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The Station Inn
The homey no-frills vibe is part of the charm at this world-famous bluegrass mecca. Your odds of hearing jaw-dropping instrumental and vocal talent any night of the week are roughly 1:1 — this is where tomorrow’s bluegrass superstars hone their chops and today’s drop in and unwind.Â
Pins Mechanical Company
PuttshackÂ
Carter Vintage Guitars
A frequent winner of Best Place to Buy a Musical Instrument in the Scene’s annual Best of Nashville Readers’ Poll, Carter Vintage Guitars has long been one of the city’s most valuable and beloved spots for procuring vintage guitars. Since merging with The North American Guitar in 2022, the Nashville institution has expanded and moved its showroom to a new spot, filled with history for guitarists and music lovers of all stripes.*
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Marsh HouseÂ
Inside the Thompson Hotel, Marsh House focuses on seafood — lobster tart, snapper stew — with Southern flair. Leave room for dessert, too.
Emmy Squared
This intimate Gulch spot offers up fantastic Detroit-style pizzas, sandwiches and a contender for the best burger in town.
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Peg Leg PorkerÂ
Chauhan Ale and Masala House
Milk and Honey
The Iberian Pig
St. Vito Focacceria
In addition to the always-superb sfincione (don’t sleep on the potato sfincione, or the Classic Vito), chef Michael Hanna has been riffing on stracciatella, pastas, salads and a whole lot more — with great success.
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Scene tip:
A massive, years-long revitalization project transformed Nashville’s railroad gulch into the Gulch, a bustling neighborhood of shops, apartments, condos, high-end hotels and restaurants. It’s a metaphorical beehive of activity.Â
