If you only have a day to spend in Music City, leave the hordes of tourists behind on Lower Broad and venture instead a couple miles across the Cumberland River to East Nashville’s Five Points neighborhood. Here, you’ll get a sense of Nashville—with all the shopping, eating, drinking, and music you could want—in a much less frenzied environment.
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Rumours East is a favorite neighborhood spot for wine, cocktails and Southern food with international twists such as Crawfish Gyoza and a Steamed Biscuit Bahn Mi. Make your way to the backyard garden to dine under a wooden pergola accented with diaphanous curtains, or cocktails and cigars from the bar enjoyed around the sociable fire pit.
For a more lowdown good time, visit 3 Crow Bar for a cold PBR and a shot from the extensive whiskey collection. If excessive smoke bothers you, there’s a smoke-free back patio that might save you a trip to the cleaners to air out your party clothes.
The 5 Spot offers live music—primarily local country and rock bands—and fans of the ABC television show Nashville will recognize the 5 Spot as a frequent venue for fictional performances by the main characters. The real bands are even better. (continue reading)