3-Day Foodie Itinerary for Nashville

  • Day 1: Breakfast at Biscuit Love Gulch
    15-minute drive from Nashville International Airport (BNA)

    Start your day indulging in southern comfort food with a twist at Biscuit Love Gulch. Savor their famous Bonuts, a biscuit and doughnut hybrid, and the East Nasty, a biscuit sandwiched with Nashville-style hot chicken.

  • Day 1: Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
    11-minute walk from Biscuit Love Gulch

    After breakfast, take a short walk to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of country music through exhibits and interactive experiences.

  • Day 1: Lunch at Prince's Hot Chicken Shack
    7-minute drive from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

    Experience the iconic Nashville dish at Prince's Hot Chicken Shack. Choose your heat level and enjoy crispy, juicy hot chicken with a side of coleslaw and white bread.

  • Day 1: Explore Broadway
    10-minute walk from Prince's Hot Chicken Shack

    Take a leisurely stroll down Broadway and soak in the vibrant energy of Music City. Check out the honky-tonk bars, live music venues, and souvenir shops.

  • Day 2: Brunch at The Southern Steak & Oyster
    15-minute drive from downtown Nashville

    Start your day with a boozy brunch at The Southern Steak & Oyster. Must-tries include the shrimp and grits, biscuits and gravy, and bloody mary.

  • Day 2: Visit the Johnny Cash Museum
    9-minute walk from The Southern Steak & Oyster

    Pay homage to the Man in Black at the Johnny Cash Museum. See fascinating memorabilia, rare photographs, and interactive exhibits that showcase Johnny Cash's life and legacy.

  • Day 2: Dinner at Rolf and Daughters
    20-minute drive from the Johnny Cash Museum

    Indulge in contemporary European cuisine at Rolf and Daughters. The menu changes regularly, but the ricotta gnocchi and beef tartare are crowd favorites.

  • Day 2: Explore Germantown
    5-minute walk from Rolf and Daughters

    Take a leisurely walk around Germantown, a charming neighborhood with leafy streets and historic houses. Stop by the boutiques, art galleries, and coffee shops that line the sidewalks.

  • Day 3: Breakfast at Loveless Cafe
    22-minute drive from downtown Nashville

    End your trip with a hearty breakfast at Loveless Cafe. This iconic eatery is known for its flaky biscuits, mouthwatering country ham, and homemade preserves.

  • Day 3: Visit the Belle Meade Plantation
    8-minute drive from Loveless Cafe

    Explore the history of the Old South at the Belle Meade Plantation. Take a tour of the mansion, visit the horse stables, and sip wine at the winery.

  • Day 3: Lunch at Arnold's Country Kitchen
    25-minute drive from the Belle Meade Plantation

    Enjoy cafeteria-style southern cooking at Arnold's Country Kitchen. Don't miss the meat-and-three plates, the fried chicken, and the banana pudding.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Biscuit Love Gulch (1 hour, $15)
  • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (3 hours, $26)
  • Prince's Hot Chicken Shack (1 hour, $12)
  • The Southern Steak & Oyster (1.5 hours, $30)
  • Johnny Cash Museum (2 hours, $25)
  • Rolf and Daughters (2 hours, $60)
  • Loveless Cafe (1.5 hours, $20)
  • Belle Meade Plantation (3 hours, $24)
  • Arnold's Country Kitchen (1 hour, $10)

  • Total Estimated Costs: $222

Transportation

In Nashville, visitors can get around by car, bus, bike, taxi, or ride-sharing apps. A car rental is recommended for convenience and to reach destinations that are outside the city center. Expect to pay around $50 per day for a rental car. Travel times between destinations can vary between 5 minutes to 25 minutes depending on traffic.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting The Parthenon, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens or trying the famous Nashville hot chicken at Hattie B's or Bolton's Spicy Chicken and Fish. The Gulch and 12th South are excellent areas for boutique shops and great photo opportunities. If you have less time, skip the Belle Meade Plantation and Germantown.

Airports

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the primary airport, located 8 miles southeast of downtown Nashville.

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