Nashville
A towering smokestack rises like an altar in a corner of this steampunk speakeasy. Tucked off an alley in Edgehill Village, the space was a laundromat…
Must-see nightlife in Tennessee
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Memphis
A favorite Memphis taproom, Wiseacre is in the warehouse district of Binghampton, 5 miles east of downtown. Sample year-round and seasonal craft brews on…
Tennessee
During the popular and free Music in the Vines party (weekends April to October) you might catch co-owner Kix Brooks, of country-music duo Brooks & Dunn,…
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Nashville
Its entrance at an unassuming warehouse marked by a parked military transport Unimog, this taproom's relatively nondescript external set-up belies the…
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Memphis
A massive, countrified adult-play oasis in downtown Memphis, this buzzy spot sits on nearly an acre of junkyard-aesthetic beer garden anchored by the old…
Nashville
This urban coffeehouse (coffee from $4) welcomes visitors with the warm aroma of roasting beans. Beverage favorites include the vanilla-bean latte, a…
Nashville
With large retractable doors and a lofty industrial ceiling, this former auto-repair shop is now a smart java bar, perhaps the hippest member of the…
Tennessee
The produce, all of it organic, is sourced from Tennessee farms at this small and spare juicery in the Factory. The fruit and vegetables are cold-pressed,…
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Corsair Distillery & Headquarters
Nashville
The post-tour samples at Corsair Distillery are generous – and sometimes 90 proof. This small-batch distiller of gin, rum, whiskey and even absinthe takes…
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Nashville
Without a doubt one of Nashville's best spots for artisanal cocktails – so much so that there is often a wait (yes, for a drink at a bar!). There is also…
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Nashville
Nashville's beer and home-brewing bulwark, this taproom has 32 rotating taps of the region’s best brews, as well as the equipment to make a few yourself…
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Nashville
The Bible Belt loosens a notch for this welcoming gay bar and dance club on, of all places, Church St. High-energy drag shows start at 9pm, 11pm and 1am…
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Chattanooga
One of the anchors of the newly hip MLK district, this 20-tap microbrewery ironically added a garage door so that it appears that its taproom is housed in…
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Nashville
Americano brings something new to the Nashville coffee scene: a great place to hang out. With an eye for design, the owners have crafted a comfortable and…
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Tennessee
The patio at this primate-themed coffee shop is the perfect place to relax, the buzz of espresso machines whirring behind you. From dawn til dusk, Frothy…
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Memphis
Ahoy! The pirate-themed murals here could be sincere or ironic, but it really won't matter after a couple of dark 'n' stormies. Craft cocktails are the…
Tennessee
The scene? Cool jazz on the speakers. Exposed brick as the backdrop. And experienced baristas in natty canvas aprons preparing coffee drinks from beans…
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Springwater Supper Club & Lounge
Nashville
Folks say this smoky dive is Tennessee's oldest bar. We're not sure how to verify that claim, but true or not, how many dives provide a view of the…
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Nashville
12 South Taproom is a true neighborhood hangout, with an extensive array of craft beers, an excellent patio and friendly low-key vibes. The rotating taps…
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Nashville
A hard-drinking dive bar at heart, Red Door has an extensive beer and liquor selection, and a bar menu featuring staples such as nachos, hot dogs and…
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Nashville
This hipster hangout, the first beer hall in Germantown since 1909, plays to the neighborhood's historical roots. The 2200-sq-ft space is gorgeous:…
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Nashville
Tired of going to bars and just standing around? Look no further – this one is interactive. Two Bits specializes in games and lots of them: board and card…
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Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery
Chattanooga
Leading the charge to overturn century-old laws banning the production of whiskey in Chattanooga, the folks behind this new small-batch distillery keep…
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Nashville
Fat Bottom doesn't brew a vast quantity of different beers, but each one is well-crafted and approachable. With four flagship brews, four seasonal and a…
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Tennessee
Set in a restored 1876 Victorian building that once housed a family-owned pharmacy, the upstairs bar at Gray's now serves remedies of a different kind…
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Chattanooga
It's easy to drive right by this delightfully minimalist coffeehouse in the up-and-coming neighborhood of St Elmo at the foot of the Incline Railway – the…
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Nashville
Located in a well-worn old cottage just off Elliston Pl, Cafe Coco has something for everyone. Twenty-somethings snack on sandwiches and cake in the front…
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Memphis
The perfect anchor for Midtown's hip Cooper-Young district, this eight-tap craft brewery sees revelers spill out into the parking lot, but inside there's…
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Nashville
Layered with subway tiling and awash in soothing hardwoods, Steadfast is an industrial-hip retreat for caffeine fiends. There are also eight craft-brew…
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Tennessee
On the outskirts of town, the taproom at this prolific brewery offers more than 25 beers, many of them bursting with bold, India-inspired flavors. Not…
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Nashville
For all your locally sourced, cold-pressed, raw-food needs, the Fountain of Juice has you covered. Creator Jessica Goldberg calls her juices Alchemical…
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Nashville
Welcoming baristas, small tables suited to laptops, ample parking and a university-adjacent location: the Well might just be the perfect coffee shop. The…
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Nashville
The stacked logs, hanging fireplace and pine-cone lamps evoke cold-weather climes at this ski-themed bar – the only thing missing is snow. Local craft…
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Nashville
People are elbow-to-elbow at the open windows of this convivial joint every time we walk by. There are games aplenty to keep folks distracted, including…
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Nashville
This little Germantown chocolatier invites visitors to come in and stay a while, offering good-value wine, chocolate and cheese pairings, as well as a…
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Tennessee
The name of this downtown tavern is Civil War slang for an alcoholic drink. And this cozy newcomer stays true to its moniker. The extensive bourbon and…
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Nashville
A wall of colorful cowboy boots serves as the stage backdrop at the Sutler Saloon. Upstairs, upbeat crowds gather in a lofty space for craft whiskey,…
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Nashville
An impressive barricade of open laptops may be the first thing you notice when entering this big-windowed coffee shop. But don't worry, the upbeat indie…
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Chattanooga
The vibe is festive at this corner bar, where you can play ping pong, catch live music on Friday and Saturday nights or just kick it with friends on the…
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Memphis
You'll find crowds of locals carousing at this Beale St old-timer after Grizzlies basketball games at FedEx Forum. The nightly dueling pianos keep the…
