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| razorsedge |
 Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 2:55 pm |
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| Since our first trip to Nashville is going to be for the New Years show, my girlfriend and I were curious what things would be best to do while we're there. Any recommendations by you Nashvillians or anybody who just loves the city would be much appreciated. |
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| The14weed |
| Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 5:42 pm |
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| Go to the COUNTRY outside of any city is pretty but I loved the Hill's of Tennessee they were spectacular.... Albert out in Northern, California.... sore eye don't know much about them cities .......ヅ |
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| newfan |
| Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 8:45 pm |
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Raisin' a Ruckus
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| My recommendations ~ Station Inn ~ Hatch Show Print ~ Parthenon. |
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| ruralvoice |
| Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:07 pm |
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Tearin' it Down
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I know others will post lots of things eventually. You obviously will want to take the walk down 2nd street and Broadway and all the little venues. There is the old "16th Avenue" that the song was made famous for (the lyrics are quite accurate as sung by Lazy J Dalton:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsbmrqfQDco&feature=fvsr
I believe that was (is) referred to as Music Row, but I don't really have the history (16th & 17th Avenues are named "Music Square" East and West, respectively at Demonbreun as you go south down 17th and back up 16th north).
Of course before the NYE show you will want to eat at Jacks BBQ on Broadway, BUT go early. There will be lots of fans there, and frequently you'll find a band member or two.
Parking is only $4 under the public library building on weekends and after 5pm. That is on Commerce Avenue between 6th and 7th streets. Enter off of 6th coming down from Church Street or on 7th going up from Commerce. It's the cheapest parking in down after hours.
Lots of places to eat: "Rotiers" for some of the best burgers and other sandwiches in town (Near Elliston Place & 25th on Elliston); "Knoshville" a delicatessen with some of the greatest deli food in Nashville (near 20th and Broadway on Broadway); I use to go to "Merchants" on the corner of 4th and Broadway but it has changes ownership and I'm not impressed right now.;Demos Steak and Spaghetti House (3rd and Commerce on 3rd); Upscale "Capitol Grill" 6th & Church on 6th Street; and many more....
Be sure and come a day early or stay a day late and go to the Station Inn for some Bluegrass (on the corner of 12th and Pine St). Check their schedule.
Have fun,
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| pittsyltucky |
| Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:32 pm |
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*Johnny*
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| I would only add Prince's Hot Chicken as a must-get. Off of Dickerson Road, north side of town. Look for the line out the door. |
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| greendirtgirl |
| Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 5:37 am |
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Raisin' a Ruckus
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| How bout the Gibson plant? I know my lil bro had a great time visiting for the 100th year anniversary and actually got his hands on some pretty awesome guitars...Maybe I'll win the lotto between now and then and come away with the Les Paul of my dreams!!! One can only hope... |
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| indeedinoditsistern |
| Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:18 am |
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*Garfunkled*
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if you like bronze neekid people (and who doesnt), go see the statue of bronze neekid people, MUSICA.
"Musica is a bronze statue unveiled in 2003 that sits in a grassy knoll at the center of a traffic rotary where Division Street meets 17th Avenue South (known as the Music Row Roundabout or Buddy Killen Circle) across from the Owen Bradley Park in the Music Row area of Nashville, Tennessee. It was built as part of an urban renewal project for the Music Row neighborhood." |
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| razorsedge |
| Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:53 am |
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Old Crow
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Location: Chicago, Illinois
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| I can't complain with responses like these. Thanks so much for the ideas. Station Inn is a gaurentee. |
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| pittsyltucky |
| Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:43 pm |
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*Johnny*
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| If you like bronzey stuff I'd also recommend checking out the exterior of the public library a few blocks from the Ryman - neat little panels depicting all kinds of critters. Neat WPA stuff. |
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| bopanic |
| Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:58 pm |
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*King of da Vuld*
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indeedinoditsistern wrote: if you like bronze neekid people (and who doesnt), go see the statue of bronze neekid people, MUSICA.
i live on 20th ave south (3 blocks from the naked ppl) drive by it everyday...
the tin roof is a great watering hole (if your into that kind of thing?) you never know who you will run into at that bar!
http://www.tinroofbars.com/Home/Nashville |
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| Chigger |
| Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:16 pm |
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*Lucky No. 7*
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indeedinoditsistern wrote: ....that sits in a grassy knoll at the center of a traffic rotary...."
That's why I don't hang out there when I'm in Nashvegas. It's the whole "grassy knoll" thing that gets me...  |
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| therodge |
| Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:01 am |
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*Law Dog*
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| I'm thinking my list of to-do's over real good. Posting soon. |
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| GeogGeek |
| Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 4:55 pm |
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Lil' Birdie
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hey Nashvillians...I think we are arriving the 30th and looking for something to do that night. Places to eat? Any shows not to be missed? General places to get our groove on?
Also, because I'm a super geek...any places the academic in me might be interested in...sites of "urban renewal projects" (read: sites of gentrification) or interesting historical sites that may not be on the tourist map?
Thanks for any help! |
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| lbrod |
| Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 6:51 pm |
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| How about some Deja Vu? Playing the 30th at the Station Inn, Chuck Mead and the Grassy Knoll Boys. |
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| pittsyltucky |
| Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:19 pm |
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*Johnny*
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| !!! I hope we can get into town soon enough to catch that. |
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| lbrod |
| Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:53 pm |
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| Showtime is 9:00. Does anyone smell guest appearances? |
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| The whistle knows my name |
| Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:28 pm |
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Thousandaire
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lbrod wrote: Does anyone smell guest appearances?
I'm thinking that too. But for which show? |
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| razorsedge |
| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 1:40 am |
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you know Rodge, I've been waiting quite a while for your promise of Nashville goodness. I'm not saying I'm mad about your lack of following through on your promise, I'm just disappointed.  |
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| Kitty |
| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:38 am |
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I just told Scot last night that we are going to totally hit Prince's Hot Chicken. I went to a place like that in Memphis... and I don't eat mass produced fried chicken but it was ssssoooo good. Plus, I like any place that lists 4-s on the menu and I can get out of there with a belly full of tasty grub AND a beer for under $8!
Also interested in really good local breakfast places. I love breakfast. We went to the pancake house last year and it was good but the wait - - whew! I don't know if it was THAT good. |
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| therodge |
| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:38 am |
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*Law Dog*
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razorsedge wrote: you know Rodge, I've been waiting quite a while for your promise of Nashville goodness. I'm not saying I'm mad about your lack of following through on your promise, I'm just disappointed.
yea yea. Haha, he aint here yet so I still have time to follow through. How bout dem apples?
Ok.
Best Places to eat:
Rotier's - Hamburger on French Bread
Samurai Sushi - Yum Yum Roll
Jack's BBQ - Kansas City Sweet Sauce
Ghot Wingz - best wings youll ever have
Prince's Hot Chicken - Hot will make your insides tingle for 24 hours
Mafioso's - Good pizza
Pizza Perfect - also good pizza
Bro's Cajun - Jambolaya!
Fattouche - chicken gyro plate
Charlie Bob's
Family Wash - Shepard's Pie
Smiling Elephant - Best Thai food
Danguere's Meat & 3 - Best Banana Pudding and Lemonade in Nashville
Taco Mommacitas - upscale mexican food
Pancake Pantry - pure awesomeness
Loveless Cafe - will take better half of your day but well worth it. Best biscuits anywhere. if you do go check out the Natchez Trace Bridge down the road.
Music stores:
Grimey's - a must
The Groove - E. Nashville
Guitar Stores:
Gruhn Guitars - Next to Ryman super sweet instruments
Cotton Music
Music venues/bars
Station Inn - a must!
5 Spot - Old Time Jam on Wednesday Nights!!!
Red Door Saloon - cool atmosphere
Flying Saucer - Most beers in Nashville on tap but good luck getting one
3 Crow Bar - Washers in the back
Broadway Brewhouse - downtown
The Melrose - Sundrop on tap
12 South Taproom
Radio:
91.1 FM WRVU
Clothes
Katy K's Western Wear
Clothing Xchange
Flashback
Touristy places to go:
Ryman tour
Hatch Show Print - a must
Country Music Hall of Fame
Tootsies and all those honky tonks on Broadway - lame, haha
Not so touristy:
Cheekwood - garden & art
Centennial Park - Parthenon, rabid squirrels
Love Circle - Great view of Nashville*
The Arcade - not videogames, first indoor mall - Peanut Shop
Vinyl pressing tour
hmmm, thats all I can think of now. I'll try to think of some more. |
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| LucyStag |
| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:44 am |
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I think my almost-vegetarianism may be taking a break over New Years.
There's saying no to school chicken wings, then there's Southern barbecue. 
I'm only human, dear sweet Chickens.
Tucky, I'll get back to you on buses (waiting to get paid) but if you want me to get to Richmond in the pre-dawn hour, I think that can be swung. In case of Chuck Mead or other reasons to get to Tennessee earlier... |
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| razorsedge |
| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:59 am |
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| Egads! Thanks! |
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| pittsyltucky |
| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 1:37 pm |
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*Johnny*
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| In a perfect world, we're there in time to catch the show and hit Prince's afterward (they keep late hours). |
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| GeogGeek |
| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:15 pm |
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Lil' Birdie
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wow! that's quite a list! Station Inn has been on my short list (will need to talk my travel partner into this...after 15 or more hours in the car, I'll be up for it be she may not)...perhaps we'll see some of you there.
What about Tin Angel for food? I've heard good things about it and thought I'd check it out...
Also, how bicycle friendly (or not) is Nashville? We've been contemplating bringing our bikes...in case of taxi (or $$) shortages
Thanks again! |
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| bopanic |
| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:51 am |
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*King of da Vuld*
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GeogGeek wrote: Also, how bicycle friendly (or not) is Nashville? We've been contemplating bringing our bikes...in case of taxi (or $$) shortages
glad to see you are coming from minneapolis, thats quite a haul but it will be worth it as nashville is an awesome city and you are in for an even better time at the show!
as far as biking goes, its not the most bike friendly city but its def do able! if you can withstand the cold (which im assuming you can being from the north) you should have no problems riding to the ryman downtown. just be careful of drunk drivers! |
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| bopanic |
| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:59 am |
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*King of da Vuld*
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therodge wrote: Tootsies and all those honky tonks on Broadway - lame, haha
not lame! actually a lot of fun and can be quite rowdy depending on the night... plus you never know who might show up and play on stage with the house band... |
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| therodge |
| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:22 am |
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Ok, go to the Honky Tonks if you like the songs Sweet Home Alabama or Jackson... I swear I walked down the street there once and heard Sweet Home Alabama played out of at least 4 of those bars at the same time.
Tin Angel is great! Their eggplant is really good! Place is a lil more high dollar than the other places I wrote down. I can come up with a more fine dining list ifn ya want? |
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| bopanic |
| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:43 am |
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| GeogGeek |
| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 4:18 pm |
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Lil' Birdie
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Location: Minneapolis, MN
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not too bike friendly, eh? Hmmmm...I'll see how adventurous I feel when the time comes...although, I'm hard pressed to think of a time I regretted having my bike
one higher dollar meal is prob all can afford this trip, so I think its gotta be Tin Angel.
I am ridiculously excited about this trip...so much so that my day dreaming about it is distracting me from my school work...
Seriously, thank you for all the "insider" info...this is so great! |
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| lbrod |
| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:46 pm |
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| The daydreaming and anticipation are what gets us through the drudgery of another work week. |
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