16 Nashville Instagram accounts to follow in 2023

Bring some fresh air to your timeline.

A crowd gathers as a band performs at Pilgrimage Fest.

Follow these accounts so you don’t miss some of the biggest happenings around town — like Pilgrimage Fest. 👀

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A dash of this and a pinch of that, we like our Instagram feeds like we like our hot chicken — well seasoned.

As we continue cookin’ up quality content for you this year, we wanted to take a moment to shout out some of the profiles that keep NASHtoday educated, activated, and entertained each week.

But before you give these exciting accounts a follow, make sure you follow us on Instagram @theNASHtoday. Your friendly neighborhood City Editors will thank you. ❤️

Foodie favorites

  • Where To Eat: Nashville | @wheretoeatinnashville | The food correspondent of @nashvilletn shares where to find specific dishes, hidden gems, new restaurants, and more.
  • Best Nashville Food & Drink | @nashvillenoshes | If “photos just don’t do it justice,” this account regularly shares up close and personal Reels of dishes across the city.
  • Rosepepper Cantina | @therosepepper | We would be remiss to exclude Rosepepper, whose cheeky marquee sign keeps Nashvillians giggling.
  • Sips And The City | @sipsandthecitynash | Know what to pair with the dishes you’re recommended — McKinney and Heather share what they’re sipping with various drink roundups.

Keeping weekends eventful

  • Nashville Public Library | @nowatnpl | NPL is a premier destination to get book recommendations from the professionals, but it also hosts upcoming classes, events, and community partnerships.
  • Slice of Nashville | @sliceofnashville | If you want a well-rounded weekend with a little bit of everything — find shopping, restaurants, events, sports, concerts, and scenery all in one place.
  • Dog Friendly Nashville | @dogfriendlynash | We don’t exclude the furry friends in this house — follow this local account for recommendations on places to take your pup.
  • Nashville Zoo | @nashvillezoo | It’s not all photos of cute animals, though that’s a plus — you’ll also stay apprised of yearly events like Boo at the Zoo and Zoolumination + special events and discounted admission opportunities.

Picture-perfect profiles

  • My Nashville Photos | @mynashvillephotos | This local photographer shares sweeping views of downtown Nashville.
  • Music City Aerial | @musiccityaerial | As the name suggests, you’ll see the skyline from a birds eye view through drone photography and videography.
  • Music City Proverb | @musiccityproverb | The 615’s weather can be a little moody at times, and this photographer perfectly captures the city from sunrises and sunsets to fog and clear skies.
  • Monkey Trent | @monkeytrent | Take a step back from the city and explore Metro Parks and Nashville nature through the lens of this photographer.

Activate your artsy side

  • Frist Art Museum | @fristartmuseum | Explore exhibitions, special programming and tours, and gallery talks.
  • Tennessee Performing Arts Center | @tennesseepac | Your one-stop-shop for Broadway, dance, comedy, music, and family-friendly shows.
  • Cheekwood | @cheekwood | Nashville’s botanical garden and museum rolled into one hosts yearly events like Holiday LIGHTS and Cheekwood Harvest, as well as special performances, exhibits, and workshops.
  • Nashville Symphony | @nashvillesymphony | If you’re looking to see a Grammy award-winning orchestra and partake in education and community engagement courses, be sure to hit “follow.”
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