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As a Nashville local, one of my jobs is to let you know the cool places to go and hang out. One of those places is the 12 South neighborhood. It’s so close to downtown Nashville but is a spot in Music City where you’ll find lots of food, restaurants, shopping, happy hours, and more. If you travel into this area you’ll also find the ‘I Believe in Nashville’ mural, Sevier Park, and lots of quaint and beautiful neighborhoods and homes.
So before you get to 12th Avenue South Nashville, check out the places below and look at all of the restaurant menus. There are lots of things to do and you can spend all day walking around and exploring this fabulous spot.
I will warn you that it gets pretty crowded on weekends and in peak tourism season (summer and spring). You’ll find lots of bachelorette parties and tourists but don’t let it deter you from eating at local spots or shopping at some unique establishments. Plus the walk and fresh air will do you some good! I also recommend getting a coffee from Frothy Monkey and a doughnut from Five Daughters as some early fuel to your day in 12 South.
All the Things to Do in 12 South Nashville
Shopping
- Alice & Olivia (women’s clothing)
- Buck Mason (men’s clothing)
- Bullets & Pearls (Jewelry)
- Crue (women’s clothing)
- Draper James (women’s clothing)
- Emerson Grace (fashion accessories)
- Faherty Brand (men’s clothing)
- Finnleys (women’s clothing)
- Gorjana (jewelry)
- Grace Loves Lace (bridal store)
- Hero (women’s clothing)
- imogene + willie (denim store)
- Jenni Kayne (women’s clothing // coming soon)
- Judith Bright (Jewelry)
- King Baby (Jewelry)
- Krewe (sunglasses)
- La Vie Style House (women’s clothing)
- Lele Sadoughi (fashion accessories)
- LoveShackFancy (women’s clothing)
- Made in TN (gift shop)
- Madewell (clothing store)
- Marine Layer (clothing store)
- Mejuri (jewelry // coming soon)
- Minor Jewelry (jewelry)
- MODA Nashville (women’s clothing and accessories)
- Oliver Peoples (sunglasses // coming soon)
- Outdoor Voices (clothing store)
- PAIGE (denim // coming soon)
- Planet Cowboy (shoe store)
- Ranger Station (candles)
- Rag & Bone (clothing store)
- Savant Vintage (vintage store)
- Serendipity (women’s clothing)
- Stoney Clover Lane (fashion accessories)
- Summer Classics (furniture)
- UAL (fashion accessories)
- Vinnie Louise (women’s clothing)
- Vuori (women’s clothing)
- White’s Mercantile (gift shop)
Eating & Drinking
- Bartaco (tacos // $$)
- Bottle Cap (American cuisine // $$)
- Burger Up (new American cuisine // $$)
- Butter Milk Ranch (breakfast/brunch // $$)
- Christie Cookie Co. (dessert // $)
- Edley’s Bar-B-Que (bbq // $$)
- Embers Ski Lodge (bar // $$)
- Emery Wood Fired (new American cuisine // $$$)
- Epice (Mediterranean cuisine // $$)
- Filling Station (beer garden // $)
- Five Daughters Bakery (bakery // $$)
- Frothy Monkey (café // $$)
- Fryce Cream (ice cream)
- Hearts (coffee // $$)
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream (ice cream // $)
- Mafiaoza’s (pizza // $$)
- Portland Brew (coffee // $)
- Tennessee Cobbler Company (dessert // $)
- Urban Grub (new American cuisine // $$$)
- Wanna Spoon Cereal Bar (ice cream // $$)
- White Bison Coffee (coffee)
- 12 South Taproom & Grill (pub // $$)
Yes! It’s an extremely walkable area. There are paid parking lots or parking on side/residential streets. There are also sidewalks and crosswalks up and down the street
That would be Broadway! That’s the home of all the nightlife, bars and honkey tonks.
The Gulch, the Nations, Hillsboro, Green Hills, Five Points East Nashville and Music Row.
Some similar posts that might interest you…
- The Best Places to Go Shopping in Nashville
- What to do With 24 Hours in Nashville
- What to Do in the Gulch
Have you been to 12 South or visiting Nashville soon? Share with me in a comment below!
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