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Directions to the Tennessee State Fairgrounds:
Take Exit 81 (Wedgewood Avenue) off I-65- head east approximately 1 mile, the Tennessee State Fairgrounds is located on your right

Neighborhoods Deliver the Goods: Where to Stay & Play in Nashville
The best and most intriguing places, (including the city’s best kept secrets), as well as main-stays such as Cracker Barrel, have been cherry-picked and listed for you. From the Fairgrounds, it’s easy to get around town. You’ll quickly find that Nashville’s neighborhoods offer an extensive variety of restaurants, live music, historical sites, arts, and unique shopping venues; these are listed under, “Where to Play.” A short list of hotels from upscale to economy, are listed under, “Where to Stay.”

WHERE TO STAY - Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau, the one-stop-shop for information about where to stay in Nashville. Reserve your room online, www.visitmusiccity.com or call (800) 657-6910, or (866) 326-9964. Rooms from $59 and Packages from $129 are offered. Also find greatly discounted single tickets for most attractions.

West End     

Marriott (upscale),1901 West End Avenue Nashville, TN 37203, (615)340-9066, (800)404-0528, www.marriott.com
Holiday Inn Select Vanderbilt (moderate), 2613 W End Ave Nashville, TN 37203, (615)327-4707, www.holidayinnselectvanderbilt.usdirectory.com
West End Lodge (economy), 1800 West End Avenue Nashville, TN, 37203, (615)327-0922, www.tripadvisor.com   
Hotel Indigo West End (upscale), 1719 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203, (877)276-1796, www.hotelindigo.com

Brentwood

Mainstay Suites Brentwood (economy), 107 Brentwood Boulevard Brentwood, TN, (615)371-8477, www.mainstaysuites.com
The Steeplechase (moderate), 5581 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood, TN 37027, (877)477-8004, http://www.tennessee-hotels.org/cities/Brentwood
Hampton Inn Brentwood/I-65S (moderate), 5630 Franklin Pike Circle, Brentwood, TN, 37027, (615)373-2212, www.hamptoninn.com
Best Western Brentwood Inn & Suites, (economy), 5581 Franklin Pike Circle, Brentwood, TN,  37027, (877)477-8004, www.BestWestern.com

WHERE TO PLAY- Nashville Neighborhoods:

[  1  ] 8th Avenue/Antique District (Fairgrounds Area)
Close to the Fairgrounds, antique stores line both sides of Eighth Avenue South. A collector's haven, the area has become known as a premier antiques district.
Restaurants:
Arnold's Country Kitchen (breakfast and lunch). Serves the very best of Nashville's “meat-and-three,” 605 Eighth Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203-4102, (615) 256-4455
Savannah Tea Room (lunch only), 2206 8th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37204, 615-383-1832, www.savannahteacompany.com
White Trash Cafe (lunch only),1914 Bransford Ave, Nashville, TN 37204, (615) 383-0109
Shopping:
Antique shops line both sides of Eighth Avenue South. (Easy to park for free and walk).
Tennessee Antique Mall, 654 Wedgewood Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, 615-259-4077
Arts/Entertainment:
Zanies Comedy Night Club, 2025 8th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37204
615-269-0221, www.nashville.zanies.com, Celebrating 25 years of laughter! The best comedians in the world frequent Nashville's only comedy venue.   
Douglas Corner Café, 2106 8th  Ave. S, Nashville, TN 37204,615-298-1688, www.douglascorner.com, one of Nashville's most popular listening venues.

[  2  ] Berry Hill         
Restaurants:
Pfunky Griddle, Make pancakes at your table!  2800 Bransford Ave, Nashville, TN 37204, (615) 298-2063
Calypso Café, (delicious Caribbean on a budget) 700 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37204, 615-297-3888,www.calypsocafe.com
Cracker Barrel, 4323 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN, 37204, (615) 331-6733
Baja Burrito, (excellent fish tacos), 722 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37204, 615-383-4256
Applebee’s, 718 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37204, 615-298-3298
Shopping:
Bransford Avenue is lined with unique and a wide variety of shops.
Gilchrist & Gilchrist, (Antiques, lighting, mirrors and furniture), 2823 Bransford Avenue, Nashville, TN 37204, 615-385-2122
Beaded Bungalow, (novelty jewelry/craft items), 2816 Bransford Avenue, Nashville, TN 37204, 615-298-5030, http://www.beadedbungalow.citysearch.com
Curious Heart Emporium (delightful, unusual gifts), 2832 Bransford Avenue
Nashville, TN 37204, 615-298-7756
Designer Renaissance (upscale consignment), 2822 Bransford Ave., Nashville, TN 37204, 615-297-8822
Gas Lamp Antiques & Decorative Mall, (Winner best Nashville antiques), 100 Powell Avenue, Nashville, TN 37204, 615.297.2224, www.gaslampantiques.com

[  3  ] 12South
One of Nashville's newest neighborhoods, 12South is the up-and-coming neighborhood complete with sidewalks, street lights, and a number of standout restaurants and shops.
Restaurants:
Mirror (dinner only), 2317 S 12th Ave. Nashville, TN 37204, (615) 383-8330 was one of the area's first and has been a leader in martini trends and chic environments. Reservations are a must, and tables are only held for 10 minutes.
Rumours Wine & Art Bar, 2304 12th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37204, (615) 292-9400, is a full-fledged wine bar with a small but excellent menu that complements the wine. And, offers outdoor dining, with an expansive patio and hip ambiance,
Mafiaoza's Pizzeria & Neighborhood Pub, 2400 12th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37204,
(615) 269-4646, is located in the heart of the 12South district.
Las Palletas, 2907 12th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37204,(615) 386-2101, an authentic Mexican popsicle shop, makes fruit and vegetable popsicles from old family recipes.
Shopping:
Shop for eclectic house wares at Sadie B. and 12th South Mercantile, and many others.

[  4  ] Hillsboro Village 
Hillsboro Village is a quaint four-block village with a collection of shops, boutiques and entertainment; www.hillsborovillage.com. Southern Living will feature Hillsboro Village in the November 2008 issue.
Restaurants:    
Sunset Grill, 2001 Belcourt Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212, 615-386-3663, www.sunsetgrill.com. A long-time staple of Nashville's dining landscape, offering a great wine menu, inspired entrees and a cool atmosphere.
Cabana, 1910 Belcourt Ave, Nashville, TN,37212,(615) 577-2262, www.cabananashville.com, a versatile restaurant and bar offering a mellow restaurant that morphs into an upscale hot spot with live music and DJs in the evening.
Pancake Pantry, Nashville’s most famous restaurant,1796 21st Ave. South, Nashville, TN, 37212, 615-383-9333, boasts a menu with 21 pancake selections. Weekends are especially popular, so arrive early to get a seat.
Provence Breads and Café, 1705 21st Ave South, Nashville, TN 37212, (615) 386-0363, www.provencebreads.com offers Parisian-style gourmet sandwiches and baked goods. 
Boscos Hillsboro Village,1805 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212, 615.385.0050, www.boscosbeer.com, brews handcrafted beer, many are award winners and offers a variety of pasta dishes, oven-fired pizzas and great sandwiches.
Fido, 1812 21st Ave S. Nashville, TN 37212, (615) 777-3436, www.bongojava.com/fido, a funky coffeehouse is the heart of Hillsboro Village. Breakfast is served all day.  
Shopping:
Carissa’s Armoires & Antiques, 1801 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212, 615-292 6994, www.carissasarmoires.com
Davis Cookware & Cutlery,1717 21st Ave South, Nashville, TN 37212, 615-298-4728
BookMan/BookWoman Used Books, 1713 21st Avenue South, 615-383-6555, www.bookmanbookwoman.com, offers more than 90,000 used volumes.
Pangaea,1721 21st Ave South, Nashville, TN 37212, (615) 269-9665 & Fire Finch, 1818 21st Ave South, Nashville, TN 37212, (615) 385-5090, offer their own varied selection of art, jewelry, office accessories, furniture and gifts. 
Arts/Entertainment:
Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave, Nashville, TN 37212, (615) 383-9140,  www.belcourt.org, has been an entertainment district unto itself from opening night in 1925. Today it’s the city's preeminent independent cinema, offering a multi-purpose venue for film, theater and live music.

[  5  ] West End
Restaurants:
South Street Original Crab Shack & Authentic Dive Bar, 907 20th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212, (615) 320-5555, has been a Nashville Cajun favorite for years.   
Bound'ry, 911 20th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37212, (615) 321-3043, www.pansouth.net,  offering upscale global cuisine and an eclectic and beautiful interior.
Virago,1811 Division Street, Nashville, TN 37203, (615)320-5149, is upscale with a very contemporary menu and one of the hottest spots on West End. Part sushi bar, part upscale restaurant, and part late night cocktail lounge.
Noshville,1918 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, (615) 329-6674, is a New York-style deli that offers a broad menu of deli favorites like the Reuben.   
Shopping:       
2525 West End offers a variety of boutique and book shopping, as well as eateries, (across from The Parthenon).
Arts/Entertainment:
Frist Center for the Visual Arts & Café, 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203,(615) 244-3340, www.fristcenter.org, world-traveling exhibits are showcased in what used to be the Art Deco-style main post office, built in 1934. 
Historical Site:
The Parthenon & Art Galleries, 2600 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, (615) 862-8431, www.nashville.gov/parthenon, a replica of the Athens Parthenon was built for Tennessee's centennial celebration in 1897.

[  6  ] Green Hills
Restaurants:
The Mall at Green Hills offers a variety of restaurants, including:
Cheesecake Factory, 2133 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, TN 37215, (615) 463-2400
Panera Breads, 2117 Abbott Martin Rd, Nashville, TN 37215, (615) 292-9812
Bistro 215, 3821 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, TN 37215, (615) 385-3636, offers wonderful weekend brunch.
The Hill Center offers a variety of restaurants, including:
California Pizza Kitchen, 4031 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN, 37215, (615) 460-0192
Pei Wei, Asian Diner, 4017 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215, (615) 514-3230
Five Brothers Burgers, 4017 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN, (615) 463-0022          
Shopping:
The Mall At Green Hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Rd, Nashville, TN, 37215, (615) 298-5478, www.themallatgreenhills.com, anchored by Dillard's and Macy's, features such stores as Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Sephora, Kiehl's, Pottery Barn, Sigrid Olson and more.
The Hill Center, 4017 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215, one of Nashville’s newest and most popular upscale shopping areas, stores including Anthropologie, West Elm, The First Resort (Lilly Pulitzer specialty shop) and Le Creuset.
Arts/Entertainment:
Bluebird Café, 4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215, (615) 383-146, www.bluebirdcafe.com, has a national reputation as the place to be heard in Nashville if you want to make it as a songwriter. It's a chance to discover up-and-coming writers. 

[  7  ] Belle Meade
Restaurants at Historical Sites:
Martha’s at The Plantation, 5025 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205, (615) 356-0501, www.marthasattheplantation.com, offers foods that showcase Martha's signature style  indebted to fresh ingredients, simple preparation, and elegant presentation. The Belle Meade Plantation, 800-270-3991, www.bellemeadeplantation.com, is a magnificent 30 acre historic site with the centerpiece being the Greek revival Belle Meade mansion.
The Pineapple Room at Cheekwood Art & Botanical Gardens (lunch only, reservations recommended), 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37205, 615 352 4859, offers delightful tea room delights. www.cheekwood.org

[  8  ] Brentwood
Restaurants:
Cracker Barrel, 1735 Mallory Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027, (615) 376-8120
Corkys Bar-B-Q, 100 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, TN 37027, (615) 373-1020
O’Charleys, 500 Wilson Pike Circle, Brentwood, TN 37027, (615) 376-3576, a traditional, American restaurant which also offers take-out.
Wild Iris, 127 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027, (615) 370-0871, offers a menu of contemporary cuisine and dressed-up soul food.