Jac o' lyn Murphy: Nuts for Nashville - Vanderbilt College Road

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Nuts for Nashville - Vanderbilt College Road

I've caught a bit of the travel bug lately.
My daughter is looking at colleges
and one of the perks for me is the chance to explore new cities.
We recently returned from a trip to the south and I have to say, 
we are nuts about Nashville.
It has a little bit of everything, 
and we were charmed and delighted with this jewel of a city.
I wanted to share a few places we were especially smitten with...
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | www.jacolynmurphy.com

By far my favorite neighborhood for eating and shopping was 12 South.

I had read about the adorable 
5 Daughters Bakery and we knew we had to stop...
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | Five Daughter's Bakery | www.jacolynmurphy.com

Who knew there could be so many photo opportunities with 
one Pink Lemonade Doughnut in one tiny shop?!
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | Five Daughter's Bakery | www.jacolynmurphy.com

And the best idea of all time, 
a walk up To Go window...
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | Five Daughter's Bakery | www.jacolynmurphy.com

We broke all the rules by having dessert first but,
then we headed to BarTaco for lunch...
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | 12 South Neighborhood | www.jacolynmurphy.com

Big chips and amazing tacos made for a fabulous meal.
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | 12 South Neighborhood | www.jacolynmurphy.com


I have become slightly addicted to finding wall murals, so we headed to the 
I Believe in Nashville sign that is in the alley next to Reece Witherspoon's shop,
 Draper James.
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | The Famous I Believe in Nashville Sign - 12 South Neighborhood | www.jacolynmurphy.com

Speaking of Draper James...
what a breath of fresh air to step out of the heat and into this adorable store 
only to be offered a glass of sweet tea while we browsed.

Just down 12 Avenue, is another wonderful wall, 
this one of painted flowers...
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | 12 South Neighborhood | www.jacolynmurphy.com

Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | The Famous I Believe in Nashville Sign - 12 South Neighborhood | www.jacolynmurphy.com

Our last stop in the neighborhood was
White Mercantile, a shoppers' dream...
Fun and unique merchandise, all with a Tennessee flair.
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | The Famous I Believe in Nashville Sign - 12 South Neighborhood | www.jacolynmurphy.com

We got a little lost on the way back to our hotel and ran smack dab into
Brimming with beautiful local produce and flowers outside...
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | Nashville Farmer's Market | www.jacolynmurphy.com

and fun food stands inside, 
including the mouthwatering 
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | Nashville Farmer's Market | www.jacolynmurphy.com

We were in town to visit Vanderbilt so we stayed at the Marriott that is on campus.
What a treat to find out our room and the concierge floor lounge overlook the football stadium!
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | Vanderbilt College Tour | www.jacolynmurphy.com

Our tour of Vanderbilt was incredible.
A gorgeous campus...
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | Vanderbilt College Tour | www.jacolynmurphy.com

impressive speakers...
(and food)
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | Vanderbilt College Tour | www.jacolynmurphy.com

and the most spectacular mosaic floor I've ever seen on a college tour.
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | Vanderbilt College Tour | www.jacolynmurphy.com

Our hotel was close to downtown and we were told it would be a sacrilege not to go to 
Hattie B's for fried chicken...
There was a line out the door but so worth the wait.
(and they are not kidding when they say hot... believe the spice chart on the menu)
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | Hattie B's Hot Chicken | www.jacolynmurphy.com

Downtown is a neon sign and honky tonk lovers' dream.
It's crowded and tourist filled but is so festive and colorful. 
You get a real feel 
for the country music capital and it's history...
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | Acme Feed and Seed | www.jacolynmurphy.com

Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | www.jacolynmurphy.com

It is such a mixture of the old and the new...

We also became good friends with GooGoo Clusters while we were in town...
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | GooGoo Clusters | www.jacolynmurphy.com

You can buy them all over Nashville
but do yourself a favor and stop by their shop and dessert bar on 3rd Ave South...
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | GooGoo Clusters Shop| www.jacolynmurphy.com

We made a quick stop to the infamous 
Pinewood Social.
A unique mix of bowling, great food, lounge and pool areas and even an Airstream.
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | Pinewood Social | www.jacolynmurphy.com

And the Old Fashion Whoop Ass Wall, 
made me smile...
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | Pinewood Social Whoop Ass Wall | www.jacolynmurphy.com

We also took a spin in our snazzy red rental car through 
East Nashville.
The Pharmacy is a burger parlor and beer garden 
not to be missed.
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | The Pharmacy | www.jacolynmurphy.com

Believe me when I say there is nothing like Nashville,
I can't wait to go back.
Where to go in Nashville, Tennessee | The Famous I Believe in Nashville Sign - 12 South Neighborhood | www.jacolynmurphy.com

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