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TAKE A SPIN
Vinyl records have made a massive comeback in recent years, and
Nashville is a great destination for collectors. On the edge of Pie Town—
just south of downtown — you can visit Jack White’s (of the White
Stripes) Third Man Records, the Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory of
vinyl fun. Check out the store’s rare records and memorabilia,
and catch a live show at its famed Blue Room. Third Man also offers
weekend tours, and has a 1947 Voice-O-Graph recording booth that
allows visitors to record a short audio message directly to a 6-inch
phonograph disc.
Nearby, in the growing Wedgewood-Houston community, is
United Record Pressing. Said to be the largest manufacturer of
vinyl records in North America, URP offers a range of vinyl-related
merchandise.
TUNES FOR ALL
Nashville has long been known for its country music, but just about
every genre imaginable thrives here. The Elliston Place Rock Block
plays host to two of the city’s best-loved rock establishments, Exit/In
and The End. The latter boasts rowdy DIY and punk shows, while
the former has reached renowned status since opening in 1971.
Nearby dive bar Springwater is another great venue for folks hoping
to scratch their indie-rock itch and enjoy a cheap brew.
For jazz fans, Rudy’s Jazz Room in the Gulch neighborhood is not
to be missed. Visitors can enjoy multiple live shows from acclaimed
jazz musicians each evening alongside traditional New Orleans–style
food and drink. Downtown’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center is
home to the Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony and also books
major touring acts.
FEEL THE RHYTHM
After you’ve spent your daylight hours learning about Nashville’s
music, be sure to save your evenings for
actually
going out and
hearing some. A trip to Nashville is never complete without a stop
at the Ryman Auditorium, where you can take an educational tour
and see what’s sure to be an unforgettable live show. After you leave
the Ryman, stop in at Robert’s Western World, which often features
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A Taste of Music City
Nashville may be known as Music City, but it’s also a
prominent food town — one that boasts a plethora of
exciting new establishments alongside longtime local
classics. Here’s a sampling of some of Nashville’s
best spots to grab a bite.
Homegrown Favorites
You can’t visit Nashville without trying what’s perhaps
the city’s most famous dish: hot chicken. The original
purveyor of the spicy, fried dish is
Prince’s Hot
Chicken Shack
, located northeast of town. You
may have to wait in line, but it’ll be worth it for the
perfectly fried bird. Lovers of Southern food must head
to the Gulch, home to the famed
Arnold’s Country
Kitchen
, which serves a meat and three — Southern
shorthand for a main entree and three sides. And try
the
Loveless Cafe
southwest of town, where you’ll
want to be sure to order the biscuits and country ham.
Award-Winning Cuisine
Folks who live in Nashville can’t survive on chicken
and biscuits alone. Germantown restaurant
City
House
claims Nashville’s first James Beard Award–
winning chef, Tandy Wilson, and serves rustic Italian
fare with a distinctly Southern bent — think mortadella
served with chickpeas, frisee, and carrot mostardo.
East Nashville’s
Margot Café & Bar
is one of the city’s
older fine dining establishments, and boasts a
seasonal menu that changes daily and features
dishes like braised pork shank and cornmeal-dusted
trout. Nationally renowned chef Philip Krajeck’s
Rolf
and Daughters
(which ranked third on
Bon Appétit
’s
2013 list of best new American restaurants) serves
up handmade pastas.
Sweet Fare
Busy days of exploration demand occasional treats.
With locations in East Nashville and 12 South,
Five Daughters Bakery
crafts a beautiful array
of artisanal doughnuts, including the 100-layer
croissant-doughnut hybrid. Caffeine fiends will
find no shortage of fuel throughout the city.
Frothy
Monkey
, whose extensive all-day food menu rivals
its beloved espresso drinks, is a sure bet. And on
a hot day, stop at 12 South’s frozen-pop shop
Las
Paletas
for a sweet, icy treat.
Bright neon lights, honky-
tonk bars, and live music
bring the streets of Lower
Broadway to life.