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.