A Day in The Nations
Make a day of it exploring The Nations, a neighborhood chock full of friendly shops and a low key pace. But don't tell everyone.
Sylvan Park's Neighborhood Guide
Located between Charlotte Pike and West End Avenue, this fast-growing neighborhood is packed with family-friendly restaurants and shops. Now that the longer days are back, it's a great time to stroll around Sylvan Park and discover its exciting restaurant scene.
SCOUT'S BARBERSHOP
Walk in any day of the week in this stylish barbershop for men and women of all age. Sit in one of their vintage barber chairs and relax with a free cold-brewed coffee from Barista Parlor or a beer from Little Harpeth Brewing. Is there a better way to get your hair cut?
scoutsbarbershop.com | 132 46th Avenue North | (615) 982-8345
LOCAL TACO
A Nashville staple for all tacos lovers! This casual restaurant offers a nice variety of tacos (duh), quesadillas, bowls and more. It's the perfect spot to bring friends and neighbors together as the weather gets warmer.
localtaco.com | 4501 Murphy Road | 615-891-3271
PARK CAFE
This restaurant offers the best of locavore cuisine, featuring products from local farms, gardens and artisan producers. Voted one of West Nashville's best happy hour spots, Park Cafe is a great place for locals to hang out in and enjoy a glass of boutique wine or an artisan craft beer.
parkcafe.com | 4403 Murphy Road | (615) 383 4409
EDLEY'S BAR-B-QUE
THE spot for all barbecue-loving Nashvillians! In a few words, Edley's is the perfect combination of BBQ and meat and three. Pork, chicken, catfish, ribs, briskets...and the famous Tuck Special voted best sandwich in Nashville. Sides, ranging from cornbread, mac-n-cheese to banana pudding, are made daily from secret family recipes.
edleysbbq.com | 4500 Murphy Road | 615-942-7499
CAFFE NONNA
This Italian restaurant rhymes with family. Opened eighteen years ago, Caffe Nonna offers a nice selection of homemade Italian dishes inspired by chef Daniel Maggipinto’s grandmother, Nonna. Wine enthusiasts will enjoy its sundry wine menu featuring several European varieties.
caffenonna.com | 4427 Murphy Road | 615.463.0133
MCCABE PUB
A local institution! Opened in 1982, this family-friendly pub is all about American comfort food. They have everything from grilled cheese to fried okra and red velvet. Family-owned, its casual atmosphere makes it the perfct place for a pregame drink or a lunch with friends and family. A real gem that feels like home!
mccabepub.com | 4410 Murphy Road | (615) 269-9406
ANSWER
In a growing multicultural city, answer. offers shareable plates full of flavors from here and there. Inspired by a multitude of cultures, Chef Chris Raucci reinvents traditional dishes from all around the world such as his Aracini with an Asian touch. High end, yet casual, answer. is the place where people come together to eat well and have meaningful conversation.
answerrestaurant.com | 132 46th Avenue North | 615-942-0866
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