Girl's Getaway Saturday: Nashville

If there is one thing I love in this life, it is Nashville, Tennessee.  In fact, perhaps Tennessee in general is the thing I love most.  Besides all of the other important stuff in life of course.  Although I do consider myself a tried and true Texas, I know Tennessee is where I belong. 

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I love that Nashville is Southern.  I love the music scene.  I love Vanderbilt University.  I love the Grand Ole Opry.  I love that the Great Smoky Mountains are near.  I love that Nashville has this great Christian scene of artists and revolutionaries. 

So without further ado, for this weekend's edition of a Girlfriend's Getaway, we are traveling to none other than Nashville! 

I've been to Nashville twice before, but neither time did I stay in the heart of Nashville.  For this trip, that is an essential.  I chose the Omni in downtown Nashville for our imaginary stay.  There are several varieties of suites available, and the premier rooms are at the top 6 floors of the hotel to offer a great look at the city.  The hotel is also attached to the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum, which you have to check out at least once!

The Omni Downtown Nashville

Prices of the hotel range from 400 - 500 a night.  Nashville is worth is though, friends!

I love that mirror, by the way!

See/Do
     12 South- Very popular neighborhood in Nashville area. Restaurants, coffee shops, stores, and a Farmer's Market every Tuesday evening.
Imogene + Willie - Famous for their denim, but they have a good array of products.  It's housed in an old gas station and it's a good locale for people watching as well.

Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Music Row, Belle Meade, The Ryman.

Places to Eat
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - This Ohio-based ice cream shop can now also be found in Nashville.  It boasts that it is made from grass-fed cow's milk and local produce.  With flavors like Buttercup Pumpkin with Amaretti cookies, Middle West Whiskey Eggnog, and Cranberry Parfait Buttermilk Frozen Yogurt, this is not your same 'ole, same 'ole Baskin Robbins.  And if this place sounds interesting to you - you can order online from all 50 states! 

Middle West Whiskey Eggnog Ice Cream from Jeni's

Burger Up
     I'm focusing on restaurants in the 12 South district, and this is one that I've read about.  The same chef, Miranda Whitcomb Pontes, owns several restaurants in this area (Josephine and soon-to-be, Prima) and focuses on community through empowerment and respect (love this!). The menu certainly doesn't hurt my feelings either, with features such as the Woodstock burger - Benton's bacon, Tennessee sweetwater white cheddar, and Jack Daniel's maple ketchup, and any place with a patty melt is pretty much a good slice of heaven in my eyes as well.  Plus, the dessert menu features a Krispy Kreme donut pudding with grand marnier crème.  Hello coronary failure. 

Honestly, as I am drowning myself in reviews about breakfast, brunch, and dinner places, I can't pick.  So the links are all there, I am sure you will thank me later! 

Shopping
The Hip Zipper is a local vintage clothing shop that was recommended in Southern Living.

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Fanny's House of Music

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Katy K's Ranch Dressing


For more information:
My Pinterest Board
This blog post about spending 48 hours in Nashville.
Nashville Guru
This book

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And now....I really, really, really need to go back to Nashville.