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Assembly Food Hall
Downtown food hall when the group cannot agree. Many kitchens, a roof, and a tourist-friendly location.
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Pinewood Social
Bowling, coffee, a restaurant, and a backyard pool in an old trolley barn. Day-to-night group hang.
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The Twelve Thirty Club
Broadway supper club from the Dierks Bentley people. Reservations, rooms, and a more polished crawl.
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Jonathan’s Grille
Suburban sports-bar chain locals actually use. Franklin and other spots; TVs and a menu kids will eat.
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Ole Red Nashville
Blake Shelton’s Broadway house — food, a rooftop, and live music aimed at groups.
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Party Fowl
Hot chicken with a full bar and TVs. Easier than a shack if you have a group and a game on.
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Bolton’s Spicy Chicken & Fish
East Nashville hot chicken and fish, cash-friendly and unconcerned with your itinerary.
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Bishop’s Meat & Three
Franklin meat-and-three. Plate lunch, not a scene.
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Swett’s Restaurant
Cafeteria-style meat-and-three that has been feeding Nashville since 1954.
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Pancake Pantry
The breakfast line in Hillsboro Village. Sweet and savory pancakes; go early or accept the wait.