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30 of the best patios for outdoor dining in Nashville
A view of Otto's patio from the inside of the cocktail bar, showcasing the open door, picnic table seating, green barrel tables, and plants.
The patio at Otto’s is pup-friendly, and there’s a photo booth inside. | Photo by NASHtoday
Grab your favorite pair of shades for some much-needed terrace time. We’ve rounded up 18 outdoor patios where you can eat, drink, people-watch, and sunbathe, including some work-friendly + pet-friendly options.

Rosemary & Beauty Queen, 1102 Forrest Ave.
Dance under the disco ball on the outdoor patio or opt for a drink on the upper deck while sitting on bar swing seating.

Love & Exile, 715 Main St.
Bring your friends (or your pups) for happy hour in the courtyard from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday-Friday. The covered booths offer some shade on those particularly sunny days.

Urban Grub, 2506 12th Ave. S.
Cozy up by the outdoor fireplace on cool summer evenings and grab a drink from the indoor-outdoor bar in the beer garden.

Luogo, 211 12th Ave S.
Enjoy the restaurant’s wisteria installation by Oasis Design Studio — walk-ins are encouraged for patio dining and seated on a first come, first served basis.

A view of Otto's patio from the inside of the cocktail bar, showcasing the open door, picnic table seating, green barrel tables, and plants.

The patio at Otto’s is pup-friendly, and there’s a photo booth inside. | Photo by NASHtoday

Otto’s Bar, 4210 Charlotte Ave.
This former auto shop turned cocktail and taco hotspot boasts a covered patio filled with picnic tables, barstool seating, and lots of lush greenery.

Butchertown Hall, 1416 4th Ave. N.
Head out to the patio and relax under the shade of the umbrellas for happy hour (3-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday + 4-6 p.m., Sunday).

TailGate Brewery, Multiple locations
The taprooms offer Wi-Fi and outlets for working lunches + we recommend grabbing a bite from the Germantown location when the Sounds are playing.

Looking for more? Head over to OpenTable for all outdoor seating options in Music City + click the button below to peep more patios.
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Events

Monday, May 29
  • Monday Night Jazz in the Park | Monday, May 29 | 5-6 p.m. | Church Street Park, 600 Church St. | Free | Grab a blanket or lawn chair for this jazz concert in the park.
  • NCT Season Memberships | Monday, May 29-Saturday, Aug. 12 | Times vary | Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St. | $200+ | Nashvillians can choose from two different membership levels and get access to the earliest choice of tickets, discounted admission, no order fees + more.*
Tuesday, May 30
  • White Limozeen Rosado Launch Party & Open Swim | Tuesday, May 30 | 4-8 p.m. | White Limozeen, 101 20th Ave. N. | Cost of purchase | Enjoy specialty Pink Drinks and Y2K vibes by DJ Joco at this pool party.
  • Star Wars Show Trivia | Tuesday, May 30 | 6 p.m. | Bearded Iris Brewing, 101 Van Buren St. | Free | Put your knowledge of a galaxy far, far away to the test — plus, Cabin Attic will be there serving smash burgers.
Wednesday, May 31
  • The Used & Pierce The Veil | Wednesday, May 31 | 6:30 p.m. | Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 4th Ave. N. | $50.50+ | The band brings their “Creative Control” tour to Nashville with special guests Don Broco and Deathbyromy.
Thursday, June 1
  • Statehood Day Celebration | Thursday, June 1 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | Free | Celebrate Tennessee’s 227th Statehood Day with family activities, a keynote lecture, cupcakes, and more.
  • Smashville Summer Open Skate | Thursday, June 1 | 5-8 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | Free | Hit the ice for free public skates, go on locker and arena tours, and meet GNASH.
Friday, June 2
  • Moonlit Night Hike | Friday, June 2 | 7-9 p.m. | Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City | Free | Bring good footwear for this moderate 2-3 mile hike.
  • Corey Kent | Friday, June 2 | 8 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $15 | The country star is known for hits “Wild as Her” and “Ain’t My Day.”
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News Notes

Civic
  • Metro and Vanderbilt have partnered to make the roadways by university fields more walkable. Jess Neely Drive could close to vehicles and be updated to include bike parking, seating, an improved tree canopy, and more — pending council approval. (The Tennessean)
Open
  • Whataburger is set to open its newest area location in Madison — 1715 Gallatin Pk. — today at 11 a.m. The burger chain will begin operations with a 24/7 drive-thru only service, with dine-in and curbside options coming at a later date. (WSMV)
Festival
  • The Music City Hot Chicken Festival takes over East Park on Tuesday, July 4 for the 17th annual event. Admission is free and the festival kicks off at 11 a.m. with the Hot Chicken Festival Parade. Plus, don’t miss the Deer Park Amateur hot chicken cooking contest.
Seasonal
  • Gaylord Opryland Resort’s “Summer of More” programming is underway. Visitors can expect seasonal activities like a clubhouse and scavenger hunt for kids, special spa experiences, and more through Labor Day.
Today Is
  • Memorial Day, honoring US military personnel who died in the line of duty. It is a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed.
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