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Visit an elevated Italian restaurant downtown for a fun brunch feast.

Here's your plan for enjoying an Italian brunch feast at Ella's on 2nd downtown

Italian Brunch Feast

At Ella’s on 2nd, you can indulge in an Italian inspired brunch with dishes designed by chef Christian Petroni. Walk-ins welcome, but reservations recommended.

Italian Brunch

✅ Before you go
• Walk-ins are welcome, but make a reservation to guarantee your seat, https://www.ellason2nd.com/location/ellas-on-2nd/.

💪 Pro tips
• You’ll have to navigate the downtown parking situation, they recommend using the Hyatt Centric valet or the nearby paid parking garage on 2nd.
• Chef Christian Patroni is a celebrity chef and restauranteur, you can find him on Food Network’s, Chopped.

Head downtown to visit Ella’s on 2nd

Visit Ella’s by Christian Petroni for a daily Italian-inspired brunch featuring dishes like nutella pizza bread, caprese omelette, and breakfast carbonara.

✅ Before you go
• Brunch is served daily, from 7AM-11AM on weekdays, and from 8AM-2PM on weekends.

💪 Pro tips
• We ordered the nutella pizza bread, caprese omelette, breakfast carbonara, baby arugula salad, and seasonal fruit plate.

Stop by to check out their daily brunch menu

Where are my breakfast lovers at? I feel like you can have it all,

So when I heard there's a restaurant serving an Italian

We are headed downtown to visit Ella's on Second, to

try out dishes created by culinary mastermind Christian Petroni.

Their daily brunch menu features Italian classics with a fun twist.

We started off strong with nutella pizza bread,

And we followed it up with a spread of incredibly fresh dishes

So if you're looking for a new brunch spot in town,

head to Ella's and treat yourself to an Italian inspired brunch feast.

Enjoy happy hour and karaoke at this East Nashville favorite. 

Here's your plan for enjoying happy hour, karaoke, and games at East Nashville's Lowbar

Underground Dive Bar 🍻🎤

Enjoy happy hour, karaoke, darts, and pool at Lowbar Nashville. Snacks available from Jaq Rabbit Slims.

Karaoke & Drinks

✅ Before you go
• Free street parking (will need to walk a little)and paid lots around 
• Open 5pm - 3am most days (closing time may change) 
• Happy hour is 5-8pm every day offering 2-for-1 drinks, $4 shots, and more 
• They have nachos, fries, and wings at Jaq Rabbit Slims, the outdoor food truck, as well as a few small bites at the bar like hot dogs 

💪 Pro tips
• Karaoke is self serve, so sign up on the kiosk and get ready to sing!
• the Photo Booth is $7 for digital and physical prints 
• Darts and pool available to play 

Hang out at Lowbar

Get your game and drink on at East Nashville's only locally owned underground hang.

is reminiscent of an eclectic 70s dive bar with modern appeal.

Enjoy happy hour every day from 5 to 8 p.m. with 2 for 1 drafts and palomas,

Snack on shareable bar bites like nachos and fries from Jaq Rabbit Slims.

listen to the DJ or sing your heart out to self-serve a karaoke.

So stop by before a show or come any time for all it has to offer.

Visit a newly opened downtown restaurant that serves a seafood-forward Mexican menu in an upscale setting.

Here's your plan for dining at Lona, enjoying seafood Mexican dishes and signature cocktails

Downtown Seafood-Forward Mexican Kitchen

Head to Lona at Noelle Hotel, Nashville for a splendid seafood-forward Mexican dining experience. Make a reservation via the provided link.

Fine Dining

✅ Before you go
• Lona is open for dinner daily from 5PM-10PM on Sunday through Thursday & 4PM-11PM on Friday and Saturday.
• They also offer a weekend brunch service from 10:30AM-2PM.

💪 Pro tips
• Make your reservation to guarantee your seat at https://www.opentable.com/restaurant/profile/1405222?shareReferrer=ios-share.

Make a reservation & head downtown

At Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval in Nashville, enjoy a modern Mexican menu with over 85 tequilas and seafood-forward dishes like lump crab guacamole.

Modern Mexican Dining

✅ Before you go
• Check out the menu to set your sights on the top menu dishes, https://www.lonanashville.com/menus.

💪 Pro tips
• With over 85 different types of tequilas, you’d be remiss to skip a cocktail—my favorite was the Mercado Margarita, made with a hibiscus rosemary foam.
• The menu is intentionally seafood forward, so go for options like the lump crab guacamole, shrimp and crab enchiladas, or grilled salmon.

Drink & dine on a modern Mexican menu

Downtown's dining scene just got a serious upgrade

the newest restaurant inside the Noelle Hotel.

Known for its modern take on Mexican cuisine,

making it perfect for sharing apps and drinks, in a sleek,

a playful spiked twist on the classic Mexican soda,

topped with a vibrant hibiscus rosemary foam

grilled salmon esquites brings a unique smoky

twist to a street corn inspired favorite.

Whether you're stopping in for drinks and bites or making a full night of it,

Lona is already making a name for itself downtown.

🏛️ Athens of the South 🇬🇷

Visit the Parthenon in Nashville to explore a full-scale replica of the Athens original and enjoy an audio tour detailing its history and architecture.

Museum Visit

✅ Before you go
• There is a $10 entrance fee that can be paid at the door 

Head to the Parthenon 

At Greko Greek Street Food, enjoy authentic Greek street fare like gyros, souvlaki, and baklava in a vibrant setting.

Greek Dining

✅ Before you go
• Parking lot can be limited however there is street parking if needed 

💪 Pro tips
• Arrive hungry 
• Try the baklava for dessert 😋

Greko Greek Street Food 

We're taking a little trip to Greece without leaving Nashville,

This full scale replica of the original in Athens is a must-see,

you'll find exhibits explaining why Nashville has its very own

Parthenon and its connection to the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition.

There's also an audio tour you can take to

learn even more about the building's history and architecture.

this massive 42 ft tall statue of the goddess Athena covered in gold leaf.

Head south for shopping and snacks in Rocket City 🚀

Here's your plan for a fun day trip to Madison: drive, eat, shop, and relax

Day Trip to Charming Southern Town 🚗📚

Drive south to Madison, Alabama, for a day of shopping and dining on historic Main Street, just two hours from Nashville.

Shopping and Snacks

✅ Before you go
•  Approx. 2 hours south of Nashville is the charming town of Madison, Alabama. 
•  Head to Main Street, an area filled with boutiques and bistros to fill your stomach and shopping bags 
• Family friendly and free parking 


Drive to Madison, Alabama

Dine at Old Black Bear in Madison, where you can savor southern and American cuisine alongside a variety of craft beers and spirits.

Eat and Drink

Have lunch at Old Black Bear, a distillery, tavern, and brewery with several drink options and a full menu with southern and American favorites. 

Eat at Old Black Bear 

Stroll and shop on Main Street, Madison, where you'll find unique boutiques like Favorite Things, South + Pine, and Blue Apple Books.

Shopping

✅ Before you go
•  Stop into Favorite Things, South + Pine, Lemon & Lavender, Blue Apple Books, Madison Square Antiques, and more on your day trip. 


Shop on Main Street

Take a drive south to this charming downtown district in Madison,

where you'll spend some time on historic Main Street exploring all the shops,

and tavern serving made from scratch favorites like fried green tomatoes,

Then stroll through the shops for thrifts and gifts

Madison Square Antiques and South and Pine.

Attend afternoon tea at Lanier House before refilling and stocking up

on eco-friendly items or taking a class at Lemon and Lavender.

Check out the newest addition to the block Blue Apple Books for

a cozy space to relax and read on your day trip.

So grab some friends and your wallet for this cute mini getaway from Nashville.