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2025 NASHtoday’s Best Awards
Your votes are in. Congratulations to all of the NASHtoday’s Best nominees. We’re excited to announce our roundup of local winners who truly shine and make Nashville a better place to live. From high-level dining experiences and accommodations to places to hang with your friends — here are your top choices in each of our categories.
Categories
Food & Beverage
Breweries and Distilleries
Pour decisions encouraged. These local spots wowed you with their craft brews, inventive cocktails, and chill vibes.

First place: TailGate Brewery Music Row

Runners Up: Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery + Monday Night Brewing - Preservation Co.
Brunch
From classic comfort food to new twists on the brunch game, these picks are your go-to weekend hangouts.


First place: The Butter Milk Ranch

Runners Up: Dozen Bakery + The Pancake Pantry - Hillsboro Village
Coffee Shop
The bean scene is strong in Nashville — and these cafes delivered top-tier coffee, atmosphere, and community.

First place: Frothy Monkey

Runners Up: Prickly Pear Coffee Co. + Flour Your Dreams Bakery & Café
Fine Dining
These restaurants took upscale cuisine to the next level with refined flavors, ambiance, and top-notch service.
First place: Noko

Runners Up: Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina + etch
Food Trucks
NASH eats on wheels — these food trucks served up bold flavors and earned your votes.

First place: BAD LUCK BURGER CLUB

Runners Up: MAIZ DE LA VIDA + Brave Idiot
Happy Hour
Cheers to these local faves that made post-work hangouts memorable with great deals and even better vibes.

First place: The Hampton Social - Nashville

Runners Up: Cafe Roze + Coral Club
Lunch Spot
Midday eats done right — these lunch spots became your go-to for quick bites, client meetings, and casual hangs.

First place: Home Run Burger

Runners Up: Little Hats Market + The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
Outdoor Dining
Nashville’s food scene is unmatched. These patios and rooftops made your meals extra memorable.

First place: Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint

Runners Up: Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen + El Fuego Restaurant
Sports Bar
Big screens, big games, and bigger energy — these bars were the MVPs of game day.

First place: M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Melrose

Runners Up: Neighbors of Sylvan Park + The Corner Pub
Tap Rooms
Flavor, flight, and friends — these taprooms turned beer tasting into a top-tier experience.

First place: TailGate Brewery Music Row

Runners Up: Tennfold + Homegrown Taproom & Kitchen
Winery or Wine Bar
Sip happens — and these wine bars proved they’re the best place to unwind with a glass in hand.

First place: Arrington Vineyards

Runners Up: Butterlamp Bread & Beverage + Pont Neuf Bar
Community
Apartment Complex
From resort-style amenities to sleek modern designs, these communities make Nashville feel like home.

First place: Shelby House

Runners Up: The Shay + The Reeve
Coworking Location
Remote work never looked so good. These coworking spaces are where productivity meets cool Nashville vibes.

First place: The Malin Wedgewood Houston

Runners Up: Drift Nashville + Switchyards Berry Hill
Gym + Fitness Center
Whether you’re lifting, spinning, or stretching — these gyms stood out for empowering our community to stay active.

First place: Forza Pilates

Runners Up: Iron Tribe Fitness - Belle Meade + Donelson-Hermitage Family YMCA
Home Service Provider
Reliable, trustworthy, and highly recommended — these pros helped keep your home running smoothly.


First place: Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc

Runners Up: Compost Nashville + Lee Company
Local Influencer + Celebrity
These local personalities made an impact — both online and IRL — and you crowned them your favorites.

First place: Nashville Hidden Gems

Runners Up: Nashville with Caitlin + Bobby Bones
Local Nonprofit
Organizations that make a difference — these nonprofits inspired you with their mission and impact.

First place: Affordable Housing Resources

Runners Up: Wags & Walks Nashville + The Nashville Food Project
Medical Center
When care matters most, these medical centers deliver excellence, compassion, and trust.

First place: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Runners Up: St Thomas West Hospital + Women Obstetrics & Gynecology
Photographer
Capturing Nashville, one frame at a time. These photographers stood out for their creativity and skill.

First place: Emily Anne Photography (emilyannephotoart)

Runners Up: Photowalk Nashville + Nashville Photography Group
Real Estate Agent or Group
You trusted them with your home search — and these local experts delivered big time.

First place: Adrianna Morehouse: The Agency Nashville

Runners Up: Nashville Apartment Locators + Caroline Keenan Realtor with Compass RE
Spas + Salons
Self-care starts here. These salons and spas helped Nashville unwind and refresh.

First place: Southall Farm & Inn

Runners Up: Court and Jane - Skin & Bodysculpting + Local Honey East
Entertainment & Retail
Bookstore
Nothing beats a cozy bookstore. Whether you’re into fiction, memoirs, or local zines, these spots have your next great read.

First place: Parnassus Books

Runners Up: McKay’s Nashville + The Bookshop
Golf Course
Fore. These golf courses are the ones you ranked best for beauty, challenge, and playability.

First place: Hermitage Golf Course

Runners Up: McCabe Golf Course + Hermitage Golf Course
Museum
Nashville’s creative and cultural pulse is alive in these institutions filled with history, art, and innovation.

First place: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Runners Up: Cheekwood + National Museum of African American Music
Music Venue
Whether you’re catching live bands or big names, these venues rocked your world — literally.

First place: Chief’s on Broadway

Runners Up: Marathon Music Works + Ryman Auditorium
Party Venue
Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, or just because — these venues brought the celebration energy.

First place: Pins Mechanical Co.

Runners Up: Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk + Puttshack - Nashville
Pet-Friendly Venue
Your furry friends gave two paws up to these pet-welcoming favorites around the city.

First place: Urban Dog Bar

Runners Up: Redheaded Stranger + Nectar: Urban Cantina
Theater + Performance Venue
Drama, comedy, music, and more — these venues made every night out unforgettable.

First place: Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Runners Up: Zanies Comedy Night Club + Schermerhorn Symphony Center

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FAQs

My business is listed as a winner or runner-up. Who should I contact?

Congratulations. Please reach out to us at todaysbest@6amcity.com, and we’ll connect you with our exclusive partner, EVG Media Group, to guide you through the next steps.

How do I vote for a business or venue for NASHtoday’s Best?
  1. Use your desktop or mobile device to begin voting.
  2. Click on our map, and select “Verify Email To Vote.”
  3. Enter your email address and click the voting acknowledgement box to let us know you’re cool with receiving additional emails from us. After you hit the “Get Started” button to begin, an access code will be sent to your email.
  4. Input the six-digit code onto the prompt; then select the “Start Voting” button to continue.
  5. Select from one of the listed categories that you’d like to vote on.
  6. You may skip at any time on categories you do not want to vote on. Once you’ve completed each category prompt, submit your ballot to wrap up.

When do the nomination and voting periods happen?

Nominations for NASHtoday’s Best open February 3, 2025 and will close February 21, 2025.

Voting for each category’s top nominations will begin March 17, 2025 and end on April 25, 2025.

Which businesses or venues are eligible for nominations?

Any business or venue that is located in and around Nashville is eligible for nomination.

I’m having trouble submitting my votes. Who should I contact for help?

For support with NASHtoday’s Best, please contact todaysbest@6amcity.com.

Don’t see a category that you would like featured?

Check in for next year’s campaign for added categories and continued expansion of NASHtoday’s Best.

What are your Terms and Conditions?

You can find our full Terms and Conditions by following this link.

How will you decide which nominees go on to the final voting round?

Nominees with the most number of upvotes will move on to the the final round.

Do you have a Media Kit that my business could use to promote ourselves?

You can download our NASHtoday’s Best Media Kit here.