2022 was the year of a lot of travel redemption for most of us, but it was also the year I had to turn down trips to Portugal, Spain, and Paris, as well as have a trip to New Orleans cancelled due to Covid. But thankfully that didn’t stop me from a spring road trip to Texas, a few summer days in DC, two trips to Disney World, and lots of Tennessee day trips in between. Enjoy this travel journal of 350 (!!!) places, including:
🖼️ 42 Museums, Gardens, and Attractions
☕️ 50 Coffee Shops
🍽️ 99 Restaurants, Bakeries, and Food Trucks
🛏️ 38 Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, and Airbnbs
✨ and a whole bunch more!
Scroll to the bottom for my favorites of the year!

Nashville, TN, USA

Memphis, TN, USA

Austin, TX, USA

Orlando, FL, USA

Nacogdoches, TX, USA

Guntersville, AL, USA

Murfreesboro, TN, USA

Paducah, KY, USA

Chattanooga, TN, USA

Jackson, TN, USA

Washington D.C., DC, USA

College Station, TX, USA

Franklin, TN, USA

Spencer, TN, USA

2022 Travel Journal

A few hip, fun spots to eat, drink, and stay around Nashville. Doesn’t include the top ten list type spots (Broadway, music history type spots) but those are fun if you have more time. 

Nashville Favorites

Experience the Music City! 
In this guide I provide my top picks for… 
✨Hotels & Airbnbs 
✨Must try restaurants 
✨Culture 
✨Day trips 
✨Local Shops & More! 


Guide to Nashville, Tennessee! 🎸

A local's guide to Nashville's best food and drink. Brunch, dinner, and everything in between!

Nashville

Where to Eat in Nashville

After living in Nashville for over 2 years, I've seen the good and the bad, the touristy and non-touristy. Nashville has so many cool things to offer, and it's one of my favorite places I've ever lived. Here's how to do Nashville like someone who calls this city home (or at least, like me hehe)!

Downtown, Nashville, TN, USA

Hillsboro-Belmont, Nashville, TN, USA

How to do Nashville like a Local

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Nashville! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Nashville for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of:
☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries
🌮 Local cuisine
🏛️ Museums of all kinds
🌳 Gardens & parks
🛏️ Boutique hotels
🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations

All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!

Old Hickory, Nashville, TN, USA

Tennessee, USA

Nashville TN

Nashville's streets are alive with the rhythm of artistry, and I've curated a guide to the city's most captivating murals paired perfectly with must-try munchies in Nashville. From savory Southern staples to indulgent sweet surprises that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. 

Murals and Munchies in the Music City

proper bagel

I'm a sucker for a good bagel and lox and they get their salmon flown straight in from NY. If you're looking for the comfort of the big city in the music city then this is your place. 

One of my all-time favorites! It almost feels like walking into an ice cream parlor, but it's artisan cream cheeses behind the glass instead of ice cream...

I absolutely ADORE these bagels!...but so does everyone in Nashville. Be sure to order ahead or be prepared to wait. It's totally worth it, though. 

Minimalist-chic, NY-style shop & market offering scratch-made bagels & bialys, plus catering

Haven’t made it here yet but hear good things about their breakfast. 

proper bagel

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