Breezeway Guest House Guidebook
Grocery Stores
The closest grocery store to the Guest House, this Publix is brand new and includes a pharmacy. In the same complex as many of the restaurants we recommend below.
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Publix Super Market at Berry Farms Town Center
5021 Hughes CrossingThe closest grocery store to the Guest House, this Publix is brand new and includes a pharmacy. In the same complex as many of the restaurants we recommend below.
This is a big new Kroger about six miles northwest of us on I-96 at I-65.
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Kroger
411 Whitman RdThis is a big new Kroger about six miles northwest of us on I-96 at I-65.
This is close to the Kroger on 96, next to Home Depot.
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Publix Super Market at Franklin Marketplace
1021 Riverside DrThis is close to the Kroger on 96, next to Home Depot.
Food scene
The best tacos in Franklin, period. Try the fried avocado tacos.
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Mojo’s Tacos
230 Franklin RdThe best tacos in Franklin, period. Try the fried avocado tacos.
Built on the grounds of historic Homestead Manor, 1819 Coffee is the area’s best place to sit and enjoy a cup of fresh ground coffee. Once you get your coffee you can sit in the manor itself, a completely restored Civil War era mansion that is often used for destination events on weekends. This is a must see site.
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1819 Coffee
4683 Columbia PikeBuilt on the grounds of historic Homestead Manor, 1819 Coffee is the area’s best place to sit and enjoy a cup of fresh ground coffee. Once you get your coffee you can sit in the manor itself, a completely restored Civil War era mansion that is often used for destination events on weekends. This is a must see site.
Best pizza place in our area, good place for families. Has some televisions for sports fans, and also has some live music on weekends. Indoor and outdoor seating, this is original pizza and super nice hosts.
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Soulshine Pizza Factory - Franklin
4021 Hughes CrossingBest pizza place in our area, good place for families. Has some televisions for sports fans, and also has some live music on weekends. Indoor and outdoor seating, this is original pizza and super nice hosts.
Merridee’s was Franklin’s best little bakery before Franklin was cool. Everything is baked on premise. Sits right across the street from the main parking garage, so it’s a good place to have breakfast if you want to spend the day on the Square.
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Merridee's Breadbasket
110 4th Ave SMerridee’s was Franklin’s best little bakery before Franklin was cool. Everything is baked on premise. Sits right across the street from the main parking garage, so it’s a good place to have breakfast if you want to spend the day on the Square.
55 South is the highway that connects Memphis to New Orleans, and their unique menu reflects the fusion of southern and Cajun cuisine. Casual dining, reasonable prices, and a legit menu. A Nashville original.
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55 South
403 Main St55 South is the highway that connects Memphis to New Orleans, and their unique menu reflects the fusion of southern and Cajun cuisine. Casual dining, reasonable prices, and a legit menu. A Nashville original.
This is the Nashville location of the most regarded and respected “true southern food ” restaurant in America. The brainchild of Sean Brock, first of Charleston and now a Nashvillian, Husk literally changed the way the world sees, tastes and cooks southern food. Winner of the James Beard Award for best new restaurant in America at its launch, Husk is the most authentic food you will eat in Nashville. Period.
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Husk
37 Rutledge StThis is the Nashville location of the most regarded and respected “true southern food ” restaurant in America. The brainchild of Sean Brock, first of Charleston and now a Nashvillian, Husk literally changed the way the world sees, tastes and cooks southern food. Winner of the James Beard Award for best new restaurant in America at its launch, Husk is the most authentic food you will eat in Nashville. Period.
Franklin’s best, truly gourmet restaurant. Hard to get in without a reservation, but you can often get a seat in the bar. Tremendous original menu.
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Red Pony
408 Bridge StFranklin’s best, truly gourmet restaurant. Hard to get in without a reservation, but you can often get a seat in the bar. Tremendous original menu.
One of the true Franklin originals. Great live music on weekends, and a stellar meat-and-three menu.
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Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Downtown Franklin
120 4th Ave SOne of the true Franklin originals. Great live music on weekends, and a stellar meat-and-three menu.
A true Nashville original, the Franklin location is brand new and is built into one of Franklin’s most historic mansions, The Corn House. There’s also a brand new location in the Berry Farms development.
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Biscuit Love Franklin
132 3rd Ave SA true Nashville original, the Franklin location is brand new and is built into one of Franklin’s most historic mansions, The Corn House. There’s also a brand new location in the Berry Farms development.
Built into the original Gray’s Drug Store on the historic Franklin square, Gray’s offers an authentic southern atmosphere with a menu to match. Get a reservation, it’s always packed!
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GRAYS on Main
332 Main StBuilt into the original Gray’s Drug Store on the historic Franklin square, Gray’s offers an authentic southern atmosphere with a menu to match. Get a reservation, it’s always packed!
Set in an historic brownstone on the Franklin square, Cork and Cow is one of the finest restaurants in Nashville, and the best steakhouse in Franklin. Be sure to make a reservation!
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Cork & Cow
403 Main StSet in an historic brownstone on the Franklin square, Cork and Cow is one of the finest restaurants in Nashville, and the best steakhouse in Franklin. Be sure to make a reservation!
Honest has some of the best coffee in town—and also the coolest vibe in the Factory at Franklin. There’s also a new location in the Berry’s Farm development (formerly Coffee @ Coconuts), which is close to the Guest House.
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Honest Coffee Roasters
230 Franklin RdHonest has some of the best coffee in town—and also the coolest vibe in the Factory at Franklin. There’s also a new location in the Berry’s Farm development (formerly Coffee @ Coconuts), which is close to the Guest House.
Hiking
Radnor Lake is a wildlife preserve in the heart of Williamson County. There is no more beautiful, peaceful and safe place to hike than Radnor.
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Parque Estatal del Lago Radnor
1160 Otter Creek RdRadnor Lake is a wildlife preserve in the heart of Williamson County. There is no more beautiful, peaceful and safe place to hike than Radnor.
Franklin’s largest park has a half mile paved trail around the exterior of the park. And it’s within walking distance of the historic Franklin Square.
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Parque Pinkerton
405 Murfreesboro RdFranklin’s largest park has a half mile paved trail around the exterior of the park. And it’s within walking distance of the historic Franklin Square.
Located off of the Natchez Trace Parkway in south Franklin, Garrison Creek Park has several beautiful and safe trails.
Garrison Creek Park
Located off of the Natchez Trace Parkway in south Franklin, Garrison Creek Park has several beautiful and safe trails.
Historical
Twice voted the best small town in America, Franklin is a completely restored square, lined with turn of the century brownstones. The Square features the Franklin Cinema, which includes a lighted marquise that you will recognize in the rightmost illustration in our dining area.
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Historic Franklin Main Street
207 E Main StTwice voted the best small town in America, Franklin is a completely restored square, lined with turn of the century brownstones. The Square features the Franklin Cinema, which includes a lighted marquise that you will recognize in the rightmost illustration in our dining area.
If Civil War era history is your cup of tea, the Carnton Mansion is a great place to check out. Just a mile or so from the Franklin Square.
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Carnton Plantation
If Civil War era history is your cup of tea, the Carnton Mansion is a great place to check out. Just a mile or so from the Franklin Square.
The original movie theatre of Franklin, the Franklin Theatre was completely restored a decade ago and is the home of the Franklin Historical Foundation. The theatre features first run and classic movies, as well as live music. We have an original illustration of the theatre in the guest house dining area. If nothing else, it’s a cool place to take some Instagram selfie Stick!
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Franklin Theatre
419 Main StThe original movie theatre of Franklin, the Franklin Theatre was completely restored a decade ago and is the home of the Franklin Historical Foundation. The theatre features first run and classic movies, as well as live music. We have an original illustration of the theatre in the guest house dining area. If nothing else, it’s a cool place to take some Instagram selfie Stick!
If you are interested in Civil War history, the Carter House is the best destination in Franklin. The former slave plantation offers informative guided tours and a great gift shop. Not a huge time commitment, and just a half mile north of the Square.
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Carter House
1140 Columbia AveIf you are interested in Civil War history, the Carter House is the best destination in Franklin. The former slave plantation offers informative guided tours and a great gift shop. Not a huge time commitment, and just a half mile north of the Square.
I generally don’t recommend the typical tourist stuff to our guests, but a trip to Music City must include a tour of the historic Ryman Auditorium. The Ryman is known as the Mother Church of Country Music, and now hosts concerts by artists in virtually every genre. Originally a church, the hall was flawlessly restored to its original glory in the 80s. They have a terrific back stage tour that should not be missed. Open every day.
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Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NI generally don’t recommend the typical tourist stuff to our guests, but a trip to Music City must include a tour of the historic Ryman Auditorium. The Ryman is known as the Mother Church of Country Music, and now hosts concerts by artists in virtually every genre. Originally a church, the hall was flawlessly restored to its original glory in the 80s. They have a terrific back stage tour that should not be missed. Open every day.
Sightseeing
Arrington Vineyards is just ten minutes southeast of our place, and is the area’s only vineyard. It’s easy to get to, entirely walkable, has great music, and is a nice place for a picnic. Cool gift shop, too. Fun destination.
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Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdArrington Vineyards is just ten minutes southeast of our place, and is the area’s only vineyard. It’s easy to get to, entirely walkable, has great music, and is a nice place for a picnic. Cool gift shop, too. Fun destination.
A short drive south, this is the actual, and in operation, Jack Daniel Whiskey distillery. It has a really great guided tour and a killer gift shop.
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Jack Daniel's Distillery Visitor Center
133 Lynchburg HwyA short drive south, this is the actual, and in operation, Jack Daniel Whiskey distillery. It has a really great guided tour and a killer gift shop.
Saturdays at the Farmer’s Market is a good way to start your weekend in Franklin. Small, quaint and super easy parking.
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Franklin Farmers Market
230 Franklin RdSaturdays at the Farmer’s Market is a good way to start your weekend in Franklin. Small, quaint and super easy parking.
It takes a lot to put a hotel on your guide book, but the Opryland Hotel is truly amazing—especially around Christmas. It’s almost a city unto itself. Parking can be a bear, but it’s really unlike anything you will experience elsewhere. The Grand Old Opryhouse and the Opryland Mall are also there.
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Gaylord Opryland Resort
2800 Opryland DrIt takes a lot to put a hotel on your guide book, but the Opryland Hotel is truly amazing—especially around Christmas. It’s almost a city unto itself. Parking can be a bear, but it’s really unlike anything you will experience elsewhere. The Grand Old Opryhouse and the Opryland Mall are also there.
A personal favorite of mine. If you’ve seen those old, classic screen print concert posters , you’ve seen the work of Jim Sheridan and Hatch Show Prints. Hatch has been a Nashville original for decades, and was moved to the first floor of the Country Music Hall of Fame when it opened a few years ago. They still make the posters while you watch, the same way they made them when Elvis played the Ryman.
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Hatch Show Print
224 Rep. John Lewis Way SA personal favorite of mine. If you’ve seen those old, classic screen print concert posters , you’ve seen the work of Jim Sheridan and Hatch Show Prints. Hatch has been a Nashville original for decades, and was moved to the first floor of the Country Music Hall of Fame when it opened a few years ago. They still make the posters while you watch, the same way they made them when Elvis played the Ryman.
This is a relatively new attraction here in greater Franklin, made somewhat famous by the Barnwood Builders TV show—which recorded part of Season 10/Episode 3 at the location. This destination features an original timber frame construction in addition to genuine craft libations.
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Leiper's Fork Distillery
3381 Southall RdThis is a relatively new attraction here in greater Franklin, made somewhat famous by the Barnwood Builders TV show—which recorded part of Season 10/Episode 3 at the location. This destination features an original timber frame construction in addition to genuine craft libations.
This is Nashville’s newest tourism destination, and promises to be a must visit attraction. It’s within walking distance of the Ryman, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena and Second Avenue.
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National Museum of African American Music
510 BroadwayThis is Nashville’s newest tourism destination, and promises to be a must visit attraction. It’s within walking distance of the Ryman, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena and Second Avenue.
David is one of the world’s most unique and compelling painters. His gallery is also a gift shop that is a wonderful respite from the usual tourism destinations. You might even see David there painting!
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David Arms Gallery
4136 Old Hillsboro RdDavid is one of the world’s most unique and compelling painters. His gallery is also a gift shop that is a wonderful respite from the usual tourism destinations. You might even see David there painting!
The iconic Goo Goo Cluster is a true Nashville original—and now you can see where it all began. You may also choose to participate in a class, where you can create your own custom Goo Goo and grab some unique take-home gifts. The classes make a great gift, girl’s night or date night.
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Goo Goo Shop
116 3rd Ave SThe iconic Goo Goo Cluster is a true Nashville original—and now you can see where it all began. You may also choose to participate in a class, where you can create your own custom Goo Goo and grab some unique take-home gifts. The classes make a great gift, girl’s night or date night.
Shopping
The Factory sits just a mile north of the historic Square. This is a huge, completely restored complex that is a turn of the century old stove factory, and now holds an eclectic collection of shops, restaurants and meeting halls. There’s even a small live theatre that hosts a great series of theatrical events. Also includes Mojo Tacos...don’t miss it! On Saturday mornings, the Franklin
Farmer’s Market is in the parking lot.
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The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin RdThe Factory sits just a mile north of the historic Square. This is a huge, completely restored complex that is a turn of the century old stove factory, and now holds an eclectic collection of shops, restaurants and meeting halls. There’s even a small live theatre that hosts a great series of theatrical events. Also includes Mojo Tacos...don’t miss it! On Saturday mornings, the Franklin
Farmer’s Market is in the parking lot.
This is way more than a gift shop! If you’ve seen the beautiful National Parks posters with those awesome illustrations, you’ve seen the work of Joel Anderson. Joel and I have been friends since we both worked in the music business in the 80s, and the two autographed and framed posters in our dining area are his work. Joel was always a crazy talented illustrator, and now he is one of the most iconic visual artists of our time. The Spirit of Nashville gift ship is now his home base; he works upstairs and prints posters downstairs. With over 1000 works of art to pick from, you can’t go wrong picking up one (or more) of his astounding pieces on your visit to Nashville. If you’re lucky, Joel will be there and sign your posters! Tell him I said hello!
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Anderson Design Group: Home of The Spirit of Nashville
116 29th Ave NThis is way more than a gift shop! If you’ve seen the beautiful National Parks posters with those awesome illustrations, you’ve seen the work of Joel Anderson. Joel and I have been friends since we both worked in the music business in the 80s, and the two autographed and framed posters in our dining area are his work. Joel was always a crazy talented illustrator, and now he is one of the most iconic visual artists of our time. The Spirit of Nashville gift ship is now his home base; he works upstairs and prints posters downstairs. With over 1000 works of art to pick from, you can’t go wrong picking up one (or more) of his astounding pieces on your visit to Nashville. If you’re lucky, Joel will be there and sign your posters! Tell him I said hello!
The Cool Springs Galleria is Nashville’s largest destination shopping mall complex. All the favorite national restaurants and department stores are here...if you’re into that kind of thing!
Apple CoolSprings Galleria
1800 Galleria BlvdThe Cool Springs Galleria is Nashville’s largest destination shopping mall complex. All the favorite national restaurants and department stores are here...if you’re into that kind of thing!
A cool place to shop for modern, original style items for your home.
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The Iron Gate
338 W Main StA cool place to shop for modern, original style items for your home.
Neighborhoods
The historic Franklin square is one of the hottest tourist destination in America, and for good reason. But hey, you know that already! Must see on your trip to the area. Tons of fun activities and festivals at different times of the year.
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Franklin
The historic Franklin square is one of the hottest tourist destination in America, and for good reason. But hey, you know that already! Must see on your trip to the area. Tons of fun activities and festivals at different times of the year.
This little community is a fifteen minute drive from the Guest House, and features a cool collection of shops and local restaurants. Much written about in all the tourism magazines and websites.
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Leipers Fork
This little community is a fifteen minute drive from the Guest House, and features a cool collection of shops and local restaurants. Much written about in all the tourism magazines and websites.
Music City, USA is a short 30 minute drive north on I-65. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Nashville is the capital of country and contemporary Christian music, the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators and Vanderbilt University.
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Nashville
Music City, USA is a short 30 minute drive north on I-65. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Nashville is the capital of country and contemporary Christian music, the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators and Vanderbilt University.
This is where all the hipsters are moving to. When we first moved here, east Nashville was a dump. Now, it’s the destination for all the hot new restaurants you hear about on HGTV and The Food Network.
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East Nashville
This is where all the hipsters are moving to. When we first moved here, east Nashville was a dump. Now, it’s the destination for all the hot new restaurants you hear about on HGTV and The Food Network.
The Gulch is the former dumpster diving area of downtown Nashville that sits alongside the old train yard. In just three years The Gulch has been transformed into a hipster shopping-and-hotel neighborhood, with the all the new high dollar hotels like Marriott, The W, Omni and Thompson Hotel. You’ll see Union Station Hotel just over the train tracks to the East, a turn of the century train station that is completely restored to its original glory—one of my favorite places to visit in Nashville.
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The Gulch
The Gulch is the former dumpster diving area of downtown Nashville that sits alongside the old train yard. In just three years The Gulch has been transformed into a hipster shopping-and-hotel neighborhood, with the all the new high dollar hotels like Marriott, The W, Omni and Thompson Hotel. You’ll see Union Station Hotel just over the train tracks to the East, a turn of the century train station that is completely restored to its original glory—one of my favorite places to visit in Nashville.
Just 20 minutes south of Franklin, the community of Columbia features a collection of quaint restaurants, coffee shops, antiques and apparel shopping. This is a hot new destination, and the growth of the area has made this quaint historic community a great way to spend a Saturday.
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Columbia
Just 20 minutes south of Franklin, the community of Columbia features a collection of quaint restaurants, coffee shops, antiques and apparel shopping. This is a hot new destination, and the growth of the area has made this quaint historic community a great way to spend a Saturday.