Wet your whistle with a bloody mary at any of these restaurants and bars throughout Nashville. Around here, we love to take classic concepts and dress them up with a new spin. No two versions of this oldschool cocktail will taste the same as you make your way through this list.  The Lipstick Lounge 4.6 ★ “The Bar for Everyone” seems like a fitting location to start off the Bloody Mary list in Nashville. Known for having the kind of bar that makes any guest feel right at home, The Lipstick Lounge is the queer friendly bar on Woodland St where all are welcome. Play games like trivia ..read more

Don’t leave the confines of your budget while eating out in Nashville by picking out a restaurant from this list. Every establishment mentioned will keep you from spending too much without taking away any of the flavor that comes with going out in Music City. Cheap Charlie’s Taco Shop 4.6 ★ Usually, stopping at a gas station for food means having to pick from a selection of roller food and maybe the occasional chicken salad sandwich. With Cheap Charlie’s Taco Shop on Woodland St, there’s no sacrificing a good ml when you’re short on time. Although, you might want to visit Cheap Charlie ..read more

Find the best things to do to take in the culture, heritage, and history of Nashville while you’re recovering from last night! Grab a Gatorade and your favorite pair of shades and dive into these awesome things to do while your trip to Nashville! Learn something new (or old) about Nashville by visiting any of these local establishments. From music to old automobiles, Nashville seems to have a separate display hall for any niche subculture. Music City Walk of Fame 4.4 ★ Much like Hollywood, Nashville is the kind of city that is fueled by all things entertainment. With a lean towards coun ..read more

Don’t miss out on a chance to try some of the top rated wings that Nashville has to offer. Around here, we love to eat and these restaurants are known for serving up chicken wings that make the perfect lunch, dinner, or late night snack. Ghot Wingz 4.6 ★ Starting out today’s list is Ghot Wingz on Gallatin Pike in east Nashville, a locally owned spot that offers wings and tenders tossed with any of over 25 flavors. This particular menu came to be about ten years ago, when a local couple decided that they wanted to serve up quality chicken to anyone that walks across their threshold. Some ..read more

Find out all about the burger scene in Nashville by visiting any of what comes up on this particular list. These are some of the top rated spots in the city where you can find just about any burger option you could come up with, maybe even some you wouldn’t think of. M.L. Rose 4.5 ★ M.L. Rose is the kind of burger joint that is meant for those who don’t back down from a challenge. These burgers are piled high and not for the person in a mood for a light meal. Don’t let the concept of a burger lead you to believe that these are just beef based specialties. Whether you stick to the cla ..read more

Make a memory that will last forever by getting tattooed at any of Nashville’s top rated tattoo shops. There are TONS to choose from but here’s a list to get you started. One Drop Ink Tattoo Parlour 4.9 ★ Jefferson Street is where we are beginning today’s journey through Nashville’s top rated tattoo shops and One Drop Ink is one heck of a start when you need some sick tattoos. Known for taking the art seriously, One Drop Ink Tattoo Parlour is what would be considered “Fine Art” in the realm of body modification. In particular, there is a sort of elegance to the pieces produced by thi ..read more

Don’t feel up to dedicating to a full sit down meal? You’ve come to the right place! The Nashville Insider is all about letting you know what’s best here in Music City so keep reading to find out where to go when you’re in the mood for a sandwich. There’s plenty of restaurants to choose from, we’ve just made a list of the top rated ones. Nashville’s restaurant scene has a little something for everyone, regardless of what flavor you’ve got in mind. Bill’s Sandwich Palace 4.9 ★ When you happen to find yourself in the 16th St area of Nashville on any weekend, Bill’s Sandwich Palace is r ..read more

With all this beautiful warm weather coming up, you will want to go out and find something frozen to cool off with while out and about in Nashville. Though our spring and summer season is one that is undeniably enjoyable, there’s nothing quite like a nice ice based dessert on a sunny afternoon. Keep reading to find out where to venture when you’re wanting a frozen sweet treat in Nashville. Mike’s Ice Cream 4.6 ★ Starting off this chilled out list of frozen treats is Mike’s Ice Cream on 2nd Ave. Stop by any day (or night) from 8 am – 11 pm (12 am on Saturday/Sunday nights) and pick fr ..read more

Don’t miss out on this season’s gorgeous weather while you’re visiting Nashville! If there’s one thing we love to do here at The Nashville Insider, being outside has to take the cake. Keep on reading to find out where to eat in Nashville when you can’t bring yourself to spend the day inside. Every restaurant on this list features outdoor seating and high ratings so there’s no going wrong with any of our selections. Sonny’s Patio Pub & Refuge 4.5 ★ First up on our list today, Germantown brings us an outdoor setting mixed up with some fantastic food at Sonny’s Patio Pub & Refug ..read more

At some point during your travels to Nashville or just doing some general research about the area, you might have seen a mention of Music City once or twice. That’s because Nashville is the place to be when you are interested in seeing some live music. From the powerful stage of the Ryman Auditorium, to buskers out on public benches, you can’t escape the creative energy pouring from all over the city. For this feature list, we are going to take the dramatics down a notch and skip over the massive venues that the area has to offer. Keep reading to find something a little low-key in the realm ..read more