Top 13 Things to See in Nashville During the Hotel Data Conference
This year’s Hotel Data Conference is coming up quickly, and we want to give attendees some ideas of things to eat, see and do while you’re in Nashville Sept. 6 - 8. Here are some of our favorite Nashville restaurants and activities.
Things to Eat
Bakersfield
Located on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Demonbreun, Bakersfield is a short and easy walk from the Omni Nashville Hotel and the Music City Center. Check out any of their tacos, and don’t forget a margarita!
Bakersfield
201 3rd Ave. South
615-522-0970
http://www.bakersfieldtacos.com
11 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Pub5
Want a bite to eat with a great view? Head to Pub5, two blocks from the Music City Center. Ask to sit on their rooftop patio, which is nestled right between honky tonks and Bridgestone Arena. Pub5 is a great place for lunch or dinner.
Pub5
104 5th Ave. South
615-780-4005
11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken
If you want to venture a little further from the Hotel Data Conference headquarters downtown, Hattie B’s is worth the trip. Hattie B’s specializes in hot chicken, one of Nashville’s most famous dishes. There are several locations, but the restaurant in Midtown is closest to downtown.
Hattie B’s Midtown
112 19th Ave. South
615-678-4794
11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
BBQ Joints
Nashville is home to some of the country’s best BBQ. We recommend Edley’s Bar-B-Que in the hip 12 South neighborhood or Martin’s BBQ Joint on Belmont Blvd. You can’t go wrong with a pulled pork sandwich from either place.
Edley’s 12 South
2706 12th Ave. South
615-953-2951
11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Martin’s
3108 Belmont Blvd.
615-200-1181
http://www.martinsbbqjoint.com
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Things to See & Do
5th Avenue of the Arts
5th Avenue of the Arts is home to several contemporary and modern art galleries. If you want to browse, The Arts Company, The Rymer Gallery, and Tinney Contemporary are all open throughout the week.
The Arts Company
215 5th Avenue of the Arts North
615-254-2040
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Rymer Gallery
233 5th Ave. North
615-752-6030
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tinney Contemporary
237 5th Ave. North
615-255-7816
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is attached to the Omni, so it doesn’t get any closer for Hotel Data Conference attendees. It’s the world’s largest popular music museum, and it houses constantly changing exhibits so that you can visit again and again. Exhibits range from classic country greats to today’s hottest stars.
Country Music Hall of Fame
222 5th Ave. South
615-416-2001
http://countrymusichalloffame.org
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Honky Tonks
It isn’t a trip to Nashville without a visit to a honky tonk or two. Head north from the Omni Hotel and you’ll hit Broadway. Trust us, you’ll know you’re there as soon as you see it. Broadway is home to famous honky tonks like Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, The Stage on Broadway and Robert’s Western World. All of the honky tonks on Broadway feature almost-constant live music, ranging from old school country to current singles.
Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
422 Broadway
615-726-0463
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Stage on Broadway
412 Broadway
615-726-0504
http://www.thestageonbroadway.com
2 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Robert’s Western World
416 Broadway
615-244-9552
http://robertswesternworld.com
11 a.m. – 3 a.m.
Nashville has become a tourist hotspot for a reason — don’t miss at least some of these favorites while you’re in town for the Hotel Data Conference. If you haven’t registered yet, you can do so here.