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THINGS TO DO IN NASHVILLE, TN

Come explore Nashville, TN, attractions

It’s seriously hard to beat Kimpton Aertson Hotel for proximity to good times in Nashville. Our Midtown location means you’re central to eclectic neighborhoods, paddle boarding and kayaking on the Cumberland River, plus miles of greenways connecting you to shopping, recreation areas and parks.

 

Midtown Spots Not to Miss

Located within Aertson Midtown

Henley
2023 Broadway | Onsite
Stylish pick for New American menus with a twist, plus cocktails. Located inside Kimpton Aertson Hotel.

Party Fowl
2031 Broadway | .2 mi
Specializing in Nashville hot chicken, local brews, boozy slushies, and brunch.

Five Iron Golf
1202 21st Avenue S | .1 mi
The city’s leading virtual golf simulator bar. Grind away during a morning practice session before work or come by for happy hour with friend after.

Woodhouse Day Spa
2001 Division Street | 128 ft.
Enjoy facials, massages, body treatments and more just steps from Kimpton Aertson Hotel.

Nightlife

Odie’s
1919 Division Street | .1 mi
A neighborhood bar, eatery & entertainment venue. A hospitality collaboration from Old Dominion & Good Time Design.

Riley Green’s Duck Blind
1913 Division Street | .1 mi
Lively sports bar featuring live music and wall-to-wall televisions.

Losers
1911 Division Street | .1 mi
Intimate, no-frills venue for live music, also serving classic bar eats and a variety of beers on tap.

Happy Does Nashville
1921 Division Street | .1 mi
An indoor/outdoor retro watering hole. The lively hangout spot offers drink specials, bar food favorites, and tons of games.

Broadway BrewPub & Grub
1900 Broadway | .2 mi
One of the first bars in town to serve up beers more interesting than the usual Bud and PBR found in local taverns.

The Red Door Saloon
1816 Division Street | .2 mi
Bar offering drinks, hot dogs, steamed sandwiches, and more, with optional outdoor seating.

Old Glory
1200 Villa Place, Suite 103 | .8 mi
A bar/lounge located in a former steam cleaning facility, featuring the original electrical boxes, coal hopper, and smokestack.

Things To Do

Music Row
Centered on 16th and 17th Avenue S | .4 mi
Home to record label offices, radio stations, and recording studios, Music Row is at the heart of Nashville’s country music industry.

Nashville’s Songwriter’s Hall of Fame
1710 Roy Acuff Place | .4 mi
A nonprofit organization, its objective is to honor and preserve the songwriting legacy that is uniquely associated with the music community in the city of Nashville.

Historic RCA Studio B
1611 Roy Acuff Place | .5 mi
Visit Nashville’s most important recording studio and the creative epicenter for Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, The Everly Brothers, and many more. Schedule a tour!

Vanderbilt Stadium
2601 Jess Neely Drive | .9 mi
The first stadium in the South to be used exclusively for college football, it is the home of the Vanderbilt University football team.

Hillsboro Village
1796 21st Avenue S | .9 mi
A collection of shops, boutiques, and restaurants perfect for a day’s stroll.

The Parthenon
2500 West End Avenue | 1.4 mi
Nashville’s Parthenon in Centennial Park is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens.

Market

The Turnip Truck
1920 Broadway | .1 mi
Locally owned natural grocer offering organic produce, food essentials, and an in-store eatery.

CVS
426 21st Avenue S | .1 mi
Your one-stop-shop for prescriptions, snacks, and impulse buys.

Dining

Giovanni Ristorante
909 20th Avenue S | 350 ft
Upscale restaurant serving Northern Italian cuisine & wine in a sophisticated setting.

The Stillery
1921 Broadway | 400 ft
Mason jar cocktails, burgers, and brick-oven pizza in a modern space with live music on weekends.

Velvet Taco
1911 Broadway | .1 mi
A temple to the liberated taco. They are a one-of-a-kind taco concept serving premium food in a unique & funky fast-casual setting.

All’Antico Vinaio
1915 Broadway | .1 mi
The legendary Florentine sandwich shop.

Torchy’s Tacos
1929 Broadway | .1 mi
From scratch-made churros to house-pressed tortillas and queso made fresh all day long. Aertson guests receive a 10% discount.

Amerigo
1920 West End Avenue | .2 mi
A local Italian favorite that offers a full lunch and dinner menu seven days a week, as well as daily early bird specials.

Chuy’s
1901 Broadway | .2 mi
Chain serving “big as yo’ face” burritos & other Tex-Mex dishes in a kitschy, Elvis-heavy setting.

Nacho Daddy
800 19th Avenue S, Suite 104 | .2 mi
One-of-a-kind dining experience with gourmet nachos, signature dishes, and a lively atmosphere.

The Row Kitchen & Pub
110 Lyle Avenue | .2 mi
Signature burgers, seafood, and 20+ Southern draft beers served in a rustic-chic space with live music.

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken
112 19th Avenue S | .2 mi
Mild to very spicy fried chicken, Southern sides, and local brews in a casual, counter-service eatery.

Midtown Café
102 19th Avenue S | .3 mi
Casual fine dining in Nashville as featured in The Wall Street Journal’s Power Table.

Jasper’s
1918 West End Avenue | .3 mi
A neighborhood bar and restaurant done better! An all-day menu showcasing elevated bar fare, shareable bites, a variety of frozen beverages, well-crafted cocktails, local beer, and wine served in a lively atmosphere.

Bella Napoli Pizzeria
1200 Villa Place Suite 206 | .9 mi
Enjoy wood-fired pizzas, homemade pastas, and specialty cocktails.

Barcelona Wine Bar
1200 Villa Place Suite 110 | .8 mi
Enjoy wine, tapas, and brunch at this Spanish-inspired restaurant.

Sadie’s
1200 Villa Place | 1 mi
American fare influenced by Mediterranean flavor.

 

Other Favorite Nashville ‘Hoods

The Gulch — Just south of Downtown, The Gulch has risen from its abandoned warehouse past to hot spot status. Bite into a “bonut” (biscuit dough donut) on your way to The First Center for Visual Arts with rotating global exhibits in a stunning Art Deco building. Visit different breweries or shop antiques at the Downtown Antique mall. All within a 10 minute drive from our hotel.

12South — Pop into a coffee shop for a latte among the local free spirits. Then stroll past stylish boutiques and revitalized homes. Catch the Tuesday farmers market in historic Sevier Park during the warmer months.

West End — More shopping and coffeehouses, plus the 132-acre Centennial Park, Nashville’s largest urban park and home to the Parthenon, a full-scale replica of Athen’s original that serves as an art museum.

Belmont/Hillsboro Village — More than two dozen bars and restaurants welcome you to this walkable neighborhood, plus clothing boutiques, local bookstore and the Belcourt Theatre, showing classic, indie and foreign films along with live music and theater performances.