Casual Dates for Every Nashville Neighborhood

Looking for an excuse to wear that perfect new date outfit? Scroll down to your favorite Nashville neighborhood to find an all-day itinerary of casual date options.
12 South
- Start off with a donut at Five Daughters
- Ease down the street for a fresh pot of tea from Firepot
- Go for a walk around Sevier Park. If you’re feeling competitive, rent Lime scooters and make it a race.
- Pop into White’s Mercantile and buy each other a locally designed card. Scribble a note to exchange at the end of the day.
- Sit down for tacos and guac at Bartaco
- Stop by Amelia’s Flower Truck to build a bouquet and make an Instagrammable moment
- Make a beeline to Jeni’s for an evening treat
- Finish the day with beers on the patio at 12 South Taproom
Approximate Total Cost per Person: $40
Photo: @five_daughters_bakery and @bartacolife
Berry Hill
- Swing by Sam & Zoe’s for a smoothie or specialty latte
- Create a fun shopping experience at The Candle Bar. Set a $15 limit and purchase a surprise for your partner.
- Grab lunch at Baja Burrito. Exchange gifts here.
- Get a caffeine burst with a sweet Cuban Coffee at Merengue Cafe
- Top off the day with cocktails at Stay Golden
Approximate Total Cost Per Person: $45
Photo: @thecandlebar.co and @stay.golden.co
East Nashville
- Begin the morning with Texas-famous kolaches at Yeast
- Drive to Kettner Coffee Supply for a couple of cups of coffee
- Search the shelves for your favorite titles in The Bookshop next door. Pick out a book or magazine to read together later in the day.
- Order whipped feta, pita, and various shareables to go from Butcher & Bee
- Take your bounty to Cumberland Park for an afternoon picnic. Take turns reading your new book out loud.
- Go for drinks at Urban Cowboy Public House
Approximate Total Cost Per Person: $55
Photo: @thebookshopnashville and @urbancowboypublichouse
Edgehill Village
- Begin with brunch at Barcelona Wine Bar
- Spend time shopping at J Crew Men’s Store and American Threads
- Walk up Villa Place and explore the Belmont campus
- Satisfy your mid-day sweet tooth at Legato Gelato
- Head back to Barcelona for charcuterie and wine pairings
- Finish with cocktails, low lights, and loud music at Old Glory
Approximate Total Cost Per Person: $60
Photo: @barcelonawinebar and @belmontu
Germantown
- Wake up with coffee from Barista Parlor x Germantown
- Carry a board game with you to play while you’re caffeinating
- After the game is over and the coffee runs dry, walk to Steamboys for lunch
- Top off your bao with sugary goodness from Christie’s Cookies
- Walk off your cookies at the Bicentennial Capitol Mall
- Finish the day with Happy Hour oysters and gimlets at Henrietta Red
Approximate Total Cost Per Person: $29
Photo: @eatsteamboys and @henrietta_red
Green Hills
- Start with coffee at The Well
- Hit up a matinee at the movie theater in the mall
- Select organic picnic items from Whole Foods
- Spread a blanket out and enjoy a picnic at Green Hills Park
- Take in a writer’s round at The Bluebird Café
Approximate Total Cost Per Person: $40
Hillsboro Village
- Get your morning caffeine fix at Fido
- Find an indie film to watch at the Belcourt
- Satisfy your hunger at the Grilled Cheeserie brick and mortar
- Roam the area for fun mural pics
- Stop for cocktails at Cabana
- Find your favorite flavor at Jeni’s
Approximate Total Cost Per Person: $40
Photo: @fidonashville and @thegrilledcheeserie
Melrose/8th Ave South
- Start off with coffee and quiche at 8th & Roast (original location)
- Drop in for a barre class at Nu Power Yoga
- Rehydrate with a juice from Urban Juicer
- Sit and split an oversized meal at Smiling Elephant
- Top off your day with 3-ingredient drinks from Rambler
Approximate Total Cost Per Person: $59
Photo: @eigthandroast and @nupoweryogabarre
Midtown
- Pop into Caviar and Bananas for a cup of coffee
- Throw some punches at your first class at Title Boxing
- Eat a late lunch on the patio at Satco
- Score bleacher seats at a Vanderbilt baseball game
- End the date with happy hour at Henley
Approximate Total Cost Per Person: $52
Photo: @henleynashville and @caviarbananasnashville
The Nations
- Start with Mimosas and pancakes at 51st Kitchen & Bar
- Buy commemorative koozies at Project 615
- Put the koozies to work with a Topo Chico or iced coffee from Frothy Monkey
- Take a refreshing walk at Richland Creek Greenway
- Finish the date with a Spring Spritz and margherita pizza at Nicky’s Coal-fired
Approximate Total Cost Per Person: $37
Photo: @nickysnashville and @project615
Sylvan Park
- Fuel up with a breakfast burrito brunch at Edley’s
- Go for a drive along Murphy Road and pick out your favorite homes
- Stop for an afternoon treat at Vegan Vee Gluten-free Bakery
- Wander through booths at the Richland Park Farmer’s Market
- Hit up happy hour at Answer
- Watch an artist showcase at Nashville Ballet
Approximate Total Cost Per Person: $33
Wedgewood Houston
- Start with a pastry and latte from Falcon Coffee Bar
- Explore the local businesses along Houston Street
- Order a greasy burger and fries at Gabby’s
- Experience a tour and tasting at Corsair Distillery
- Dance off your drinks at Flamingo Cocktail Club
Approximate Total Cost Per Person: $35
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Cristy Wicks, a Nashville Guide writer
Cristy splits her time between freelance marketing, eating all the queso at Taqueria del Sol, and facetiming her niece, Austyn. A Texas native and 7 on the enneagram, she loves testing out new restaurants and hosting parties with her husband in their home near 12 South.
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