You’ve heard us say it. You can’t have the light without the dark. And every city has touches of both.

Welcome to Nashville. We’re so happy you’re here. Click the buttons above & check out the list below for a look at some of our favorite places in town—some light, some dark, and some existing in the space between.

Thanks for coming, and we hope you’ll enjoy your time exploring, the Delta Rae way.

THE PARTHENON | Midtown | a little bit of Athens in middle Tennessee.

BICENTENNIAL CAPITOL MALL STATE PARK | Downtown | for whom the bell tolls, every hour on the hour.

HOUSE OF CARDS | Downtown | a sprinkle of magic in the heart of downtown.

DINO’S | East Nashville | cold beer. hot chicken. picnic tables. animal fries. a Dolly Parton cutout.

LIVING WATERS | East Nashville | our favorite spot for all kinds of brews—hot, cold, light, and dark.

GRIMEY’S | East Nashville | come for the music. stay for the murals.

PRINCE’S | The District | authentic hot chicken. not for the faint of heart.

FOLK | East Nashville | great pizza. great cocktails. great plants. all farm fresh. all good vibes. 

GOJO CAFÉ | South Nashville | a homey café with good coffee and even better authentic Ethiopian eats.

MITCHELL DELI | East Nashville | here for the side pickle and a bag of chips.

THE FOX | East Nashville | mentions of this place will get grant out of his basement.

SLIM & HUSKY’S | Multiple Locations | the soundtrack. the pizza. the cinnamon rolls. 

BAKED ON 8TH | Wedgewood-Houston | frequented during The Revival for coffee & treats.

JENI’S | Multiple Locations | ian would say to try the Savannah Buttermint. for once, he would be correct.

STEADFAST COFFEE | Germantown | harry potter fans should try their butterscotch latte.

THE WILD COW | East Nashville | vegan eats. a band favorite.

HiFi COOKIES | East Nashville | these cookies will somehow both save and absolutely ruin your life. trust us.

FIVE DAUGHTERS BAKERY | Multiple Locations | donuts. enough said.

SUNFLOWER CAFE | Berry Hill | more vegan eats. homemade and locally sourced.

ROSEMARY & BEAUTY QUEEN | Five Points | where to go if you like your cocktails with a side of crunchwrap. yes, you read that correctly.

THISTLE FARMS | West Nashville | enjoy the café and the shop, while learning about their important mission to help heal, restore, and employ women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction.

for fans of baseball, Nashville’s minor league baseball team, The Nashville Sounds, will be playing all weekend! (SCHEDULE)

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