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Getting there
Airlines flying with one stop from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Nashville include Virgin Australia, with codeshare partner Delta, via Los Angeles, and Qantas, with codeshare partner American Airlines, via Dallas Fort Worth or Los Angeles. United Airlines flies from
Sydney via Houston or San Francisco.
Eat & drink
Arnold’s Country Kitchen Line up for the buffet at this meat-and-three classic. Thursday is fried green tomatoes day. 605 8th Avenue South, +1 615 256 4455, arnoldscountrykitchen.com Bastion Check “let’s try everything” on the à la carte menu in Josh Habiger’s New South dining room. 434 Houston St, +1 615 490 8434, bastionnashville.com
Henrietta Red Best snack: Tennessee paddlefish caviar with sour cream and potato chips. Nashville native Julia Sullivan’s buttermilk biscuits are the finest in town. 1200 4th Avenue North, +1 615 490 8042, henriettared.com Husk Chef Sean Brock now lives in Nashville and the menu at this branch of Husk reflects his passion for traditional Appalachian foodways. 37 Rutledge St, +1 615 256 6565, husknashville.com Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack Start with “medium” hot and build up your tolerance from there. 123 Ewing Dr, +1 615 226 9442, princeshotchicken.com Pinewood Social All-in-one hipster hangout, with a bowling alley, plunge pools, bocce court, cocktail bar and the best eggs Benedict “in a jar”. 33 Peabody St, +1 615 751 8111, pinewoodsocial.com The Filling Station A tasting room and growler store where you can try regional and craft beer on tap. 1118 Halcyon Ave, +1 615 818 0012, brewstogo.com The Melrose Billiard Parlor at the Sutler Saloon A saloon where Nashville legends often turn up to play unannounced gigs and an old-school pool hall with equally good vibes. 2600 8th Avenue South #108, +1 615 678 5489, dirtymelrose.com
Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery Take the tour at this revival distillery tasting room and learn why Tennessee whiskey is something to sing about. 1414 Clinton St, +1 615 913 8800, greenbrierdistillery.com
Stay
Urban Cowboy B&B The welcome drink choice at this wildly stylish East Nashville mansion is either a shot of bourbon or a glass of water. Cow punks welcome. 1603 Woodland St, +1 347 840 0525, urbancowboybnb.com
Listen
Ascend Amphitheater An open-air concert stage with high-rise Nashville skyline as a backdrop. 310 1st Ave S,
+1 615 999 9000, ascendamphitheater.com Grand Ole Opry Country stars and rhinestone cowboys. 2804 Opryland Dr, +1 615 871 6779, opry.com
Pilgrimage Music Festival Produced by Tennessee native Justin Timberlake, expect a stellar lineup and a ton of surprise guests at this annual two-day festival in September in nearby Franklin. pilgrimagefestival.com Robert’s Western World Bands play for tips here so be generous at the best honky-tonk on Lower Broadway. 416B Broadway, +1 615 244 9552, robertswesternworld.com Ryman Auditorium Appearing on the original stage remains a rite of passage for Americana musicians. 116 Fifth Avenue North, +1 615 889 3060, ryman.com Station Inn The Doyle & Debbie Show headlines here most Tuesday nights. 402 12th Avenue South, +1 615 255 3307, stationinn.com
Shop
Cotten Music Center Founded in 1961, this guitar shop and lesson room is an essential stop for serious pickers and strummers. 434 Houston St, +1 615 383 8947, cottenmusic.com