This ambitious, four-floor takeover of an old 1875 farm supply warehouse has finally given Nashvillians a reason to go downtown even when family is not visiting. The 1st floor is devoted to lightning-fast, but elevated, pub grub, with 27 beer taps and live music that's defiantly un-country most nights (Southern rock, indie, roots etc). This place is always buzzing.

Head up a level for a casual cocktail and sushi lounge, complete with rescued furniture, vintage pinball, walls made from old printing plates and a cornucopia of music memorabilia. And then there's the open-air rooftop, with unrivaled views over the Cumberland River and straight down the belly of Broadway, where you'll find DJs spinning from 11pm Friday and Saturday nights.


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1. Riverfront Park

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This narrow park sits between downtown and the Cumberland River. Take your pooch for a romp in the dog park, have a picnic as you watch the barges from…

2. Johnny Cash Museum & Store

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Nashville's museum dedicated to 'The Man in Black' is smallish but houses the most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia in…

3. John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge

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For a photogenic view of Nashville's skyline, stroll to the middle of this lovely truss bridge across the Cumberland River. Seigenthaler, longtime editor…

4. Schermerhorn Symphony Center

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Fronted by six majestic pillars, this grand neoclassic concert hall was completed in 2006 at a cost of $123.5 million. It hosts the Nashville Symphony as…

5. Cumberland Park

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This 6.5-acre park hugs the Cumberland River's eastern bank across from downtown. For kids, there's a climbing wall and an innovative washboard play area…

6. Music City Walk of Fame Park

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Glossy plaques honor songwriters and musicians who have made significant contributions to the Nashville music scene. Give a nod to Kid Rock, say howdy to…

8. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

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This monumental museum, reflecting the near-biblical importance of country music to Nashville's soul, is a must-see whether you're a country music fan or…