Nashville: The Don'ts of Visiting Nashville

[@jaysonwoodard4782]

I cherish the Nashville of my youth. It's no longer a town but a city. With that brings diversity and change. Some good, some bad. I still love this town. Lots to do, eat, see, and experience.

[@haroldjones8023]

Agreed

[@bettywhite8407]

Nashville born raised. Watching Nashville changing is painful. Grew up as singing neighbors became celebrities. Nashville has several Universities. Parks boating / picnic areas. Etc., Therefore more to offer than hotchicken.

[@TheDailyCoinorg]

yes, as a native Nashvillian for more than 50 years I miss Nashville. The idea of Nashville is what people are visiting and moving into - Nashville is gone - it has been destroyed. We fleed just over a year ago and I couldn't be happier. The libs/dems have taken over and will soon turn Nashville into just another cesspool like so many other democratic/liberal cesspools. Sad but true

[@confidential8738]

There is nothing to do in this shit hole. Dont be bias.

[@junebug5416]

lmao you’re WRONG there is 0 diversity in nashville, if anything it’s segregated.

[@C-Tier]

Nashville native here! If you go to princes hot chicken do not get the “Hot” chicken unless you can handle your mouth being burnt off. Learned that the hard way

[@AhDollar]

live near memphis, outside of Nashville, anything that says "nashville hot" is already proper hot, and I get the impression that it's just the trial run for what the authentic stuff is

[@susanrichardson8035]

I live in the area, and I must add that those of us who attend church more than likely benefit from outstanding music there. The choirs, orchestras, praise bands are the best almost everywhere you could land.

[@TracieClaiborne]

Amen!!!!! Christ Church Nashville has the best music of any place in town!

[@Superduper666]

The churches are everywhere. And you have be careful of the people who smile to your face and stab you in the back. Everyone’s a Christian but they don’t act like it once the facade wears away. I’ve only met 2 people here I’d consider a true Christian.

[@margaretjamison1576]

@@Superduper666 Thank you for mentioning this. I am a native Nashvillian who moved away some years ago. That is one thing I absolutely do not miss about Nashville, not even a teeny, tiny bit.

[@jotsandtittles]

That is the gospel! All the church music here is amazing; wonderful musicians! It spoils you so much that visiting out-of-town relatives and attending their church is a shock.

[@aeoteroa818]

Puke

[@melonyligon7727]

I was born and raised here in Nashville.... you did an excellent job on this video! So much more to Nashville than our downtown honky tonks! Thanks!

[@Superduper666]

He certainly has the knack for making things sound better than they are

[@oscarmartinez2538]

@@Superduper666 he is a salesman 🤣

[@lolacat2420]

@@Superduper666 I disagree, malcontent person. I've lived all over, including NYC (1980s), Tampa, San Antonio, Dallas, and LA county. ALL cities have negatives. Nashville has so many wonderful positives, plus beautiful, down home bonhomie.

[@danmalliard280]

Hi melonyligon 7727wanted to give you a shout out from capital records here on music row couldn't agree more on so many outher things to do outher than drinking down town, if you get cot they will burn your vacation to a chrisp, good luck tourists ,

[@TheVonzink]

Don’t get the hot hot chicken. It’s too much.

[@lolacat2420]

I was born and raised here in Nashville, and I love my hometown. The traffic is a pain, but you can get around okay if you are mindful of the time of day. Ya'll come back now, ya hear!

[@615BlackBarbie]

True. And, we know the back streets that everyone hasn't caught on to.

[@larrybassik2768]

We Will

[@jbrownjetmech-4783]

Inbound to the city all around the 440 loop is nightmare like in the morning, outbound of the city is nightmare like in evening.

[@kennethwade1016]

Come back, now.... Implies - please leave and just visit.

[@Juan_Pomares]

As a native, no native would say “Ya’ll come back now, ya hear” We don’t talk like that. You’re as bad as the tractor party wagons downtown… you’re making a mockery out of us. Shameful!

[@joshchism6952]

I’ve lived here in Nashville for about 5 years in total including college and I just happened to see this video suggested by KZbin. Phenomenal job covering everything and 100% accurate on everything. Very impressive.

[@nldmaster]

As a local, thank you for showing me all the parts of my city that I never see. It has changed a LOT in 25 years.

[@jadithslimrivven]

As a native, I definitely recommend getting outside of Nashville during your stay. All the surrounding towns have their own history and great places to visit. Though even further out there are many great state and national parks, great rivers for canoeing/kayaking, and some amazing hiking trails are all over the state. Civil war battlefields and Native American sites can be found all around the state as well.

[@kecleonboi]

As a native, Nahhhh

[@michaelf.2449]

@@kecleonboi as a native. It's super hard for me to recommend anything to anyone because it's normal shit to me like going to stone door, fall creek falls, or Burgess falls isn't special I grew up here I've seen all the nature and civil war battlefields.. shits boring

[@kecleonboi]

@@michaelf.2449 good for you. if you’re bored then move. no one cares

[@michaelf.2449]

@@kecleonboi yeah definitely need to move because tourist have made Nashville shit.

[@kecleonboi]

@@michaelf.2449 I’m here too. I agree I wanna move

[@adunsavage]

I would say one of the best museums that wasn’t listed is the National Museum of African American Music. If you’re not a country person like me, but want to learn about jazz, funk, rock, and R&B, this place is so great!

[@cindykirby2762]

Yes funk is my genre! Reminds me of Maplewood High!

[@prettygirl9320]

Thank u ❤ I want to appreciate everyone’s culture but I also wanted to see a lil of my own.. so I’m so happy u mentioned this because I’m thinking is there anything for me to do 😅🙈 again thank u ☺️

[@caseE44]

The food assembly hall is one of Nashville’s newer installments and I love it! I do a lot of work on Broadway and go there all the time to eat at one of their restaurants. They also have some cool shopping options at 5th and Broadway. I make videos on my channel about living in Nashville and this was nicely done!

[@bubbleshughes6169]

As a Canadian who is married to a Tennessean, we love Nashville! We live an hour south and drive up for special dinners and concerts. Been here 5 years and I love it. My fave city in the US by far and I've been to many. These tips n' tricks are on point. 😍

[@loganjohnson5254]

i’m a born and bred native who works downtown at the ryman. i love nashville and i think its the best city ever! i think this video is very well-done and i think everyone visiting should watch this before coming! great job of highlighting everything that makes this city great!

[@Sanity_Faire]

This whole hot chicken thing … it’s fairly new. I lived there in the 80’s and never once heard of it.

[@Barbiee248]

As a Nashville raised person, omg the traffic is so annoying. But it’s mandatory to smile here. We smile and we have open friendly conversation with people. Keep Nashville nice 🥰

[@walkinbeauty7273]

@@Barbiee248 problem is most of the people moving here aren't.

[@darrin990]

Also DON’T think you need to get wasted when visiting all the bars! I can’t count how many people I see throwing up and passed out on the streets by 10:00. Take it slow and pace yourself

[@aeoteroa818]

I went to Nashville when I got out of prison. I got so drunk I literally couldn't see straight. Puked out of the side of an Uber all the way back to the hotel. 10/10 would do it again

[@amydingers]

@@aeoteroa818 well you sound rather entertaining

[@aubreebroady]

I live very close to Nashville and go there all the time. My favorite hot chicken is the original... Princes hot chicken! I get it all the time and I would recommend it to anybody. Other favorite places to eat are Slim and Husky's (Pizza), Itz a Philly Thing (Philly Cheesesteaks), and Riddim n Spice (Jamaican) :-)

[@andrewdelaney1772]

Riddim n spice is so good!!!

[@marquitamoore5974]

Anyone have recommendations for good food near murfreesboro,smyrna or la vergne?

[@andrewshattuck1404]

@@marquitamoore5974 Slim and Husky’s, Metro Diner, Johnathons, The boulevard, the alley on main (Murfreesboro) Hickory falls, legends, Karen’s kustards (Smyrna)

[@samdee9528]

@marquita sims Kool Runnings (Jamaican food) in Lavergne is really good!. I would call ahead to make sure their actually open because they’re weird about their hours

[@rachael8078]

Ya princes is the best.

[@logiman]

When I moved to Nashville 25 years ago, we felt so fortunate that we found a well-kept secret. It is no longer a secret. It is a GREAT place to live. The population growth and traffic has made it somewhat less great, but it's still great. He is right. Do not wear cowboy hats or boots if you want to fit in with the locals. Overrated: - Loveless Cafe. The food is average and the service is terrible. - Hattie B's hot chicken. It is average. Prince's and Pepperfire have much better flavor but are farther from downtown. If you order 'hot' at one of the hot chicken restaurants, it will be hot. It's not like chain restaurant hot. - Broadway. If you come to town to go to the bars, that's where you want to be. The problem is, that's where everyone else is. It is very crowded every night of the week regardless of season. My favorites: - Downtown Franklin. Beautiful old town in a beautiful area. 20-30 minutes south of downtown. Good restaurants and shops. Be sure to drive around the area including Leipers Fork. - Bluebird Cafe. Many local songwriters perform here. It was featured in the TV Series 'Nashville' quite often. - Percy Warner Park. A beautiful, huge metro park about 15 minutes south of town. Those of us that have been here for a while love this town. We hope you do too. We tend to be friendly folk and expect that in return. Please drive respectfully and safely and enjoy your stay.

[@grain9640]

The best hot chicken is Hurt's Hot Chicken

[@elisabethchase2971]

Good luck on the driving respectfully lol

[@logiman]

@@grain9640 I'll have to try that one. Never heard of it until now.

[@secondslate7158]

Worth mentioning that the Bluebird is amazing but get there a couple hours before doors and get in line. They only let a limited number of people in and it's worth the wait, I promise!

[@AdamMVlogHq]

Thank you for the advice! We were thinking of living in like McMinnville and work in Nashville, to help avoid overcrowding.

[@michaelguerra7396]

Rule #1 don't wear cowboy boots Me visiting from Texas: you underestimate my power. 🤣🤣🤣

[@keithclifton392]

Great advice as always from Wolter's World. I was just in Nashville and can add a few thoughts: 1) If you go to Arnold's (which I highly recommend) for meat & three, get there early. I arrived around 11 am and walked right in but by 11:30, the line was out the door. Same for Hattie B's; got there around 5:30 pm and had a short wait. By 6, it was a zoo. 2) The RCA Studio B tour is a must for serious music lovers, especially Elvis, but it's not recommended for little kids. We had kids on our tour and they did not have a good time. 3) The TN State Museum is a gem, with great exhibits, FREE admission and parking at the Farmer's Market, and helpful staff. The park area around the museum is really nice, too. If it's raining and you don't want to shell out big bucks for the CMHF, that museum is a good option. Thanks to all the locals for their advice, too. I'll be back. Love Nashville!

[@ChoochooseU]

Go check out Arnold’s menu and culture before going. It’s not a soup natzi situation but they expect you to be ready to order effectively because hey are BUSY and are the BEST at their job of getting people back to work on their lunch breaks. So they don’t take very kindly to you asking questions and dallying around at then front of the line when that’s time to order and move on. They have a website listing their daily specials and generally the sides and desserts. That’ll help you to know which day you want to visit (like there’s a bad day ha!) and more importantly, what you want so you don’t get pressured last minute. 👍🏻

[@keithclifton392]

@@ChoochooseU I agree. They want you to get in and get out quickly but are still friendly (at least to me). If the roast beef is on the buffet, I highly recommend it. Some of the best I've ever had.

[@houseplantlady327]

I worked for RCA in NYC when I was 18 years old. Decades later, I got to visit RCA Studio B in Nashville. Full circle.

[@lindajohnson4204]

Both Arnold's and Dandgure's closed this past couple of months!

[@TheGadgetGuru]

Being a Nashville native, I watched this video with interest. You didn't disappoint. Well done Wolter!

[@gerialexander8973]

Nashville native here, born and raised - me & my entire family! Moved to Chicagoland 21 years ago, but still come down every month to see my folks. Plus, our daughter attended Vanderbilt University and worked for Vandy before moving back to Chicago for med school. I LOVE MY HOMETOWN...THE FOOD, THE CITY, THE PEOPLE, AND DID I SAY "THE FOOD"!!! Best Hot Chicken: Prince's (Hot Chicken) is the real-real hands down!!!

[@anondfgho]

As a born and bred nashvillian, thank you for that first don’t ☺️ seeing tourists in cowboy boots is annoying

[@QueenBlack563]

😅🤣😂

[@kennethhall289]

Nothing says “I am not from here” like cowboy boots, long sleeve western shirts in 90 degree weather. As a middle Tennessee native I do miss old Nashville before the hipsters and transplants took over and ruined it.

[@LordHarv]

What if one is from the southwest?

[@Rob-lj3kf]

@@LordHarv The boots are how you spot the tourist. I have lived here all my life, never owned a pair. LOL I do miss the days when you saw country music stars around town. I bet i bumped into Johnny and June a dozen times while in Hendersonville. Or Roy Orbison, Marty Stuart, Bill Monroe. That is a very rare now. And back then everyone knew not to make a fool of yourself if you did meet someone famous. All of the old timers around Nashville tell similar stories.

[@KurtSimmons]

Same... There's no damn cows here to wrangle.

[@tammywilliams2035]

Monells on about 5th in Germantown is one of my favorites too.

[@oldfort88]

The busses with people pedaling are called Pedal Taverns, and they are a blight on our city. There have been several instances of people getting hurt when they fall off them or getting hit by a car when they decide to immediately exit the tavern and suddenly theyre on 2nd Ave

[@TracieClaiborne]

I walked downtown the other day for about ten minutes and the pedal taverns and party buses are like an episode of “Girls Gone Wild.” I was embarrassed for the half naked girls twerking.

[@Linkbetweenus27]

Agree 100%. More hype is being placed on regulating that, thankfully.

[@kristygibson2469]

@@TracieClaiborne Yep. Walked out of the Frist the other day and there were a bunch of twerking girls on the bus beside the parking lot. So cringey.

[@pamelaparker7032]

Those things are a nightmare.

[@terriecotham1567]

Use to be nice to see the Horses carrying people around down town, to me that's class . Pedal carts that are bars may be ok in places like Key West, were its total flat , But down town on 2 ave to me seems out of place for them,

[@ChoochooseU]

Born and raised here: We are as surprised that hot chicken is apparently out thing as you are! 😂 I am 46, had it first time 4 years ago. I’d say more truly ours are the “Meat and Threes.” Find Arnold’s and experience true southern cookin. Don’t come in the summer. Honestly, it’s simply too humid and hot to enjoy. Fall y’all! Nashville is awesome but it’s not what I’d consider a true vacation full of things to do. So if plan days here and then some days in the Smokies/Gatlinburg. Spend a few days or a week here and book a week in the mountains in a cabin-That’s living it up for sure! We used to have something more than a mall to have y’all visit (backstory- we had Opryland and Gaylord tore it down and built a mall) it’s right beside the new Opryhouse. Do go to the Opry. And do go to the OG opry and your or watch a show in it- amazing acoustics in the old church. Also- eat at the pancake house, and please don’t be surprised that we chop our bbq and use vinegar based sauce- and always choose cornbread or hoe cakes. I’m not a fan of the doughnut aka cronut he spoke of but I love the pies at Arnold’s. Oh forgot to say: do go visit Opryland Hotel and enjoy the indoor gardens- especially if you are here for Christmas season.

[@kimdrummond9240]

Local here…The Nashville Scene is the essential source to find whatever type and genre of entertainment or food you’re into. They have a full calendar of the city’s events and do reviews of local artists, restaurants, and shows. They also have local articles and investigative reporting, etc. which gives a good idea what the culture of Nashville is really like and where the locals hang out.

[@TheresaPowers]

Nashville scene is a hate filled liberal piece of shite.l

[@tinalavender9506]

So happy to hear Loveless Cafe get a shout out! I went there 4 years ago when passing through, and have been talking about it since! The biscuits are amazing!! 😋😋 They have a biscuit with fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese that is too die for!

[@michaelhulet8668]

Unfortunately the biscuit lady died a few years ago, and they haven't been the same since :( That said, even since she's been gone, they're still definitely among the best

[@tinalavender9506]

@@michaelhulet8668 oh no!! So sad to hear 😢

[@hodgepodgetheexperimental6137]

I had an opportunity to take home extra biscuits from Loveless and it turned it down. I'm a local and I regret that decision thoroughly.

[@jotsandtittles]

Most important: if you see a celebrity out and about, DON'T rush up, ask for autographs or harass them. These are our neighbors, and Nashville is their home. Only silly tourists act hysterical around celebs. Be cool like a native, nod in passing at most, and brag later to your friends about how you saw Big Deal Famous Person but you played it so cool, man. 😎

[@honeysuckleesq.3757]

Born & raised here so I became accustomed to seeing country stars. I was surprised to see how many celebs not in the country industry that live here. I think the only person that would make me freak out is Beyonce. Even then I'd prob just faint & miss my moment. ☺

[@jotsandtittles]

@TracieClaiborne, I’m afraid I’ve got you there, because I have seen Nicole and Keith out and about several times. Once years ago when having sushi at Peter’s in Brentwood, and then a few years later they were sitting in a booth in Fido when some friends and I went in for coffee. The whole place was electric with excitement, everyone was buzzing and whispering and trying to “casually” take selfies in which Nicole and Keith could be seen in the background, but NOBODY approached them or said a word to them. They talked together, drank their coffee, and walked out holding hands, and that was that. You specifically mentioned Nicole, so I told my Nicole-sighting stories, but this experience wasn’t unique. I’ve been in the grocery store with Carrie Underwood and had dinner at a restaurant once with the late great George Jones, and same thing - excitement all around but people let them be.

[@honeysuckleesq.3757]

It won't let me see her comment other than in notification. Not sure what her intended tone was but it came off as bitchy. I'm not what I would consider a fan of Nicole & Keith other than watching her shows & movies. I've seen them both & just smiled. My brother is good friends with some as well & again, not a die hard fan so I just casually smile & introduce myself if I'm with my brother. Now, as a kid, I absolutely would be giddy. That was the age of fan fair & fan clubs with meet & greets. So yes, I've met plenty. Again, only a handful that I would be really excited to meet.

[@coopinsurf3438]

Yes! I happened to play at a softball field. Where at the time the preds coach(Peter Laviolette) was there for his daughter. Me kinda in shock my friend goes oh yeah his daughter plays on my team. Welp now it’s no big deal to me.

[@Evan-rj7gn]

Nah I’m gonna go crazy and scream. Sorry not sorry

[@tnhelle]

I was truly amazed at the amount of people that didn't stop for a funeral procession and was cutting it off. Born and raised in Nashville but I dread going there now😕

[@treasure1625]

From South Carolina, funeral processions are big in the south, and too many crazy driving out of towners don't respect it. Rude!

[@tobiojo9454]

This video is so awesome, I would love to visit Nashville

[@woltersworld]

Thanks Tobi!

[@deawanders]

Also in regards to not passing up the history while here in Nashville, tourists should also consider visiting Fisk University (HBCU & home of the Jubilee Singers), & Meharry Medical college (HBCU). Jefferson Street is full of African American history. There’s also an African American Music Museum that’s located on Broadway as well.

[@chynatown]

Thank you… I’m glad someone said it.

[@audreyspann1090]

THANK YOU FOR MENTIONING THAT CAUSE HONEY THERE ARE AFRICAN AMERICAN PLACES TOO... NOT MAD... JUST SOUND LIKE HE ISN'T WELL CULTURED. BUT I HOPE ONE DAY YOU WILL VISIT THOSE PLACES TOO WOLTERS WORLD. YES, ADVENTURE OUTSIDE THE CULTURE, SWEETIE! GOOD VIDEO THO!

[@leklekjasmine416]

I was just asking if the city is OK for black tourist

[@markcallen8970]

@@leklekjasmine416 yes

[@Dadnoobian]

I remember in like 6th grade going to Fisk for a field trip! Definitely an integral part of Nashville’s rich history!!

[@loobsterbisque]

I went to Nashville for the first time earlier this year. It was one of the best weeks of my life!

[@spacechannel9891]

Lets get lunch together next time u come to Nashville!

[@theguitarjohnshow]

This is my 5th time here in Nashville it's really changed a lot there is Soo much good stuff in this city I'm a struggling singer songwriter and Musician I just moved here and I'm proud to call Nashville Tennessee My Home I'm always happy to help tourists when they ask me for directions

[@BryantBaudelaire]

This is your 5th time coming to Nashville and thinking it changed? How about I’m born and raised here and it is not the same city that it was last week 😂 it has changed so much and some of the places I’ve grown up and use to hang out in are gone and changed it’s crazy. It’s never going to stop growing and changing. I remember when downtown wasn’t safe to go to and when broadway was dead. I’m only 36 years old and it’s crazy yet an amazing city it’s growing to be.

[@Crankin-hr1es]

The number 1 don't for me is, DON'T MOVE HERE! It's at capacity lol

[@cmtown93]

Before I started the video this is what I was thinking as well! lmao

[@warrenbays4539]

Truth! Been living in Nashville since 2006 now ready to Move Out of Nashville/Davidson County!!

[@prestonjones7716]

I’ve lived in Davidson, Rutherford and Sumner county. Donelson, Smyrna, and Hendersonville to be exact. I liked living in Hendersonville the best, way more chill, basically no druggies/crimes, and more nature/less super populated.

[@andreaguess9718]

I just moved here and hate being told I shouldn’t have come. It’s rude. Obviously I came here because I love it. Why can’t it love me? :)

[@bwilli40]

@@andreaguess9718 it’s fine if you moved here. Just don’t try to change anything about it. Be it politics, restaurants, culture, etc. that’s what native nashvillians hate is when people move here then try to change it in to little LA/Chicago/NYC. Nashville is starting to lose what made Nashville so amazing.

[@sylentlight6771]

As someone who has lived in Middle Tennessee 32 of my 38 years alive. I gotta say this is pretty spot-on. You nailed it with the music part. My favorite band is Anti-Flag, a punk band out of Pittsburg, PA and I've seen them 3 times now in the last few years! So I'd say, one DO in Nashville is to just look up some of your favorite artists/bands and see if they are playing nearby. I'd say another DO is to go to a Nashville Predators game. I'm not even a sports fan but MAN do I love going to a Preds game! SO fun and entertaining! Also, you touched on public transit.... It's pretty much nonexistent throughout all of Middle TN. BUT Uber and Lyft (not to mention DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc.) are EVERYWHERE! It's so prevalent that if you don't want to stay in busy downtown where prices for everything is outrageous, stay in the next town or a few towns over and just make day trips to the city. That leads to one DON'T though... DON'T GO TO ANTIOCH!!! Nashville is a relatively safe city, at least by big city standards... Antioch is not. The same used to be said about East Nashville but in the last 10 years or so it's been very... Eh... How do I put this... "Gentrified".

[@sheliamoore3388]

The Antioch part is so funny to me. I grew up there, so things that people deem as not safe, are normal to me.

[@davidslocum9536]

Dude you did a great job with this video. 5 daughter's donuts are AMAZING!! The food in Nashville is SO good! Parking can get pretty expensive downtown. Love Nashville. ♥️

[@twentyoneplusvideo0472]

If you are downtown, you can park at Lot R at Nissan Stadium for free on non event days. Game changing!

[@davidslocum9536]

@@twentyoneplusvideo0472 Whoa! That's valuable information. Thanks Mark. 👍

[@twentyoneplusvideo0472]

@@davidslocum9536 I would also listen to the Nashville Daily podcast. Those guys are great at all things Nashville. They also have a damn good KZbin channel. I found out about the lot R thing after I paid $30 to park downtown near the library. After that I was determined to know where the locals park….lol The other good lot is the Nashville public library. If you get the parking validated before the library closes I think it’s like $1 or $2. Plus there’s an Oscars Taco Shop right across the street. 🤩

[@davidslocum9536]

@@twentyoneplusvideo0472 Oh man, you're a wealth of information! I have paid outlandish fees for parking downtown. 🙄 Thanks so much for this buddy! 🙏🏻👊

[@twentyoneplusvideo0472]

@@davidslocum9536 I hate, hate paying for parking. I used to live in LA, and I hated it there. Parking downtown here is just as expensive and I hate it here also. You can also park at the Wal Mart in Berry Hill and Uber to downtown and it will still be cheaper than parking downtown.

[@maryhardaway3225]

I was born and raised here in Nashville and this was a fantastic Video! I’m super proud of our wonderful city!!

[@harrisongray7922]

Born and raised in Nashville. Locals don’t have a favorite hot chicken spot because it’s only been famous for it for like a few years. It’s for tourists.

[@troycleek7394]

Lol. I know it just came from out of nowhere. All of a sudden we're famous for hot chicken. We'll I'll be damned

[@shelbyscrivnor7996]

Literally I didn’t even know it was a thing and I still haven’t even had it 😂 and I’m in no rush to try it

[@sylvanusbreckridge5908]

prince’s hot chicken was founded in 1945 lmao, yeah, like two years ago. 🙄

[@jotsandtittles]

You're completely right. Hot Chicken may have been in Nashville for decades, but it was a small thing, mostly unnoticed. Suddenly everyone was talking about Nashville Hot Chicken, and most locals were like, "Huh? Maybe I should try some...?"

[@pudintain9656]

LOL, I'm fine with Zaxbys myself.

[@TracieClaiborne]

If people aren’t as friendly in Nashville now, it’s because we are weary of the influx of people moving here. It was novel at first but now it’s just annoying. I live outside of Nashville, born and raised here and even my city is overrun with people from everywhere else. They come here for our clean cities with low crime and then vote for what they left behind. So yeah, we are getting pissed.

[@josephcottone9909]

@No Fux no, without us, we would be stuck in the middle ages

[@NOLAGent1]

Yes this video didn't mention some of the old school Nashville joints that have closed. I was so sad to hear Rotier's Restaurant and Dairy King closed. I dread of hearing about even more of the classics closing. The new hipster restaurants just can't reproduce classic Nashville places like that.

[@615BlackBarbie]

Nashville people (we're) still friendly. It's the People from up North that's making us look otherwise

[@Superduper666]

Pretty soon we’ll have an Ilhan Omar type in charge

[@warrenbays4539]

@@Superduper666 definitely in South Nashville/Antioch...

[@GallivantingGals]

As a Native Nashvillian, thank you for this. You did a great job as usual!

[@WoltersWorldEats]

Thanks Gals

[@meredithdenney9396]

I was born and raised in East TN but visited family in Nashville all my life. The city was entirely different when I moved here two years ago. Unfortunately, a lot of neighborhoods have become gentrified due to the tourism and mass influx of people moving here. Overall, Nashville is a great city to visit, but please be respectful to its history and the people who made Nashville what it is at its core. Thanks for the video!

[@createinmeacleanheartohgod6871]

I don’t understand the narrative of gentrification. No one is forcing no one to sell their houses and no one is choosing someone to buy houses in the area. Black, White, Asians can buy houses in the newly developed areas. Expand your intellectual understanding and narrative in the “gentrification” thing.

[@RelyDoberman]

@@createinmeacleanheartohgod6871 I live in Nashville and well... the housing is no longer really affordable, then old buildings and some land owners are selling their building under the buissnes owners.

[@adamlong7336]

Went to Nashville for first time about 2 weeks ago. By far the best trip ever. Did Oprey backstage tour,Johnny Cash museum ,wax museum. All great. Went to a local vfw and saw The Cowpokes,very genuine band,awesome and entertaining. Also went to a picken in the park at an old airport where all the celebs would fly in . Definitely check out the surrounding area.

[@TierraFashion]

I have lived in Nashville since I was 8. It has changed a lot, but during the spring and summer and Christmas time there are so many fun festivals and things like that to do and a lot of outdoor music like musicians corner for free during the summer. The green line goes through the gulch and a few other places for free, which is pretty nice. I enjoy big shake's hot chicken, hattie b's mainly because of the red skin potato salad and greens, and party fowl is such a great hot chicken place; it has a lot of interesting adult drinks that are unique and they are well known for them and their mac and cheese. Bishop's in franklin is very nice meat and 3 as well. It is near the cool springs mall, and they also, serve hattie b's hot chicken, and they honestly have better side choices their and the wait is a lot shorter than at hattie's. Martin's bbq and jack's bbq are very good. I prefer to go to the Martin's near belmont because the wait is not as long. Five daughter's is worth a visit, and I recommend donut country it is a local place in Murfreesboro. Their apple filled donuts are so so good. Franklin has a lot of history and is great for elder and children in my opinion. Overall, Nashville is good for all ages because of the food, music, festivals, shopping, nature, people, etc. It is a nice place overall. DO NOT WEAR COWBOY BOOTS!!!!! It is somewhat insulting if you aren't from the place and try to "act country". I am from Arlington, Texas, and I have grown up around farm life and rodeos, etc. Most people just find it annoying, and this makes you an easier target for robbers and scammers tbh.

[@miguelmendoza1644]

I recommend visiting the Belle Meade Plantation (15-20 min drive from downtown). There are tours to learn about the history of the original family, their slaves and the horses they bred there. Not too far away from that is Cheekwood Botanical Gardens which has a beautiful mansion you can tour inside which also houses an art gallery. Cheers!

[@omicronenoch9974]

You can also visit the graves of 2 presidents here. The 11th is buried at the Capitol building (which incidentally is the oldest State Capitol still in use) and you can visit home of the 7th out in Hermitage, which is one of only 3 presidential homes (along with Mt Vernon & Monticello) not run by the Federal Parks service.

[@xoCharlieSheenaox]

Who the hell wants to see a plantation where slaves and horses were bred??? Tf man.

[@candybartslim846]

@@xoCharlieSheenaox THANK YOU and his name is Miguel. Those plantation owners would make him a slave 😆😆😆

[@ChaylaOohLaLa]

@@xoCharlieSheenaox If we do not learn our history we are doomed to repeat it.

[@xoCharlieSheenaox]

@@ChaylaOohLaLa listen, Karen. Preserve some real history like where are our fallen black soldiers that weren’t allowed to drink as the same water fountain as you 50 years ago. Glorify the real heroes. Give the property to the rightful families who maintained it and gave their blood, sweat, r@pe, breeding and tears. Good bye.

[@shannonjenkins1286]

Nashville native here.. Hattie B's for hot chicken, Jack Calhouns for BBQ, and 2 places for your down home cooking... Monell's and Lovelace.... (EAT IN AT BOTH!) Also yes please visit the Parthenon, it took quite a bit of time to restore Athena and the Parthenon so we are very proud of them!!! Also the Frist museum features a lot of our local artists, so even if there isn't a huge exhibition going, you can see some of our art culture there. Also... Cheekwood is known for it's historic and cultural gardens and artistry as well... last DON'T for your list... we are a sweet hospitable town, but please don't continually comment on the accent... if you are able to find a local downtown... it is annoying to constantly be commented on about the way we talk...

[@redhathacker]

I moved from Atlanta to Nashville. It was comical to me hearing people complain about the Nashville traffic. FYI Hattie B's is off the chain!!!!

[@alexwatts9699]

Nashville native here to remind people to check out all the other food we have to offer. We’ve got some killer Thai, Greek, and Italian around town too! Also we all know you’re a tourist if you’re wearing the boots. You ain’t foolin no one.

[@RockyPopJB]

I lived in Nashville for 36 Years. I’ve lived 15 min from Nashville for another 22 years. Nashville is no longer “Nashville” but it is still a really cool place. So many things to do in and around Nashville. It would easily take a couple of weeks to take in the wide variety of attractions. Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack was the original before “Nashville Hot Chicken” was a thing. Had my first hot chicken in the early 1990s. While I would say that Nashville probably didn’t have the greatest drivers before, the massive influx of out of town people has made the commute to Nashville a living torment with all of their aggressive driving. If you’re visiting, enjoy your stay and ya’ll come back to see us. If you’re staying, you are a Nashvillian now. The charm of Nashville is based on kindness and respectful interactions with others. In other words, leave the out of town habits where they came from.

[@indonesianprincess]

Love Nashville!!! Got married at Two Rivers Park on Aug 21 2017, under the eclipse! We partied on Broadway all night...best day ever!

[@judyhooper2866]

Don’t miss Bicentennial Park and walk the map of Tennessee, a definite must see. And drive the Natchez Trace that has its terminus at Loveless Cafe.

[@Papawcanner]

If you like salt and lousy service you’ll love Loveless Cafe .

[@heather2493]

I’ve lived in Nashville for over 20 years it is such a sweet town, smiles are mandatory 🤗✌️😘

[@joeyb036]

Loveless Cafe, Cheekwood Botanical Gardens, and Belle Meade Plantation should Eve visited as well. Go to Princes or Boltons for hot chicken, Jacks or Martin’s for BBQ, and try Yazoo, Bearded Iris, Jackalope, or Southern Grist for beers. Great video! Support live music!

[@michellebrown7714]

Jacks is garbage and has been garbage for decades, you want good bbq? go to center point bbq just over the line in sumner county

[@ericdudley4169]

Don’t miss the Country Music Hall Of Fame is right! The Trans Am from Smokey And The Bandit was there when I went! So was Elvis Presley’s limo! It is a place full of cool surprises! Your so spot on Wolter! Even if you’re not really into country music, it’s still very fun! Nashville as a whole is a real blast with crazy good food too!

[@kwaggoner2494]

Thanks for visiting our home!! Having called Nashville my home for decades, don't miss the East side of the river.. that's the cool side btw.. and get your chicken at Bolton's Hot Chicken and Fish. It's a hole in the wall but you will not find a more original Nashville hot chicken experience. Also, you mentioned the Greenway which goes through Shelby Park( also in East Nashville). Our park is a fantastic urban retreat for hikers, bikers, families, dog lovers, and just about anyone. East Nashville, especially 5 Points, is a great spot to make your base and still be close Uber (or even walk if the day is fine) to Downtown. We are a walkable neighborhood with lots of character, restaurants, shops, and fun.. and of course the famous Tomato Art Festival!

[@StormGod29]

I always tells my friends visiting from out of town to cross the river and hang out in East for a day. I'll take Five Points over Lower Broad any day. The food scene in East Nashville is easily the best in the city.

[@kwaggoner2494]

@@StormGod29 So true. Lockland Table, the Pharmacy, Mas Tacos, Once Upon a Time in France and a dozen more. Even our casual eats at Hunter's Station is awesome.

[@StormGod29]

@@kwaggoner2494 Yeah Hunter's has been a great adaptive reuse. Don't forget Margot, Butcher & Bee, Smith & Lentz, Edley's, and I Dream of Weenie. It is an embarrassment of riches on the East Side right now! Food on Lower Broad is pretty meh.

[@kwaggoner2494]

@@StormGod29 I walk past I Dream of Weenie on my daily walks... mmmm.

[@KristenLinkinhoker]

Boltons is my favorite as well

[@gojl5567]

Go out to Franklin and see the battlefield. I found it incredibly moving.

[@missgingham]

Hey y’all! I live in Franklin, which is just south of Nashville! In Franklin we go to Big Shakes for our hot chicken, but don’t think that’s the only great place to eat here. 😄 Around the town square we have lots of great restaurants and shops, most of which are privately owned and full to the brim with local culture! Keep Franklin on your list of places to go while you visit Nashville!

[@davidellisonmusic9076]

I’m born and bred by Nashville baby and I’m proud as heck

[@chrisa.9938]

I was a transplant who lived there from 2018 to 2020, and loved my time there (aside from the bugs, storms, and roads). One of the best non-southern places to eat in town is Khans Mongolian. I am from California where we have a lot more Asian food than Nashville, but can confidently say Khans is by far the best Mongolian place I've ever been to. Also, Biscuit love is a great alternative to loveless cafe if you can't drive out to loveless. It's about 20 minutes outside the city while biscuit love is in it.

[@chrisa.9938]

@Best KZbin channel ever! A really good field position opened up at my company in NorCal. It's closer to my wife's family and she didn't know anyone there other then my coworkers who all relocated to Nashville with us. So it's was bittersweet, but being closer to family and having a better job was worth it. Stupid Cali taxes though almost offset the raise... Lol

[@chrisa.9938]

@Best KZbin channel ever! Yup I know all that. I love Tennessee and other states for those reasons. The taxes here are becoming crazy, so I don't know much much longer we will stay here in my current position, but there is still a lot to love and a lot of family here. Also, not everyone in Cali is a "commiefornian", I certainly am not. We have the most conservatives/republicans of any state in the country, just also a lot more liberals in LA and bay area. Most of those moving from the state are conservative or republican and are leaving because of the politics, so please don't assume we are all blue or are leaving to turn other states blue. :) That's false 90% of the time, and the conservative Californians that are finally getting out and going to states they have idealized are now being met with false stereotypes and prejudice. Treat the CA transplants with a little love and maybe you'll make converts out of them if they aren't already! Treat em as if they are all the same, and it will make them second guess their politics and then they will tell everyone going to whichever state is a mistake since the locals are mean. Seen it happen dozens of times in a bunch of states, and now people who leaned conservative or were on the fence and strongly against it because of the rudeness they met in other states due to them simply being from Cali. We definitely had that against us in Tennessee a few times, but we know better and just shrug it off. A couple of jerks doesn't offset the tons of nice people we met there. :)

[@chrisa.9938]

@Best KZbin channel ever! My bad, I didn't mean to insinuate you called them that. Just a common term for us when we go to other states is all. Lol

[@ssumrall70]

@@chrisa.9938 Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Texas etc. have gotten a lot of lefty Californians along with plenty of New England's finest radical leftists so it is a rather well earned stereotype unfortunately as those states have all changed a lot from it and original residents have been left very unhappy with the results. Nashville has lost a lot of its unique local flavor with so many hordes of people from all over moving in. It is natural for folks who were born and raised in the area to be upset as they see their culture begin to disappear and be replaced by totally alien mindsets. Nashville has turned into a very blue lefty city so no denying the results. So while you might not be a lefty it seems most of the transplants are and it is not going well as so many of the lefties literally attack the natives culture and try to transform it into where they came from. These transplants have done a great job destroying a lot of New Orleans culture I can assure you.

[@ssumrall70]

@@may81944 Your blue cult was a minority until Nashville had all the liberal immigration which has changed the character of the city. Then you go hating on others freedoms and likely plotting how you can try to infringe on other people's freedoms with your totalitarian cult dogma. Your Socialism cult has killed far more people in the 20th and 21st Centuries than this virus or American civilians with their firearms.

[@alisab3041]

The art gallery in the basement of the Parthenon has a lovely collection. I agree this is a great site for visitors!

[@StormGod29]

The Frist Museum is a smaller museum but their exhibits are awesome and don't take hours and hours to see (unlike the Louvre!!!). This is my favorite size art museum; pop in a for an hour or two max and then push on.

[@huntercwhite]

Prince's was the first and by far the best hot chicken anywhere. Be careful though, it's a bit hotter than most in the area. The white bread on the bottom of the chicken soaks up all the good stuff.

[@cmtown93]

ANYWHERE! That bread is the BEST part!! lol

[@RaZorZim]

As a Tennessee native around 45 minutes out of Nashville this is a nice video I would say that if you want good food and true southern hospitality you have to go to the smaller towns like Dickson

[@mister.b3896]

bell buckle is a true southern town. dickson is just full of incest and low iq.

[@triumphant2600]

Dickson Boring AF! Clarksville more fun than dickson

[@chrisandrews12]

Hey! I'm a native and live in Franklin. Thanks for the great review. I enjoy your videos very much ! Big Shakes is a good hot chicken place in Franklin. They also have a great whitefish sandwich. If you want Hattie B's chicken while in Franklin and also want to skip the lines in Nashville , a meat and 3 in Cool Springs called Bishop's serves Hattie's chicken there. Downtown Franklin is a great destination as well. Hope you enjoyed your visit : )

[@icewink7100]

I can 100% second both Big Shakes and Bishops, 2 of my favorite restaurants in the world. If you go to Bishops and are sick of eating hot chicken, get their grilled chicken, you won't regret it, it's so good!

[@ekcheck4266]

One of the best parts of our trip to TN was visiting Franklin. We visited on a lark, only because we live in Franklin in another state, and thought the kids would get a kick out of it. Came for the T shirt, and were surprised by a great time!

[@chrisandrews12]

@@icewink7100 Ice wink, have you had Big Shake's white fish sandwich on white sandwich bread? Another delicious favorite! Maybe we've eaten there together at the same time. : )

[@maiyajay6254]

Born and raised in Nashville and Princes Hot Chicken Is the original and it's BEST hot chicken you will ever taste!! Not only is it actually hot, but it's packed with flavor! A bushwacker will knock you out!!! Especially if you don't normally drink. Also, if you are looking for a more diverse part of Downtown Nashville, go to Demonbreun street! Its a younger crowd, good music, and a few hang out spots along the strip!

[@hunterwolfe6295]

Prince’s hot chicken is kinda a classic

[@lorenrobertson8039]

I lived here for nearly 30 years before I ever heard of hot chicken. I'm serious.

[@sableann4255]

Sorry, it's NASTY (I live here) I am a local ***YUCK****

[@hunterwolfe6295]

@@sableann4255 not all of us can live in Brentwood I guess

[@vmas882]

Princes hot chicken was the only hot chicken in Nashville. Nashville wasn’t known for hot chicken. Princes hot chicken is a dump.

[@vmas882]

@@hunterwolfe6295 I lived down the road from it. It’s not that good.

[@campbellmarty36]

It’s one of those places you can’t WAIT to get there but then turns into I can’t WAIT to leave!!!!!… it’s sooooo over packed!!!☝️🤣

[@adaveo8396]

Word to the wise: The name "Music City" does NOT just mean " *Country* Music City". In fact, it actually predates the entire genre's existence! There is something for everyone depending on your personal music tastes: plenty of jazz lounges downtown, always big rock concerts going on, and so on and so forth

[@Interestingenough4]

It's also the epicenter of the Christian music industry. Not to mention that many pop musicians record in the city and do business there.

[@kelliehailey6331]

I work at a hotel downtown and I always tell my guests that Nashville is food, brews and music. So if they like any of that, then they’ll have a good time lol

[@syckindahead]

BBQ spot you'd recommend?

[@souettequinn4663]

#11 Don't forget that Nashville has become EXPENSIVE!!!...in just the last 5 years. Examples: Parking was $10....now $45. Hotels were $79....now $300+. Apartments were $86,000...now $860,000. Drinks were $5...now $12. Visitor forums indicate that the typical week-long stay in Nashville cost $3,000-$4,000 per person. I live right outside of Nashville and have done extended weekends or spent a week for fun for years but now it's cheaper for me to fly to Vegas/NYC/Florida and spend a weekend for less than 1 night in downtown Nashville on a weekend. BUT...I do still head to Nashville regularly. I love Nashville.

[@Austin18025]

Lol it doesn't have to cost $3k-$4k. If you are with a group and split hotel costs, you can have a nice weekend for well under $1,000. $500 if watch it.

[@MikeKunkel]

Prince's is by far my favorite hot chicken in Nashville. The advice about eating the white bread under the chicken to soak up the heat is REALLY bad advice. It's there to soak up the oils from the chicken, so the chicken isn't sitting in a puddle of spicy grease. Often times, the bread ends up being hotter than the chicken itself.

[@warrenbays4539]

Been living in Nashville since 2006 ,Your correct to many transplants in Nashville now, Hattie B's my Favorite hot chicken, Jacks BBQ and Jim& Nick's BBQ has the Best Ribs in town, Cocos Italian Market/Restaurant Best Authentic Italian Restaurant in Nashville off Charlotte Pike near downtown...

[@EclecticSundries]

There is no better place to see a concert than the Ryman. Its magic. It's one of those special places that just feels thick with history.

[@migueltorres1799]

Yeah im visiting Nashville for the first time and wickid love it. Staying at my friends in Clarsville, whom Ive kniwn from back home in Philly. Picking up some new boots & partied all day yesterday on the Broadway strip; such a blast. chEErs 93

[@marybodnar4749]

The absolute one thing you need is an extra liver. Never saw so much drinking in my life! I recently spent a long weekend there celebrating a friends birthday. The favorite thing that I did was walk the streets downtown & listen to the street musicians. Everyone of them was excellent

[@morgandriver165]

Born and raised here and i avoid Nashville like the plague now 😂

[@carlossalvatierra7051]

THIS

[@erg2]

Not native, but I have lived here for 16yrs… I feel ya Morgan Driver. I too avoid it like the plague, lol.

[@jshadeproductions6026]

Yeah, they call us unicorns. Weird. Im trying to get away from all the hullabaloo as fast as possible.

[@marjorieinverts]

YES!!!!!! Born and raised in west Nashville , grew up going downtown, etc. and now I live an hour East and NEVERA GO TO NASHVILLE. I absolutely HATE IT. I’ll be so glad when my parents move out here to the country with us and get out too! Nashville has been RUINED.

[@klintonodonnell3318]

Yep, my family moved here when I was 2 (30 years ago) and I have spent a lot of time down town. I want nothing to do with it now.

[@SirS2pendous]

I’m a Nashville native and people are amazed when I tell them. LOL! Also, yes. The quickest way to spot a tourist: cowboy attire.

[@twentyoneplusvideo0472]

I lived here since January, you speak a lot of truth.

[@LindseyDara]

Born and raised in Nashville, moved away in 2007 and moved back last year and I have never had this hot chicken lol. I don’t even know where that came from. It’s a new thing. It’s changed so much. I left bc I thought there wasn’t anything great about Nashville, in the meantime it got popular. And my dad does wear cowboy boots sometimes, so I guess I need to get out more! I could be a local celebrity with all the transplants lol. I always enjoyed the Opryland hotel, especially at Christmas! So if you are coming down soon, go visit Opryland hotel, it’s beautiful and amazing. And lots of walking, but plenty of restaurants and food! Have fun!!

[@dynickacarpenter3177]

u never heard of hot chicken it's not new I remember my mom going to Princes when I was in high school and my kids are grown

[@LindseyDara]

@Dynicka Carpenter no never heard of it nor princes, the only chicken we had was from Mrs. Winners, which was pretty good

[@jennifertalley49]

Let’s not forget Belmont University, rich w history, and an absolutely beautiful campus.

[@teehaire01]

Our family was just there visiting as it’s my son’s first choice school, and we were blown away! Nashville is incredible! The people, the food, Belmont’s gorgeous campus…we are sold! 💯🙌🏻

[@jennifertalley49]

@@teehaire01 so happy to hear this !! My daughter is a sophomore, and loves it. It’s her tribe. Greek life is great , campus is full of history , and Nashville is a wonderful place to live, w opportunities galore. Congratulations 🎊 on choosing Belmont.

[@teehaire01]

@@jennifertalley49 Awesome! So cool to hear ☺️

[@donaldbrewster2191]

A little late to this video but I'm born and raised Nashville, and I do fishing tours. Cats, carp, pan fish, trout, and bass. Come on out we can have a good weekend.

[@himynameismicah]

Nashville native here, GO TO PRINCE’S HOT CHICKEN!!!

[@marcospintor1333]

How does it compare to Hattie b’s

[@whayes0813]

@@marcospintor1333 no comparison Prince's is the original all others are copies. Hattie B's is good but it's not Prince's.

[@dangilliland3627]

I was born at Baptist hospital 56 years ago and it has changed so much that it's not even the same place, but still a kick ass place to live. Go to Smyrna,or spring Hill to go to eat or drink because downtown is high as hell.

[@rickybobby1055]

I would love to see a video on tips and tricks you use for saving money for your next travel trip. Also my wife and i have been stuck at home since the covid. Our last trip was the Ionian islands Greece in 2019. We would love to be able to travel more than once a year. Looking forward to that video one day. Thanks for all the awesome content!

[@Sanity_Faire]

Get your credit card through your airline and pay for absolutely everything on it, then pay it off monthly = flying miles

[@awanderingdream2093]

Another tip if you bring a car, Parking is free in state lots after I think 5 pm and on saturdays and sundays. There’s also several golf cart business you can call to pick you up and get your to Broadway. Won’t be right to Broadway because they aren’t allowed to but close enough where you don’t have to walk. Some of them are a bit sketchy but I used them a couple of times by myself and it was fine!

[@nashscan]

Lifelong local of Nashville here. Very well done video. In addition to not drinking too many bushwhackers, don’t come to Nashville thinking you can drink unlimited amounts of alcohol without consequence. We have many tourists that come here for that and end up in hospital or jail or worse taken advantage of.

[@lexiedillard1858]

Was just in Nashville last weekend! East Nashville is a must. Way cooler bars than on Broadway without the crazy crowds

[@RiceaRoni354]

East has great dive bars

[@shaneda420]

Can't forget Boltons when it comes to Hot Chicken, I've been here for twenty years and I love Nashville, I do miss the scene before it became so popular, everybody knew everybody downtown and it was so fun. I feel like the only true Honky Tonks lefts are Layla's and Robert's, the Wheel was great before Alan Jackson bought it. he was right when he said that when people come here they won't meet locals cause most of us don't wanna come down to the tourist attraction that has become broadway. I remember meeting Miranda and Blake at a spot on 2nd and they were hammered, oh the good ole days.

[@johnnystith7315]

Waterfalls are the best part of living in Nashville for me and recommend almost EVERYONE. Rock Island, Fall Creek Falls and Greeter falls are my most frequented and some offer kayaking ;)

[@Gi0114]

Just visited Nashville and I can tell it’s growing faster than its infrastructure can handle. Even BNA seemed overwhelmed. Lovely city though. I hope the city has some good planners and can adapt to its growing population while keeping its character.

[@shrity93]

We’re about 30 year behind on infrastructure, it was just as bad about 15 years ago. We can’t keep up

[@reecestratton4537]

Born and raised in Nashville, but don’t live there any more. When I do get back home, my go-to Hot Chicken faves are Hattie B’s and Party Fowl (Party Fowl puts some creative spins on hot chicken- check the menu). Have fun visitors!

[@michaelmcdonald8452]

As a native Nashvillian of 40 plus years who has watched this city grow to the point of near chaos, I can sincerely tell you all the best food and tourist spots in Tennessee are in Knoxville..... trust me.....

[@randyslidesoff]

I been to Knoxville 2 times,I agree with you.💯

[@GazeldaS]

Tennessee is probably my favorite state. I'm from Michigan which I love , but spent part of every summer in southwest Tennessee. Its part of my soul.

[@russellhudson4558]

Seems to be a lot of Michigan transplants here in Tennessee, including the one I married.

[@elisabethchase2971]

@@russellhudson4558 California is the new transplant list. A lot of Cali companies are moving their headquarters here

[@SuHou]

I’m one of the few natives left in the city, and I’ve got to say: Nashville hot chicken wasn’t a thing here. It was within the black community, and then as per usual, it was appropriated by hipsters and became a thing. I never ate it growing up, and I never heard of it until about 10 or 15 years ago.

[@TheoDog-bp1uj]

Hipsters playing dress up

[@sportsmediaamerica]

Well, if it was a thing in the NASHVILLE black community, then hot chicken was a thing here! DOH! Was it okay if the white Nashvillians "appropriated" it.

[@fatlu1378]

Marys bbq was about it, when i lived there...i don't remember Hot Chicken either...i left Nashville many years ago....i see i don't need to go back...

[@Sincerelyshawny]

Nashville belongs to black people. The same people who built and made Nashville all of its wealth. So if it was a thing within the "black community", it was a thing overall. All I heard you admit was that non blacks became culture vultures. P.s. your comment was so ignorant.

[@SuHou]

@@Sincerelyshawny I'm sorry if you think so... and that you are interpreting what I am saying the way you did. When I say it wasn't "a thing," I mean it hadn't become widely known outside of the black community. All I'm saying is what I observed (or in this case, didn't observe) growing up here. I am angry how white culture appropriates black culture, period. Gentrification and tourism has killed what Nashville once was, and this is a part of that. PS No need to be insulting. It makes you look bitter.

[@colindavis2166]

I live 30 miles from Nashville. I've been here for 9 years. I'm originally from Philly. I love the city and I consider myself a local now. After almost a decade here. A few years ago I saw Chicago at the Ryman. It was legendary.

[@jaredp2598]

04:20 those prices are quite sad for Nashville, I was expecting $2.5-$3 the most. It seems like its becoming a New York or a Los Angeles in price now...

[@terriecotham1567]

Yes with sursess come high prices its that way in lots of places sad but true, Its like buying a boat or aircraft its gonna cost, that a sad part,

[@owenreynolds9599]

Yeah everything's gotten so much more expensive in the past 5 years, especially in downtown, 12 South, all the touristy areas, honestly better to find the smaller local restaurants than the super touristy ones nowadays

[@theeaskey]

If u like new country .high prices, and lines by all means go to nashville.. last time I was there in 1987 it was what it should be , old country,tootsie sitting at the end of the counter, legends filled with songwriters and local pickers just having a great time...I will not be back.

[@whahala555]

"That's what that white bread is for." Umm... Normally, the white bread is soaked in the hot from the chicken.

[@Alex-dm5dt]

SHHHHHH!!! It's fun watching people eat the bread thinking it will "help".

[@jeffrielley920]

Yes! The soaked bread is the best.

[@HandsONreviews4u]

I was born in Nashville but moved to New York when I was 32. Now I am 55 and I LOVE NY👌

[@I.Am.L]

I've been all over the US but essentially I'm Tennessee born and bred 😅 specifically Clarksville but I've been all over Nashville.. it's kind of neat hearing an outsider perspective. Also I have a buddy that works security for the Batman building your shot glanced over, haha. Technically it's the ATT building but.. ANYONE here knows it as the Batman building.

[@GazeldaS]

Thanks. I was wondering what was in the Batman building.

[@kennethhall289]

@@GazeldaS AT&T headquarters mostly offices

[@jeffrielley920]

AT&T sold the building a few years ago, and they lease it now. US Bank has a couple of floors in the building, but the local laws won't allow them to put a sign on the building.

[@I.Am.L]

@@jeffrielley920 Say waaaa! Dang.. also screw you US bank lol I was supposed to have overdraft protect and my measly ten bucks in gas money turned into like a hundred dollars in a matter of days lol.. least that's how they used to run it

[@devinmartin3673]

I'm taking my first solo trip in a couple weeks, and I picked Nashville. This was insanely insightful, thank you!

[@woltersworld]

Have fun!!!

[@joshoneal717]

Ok let me start by saying I love your channel. Let me also note that we love tourists coming to our city, we just don't like when they decide to stay! Lol! My biggest complaint about this and any other video about our great city is that I have lived here my whole life. All 40 years of it. I have had dinner or supper as we would call it it the finest establishments in the city over my lifetime. From the Stock Yards steak house, the Old Spaghetti Factory, to the Loveless Cafe. This "hot chicken" craze is made out to be something us Nashvillians have been doing our entire lifetime, but it's not. That has been blown up by the tourist industry as a Nashville tradition and unless you grew up on Gallatin Rd in the north Nashville area you probably never even heard about it till 10 years ago! Ahhh, just had to get that off my chest.

[@warrenbays4539]

Unfortunately The Old Spaghetti Factory was blown up in that Christmas Day Bombing 😕 it took out basically a 2 block radius of 2nd Avenue.. So Sad..

[@jsdavila222]

The comment I was looking for 😂😂😂 come visit but more importantly, go home 😂😂 we’re at capacity 💖

[@jaclyngilchrist]

Finally!! I always feel like I'm the only who understands that hot chicken has not ALWAYS been a thing!

[@darlamiller5062]

@@jaclyngilchrist same! I only lived in Davidson proper for a few months, but being from the Upper Cumberland my whole life, I know Nashville, too. I drive Uber there on weekends, and I have that conversation with riders at least once a week. (My mom was at Baptist a lot when I was a toddler in the 70s; she had ongoing issues, so we were here a lot. Family here, etc. It was NOT a thing!)

[@jaclyngilchrist]

@@darlamiller5062 I had an ex boyfriend tell me that while I was "technically" correct- it was a "new Nashville" thing and to most people- it was a Nashville thing. My reaction was basically "tell me you're not from here without telling me you're not from here."

[@tnhelle]

My favorite Hot Chicken places are - Reds 615 by Centennial Park, Pepperfire in the Nations, Scoreboard by Opryland.