Legendary Nashville

by Jennifer_Justus - 0 Reviews - 2 Lists

Updated: June 23, 2006

From former speakeasies to hallowed honky-tonks, our staff recommends the most legendary spots in Nashville.

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Legendary Nashville

  1. 1 State Capitol Building
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    Capitol Hill, Nashville, TN 37243 (map)

    This 1859 structure is supposedly haunted by William Strickland, the designer who asked to be buried within its walls.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Belle Meade Plantation
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    5025 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205 (map)

    This plantation built in 1853 is a former stud farm. Rumor has it that horses still haunt the barn.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Elliston Place Soda Shop
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    2111 Elliston Pl, Nashville, TN 37203 (map)

    One of Nashville's oldest restaurants, this burger and shake hot spot has also been immortalized on many album covers.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Exit In
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    2208 Elliston Pl, Nashville, TN 37203 (map)

    This club helped launch Jimmy Buffett and John Hiatt's careers and played a role in Robert Altman's film "Nashville."

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Tootsie's Orchid Lounge
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    422 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 (map)

    Willie wrote songs here, but backdoor alley access to the Ryman might be this honky-tonk's greatest claim to fame.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Lonnie's Western Room
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    208 Printers Aly, Nashville, TN 37201 (map)

    Printer's Alley was home to speakeasies in the 1930s and now entertains with blues and karaoke at Lonnie's Western Room.

  7. 7 Carter House
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    1140 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064 (map)

    This famous Civil War house is rumored to be haunted by a young Confederate soldier.

  8. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Ryman Auditorium
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    116 Fifth Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 (map)

    Originally a church in the 1800s, this venue has hosted legends across genres, from Charlie Chaplin to Charlie Pride.

  9. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Hermitage Hotel
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    231 N Sixth Ave, Nashville, TN 37219 (map)

    One of Nashville's oldest hotels, this building has hosted downtown visitors like Al Capone and Greta Garbo since 1910.

  10. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bluebird Cafe
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    4104 Hillsboro Rd, Nashville, TN 37215 (map)

    Featured in "The Thing Called Love" with River Phoenix, this songwriter haven launched Garth Brooks' career.

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  1. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Union Station Nashville - A Historic Wyndham Hotel
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    1001 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 (map)

    This railway terminal-turned-hotel was built in 1900 and boasts vaulted ceilings and Tiffany stained glass.

  2. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bongo Java
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    2007 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212 (map)

    This coffee shop found fame in 1996 over a sweet bun with a likeness to Mother Teresa.

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