Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Cool Springs, TN

FRANKLIN. Though it's outside the heart of Nashville in Franklin, Saffire is worth the trip. The historic "Factory...

FRANKLIN. Though it's outside the heart of Nashville in Franklin, Saffire is worth the trip. The historic "Factory at Franklin" provides a perfect setting for the casual lunches and elaborate dinners served at this Southern restaurant. An extensive wine list and live jazz music complement the cuisine, which includes Saffire Paella, Bayou Mac, and hickory grilled filet mignon. Weekly wine tastings and specials are also worth checking out, especially the Tuesday night half-price wine deal.

Hours: Tue-Thu, Sun 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

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BRENTWOOD. Corky's Bar-B-Q brings the sweet flavor of Memphis-style BBQ to Music City. The diner-like atmosphere is made...

BRENTWOOD. Corky's Bar-B-Q brings the sweet flavor of Memphis-style BBQ to Music City. The diner-like atmosphere is made complete with classic rock and roll and sharp-tongued waitresses ­ you get the feeling that the clocks here are permanently stuck on 1959. The menu is impressive for a barbecue joint, including everything from pork sandwiches and coleslaw to tamales and a half chicken dinner. If the traditional fare doesn't tempt your taste buds, have a go at one of their massive baked potatoes, which comes disguised as a heaping pile of toppings.

Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

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BELLE MEADE. Cheekwood's suave Pineapple Room, situated next to Percy Warner Park, serves traditional tearoom lunches...

BELLE MEADE. Cheekwood's suave Pineapple Room, situated next to Percy Warner Park, serves traditional tearoom lunches from scrumptious fruit salads to gourmet sandwiches. This enclosed dining area offers excellent views of Nashville's Botanical Garden, and it's not uncommon for restaurant patrons to glance up from their chicken salads only to see some of the park's wildlife curiously staring back at them. There is a charge for entering the park.

Hours: Tue-Sun 11am-2pm Hours May Vary Seasonally

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GREEN HILLS. Fruit tea, or fruit tea punch, has become a staple in most Nashville restaurants these days, but it can...

GREEN HILLS. Fruit tea, or fruit tea punch, has become a staple in most Nashville restaurants these days, but it can often be cloyingly sweet. Not so the fruit tea at any of Bread & Company's area locations. Their secret mixture of tea, juices, sugar, and mint ­ served over Bread & Company's crushed ice ­ is a perfect Southern summertime cooler. Half-gallons and gallons to go are also available.

Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-7pm; Sat-Sun 7am-7pm

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Located just off the Natchez Trace Parkway, Loveless Cafe has been a local and tourist favorite for over 50 years. Be on...

Located just off the Natchez Trace Parkway, Loveless Cafe has been a local and tourist favorite for over 50 years. Be on alert when you stop in, because the restaurant attracts more than its fair share of celebrities. The homey decor may leave something to be desired, but the great Southern cooking is not lacking. Country ham, sausage gravy, fried chicken, and grits ­ all of the stuff doctors tell you to avoid! Make sure you sample their biscuits.

Hours: Daily 7am-9pm

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GREEN HILLS. A popular lunch destination, Sylvan Park Restaurant features good-ole home-cookin' the way it's meant to...

GREEN HILLS. A popular lunch destination, Sylvan Park Restaurant features good-ole home-cookin' the way it's meant to be. The restaurant serves dishes like fried chicken, ham, and vegetables that are as good as anybody's, but their pies and chocolate creations set Sylvan Park apart from the other meat 'n threes around town.

Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am-8pm; Sat 7am-2pm

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GREEN HILLS. Fine American dining in a charming bistro atmosphere. Enjoy live jazz in the bar while waiting for your...

GREEN HILLS. Fine American dining in a charming bistro atmosphere. Enjoy live jazz in the bar while waiting for your table or after dinner ­ be sure to take advantage of the award-winning wine list! In the tastefully decorated dining room you may choose to dine on such delicacies as Seared Scallops with Sweet Potato and Fig Purée or Panko Fried Chicken with Braised Greens.

Hours: Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm

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BELLE MEADE. Fashioned in the old-English style with wooden table tops made of hatch covers taken from World War II-era...

BELLE MEADE. Fashioned in the old-English style with wooden table tops made of hatch covers taken from World War II-era Liberty ships, Sperry's provides their mixed crowd with consistently good steaks and seafood. Menu items include appetizers such as escargots and smoked salmon dip and seafood mains like tuna filet, sole filet, and rainbow trout almondine. The true star, though, is the house specialty: a beef filet wrapped in bacon and stuffed with Prince William blue cheese.

Hours: Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm; Sun 5pm-9pm

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ANTIOCH. Many consider the fare from Whitt's to be among the best barbecue in Nashville and with the size of the lunch...

ANTIOCH. Many consider the fare from Whitt's to be among the best barbecue in Nashville and with the size of the lunch crowd that pulls in here daily, it's easy to see why. The joint specializes in pork, but also serves up tasty (and smothered) helpings of beef, chicken and turkey. Warning: "hot" means "very hot."

Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30am-6pm

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BERRY HILL. This cozy cafe and coffeehouse, located near the Oaks Mall, serves excellent breakfast and lunch items,...

BERRY HILL. This cozy cafe and coffeehouse, located near the Oaks Mall, serves excellent breakfast and lunch items, from bagels and pastries to soups and sandwiches. Of course, the desserts and coffee blends are what draw in the evening crowds, who use the relative quiet of the place to reflect on their day or discuss current events.

Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-8pm; Sat 7am-7pm; Sun 8am-7pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Diner's Club