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Indulge in bolognese and catch the art installation LIGHT: Bruce Monroe at Cheekwood

[CLOSED] Pop-up Light Exhibit & 🍝

Enjoy a cozy dinner at Coco’s West Italian Restaurant in Nashville, featuring homemade Italian dishes like bolognese and tiramisu.

Fine Dining

✅ Before you go
• Reservations are only accepted for parties of 6 or more. 
• There was plenty of parking onsite. 

💪 Pro tips
• Save room for dessert! The tiramisu was incredible. 


Have dinner at Coco’s West Italian Restaurant

Explore the captivating LIGHT: Bruce Monroe exhibit at Cheekwood after sunset to fully experience its mesmerizing installations and garden ambience.

Light Exhibit

✅ Before you go
• Reserve your tickets online for $28 per person. https://cheekwood.org/calendar-events/light-bruce-munro-at-cheekwood/ 

💪 Pro tips
• Wait until the sun sets to walk through the gardens. You can go early to walk around the other areas or come in specifically for the exhibit.

• Wear bug spray! 

[CLOSED] Visit LIGHT: Bruce Monroe at Cheekwoood

Grab a special someone and say ciao to Coco's and cheek wood. First stop:

This family owned restaurant has a cozy Italian

vibe with a menu stacked with delicious specialties.

Split a bottle of wine over an appetizer like this Italian salad.

Their meatballs are a must try and believe me, when I tell you this bolognese

Make sure to save room for their homemade tiramisu 

installation Light: Bruce Monroe at cheekwood.

You'll need to wait until the sun sets in order to appreciate this whole experience.

Once the sun goes down stroll through the gardens,

as you appreciate these five different creations.

The intertwined and color changing Forest of Light was my favorite.

Check it out before the exhibit ends in October. Cin cin! 

You read that right - get to Germantown for a topless brunch… keep your shirt on! 

Here's your plan for enjoying bottomless mimosas and delicious brunch with friends in Germantown

Topless Mimosa Brunch 🍾

Enjoy a lively, laid-back brunch with topless mimosas, delicious monkey bread, and classic comfort dishes at Germantown Café in Nashville's Germantown neighborhood.

Brunch Dining

✅ Before you go
• Free street parking in the area and a paid lot across the street. Ride share or have a DD if you’re participating in drinks! 
• Reservations are encouraged especially on the weekends. 
• indoor and outdoor seating 

💪 Pro tips
• You can get the topless trio - frose, Bloody Mary, and mimosa! 


Brunch at Germantown Cafe

Brunch at Germantown Cafe is one of my favorite ways to kick off the weekend.

It's right in the heart of the neighborhood,

but the yap session turns into a full afternoon hang before we even realize it.

It's one of those places where the conversations

The vibe is easy and bright with big windows and tables full of people laughing,

We always start with the monkey bread and then whatever is going to fuel our day,

This is definitely the kind of spot that makes the weekend feel like the weekend.

Play all the skee-ball, pinball, and racing games you want at this local fav. 

Retro Arcade in East Nash 👾

Play classic arcade games, skee-ball, and pinball at Up-Down in East Nashville. Enjoy strong drinks, pizza, and a bustling nostalgic vibe with a rooftop patio.

Arcade Games

✅ Before you go
• Parking is available through designated lots. Check their site for more details. Street parking nearby. 
• Open every day of the week with token and drink specials each day. 
• Rooftop and patio open for outdoor vibes. 

💪 Pro tips
• Bring friends and get competitive! 

Up-Down

When I need a break from the usual bar scene,

I head to Up Down Arcade in East Nashville.

and there's always someone challenging you to Street Fighter.

It's pure throwback fun and it never gets old.

Head to this downtown speakeasy for Latin vibes. 

Here's your plan for enjoying Latin vibes with rum cocktails, savory bites, and chill Tulum-inspired beats

Tulum-Inspired Pop Up 🌴✨

Experience Tulum-inspired cocktails, shareable bites, and Latin beats at La Puerta, the hidden speakeasy at Noelle. Walk-ins only—arrive early to skip the wait!

Cocktails & Latin Bites

✅ Before you go
• Open Sun-Thurs 5-12am and Fri-Sat 5-1am. 
• Walk in only - these often have a wait, so we recommend going on a weekday and early 


💪 Pro tips
• Every drink we had was fabulous plus the bites were tasty and fun. 

La Puerta at Hidden Bar

Transport yourself to this Mexican inspired speakeasy.

La Puerta is the newest hidden bar experience,

and this time we're channeling Tulum vibes in the summer heat.

Relax in the cabana like comfort and sip your night away.

Make sure to get there before this pop-up door closes.

Let’s visit the world’s first energy drink cafe, serving up customizable, clean drinks in a bright orange cafe.

Here's your plan for visiting Volta Cafe, customizing clean energy drinks, and relaxing on the colorful patio

Energy Drink Cafe

Stop by Volta Cafe in WeHo, Nashville for bright, customizable, clean energy drinks in a sleek, vibrant setting. Perfect for a refreshing, energizing pick-me-up!

Energy drink cafe

✅ Before you go
• They are open daily from 11AM-6PM, and on Sundays from 11:30AM-6PM.

💪 Pro tips
• Check out their site, https://drinkvolta.com, to learn more about their clean energy drinks made with organic ingredients.

Make your way over to Volta

Sip a customizable, clean energy drink at Volta Cafe's colorful patio or indoors, and explore their unique menu while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere in WeHo, Nashville.

Energy drink on patio

✅ Before you go
• Scope out their customizable menu here, https://drinkvolta.com/pages/menu.

💪 Pro tips
• This is a small cafe, but you can try to grab a seat in one of their few indoor tables, a cozy spot outside, or take it on a walk around the neighborhood!

Enjoy your clean energy drink on the patio

Let's pay a visit to the world's first energy drink cafe,

I was instantly drawn in by the bold, orange exterior.

around customizable energy drinks that are clean,

Flavors range from strawberry to citrus to pineapple,

with vitamin-packed add-ons like collagen and creatine,

so you can sip your way to feeling good, and energized.

I took my drink outside to their playful patio space.

and geometric shapes make it feel like a little dopamine boost of its own.

It's a quick stop with a high energy vibe,

definitely worth checking out if you're looking

for something different, and delicious in Nashville.