If you've got your eye on Nashville this summer, you’re bound for a fantastic destination vacation in a city known for its electric energy and music-soaked ambiance. But if something more than a touristy, cookie-cutter hotel sandwiched in-between other touristy cookie-cutter hotels is not how you see your getaway playing out, East Nashville has a better option.
Imagine boutique luxury, walkable streets, patio dinners at sunset, and a beautifully appointed home base where the pool is heated, a cedar sauna beckons, and the vibe is anything but ordinary. Your East Nashville vacation rental awaits at Noa Nashville, a rare mix of exclusive, escapist luxury and hospitality at its best.
Nashville in Summer: What to Expect
Nashville’s toasty summer afternoons and extended, sunset imbued evenings are tailor-made for a full day’s adventuring. Wondering, "Is summer a good time to go to Nashville?" The answer is a resounding yes, especially with Noa Nashville as your home base. As East Nashville's premier urban resort, we’re just steps from the heart of the Five Points Neighborhood.
The calendar in summer is jam-packed with activities, performances, and festivals. And now that the days are longer, you have plenty of time to float between rooftop bars, patio restaurants, intimate live music sets, and late-night speakeasy shenanigans.
But with the hot, humid Nashville weather in summer, we recommend you beat the heat by starting the day with a stroll through the shady Shelby Bottoms Greenway, a lush 1,000-acre park offering nearly 17 miles of trails and open spaces. Later in the afternoon, you can either plant yourself on a plucky patio, stroll through a deliciously air-conditioned art gallery, or kick back in your Noa townhome or by the pool, drink in hand.
Five Points: The Neighborhood With Everything
Widely regarded as one of the city's most walkable, character-drenched neighborhoods, Five Points transitions almost imperceptibly from a sleepy morning community to a neighborhood buzzing with the lunch crowd to a vibrant nightlife scene.
A five-minute morning walk takes you to Middle Grounds Coffee, a 5-star rated coffee spot known for specialty drinks that include the Brown Butter Maple Latte and the Banana Foster Latte. Equally great for jump-starting your day is Bongo East / Game Point Café, where you can enjoy organic roasts and fresh food while playing your favorite board game. Their library is stacked with over 700 free options. Yahtzee!
For lunch, grab an Uber or jump in the car for an eight-minute drive to Mitchell Delicatessen, a beloved shop located in a charming, house-like building where indulging in house-cured meats and gourmet sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients is highly encouraged.
For something entirely East Nashville and the answer to your search for the perfect bun-to-dog ratio, grab a hot dog at I Dream of Weenie. Steps from Noa, this is Nashville's only full-service "weenery" proudly operating out of a retro VW bus.
From there, shop the many artisanal boutiques in Five Points alley, then catch Happy Hour at Rosemary & Beauty Queen, a moody, low-lit bar located in a quaint Victorian home known for strong, creative drinks, a large dog-friendly patio, and being one of the best LGBTQ+-welcoming bars in the city.
For an upscale dinner, Treehouse Restaurant is celebrated for earning two Eater Nashville “Chef of the Year” Awards. Sirocco is another local gem offering elevated shared plates in a trendy, highly photographable atmosphere. And if you’re in the mood for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare, you’ll love Butcher & Bee, an East Nashville staple celebrated for its vibrant, shareable menu and fresh seasonal ingredients.
East Nashville Night Life: Noa’s Recs
East Nashville after dark is an experience in its own right for locals and visitors alike.
It begins at the legendary "musician's hangout," The 5 Spot. Globally recognized for its Motown Monday vinyl-spinning dance parties and Sunday Night Soul events, The 5 Spot offers live music in an intimate, unpretentious setting.
For a sophisticated nightcap, we recommend The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club, a neo-Art-Deco speakeasy that seats 40-50 guests. The space features velvet booths, vintage wooden details, and a cozy aesthetic. Rated 4.8 stars, it is definitely worth the ten-minute drive.
For live music beyond the bar scene, The Basement East hosts national touring acts, Skinny Dennis brings the honky-tonk energy front and center seven nights a week, and The Cobra keeps the alternative music scene’s street cred alive and well.
Make East Nashville Your Summer Home Base
Summer spent in East Nashville offers something the rest of the city can’t: the perfect balance of live music, laid-back hangouts, local shopping, and a selection of high-end foodie magnets you won’t want to miss. With Noa Nashville as your home base this summer, you can live it all.
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