Sarah and Patrick

Please note that we will be getting married over Memorial Day Weekend. We hope you will use the holiday weekend as a way to take a vacation and really experience all that Nashville has to offer! We encourage you to look into travel and hotel options early due to the holiday. 

Nashville is a vibrant, exciting place to visit, full of wonderful attractions and fantastic dining. We can't wait for you to experience the city we have come to know and love!

Looking for old fashioned Southern cooking? Look no further than Monell's! Located in historic Germantown, one of the trendiest Nashville neighborhoods, Monell's serves all-you-can-eat family style food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our favorite meal at Monell's is their country breakfast - you cannot beat their biscuits and grits. Plus, their famous fried chicken is served at every meal (yes, even breakfast). This is a must-do in Nashville. 

Another Nashville favorite for barbeque, one of Martin's locations is located directly across from our ceremony venue, and another is located next to our reception venue (so you might have to go after you realize how good it smells). We recommend the brisket and pulled pork - plus coconut cake for dessert (only available on Sundays).

You can't go to Nashville without getting good barbeque. This barbeque place is Sarah's parents favorite. Located in the Gulch, another of our favorite Nashville neighborhoods, this is definitely a place to try. We recommend the mac and cheese and ribs. 

You can't come to Nashville without trying our famous Nashville Hot Chicken! Hattie B's is a Nashville favorite for hot chicken - and a staple in Patrick's diet. They have several locations across Nashville - and we promise the line is worth it.

Loveless is located a bit further from the center of Nashville, but is a great option for Southern food, including the traditional Meat and Three. They are famous for their biscuits and homemade preserves - which are just about the best you can find. Plus, you can play a round of cornhole while you wait for your table. 

Puckett's is located in downtown Nashville, and is a great option for your traditional Southern Meat and Three. They often have live music playing, so it is the true Nashville experience. 

If your looking for a higher-end option, Moto is our favorite Italian place in Nashville. Every pasta is incredible, although the Cacio e Pepe is Sarah's personal favorite. 

Some say it's overrated, but it's one of Sarah's favorite, so it makes the list anyway. Pancake Pantry is located in Hillsboro Village, just a few blocks from Vanderbilt University. You might have to wait in line, but if you love pancakes as much as we do, it's worth the trip. 

One of our favorite restaurants in downtown Nashville - and where we celebrated our engagement with excellent pasta and champagne. This is a fantastic Italian restaurant just a few few minutes from the Bell Tower!

No trip to Nashville is complete without checking out the bars on Broadway. Grab a drink and listen to some of Nashville's next big stars sing - you never know who you might see! Check out Acme Feed and Seed for the best view in town, Downtown Sporting Club for axe throwing, and The Stage for some good old country music. 

Take a kayak down the Cumberland River for some of the best views of Nashville - and a bit of an arm workout. 

The Country Music Hall of Fame is a must for any country music fans. Tour exhibits on various artists throughout country music history, from the very beginnings up to modern day. If you love country music, we also recommend checking out the Johnny Cash Museum and Ryman Auditorium. 

Located a few blocks from downtown Nashville, The Listening Room Cafe is one of the best places to check out up and coming songwriters in Nashville. Reserve your tickets in advance for one of their evening shows. This is one of our favorite places to take visitors. 

Another place to discover some of Nashville's best songwriters, the Bluebird Cafe was made famous through the show Nashville, and of course, through discovering the one and only Taylor Swift. Tickets go fast, so be sure to reserve them when they go on sale (more information available on their website).

There are many beautiful hiking spots both within Nashville and nearby, incluidng those at Rador Lake, Percy Priest, and Percy Warner. This website recommends just a few of the incredible hikes middle Tennessee has to offer!

Our reception venues and hotel blocks are located walking distance from the center of downtown Nashville, so many activities will be easily accessible by foot. If you do not have access to a car, we recommend using Lyft and Uber to get around the city. For more information on transportation and parking to and from the ceremony and reception, please see the Events page. We've linked a wesbite below with more information on getting around Nashville without a car.

If you are driving to Nashville, many of the activities we recommend are easily accessible by car. In addition, all of our hotel blocks will have options for parking on premises (see Accommodations for more information). However, if you are intending to go Downtown or to other areas with bars (i.e. Midtown), parking can be expensive or difficult to find. For more information on parking in Nashville, please check out the website below.

If you are flying to Nashville, we recommend flying into Nashville International Airport (BNA) as it is the closest airport to our wedding venues. BNA is about 15-20 minutes from both Christ the King and the Bell Tower.