Fun Recommendations

Places to Eat

We spoke to some locals and compiled a list of foodie favorites. Check these out, and be sure to make reservations ahead of time!

HENRIETTA RED

Airy, chic spot for oysters & elevated seafood small plates, plus a separate bar for cocktails.

ARNOLD’S COUNTRY KITCHEN

Southern & soul food classics plus desserts from a cafeteria-style steam table.

MARTIN'S BAR-B-QUE JOINT

Big roadhouse-style eatery known for its whole-hog pit-fired BBQ with chicken, tacos, and burgers.

HATTIE B'S HOT CHICKEN

Some of the best hot chicken you’ll ever have. Do yourself a favor and try this Nashville staple!

PUCKETT'S RESTAURANT

Downtown Nashville – Southern bar and grill with an old-general-store feel and a large stage for live music acts. A local favorite.

EMMY SQUARED PIZZA

Standard pizzeria with a black exterior also serving burgers & sandwiches & offering deliveries.

PANCHO & LEFTY’S CANTINA

Voted 2022 Best Taco and Margarita in Nashville.

VON ELRODS BEER HALL & KITCHEN

Sprawling beer garden serving housemade sausages & pub grub in industrial surrounds.

TOOTSIE’S ORCHID LOUNGE

This historic watering hole and prototypical honky-tonk is across the alley from the Ryman.

L.A. JACKSON

Craft cocktails & creative small plates in a swanky rooftop bar at the Thompson Nashville hotel.

ROLF AND DAUGHTERS

Industrial-chic restaurant with clever New American dishes, communal tables & inventive cocktails.

Things to do in your extra time

GRAND OLE OPRY

The Grand Ole Opry features today’s country music stars, superstars, and rising stars all on one stage, every week in Nashville, TN – Music City, USA. Our world-famous show is where aspiring stars dream of playing and music lovers connect with their favorite artists up close at the Opry House.
SHOWS EVERY NIGHT AT 7PM

COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the evolving history and traditions of country music. Through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the Museum teaches its diverse audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music.

THE RYMAN

Over the course of more than 130 years, Ryman Auditorium has transformed from a religious entity to one of the most revered music venues in the world. Scope out some up and coming artists for shows here surrounded by beautiful and poetic architecture.

JUNE 13 at 7:30pm: The Del McCoury Band
JUNE 15 at 8pm: Hauser

THE PARTHENON TOUR

Since the 1930s, the Parthenon has played host to changing art exhibitions in its galleries and to educate both Nashvillians and visitors about the legacy of the ancient Greeks and their impact on American civilization.

PINEWOOD SOCIAL

A restaurant, coffee shop, bowling ally, outdoor oasis and bocce ball court all in one!

Shopping

Explore the North Gulch neighborhood and shop at Marathon Village where you’ll find art studios, home decor, gift shops and the famous antique shop from “American Pickers”.

MURAL HUNTING

Get your cameras ready and hunt down Nashville’s famous urban street art and graffiti! Get group photos and head home with these memories!

SEE A SHOW AT A LISTENING ROOM

There’s no shortage of great music in Nashville, but bars and honky-tonks can get rowdy. Visit Bluebird Cafe or The Listening Room to hear works straight from songwriters of both new songs and chart topping hits!

TOUR BELLE MEADE HISTORIC SITE

Once the home of the wealthiest family in Nashville and the largest thorough-bread horse farm in the US.

FUN with Your Team is Always Part of the Plan

Fun is one of our core values at the Practice Growth Institute—and it should be one of yours as well. We purposely create free space for you and your teams to enjoy yourselves so you can return to work rejuvenated. Take this time to explore the rich culture and history that gives Nashville the nickname Music City!

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If, after attending the first day of our event, you don’t feel like we have delivered what we promised, simply approach a Practice Growth Institute team member, request a refund, and you can leave the event.