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Seattle to Nashville. Earlier this year, my friend {Chelsea} was trying to decide where she wanted to celebrate her birthday. Last year we celebrated her birthday in New York {See blog post} This year her city pick was NASHVILLE. We were just in Nashville earlier this week for 3 nights and 4 days.  The weather was amazing and the state of Tennessee was charming. We felt that Southern hospitality.  Here is a glimpse of where we stayed, what we saw, what we ate, and where we shopped…

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We stayed in East Nashville in a charming carriage house behind this residence. We adored the houses in the neighborhood. Porch seating is definitely a trend that we saw. We couldn’t have stayed in a better place. It was so comfortable and convenient to be close to all the amazing restaurants and local bars.  We were thrilled to have the little white Fiat during our stay. It was cute to drive and so convenient to park.

Nashville. Night 1

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We arrived at the Nashville airport late evening. We picked up our car, checked in to our Airbnb carriage house and let to experience the nightlife the Nashville nightlife.  Our first stop was No308 – a trendy late-night hangout with mid-century modern decor and patio seating.  This is definitely a place where the hipsters hang out.

Nashville. Day 2

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It was a beautiful Sunday morning.  We started the day in the Belmont-Hillsboro area and had coffee at Bongo Java. The coffee was perfection that Easter morning. I was on hiatus with coffee for a minute and the first sip was amazing. We strolled through the neighborhood and walked the Belmont University campus.  We drove back to East Nashville and had lunch at The Pharmacy a burger joint with picturesque outdoor seating and beer garden.

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Later that day, we strolled through Cumberland Park, an urban park with amazing landscaping.  We quickly ventured to the “Nashvegas” strip during sunset.

Nashville. Day 3

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The next morning our first stop was East Nashville’s Barista Parlor.  It’s a hidden gem where an old mechanic garage shop was converted into a urban, hipter coffee shop. As a Seattlite who knows coffee, I can say that this Nashville coffee shop also knows coffee. They brew coffee as it was meant to be brewed. It’s a very, hip fun place to start your morning and people watch.  If you ever visit Nashville, this is a place that shouldn’t be missed. Order the Pop waffles. You will thank me later.

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We drove to Franklin, Tennessee and visited The Nail Bar. The Nail Bar is not your ordinary nail salon. This place is so chic, like a modern bar with a cool vibe. The staff wore all black like MAC makeup artists.  Honestly, this place gave me the absolute best gel manicure and I’m a girl who gets plenty of manicures.

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We later wandered back to the Belmont/Hillsboro area. This particular street was filled with cute boutiques both modern and vintage.  We loved Imogene + Willie. The vibe of this store is so cool. What once was an old car service station is now a boutique filled with charm and character.

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We went to the Peter Nappi showroom.  This place is THE leather place. This showroom was built in the shell of a former industrial boiler room. The space is magnificent and you will leather showcased in such a beautiful way.  We wanted to live in this space.

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We visited the Hatch Show Print Studio and Gallery.  This is one of the oldest letter print shops in America.

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We ended our night dining at Lockeland Table and having drinks at Pinewood Social.  These are 2 – must go-to places.  The day was perfection.

Nashville. Day 4 (Last day)

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On our last day, we found ourselves at Barista Parlor again. We absolutely loved this place. Here is a quick montage…

Thank you Nashville. We will see you again soon!

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