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#27
#27
SyracuseVol said:
I didn't realize UT was in Murfreesboro that night! I may have to check that out... MTSU website says it's about a 45 minute drive?
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i drive it everyday and that's about right. I figure I should get my BBall and Football fix the same weekend.
 
#28
#28
colorado king said:
10-4. Sometimes it's hard to tell what the intention is the smilies.

No worries.

However, what breakfast join do you prefer in Nashvegas?
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Don't let anyone tell you any different than what I am about to say. I am born and raised in Nashville and by far the best breakfast is at a dive called Hermitage Cafe on oddly enough, Hermitage Avenue.

Leaving downtown get on 1st Avenue (river on your left, can you tell I'm local, lol). Stay straight for 1/2 mile and there will be a split in the road. Go left, & Hermitage Cafe will be on your right maybe another half a mile. Cheap greasy eats....some of the best hash browns anywhere....& buscuits & gravy too. Saved me from puking many a night at 4 a.m.
 
#29
#29
Don't worry about not liking country music. Many native Nashvillians don't- it makes my ears bleed, personally, so you won't be alone- just be prepared to see some crazy tourists. They're all into straw cowboy hats this year for some reason.

Food- casual dining: Noshville (Jewish deli) and Calypso Cafe (Carribbean) are two of my favorites. The Pancake Pantry is overrated and overrun with tourists. Las Paletas has great popsicles. Gigi's Cupcakes for well, cupcakes. That Spinkles place in LA has nothing on her. You might also want to check out Prince's Hot Chicken. For more upscale, I really enjoy F. Scott's (20s jazz bar). All of these places a relatively close to midtown- Prince's and F.Scott's being the furthest out. I'd provide links, but I'm on my phone.

Attractions: The Parthenon in Centennial Park (West End/Vandy area). It's a full scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens. Inside is a gilded statue of Athena, which I believe is the largest indoor sculpture in the Western world.The Schermerhorn Symphony Center is divine. Downtown Franklin is awesome, if you have time to visit.
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#30
#30
UTvol1fn said:
i drive it everyday and that's about right. I figure I should get my BBall and Football fix the same weekend.
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Thanks for the heads up, the Vols aren't my number one basketball team but it certainly sounds like it would be a good time... I see tix aren't even available until this Saturday but I definitely plan on picking up one.
 
#32
#32
BloodOrange said:
Don't worry about not liking country music. Many native Nashvillians don't- it makes my ears bleed, personally, so you won't be alone- just be prepared to see some crazy tourists. They're all into straw cowboy hats this year for some reason.

Food- casual dining: Noshville (Jewish deli) and Calypso Cafe (Carribbean) are two of my favorites. The Pancake Pantry is overrated and overrun with tourists. Las Paletas has great popsicles. Gigi's Cupcakes for well, cupcakes. That Spinkles place in LA has nothing on her. You might also want to check out Prince's Hot Chicken. For more upscale, I really enjoy F. Scott's (20s jazz bar). All of these places a relatively close to midtown- Prince's and F.Scott's being the furthest out. I'd provide links, but I'm on my phone.

Attractions: The Parthenon in Centennial Park (West End/Vandy area). It's a full scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens. Inside is a gilded statue of Athena, which I believe is the largest indoor sculpture in the Western world.The Schermerhorn Symphony Center is divine. Downtown Franklin is awesome, if you have time to visit.
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Parthenon sounds walkable from where I'm staying so I may definitely check that out. Prince's Hot Chicken sounds intriguing, fried chicken or something else?
 
#33
#33
I'm staying on West End Ave right by the university, should be walkable to the campus but obviously not downtown.
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Yep, if your staying on West End down by Vandy, you will need a cab or you can ride the MTA bus. I hope your not staying at the Holiday Inn. The wife and I stayed there the night the Titans played the Colts, and its a piece or crap. They are remodeling it, and we had no water for part of Monday afternoon, and the noise was horrible. Not to mention the ungodly rates. The Exit Inn over on Elliston Place (1 street north of West End) has some great live rock and alternative bands. You can look them up on the web. Hillsboro Village, as stated above is where the Vandy kids hang out. They are nice, but really snobbish. Stay away from Church Street west of I40 unless your into the alternative lifestyle. You might get hit on in that part of town!
 
#34
#34
Another question... I've never been to a UT road football game before... is there usually like a UT tent/UT alumni association type thing near the stadium where the UT fans gather?
 
#35
#35
SyracuseVol said:
Parthenon sounds walkable from where I'm staying so I may definitely check that out. Prince's Hot Chicken sounds intriguing, fried chicken or something else?
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if you are on west end near campus then you are right there. hopefully the sun in shining
 
#36
#36
SyracuseVol said:
Hey all, I'm going to be headed to Nashville in a couple of weeks for 1) Vanderbilt-Illinois basketball 2) our Vols-Vandy game (I do plan on rocking the orange and a "Thank you Coach Fulmer" sign)
and 3) My Jets knocking off the 10-0 Titans (ummm... maybe)

So anyways I'm sure a lot of you guys either live there, or have made the trip a lot. I hear there are lot of exciting things to do there, vibrant downtown etc. Keep in mind I'm not really a country music fan... do you guys have any must-do and/or must-see places for dinner and to see during the days/nights I'll be there?

Also what is the gameday experience like from your guys perspective at Memorial Gym, at a Vandy football game, and at LP Field? I've heard great things about Memorial, it seems like such a unique and loud place. I know Vandy's football stadium is small and I'm sure for UT-Vandy the stadium is probably 50/50 or so. And I haven't heard much about LP.

Any help you guys can give me would be much appreciated, thanks!
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Visit the Stage while you are going to the different clubs. It's country, but it's a great party, live band atmosphere.
 
#37
#37
SyracuseVol said:
Another question... I've never been to a UT road football game before... is there usually like a UT tent/UT alumni association type thing near the stadium where the UT fans gather?
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it will be 50/50...Vols will be everywhere.
 
#38
#38
undertakervol said:
Yep, if your staying on West End down by Vandy, you will need a cab or you can ride the MTA bus. I hope your not staying at the Holiday Inn. The wife and I stayed there the night the Titans played the Colts, and its a piece or crap. They are remodeling it, and we had no water for part of Monday afternoon, and the noise was horrible. Not to mention the ungodly rates. The Exit Inn over on Elliston Place (1 street north of West End) has some great live rock and alternative bands. You can look them up on the web. Hillsboro Village, as stated above is where the Vandy kids hang out. They are nice, but really snobbish. Stay away from Church Street west of I40 unless your into the alternative lifestyle. You might get hit on in that part of town!
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Nah I'm staying at the Courtyard Marriott... I have a car rental so I might just drive in, I'm usually not a huge drinker, but maybe one night I'd take a cab in.
 
#42
#42
justingroves said:
I can't remember the name of the place, it's a little dive down 8th avenue close to Zanies.
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Not sure on that one. I lived in Nashville for 18 years but it has been 18 years since I lived there and a lot has changed. I make it back once or twice a year but it definitely looks like a different town every time I'm there.
 
#45
#45
RexVol can help to as he was in the hotel business here for awhile. Enjoy your visit here for sure. Also if you like wings, the best is Knockout Wings on Jefferson. Best around.
 
#46
#46
I am seemingly a quick walk away so I will definitely be surveying the scene.

11:30 AM! Yikes! Brings me back to showing up at 10 am for noon kickoffs at Syracuse my freshman year. :blink:

Hopefully one of the espns will be dumb enough to stick it in a primetime slot like the UT-South Carolina heavyweight fight.
 
#47
#47
If you want great barbeque/ribs - go to Jack's off Trinity Lane just north of town on I 65. Make sure to get some Kansas City sauce on the side and some Chess Pie.
 
#49
#49
Monnell's is good - I think it's in the "Germantown" area - someone may know a better locale.

Its funny that all my suggestions are food places... i guess that explains the gut.

colorado king said:
10-4. Sometimes it's hard to tell what the intention is the smilies.

No worries.

However, what breakfast join do you prefer in Nashvegas?
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