Lauren: You all, we're so excited to show you around
Nashville this afternoon. Nashville is my hometown. So I'm really excited to show you
some of me and Daniel's favorite places to go when we visit here as well as some new
favorites that we are checking out for the first time and bringing you along.
Daniel: First things first, let's start with some
coffee.
Lauren: The thing that I love about Nashville is there
are no shortages of locally-owned coffee shops that are fantastic. But there's a brand new
one open that not only is supposed to have good coffee but also has gourmet donuts, which
is another thing that Nashville has kind of become a thing for them.
Lauren: I'm so excited about these. The first one
on the left here is the French toast donut, which is their number one most popular. And
the second is the Blueberry Hill donut, which they said is their team's favorite here, so
we had to give that one a shot. Cheers.
Lauren: It looked like it was going to be so heavy,
but it's so fluffy. I think this may be my favorite doughnut of all time.
Lauren: It's like a cross between a donut and a croissant,
and I'm not mad about it.
Lauren: Now that our tummies are completely stuffed
with sugar, it's time to walk some of that off at one of my personal favorite parks in
Nashville. This is Centennial Park. It's 132 acres right on the west end of Nashville,
and it offers the perfect respite from the glitz and glamour of Broadway and the honky-tonks.
But it's a personal favorite for me because as a kid, we would come here every single
summer for Shakespeare in the Park. And this place is beautiful. This is a perfect spot
for walking, running, bringing a bike, hanging out with your dog, or just playing with family.
But it's got one little thing in it, maybe not so little, that's kind of out of place.
Lauren: Welcome to The Parthenon. Can you believe
how huge this thing is? It's actually the exact same size as the real Parthenon in Athens,
Greece. It was actually built in 1897 for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. And while
all the other buildings that were created were demolished, this one was saved as a museum,
and it's pretty cool. On a normal day, you can actually go in and check out the 42-foot
tall statue of Athena, the Greek goddess, but they've got an event tonight. So, you'll
just have to come here on your own and check that out. But they've got tons of food trucks
and other fun things, so let's check out the rest of the park.
Daniel: Nashville has some amazing restaurants. It's
a foodie lover's dream, which is both good and bad. Good, because you're going to try
some of the most delicious food you can get anywhere in the country.
Lauren: Mostly fried.
Daniel: Mostly fried, that's the bad side. You're
probably going to gain a couple of pounds while you're in Nashville, and that's just-
Lauren: Totally worth it.
Daniel: Totally worth it. So indulge when you come,
enjoy some food, and then go back to your healthy diet if you need to.
Daniel: No trip to Nashville would be complete without
a trip to Hattie B's, and they are known for hot chicken. Now, while they're not the OGs,
technically, the award goes to Prince's Hot Chicken, Hattie B's has become a fan favorite.
And if you like the hot stuff, there's a level called Shut the Cluck Up. Now, if you've seen
our hot chip video, you know that I can handle pretty much any heat level. But if you're
brave enough, definitely check out Shut the Cluck Up.
Lauren: We're not going to eat at Hattie B's tonight.
When you come, we're going to show you what our favorite hack is. The best way to do it
is to come with a group of people because there's going to be at least an hour wait.
And while you wait, half your group stays in line, and the other half does this.
Daniel: Welcome to Broadway Brewhouse. And this is
one of our favorite hacks because, well, you can play darts while your friends are waiting
on some Hattie B's chicken. Now the bonus here is that they have a drink called The
Bushwacker. It tastes kind of like a Wendy's Frosty, but with Bacardi 151. Party in a Frosty,
ooh.
Lauren: In case you don't want to try the whole Bushwacker
and just want a little taste, you can always ask the bartender for a Weedwacker, which
will give you the baby version. Okay, I swear, I usually suck at darts, so that was pretty
exciting.
Daniel: Now I actually happen to be a pro at darts.
Prepare to be impressed.
Lauren: We're going to do something a little bit crazy
and go down to Broadway, but it tends to be a little on the crazy side these days. It
doesn't matter Monday through Sunday. No matter what time of the day, it's a madhouse. But
for you, it's worth it.
Daniel: Now it's no secret the parking in big cities
can be a bear, and Nashville is no exception. But we've got a pretty good parking hack.
And honestly, Lauren and I debated whether we should share this information or not. Our
favorite downtown Nashville parking hack.
Lauren: When on Broadway, the best spots are always
those with a rooftop balcony. And the one here at Acme is pretty epic because, as you
can see, you have a view of the river, the stadium, where the Tennessee Titans play.
It's pretty much perfect.
Lauren: Did I mention you can't throw a rock in Nashville
without hitting a bachelorette party?
Lauren: Tonight our plan is to do dinner at The Stillery,
which is a restaurant you typically have to book out a couple of weeks in advance. But
we know a secret, and we're taking you there. The upstairs area is seat yourself, which
means basically, on average, you have a 20 to a max hour wait. And there's live music
up here and great food, and you can get a cocktail while you wait. Is there anything
more fun and southern than drinking out of a Mason jar?
Daniel: Table finally secured. And it didn't take
an hour, so that is always a win. Fried pickle chips, yum.
Lauren: They do great pizza here.
Lauren: As fun as downtown Broadway is, we have an
Airstream travel day tomorrow. So, it's time for us to head back home. But as you can see,
Nashville's a beautiful place to wander local. So if you get the chance, make it happen.
Lauren: As much as we love downtown Nashville, tomorrow's
a travel day, and the Airstream bed is calling our name. But until next time, my friend,
make sure you take the time to wander local this week. As you know, it's good for the
soul.
Lauren: We're still shocked because we were half asleep,
but we've got to go.
Daniel: There's police and fire trucks and everything
everywhere.
Lauren: They just let us know there's an ammonia leak
at the campground, and we have to leave immediately.
Daniel: We need to evacuate immediately.