Business
Warner Music Nashville
Since its founding in 2009 as part of the expansion plan of Warner Music Group, Warner Music Nashville has signed country music power players such as Hunter Hayes and Brett Eldredge. It’s poised to bring 175 new jobs to the city in the next year thanks to a new financial services division. 20 Music Square E., 615.748.8000,
Citizen Kitchens
Dubbing itself a “food business incubator,” Citizen Kitchens is
Jumpstart Foundry
This locally based healthcare innovation fund supports
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
This 131-year-old organization may be the only chamber of commerce that proudly advertises: “We spark
The Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Founded in 2007, the NEC aims to connect entrepreneurs with resources and advisors to help them start and build companies. As befits its hometown, the center focuses on music, publishing and healthcare technology. 41 Peabody St., 615.873.1257,
Hotels
The 404 Hotel
Housed in a former shipping container, the 404 has all of five rooms. If that sounds cool to you, you
The Hermitage Hotel
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Hutton Hotel
A boutique hotel with a java bar and techno touches like room key-controlled lights and digital shower thermostats. 1808 West End Ave., 615.340.9333,
Union Station
Originally a circa 1900 train station, then converted into a hotel in the 1980s, Union Station is now a part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. 1001 Broadway, 615.726.1001,
Kimpton Aertson Hotel
Nestled in the midtown corridor, this boutique hotel
Noelle
Southern charm meets 1930s Art Deco in this classic Printers Alley hotel. The Music City’s evolution over the past half-century
Thompson Nashville
Opened in 2016 in the Gulch, the 224-room Thompson Nashville offers unique local touches like vinyl on loan from Jack White’s Third Man Records and bespoke
21c Nashville
Housed in the Gray & Dudley building that
Restaurants
Arnold’s Country Kitchen
It’s all about the classic “meat and three” at Arnold’s. The concept is simple and the execution spot-on—fried chicken, mac
The Catbird Seat
A creation of local hospitality entrepreneurs Ben and Max Goldberg, the Catbird Seat is high-concept: 22 seats, one seating per night four nights a week, and a tasting menu of whatever chefs Will Aghajanian and Liz Johnson feels
Mas Tacos Por Favor
A meaningful list of outstanding Nashville restaurants would include dozens, but if you have to narrow it down, Mas Tacos is essential. Starting life as a food truck, the East Nashville restaurant serves creative Mexican food with a twist, like cast-iron chicken tacos and fried avocado tacos. 732
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Henrietta Red
Offering a simple, fresh menu of contemporary dishes, this Germantown restaurant focuses on changeable, vegetable-based cuisine. With a variety of seafood, an oyster bar and a curated cocktail menu, it’s the perfect place for a dinner for two. If you’d like a more customized experience, there’s a private dining space and elegant event services available. 1200 4th Ave. N., 615.490.8042,
The Mockingbird Nashville
Two master chefs’ vision—a sophisticated, upscale version of the American diner—has become a hub of activity in Nashville. Chef Maneet Chauhan, of Chauhan Ale & Masala House, together with partner and executive chef Brian Riggenbach and partner and general manager Mikey Corona have created a menu inspired by a classic diner,
Prince’s Hot Chicken
If you’re looking to try some real, authentic Nashville cuisine, Prince’s is a must. The historic joint has been around for nearly 100 years, and its signature dish is hot (read spicy) chicken. It’s one of the best meals in town, so don’t miss out on this famed down-home cuisine. 5814 Nolensville Pike, 615.810.9388,
Experiences
Bluebird Cafe
The Bluebird calls itself a “listening room,” which is a terrific description. A dinner-only café, Bluebird is really a place for songwriters to play music with other songwriters before an appreciative audience of about 70 guests. It’s intimate, unpolished and, when everything clicks,
Country Music Hall of Fame
This is a living museum that does an outstanding job of preserving and curating cultural history while simultaneously
Ryman Auditorium
Like Red Rocks, Fillmore West, CBGB or Massey Hall, this is one of popular music’s grand cathedrals. Never mind who’s performing: If you can see a show here, see a show here. 116 Fifth Ave. N., 116 Fifth Ave. N., 615.889.3060,
Frist Art Museum
Since debuting in 2001, the Frist has maintained a top spot in the evolving local visual arts scene. Current and upcoming exhibits include: Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection and Murals of North Nashville Now. 919 Broadway, 615.244.3340,
Grand Ole Opry
Having
The Standard at the Smith House
Built in the 1840s, the Smith House has
