Just the mention of football season has us craving nachos, wings, and an ice-cold beer.
Whether you're a sports fanatic or could care less about which teams are playing each week, there's no denying that the return of NFL and college football is one of the highlights of the fall season. Here are a few of our favorite spots to frequent on game days.
6th & Peabody
Emilee Drost
SoBro's highly anticipated 30,000 square-foot entertainment space is officially open and the perfect place to spend your football Sundays! 6th & Peabody is the newest collaboration between Ole Smoky Distillery and Yee-Haw Brewing and features live music, outdoor games, moonshine and beer tastings, along with great food options from favorites like Prince's Hot Chicken and White Duck Taco Shop. Grab a seat on one of their many couches or high-top tables and enjoy the game on one of the largest TV screens in Music City.
423 6th Ave S and Peabody Street, 865-436-6995; 6thandpeabody.com
Acme Feed & Seed
Acme Feed and Seed
With four expansive floors, Acme Feed & Seed makes for the perfect gathering spot for large groups on game days. When the weather is warm, head on up to the roof and enjoy both the game and sweeping views of the Cumberland River. Later in the season, make your way to the second floor and watch your favorite teams dominate on one of their many TV screens.
101 Broadway, 615-915-0888; acmefeedandseed.com
The Ainsworth
The Ainsworth
The Ainsworth is one of Midtown's newest hotspots and the perfect place to celebrate the start of football season. Grab a booth or a seat at the bar and watch your favorite teams on one of their many TV screens. Make sure to try one of their signature small bites—perfect to share or enjoy solo like the Ainsworth Wings or Buffalo Shrimp.
206 21st Ave. S, 629-800-5153; theainsworth.com/nashville
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row
Emily B Hall
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row
Broadway is always a party, especially during football season. Grab a bite like the Tennessee Hot Sliders and a beer with friends to watch the Titans’ games (which will be shown with sound) or swing by before or after attending the games at nearby Nissan Stadium. With three levels of hearty food, cold drinks, and fun times, it's no wonder Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row is one of Broadway's top spots for celebrating football season in Nashville.
400 Broadway, 629-203-7822; dierkswhiskeyrow.com/nashville-tn/
Double Dogs
Double Dogs
TVs cover almost every inch of Double Dogs Pub, making it a favorite amongst locals and tourists alike on game days. With portions big enough to share, this Hillsboro Village hotspot is perfect for parties both big and small.
1807 21st Ave S, 615-292-8110; doubledogs.biz
FGL House
FGL House
Located right next to the pedestrian bridge that leads to Nissan Stadium, FGL House is the perfect game day destination for those looking to tailgate before a Titans game or who simply want to watch the game on the big screen. Catch an NFL or college game on one of FGL's many HD screens while enjoying delicious bar bites such as their gluten-Free Chicken Wings or Bourbon BBQ Chicken Flatbread.
120 3rd Ave. S, 615-961-5460; fglhouse.com
Martin's Bar-B-Que
Martin's Bar-B-Que
Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the Beer Garden at Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint is the ultimate game day destination. Offering plenty of seating and TVs galore—not to mention famous West Tennesse whole hog style 'que—the Beer Garden has an open roof for warm months and a cover and heaters for winter, making it the perfect spot to catch a game all season long.
410 4th Ave. S, 615-228-0880; martinsbbqjoint.com
Party Fowl
Party Fowl
Party Fowl is Music City's go-to destination for hot chicken, cold drinks, and with wall-to-wall big-screen TVs, sports fans won't have to worry about missing a second of game time.
718 8th Ave. S, 615-624-8255; partyfowl.com
Von Elrod's
Von Elrod's
With large patios, tons of communal indoor/outdoor seating, big-screen TVs, delicious hand-cranked sausages, and steins of world-class beer, Von Elrod's is the perfect place for fans to come together and experience the joy of food, drink, and camaraderie.
1004 4th Ave. N, 615-866-1620; vonelrods.com