Nashville is a vibrant city full of creativity, culture, and plenty of music. Whether or not you’ve visited Five Points here in East Nashville before, you won’t want to miss this neighborhood’s unique and exciting opportunities. Let’s review a few things you can do in this bustling neighborhood before summer ends.
1. Eat and Drink
Every good Nashville neighborhood has its own go-to eateries and bars, and Five Points is sure to sate any adventurous foodie, craft beer fanatic, or budding sommelier. Five Points is known for its modern, hip aesthetic, and that applies to how most restaurants and bars serve their food. Don’t expect too many white tablecloths or uber-expensive dinners (though we do have some). Instead, the Five Points neighborhood in Nashville is all about high-quality, local ingredients and, in many cases, convenience.
Food in the Five Points
There’s no shortage of excellent eateries here in Five Points East Nashville. From early-morning eats to late-night grub, you’re always going to find something great. So let’s go through a whole day at different spots for food in Five Points. For breakfast, you can’t go wrong hitting up Sky Blue Cafe for coffee and one of their many excellent omelets. Also on the menu from Sky Blue are what you’d expect from an excellent coffee shop and diner, like pancakes, the quintessential southern biscuits and gravy, or even the Go Burrito, designed to be eaten while walking the many shops and spots you’ll hit up later in the day.
For lunch in Five Points, you should definitely try one of our area’s best food trucks: Brave Idiot. Nestled right near not one but two of Five Points’ best bars, Brave Idiot is a food truck that specializes in Nashville hot chicken, burgers, and sandwiches. If you’re looking for an equally spicy lunch, but you’re on the hunt for tacos instead, you can’t go wrong with Pie Town Tacos. Pie Town Taco’s East Nashville location is right here at Center 615’s Five Points Alley Shops, and they boast a large menu with a lot of lunch options. Looking for a great vegetarian option? You need to try one of their bowls featuring their signature tofu chorizo. Once you’ve fueled up at lunch, you’re onto a dozen other adventures. But when you start feeling hungry come dinner time, you may want to hit up one of East Nashville’s more refined restaurants: Lockeland Table. Here, you cannot go wrong ordering the dry-aged NY strip steak or bone-in pork chop. And if you’re somehow still hungry, no late-night trip to East Nashville’s own Five Points is complete without a slice from Five Points Pizza. With daily specials, you’re never going to need to worry about finding a pie with unique flavors.
Bars in Five Points
Now that you know where to eat in East Nashville, let’s explore a few options for something to drink in this neighborhood. If you’ve already stopped by Brave Idiot for a bite to eat, you’re just a stone’s throw away from No Quarter, a pinball bar with more than enough alcohol for any late-night wanderer. Right next door is Hubba Hubba, which is described as a rock-n-roll tiki honky-tonk. Here you can enjoy some choice cocktails and unbeatable decor. Looking for something a bit more subdued? Enter Van Gogh’s Ear Wine Bar, a quiet, well-stocked wine bar in Five Points that’s sure to surprise you with its selection and ambiance.
2. Experience East Nashville
With your belly full of food and drink at any time of day, you’re probably looking for something to do here in Nashville’s Five Points neighborhood. You’re in luck, because East Nashville is full of awesome summer activities and plenty of shopping you can enjoy year-round. If you’re looking to get some walking done, you’ve got ample sidewalks and walkable side streets all around town. Looking for nature? East Nashville is home to several large parks with tons of space to bike, hike, and play. Shelby Park is a sprawling public park that features great views of the Cumberland River and acres of space for all kinds of summer fun. Prefer something a bit more exciting? No worries! Up-Down is a barcade with a ton of arcade games and pinball machines for a reasonable price. Want to hit up a yearly staple of East Nashville? The Tomato Art Fest happens this summer on August 8th and 9th and is a celebration of everyone’s favorite vegetable (or is it a fruit?). This art festival features free entry, live music, art exhibits, a parade, vendors, and food and drink options. You’re sure to have a good time with the Five Points community as they gather for an event that’s about more than just the tomato; it’s about unity. No matter what you’re looking to do this summer in Nashville, Five Points has it all. Wander the streets for a bit and take in all the sights and sounds. Maybe you’ll wander into something you never knew existed!
3. Work, Meet, and Gather
Summer’s a great time to socialize, try new things, and get outside. But work never ends, and East Nashville is home to one of the best places to work in Nashville: Center 615. Our coworking space provides Five Pointers with private office space, meeting room rentals, coworking, and event rentals. So if you’re looking for a place to work in East Nashville, you can’t go wrong with C615’s campus. We strive to provide a community-oriented workspace for start-ups, remote workers, and freelancers. Center 615 has everything you need to work hard and collaborate with like-minded professionals across dozens of industries. From perks like free parking and notary services to an on-site workout room and a dog-friendly campus that won a CESAR® Workplace Grant, we are an excellent place to work in a neighborhood that offers everything else you could hope for.
Find Your Space in Five Points
If you’re looking to do more than just spend the day experiencing Five Points, you need to check out C615. Let us know what you’re looking for at Center 615, and we’ll help you explore your options for working in one of East Nashville’s most energetic neighborhoods.
