Start your day with a hearty Southern breakfast at Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant to fuel up before exploring; try their biscuits and gravy or the pulled pork benedict. Afterward stroll through Printer's Alley for photos and stop by the independent shops and record stores along 2nd Avenue before grabbing a midday coffee and pastries at Barista Parlor to get ready for check-in and the evening's festivities.
After arriving around 5pm, drop bags at your hotel then head to Hattie B's Hot Chicken for a quick, iconic Nashville bite-order a crisp thigh with a mild or hot sauce to share. Walk off dinner with a stroll to The Johnny Cash Museum for a compact deep-dive into country history, then grab craft cocktails at The 404 Kitchen Bar or a rooftop drink at L.A. Jackson to watch the skyline warm into evening before hitting Broadway.
Kick off the night with rooftop views and creative small plates at Noelle Nashville's Rare Bird, then wander down to catch live country and rock sets at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge for that classic honky-tonk energy. Finish with late-night barbecue and local brews at Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint or grab a craft cocktail and people-watch on the patio at Broadway Brewhouse & Mojo, keeping the group energized and close to Broadway before lights-out and the next day's exploring.
Start the day with coffee and pastries at Frothy Monkey (12South or Midtown location) to fuel up, then wander the tree-lined streets to browse vintage finds and indie boutiques along 12South's Maple Street, stopping for photos in front of the famous I Believe in Nashville mural. Continue with a chilled picnic and people-watching at Sevier Park, or rent scooters to zip over to the nearby Belmont Mansion grounds for a quick stroll and campus vibes before returning to the hotel to get ready for the evening formal.
Drop your daytime bags and head to The Gulch for boutique shopping and lunch - grab wood-fired pizzas and salads at Little Octopus or share tacos at Superica on the patio, then stroll the neighborhood's murals for group photos. Afterward, catch a relaxed brewery tour and tasting at TailGate Brewery (The Gulch taproom) or unwind at the beer garden at Barrel House before heading back to the hotel to suit up for the formal at Fogg St Lawn Club.
Before the formal, kick off the night with pre-party drinks and small plates at Acme Feed & Seed's upstairs lounge for skyline views and a lively vibe, then grab a group photo on the colorful stairs outside The Gulch's 'WhatLiftsYou' mural en route to the venue. Arrive early to mingle at Fogg Street Backyard (near the Lawn Club) with craft cocktails and yard games, then head into Fogg St Lawn Club for your formal-enjoy the curated playlist, a late-night food truck stop, and dancing into the early morning.
Ease into the last day with a leisurely brunch at Biscuit Love Gulch-order the Bonuts to share and a signature biscuit sandwich-then take a post-meal stroll through Germantown Park to soak up morning light and group photos. If time allows, grab a final coffee and local pastry at Frothy Monkey (Germantown) or pick up sandwiches from Monell's To Go for the drive, then head back to the hotel to pack and catch your ride out by early afternoon.
After brunch, grab last-minute souvenirs and gourmet snacks at Nashville Farmers' Market, then stroll the nearby riverfront path toward Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park for a relaxed walk and one last group photo by the World War II Memorial. If you have time before your ride, stop into Barista Parlor Germantown for a craft coffee to-go and pick up picnic-ready pastries from Five Daughters Bakery to enjoy on the way to the airport or station, making for a mellow, locally flavored sendoff.
Wind down your trip with a relaxed evening stroll and low-key dinner at The Sutler, where wood-fired plates and a convivial tap list make for easy group conversations after the formal's late night. After dinner, catch sunset views and a final photo op along the river at Cumberland Park, then finish with craft desserts or coffee at Baked on 8th before turning in early to pack and catch your midday departure.