Though downtown Music City may be known for bachelorette parties and late nights, there is a new hotel on the block offering a haven away from the crowded streets. On the corner of Demonbreun and 8th Avenue sits the luxurious 1 Hotel with minimalist decor, sustainable features from the building materials to the farm to table cuisine, and a spa that is perhaps the best in the Southeast.
With Huntsvillians living less than two hours below country music's capitol, Nashville is a short drive for a weekend escape that will leave you feeling relaxed, well-fed, and rejuvenated without having to go through TSA and all the challenges of the airport.
Where To Stay
1 Hotel
The first thing you will notice when you set foot inside 1 Hotel Nashville is the ambiance. The soft lighting, black and brown decor, and the sustainable materials like tobacco leaves behind the check in counter create a dramatic, yet sensual setting. Already your stress level is lowered.
The guest rooms evoke a vintage vibe with minimalist decor, yet everything from the linens to the bathrooms speak luxury. Choose a panoramic one-bedroom suite for an unparalleled view downtown with windows wrapping around the entire living space. In this room you will also enjoy lots of space: a full dining area, lots of counter space, large seating in the living area, an added powder bath upon entry, added closet space, and a full bathtub. Upgrade even further to the Arbor House or Terrace Suite for added space. The Terrace Suite even offers a large private balcony.
The Spa
The creme de la creme of spas in the Southeast, The Bamford Spa at 1 Hotel is just what you need to relax and refresh. Their facials are the best I have experienced and their massages are top tier. You will find their relaxation room outfitted with loungers separated by drapery. Large windows overlook Nashville. Enjoy hot tea and snacks while you wait for your aesthetician. Your aesthetician is the real star here, the level of expertise and training is what makes the Bamford Spa the best. My 80 minute wellness facial included not just the highest quality skincare, but also Gua Sha and lymphatic massage which is so good for your skin.
Where To Eat
Henrietta Red
Oysters on the half shell of the highest caliber from allover the country - yes please! Henrietta Red's menu is packed with farm to table ingredients that will have your mouth watering. An exceptional small plate menu to be shared amongst the table and a top tier drink menu, make this a Nashville experience you have to try.
Graze
Whether you are vegan or just curious, the food at Graze is out of this world and worth a visit from plant based patrons and those that still love meat.
Audrey
James Beard award winning chef Sean Brock does it again with a restaurant named after his grandmother, Audrey. The far is Southern with a twist and whether you choose dinner or Sunday brunch, the atmosphere, the service and the food all combine for an award worthy dining experience.
Church and Union
For a downtown dining night out, Church and Union cannot be beat. The food is excellent and the proximity to be able to walk to all things downtown is so very convenient if that's where you are staying.
The Food Company
A great spot for a healthy lunch. Fresh salads, delicious sandwiches, make this an easy spot to dine and feel nutritiously fueled.
Butcher and Bee
Another healthy choice with wonderful, creative farm to table options.
1 Kitchen
Delicious food, moody lighting, and impeccable service are what you will find at 1 Kitchen. A world class culinary experience that will have you settled in for a night of savoring every bite.
Rooftop Relaxing
1 Hotel
A gorgeous rooftop that overlooks the city in Nashville's swankiest hotel is a must to visit. And if you are staying at 1 Hotel, how convenient to end your night at this prime spot. Star gazing and sipping in a beautiful rooftop garden, there's no better way to end your night in the Music City.
The Bobby
It doesn't get cooler than The Bobby hotel and its rooftop bar is cozy, hidden, and lavish too. With a pool and a gorgeous view of city with an up close view of the AT&T building, you will feel the heart of downtown pulsating. Plus you will enjoy fantastic bartenders that know how to shake up cocktails and mocktails.
Food For The Soul
The Frist: Farm To Table Exhibit
Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism explores the intersections of art, gastronomy, and national identity in late 19th-century France. Beginning with the 1870 Prussian siege of Paris and the resultant food crisis and continuing through the 1890s, Farm to Table showcases the work of artists such as Rosa Bonheur, Gustave Courbet, Paul Gauguin, Claude Monet, and Camille Pissarro, who captured the nation’s unique relationship with food, from production to preparation and consumption.
Featuring approximately 50 paintings and sculptures, the exhibition’s portrayals of farmers in fields and gardens, bustling urban markets, and chefs and diners in the age of grand banquets and a burgeoning café scene underscores connections between urban and rural life while capturing changing notions of gender, labor, and class.