!

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Activities

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The cheapest flights delivered to your inbox, first! Save Hundreds or Thousands with early access to all cheap flights and flight deals sent straight to your inbox. (I personally flew to Iceland this year for $300 and Alaska for $450 thanks to these notifications!)

Use code TIPJAR for 10% off an annual subscription! (I assure you it is WELL worth it!)

✨ Get Up & Go Kayaking on Old Hickory Lake

Take a clear kayak tour under the relaxing Tennessee sunshine on this adventure less than 45 minutes from Nashville! Be on the lookout for deer, beavers, turtles, cows, many different birds, and so much more! For a date night or Instagrammable adventure, book a sunset Glow tour. This is suitable for all experience levels (seriously, I did it and was fine!)

Use code tipjarnash10 for 10% off your first visit!

✨ Hoamsy

Hoamsy offers a space for local community members to host and attend unique experiences and experiences. These can range from activities like video game, ping pong or board game tournaments to learning experiences like cooking lessons, crafting nights, knitting circles. There are events happening all the time, and always something for everyone!

Use code thetipjarnash5 (case sensitive!) for 5% off any experience. Code may be used twice.

✨ Sip History

Learning, snacking, and drinking, these interactive cocktail classes are hosted by top mixologists combining education with entertainment in an unforgettable way. You’ll learn the fundamentals of cocktail making, Nashville’s cocktail history, professional bartending techniques and tips, spirit education and tasting notes, and more!

Use code TIPJAR at checkout for 20% off!

✨ TedX Nashville

You know TedX for their conferences and seminars from local experts on the most interesting topics…but now they have a membership program, granting you access to members-only events (like chef-led TedX Tastings and special artist nights), first dibs on other events, and a great community of local leaders and thinkers.

Use code TIPJAR for $10 off your first month!

Miscellaneous

✨ Spice Media Photography

Hannah, aka Spice, is a brilliant, visionary photographer. Her keen eye, sense of style, and understanding of human nature allow her to capture life in all of its beautiful moodiness.

Mention the Tip Jar when booking, and save $20 on any package! (One time use)

Travel

✨ BNA Cheapflights

The cheapest flights delivered to your inbox, first! Save Hundreds or Thousands with early access to all cheap flights and flight deals sent straight to your inbox. (I personally flew to Iceland this year for $300 and Alaska for $450 thanks to these notifications!)

Use code TIPJAR for 10% off an annual subscription! (I assure you it is WELL worth it!)

I’ll keep adding new Nashville discount codes as I find them, so check back anytime you’re looking to save a little extra around town. Bookmark this post and share it with your friends, because in this economy, we all could use a local discount or two!

XO,
SB

P.S. Are you visiting Nashville? If so, be sure to check this Nashville packing list so you don’t forget anything essential! Or, take the guesswork out of planning with my curated Google map or itineraries!!

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$5 Specials

• Big Machine Tavern: $3 beers, $4 spirits, and $5 frozens – plus half off apps! In Berry Hill.
• Iberian Pig – this Atlanta restaurant has an outpost in the Gulch with the biggest $5 wine (and sangria!) pours you’ve ever seen! Get there early and enjoy the swanky ambiance.
• Puckett’s Downtown – $5 wine, $5 mules, and half-off apps!

$6 Specials

• 5th & Broadway – visit any of the Food Hall’s bars for $4-6 draft beer, $6 wine and well liquors, and $6 snacks!
• Answer – a rotating cocktail, wine, beer, and snacks – all only $6! This one is very popular so get there early! In Sylvan Park.
• Black Rabbit – another downtown option, Black Rabbit offers $6 cocktails in their speak easy vibe
• Burger Up: $5-6 beer, wine, and cocktails – plus discounted snacks!
• The Farm House – $6 cocktails and wine, and 2-4-1 beer Downtown
• Germantown Cafe – $6 cocktails (including an espresso martini!)

If you’re looking for some a more comprehensive list of happy hours, be sure to check out my list of happy hours after 5 pm!

Happy sipping!

XO,
SB

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12 South

Playdate – If a giant slide for adults wasn’t enough motivation, Play also has lawn games and is dog-friendly. In 12 South

Donelson

Nectar – another family friendly spot, give them a follow on social media for their special events in the backyard, including kid’s nights and yoga!

Downtown/Germantown

Fogg Street – go for the downtown views, stay for the lawn bowling. This is truly a slept on space.

Jacqueline – a trendy cocktail hang that features oysters and other seafood bites from the Optimist

Sonny’s – giant Jenga, screens for the big games, and lots of fun in Germantown.

East

Cherries – fire pits, an outdoor bar, and just a really great hang in East.

East Nash Beer Works – bring the kids for the playground and the adults to watch the biggest games or movies on the huge outdoor screen.

Urban Cowboy – One of East Nashville’s favorite spots, enjoy outdoor firepits and delicious cocktails.

Melrose/Berry Hill

ML Rose – Both the Melrose and Sylvan Park locations have great outdoor spaces, including mini-golf for the kiddos in Sylvan Park.

South Nashville

Game Terminal – Inside you will find about every arcade game known to man. Outside is all the lawn games and an outdoor bar in South Nash.

Sylvan Park/The Nations

Fat Bottom – this family friendly taproom has a HUGE outdoor space with plenty of room for the kiddos to run around

ML Rose – Both the Melrose and Sylvan Park locations have great outdoor spaces, including mini-golf for the kiddos in Sylvan Park.

SuperNormal – an elevated burger joint in Sylvan Park that only offers outdoor dining

Wedgewood Houston

New Heights – one of my favorite breweries in town, be sure to follow them for their frequent outdoor markets, festivals, food trucks, and more! In WeHo.

West Nash

Tailgate – Headquarters in Bellevue is known for their outdoor movie nights – and the sunset view on the top of the hill is just a bonus.

Raise your hand if you’re ready to sip a cold drink on a warm day! And if you want even more options, check out my guide to some of the best patios in Nashville!

XO,
SB

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But if the idea of celebrating with nearly 250K of your closest friends gives you some anxiety (as does the traffic afterwards…), here are some other great ways to celebrate our nation’s birth!

Celebrate at home by placing an All-American catering order with Park Cafe – orders due by noon on July 1!

July 3

Freedom Festival

If you don’t mind a short drive out to the burbs, Hendersonville offers food trucks and vendors, live music, activities for the kids (including princess photo ops!!), and a fireworks show! The fun kicks off at 5 pm and fireworks are scheduled around 9.

Half Batch Brewing

While you’re in Hendersonville, check out the backyard party with music, vendors, and more – plus a view of the city fireworks!

Rosemary & Beauty Queen

Beach Bash with tattoos, specialty drinks, music, and more – beachwear encouraged! In East.

NightLight 615: Top Gun Maverick

Everyone’s favorite outdoor movie night is back with a special patriotic edition in Germantown.

Nashville Shores

Fireworks at the waterpark in Hermitage.

Nashville Sounds

Baseball – as American as apple pie. Maybe even more American as far as folklore goes, but either way, it’s one of my favorite Independence Day past times. The weather is shaping up to be a great night, and the game ends with a very good fireworks show!

A little extra: If you want to see the fireworks (and the game), but enjoy a more adult atmosphere, Tailgate Brewery and Third and Home have great outdoor patios with views of the field.

July 4

Nashville

Music City 5K

Burn off some of the beer you’re going to drink later with this run/walk through downtown!

Music City Hot Chicken Festival

This annual free festival brings the heat – literally and figuratively. If you’ve ever wanted to try all of the best hot chicken Nashville has to offer, this is your chance! It’s also the only place in Nashville proper to find a parade on the 4th – so get there early!

White Limozeen

Putt-putt and pool party on the Graduate rooftop (noon-4 pm) in Midtown

Stateside Kitchen

Start the party early with patriotic vibes and bottomless mimosas. (FYI, this is a DJ brunch…it will not be chill.)

East Nashville Beer Works

Daytime hot dog cookout at both the East Nashville and Lebanon locations – bring the kids!

Urban Dog Bar

A party for the pups with vendors, food and drink specials, and more – ending in plenty of time before the fireworks start! In the Nations

Fat Bottom

All Day family-friendly party in the Nations.

No Quarter and Hubba Hubba Tiki Tonk

Parking lot pool party with music, hot dog eating contest, and more in East.

Red, White, and BOOM

With plenty of activities for the kids (including laser shows!), a great view of the downtown fireworks, and easy parking (!!), the Adventure Science Center’s Red, White, and BOOM event is well worth the price of admission! Go early to take advantage of both the museum entry and the special activities.

A Fourth of July Celebration at the Pool Club

If you’d still like the rooftop fireworks-viewing experience but not the masses and traffic, this might be the event for you. Right on Music Row, the Pool Club at the Virgin Hotel should be pretty easy to escape without getting too stuck in everyone else leaving downtown.

Hampton Inn Capitol View

If the Hampton Inn isn’t your first thought for a party, maybe it should be! Tickets include pool access, live music, and a rooftop view of the fireworks!

Pinewood Social

Patio celebration with AYCE backyard cookout, fireworks views, cocktails, movies, and more. (Fair warning, traffic getting out of here will likely be tough.)

Barrique Brewing

I’ve gone to this party two or three times now – chill vibes, great views of the fireworks, beer – and it’s free! Easy parking, but there is a little traffic to get out.

Tall Tales at Waymore’s

The newest rooftop in East has a fireworks view with bar bites, cocktails, music, and no cover!

Hubba Hubba Tiki Tonk

A parking lot pool party is about as nostalgic American as it gets!

Hoppin’ River North

Enjoy the fireworks right from the Cumberland, but on the opposite side of traffic (there will be some when leaving, but it won’t be as bad!). Easy parking that’s free for the first two hours! In East, near Top Golf.

Pontoon Saloon

Offering their first ever 4th of July cruise, view the fireworks from the Cumberland and park at the marina, which is well out of the traffic fray!

The Listening Room

Daytime patio party and writer’s round ending just in time for the downtown fireworks (you will get stuck in traffic here, just FYI)

New Heights Brewery

Family friendly fireworks viewing on the opposite side of downtown from the chaos – with a bounce house for the kids! In WeHo. Street parking, but it does fill up, so come early.

Nashville Black Market

Special 90s market featuring the 69 Boyz in Germantown

If for some reason you do REALLY want to go downtown…Nashville Guru has all the best downtown options. I personally love seeing the Symphony accompany the fireworks from Ascend Amphitheater – but you will not be spared the traffic.

And, if you’re heading down anyway, Skydeck is throwing a party featuring my beloved Rubiks Groove, with all of your favorite 80s-00s hits!

The Burbs

Fourth of July Jazz

For a much more chill 4th, head south to Arrington Vineyards. There you’ll fine great wine, beautiful scenery, and some jazz – an American-born genre of music.

Franklin on the Fourth

Festivities by day downtown (including pets and children’s parades) and fireworks. (Fair warning, this sounds like a fun day, but I expect it will also be quite crowded and have a lot of traffic).

Hop Springs

Punk Rock cookout in Murfreesboro

July 5

Nashville SC

Americana Night at Geodis, with fireworks after the game!

BrewHop

Use code HAPPY4TH for $25 tickets on Saturday and Sunday!

Holiday Specials

In addition to all the events listed above, lots of places around town offer holiday specials. Here are the ones announced so far…

• Von Elrod’s: free hotdogs with beer purchase!
• ML Rose: free slider with every craft beer purchase (They haven’t announced it yet, but they tend to do it every year, so posting just in case…keep your eyes peeled!)

Did I miss any? Which event are you most excited about? And if you attend any, please drop some tips for next year below or via email! Happy 4th, y’all! Nashville 4th of July: Things to Do, Fireworks, Concerts & More

XO,
SB

P.S. Did you know I send out a weekly events guide newsletter? In addition to holiday activities, it includes all the Xennial-approved events for the upcoming week (typically 40-50 events!), as well as any future events that have been announced so you can plan ahead. You can sign up here and have it sent directly to your inbox every Monday morning!

P.P.S. Visiting Nashville for the first time? Be sure to check out my packing list for all of your Nashville essentials!

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