Summer Fridays: Nashville, TN

Summer means it’s time to get away. All season, we’re sharing some of our favorite US summer travel spots. Find a destination to cure your wanderlust? Take the Summer Friday.

Already popular for its music scene and nightlife, let’s explore another side of Nashville…
 
On the itinerary: Getting a taste of Nashville brunch, then venturing into the 12South neighborhood.

To Taste

Nashville’s Famous Brunch

You’ll visit Nashville for one reason, but you’ll probably wind up with a change of plans due to all the food there is to try. And in Nashville, brunch reigns supreme.



Savory staff pick: Liberty Common (pictured) for their "Nashville Hot" Chicken and Waffles. 

Sweet staff pick: Geist for their famous cinnamon roll with caramel, whipped cream and candied pecans.
 

To Do

Stroll Around 12South

 
Thanks to a retail boom, there’s something here for even the pickiest shopper. Peruse stores you’ve probably heard of and definitely never heard of, including a vintage shop, small boutiques and larger retailers.
 
Staff member pick: Search the full list of stores, or start with Imogene + Willie, a store built out of a former gas station that has since become a local icon.
 

To Spray

Mimosa

 
Perfect for brunch or walking around in the Nashville heat, the fruity floral has notes of Blood Orange, Mandarin and Sheer Jasmine.

images for "To Do" & "To Taste" sections courtesy of @hadmeatnashville