East Nashville · Edgefield
So You’re Staying at Deacon’s House…
The actual Deacon Claybourne front porch from ABC/CMT’s Nashville, an easy walk to the new Nissan Stadium, and every good East Nashville restaurant, bar, and coffee bar within a short ride.
Deacon’s House is the real front porch from ABC/CMT’s Nashville — the show’s Deacon Claybourne house sits in Edgefield, on the East Bank side of the Cumberland, an easy 10-minute walk to the new Nissan Stadium. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, sleeps four. King bed in the primary, queen in the guest room. A decorative stone fireplace anchors the living room (it’s not a working fireplace, but it’s beautiful), plus a Viking cooktop, pellet ice-maker, and wine fridge for whoever’s cooking. Out back: a fenced yard with a firepit and a gas grill (propane provided; bring your own firewood).
The signature perk here is location. This is the only MCM home you can walk to a Titans home game — the new Nissan Stadium is under 10 minutes on foot across the pedestrian bridge, opening for the 2027 season. Beyond gameday, you’re in the middle of East Nashville’s strongest dining and drinking neighborhood: Lockeland Table, Mama Bread, and Noko are all within a couple of Woodland Street blocks; Butter Lamp, Attaboy, and Rosemary & Beauty Queen are a short ride. Best for couples, TV-show fans, and Titans weekends.
East Nashville · Edgefield · East Bank — Where Deacon’s House Sits
Edgefield is East Nashville’s oldest neighborhood — a Victorian-era historic district of tree-lined streets, brick sidewalks, and craftsman bungalows that predates the streetcar era. Deacon’s House sits on the East Bank side, which means you can walk to the Cumberland River waterfront in a few minutes and cross the pedestrian bridge to the new Nissan Stadium in under 10 minutes on foot.
The neighborhood puts you in the middle of East Nashville’s dining and drinking axis: Woodland Street runs a few blocks north with Lockeland Table, Mama Bread, and Noko all within walking or short-drive distance; Five Points and the deeper Gallatin Ave corridor (Coral Club, Rosemary & Beauty Queen, Butter Lamp, Attaboy) are a short rideshare. Downtown and Lower Broadway are a 5-minute ride across the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge.
What Deacon’s House does well: puts you within walking distance of a Titans home game, a decent morning coffee, and a table at one of the East Side’s best neighborhood restaurants — without asking you to compromise on the character of the house.
Walk to Titans Home Games at the New Nissan Stadium
This is the only Music City Magnolia home where “walking to the game” is a real plan. The new Nissan Stadium (opening for the 2027 season) is under 10 minutes from Deacon’s front porch on foot — across the pedestrian bridge and you’re in the tailgate zone. No rideshare surge, no gameday parking hunt, no I-24 exit crawl.
Beyond Titans. The new stadium also anchors Nashville’s concert calendar — major stadium tours, festivals, and the neighborhood-scale East Bank redevelopment build out around it. If your trip lines up with a show, you get the best short-walk hotel-room equivalent in the city.
Walk to Ascend Amphitheater too. The same pedestrian bridge lands you on the west bank right at Ascend Amphitheater — the outdoor riverfront concert venue. Walking home after a show beats waiting out surge pricing every time.
Best Restaurants Near Deacon’s House in East Nashville
East Nashville is arguably Nashville’s strongest neighborhood for dining right now, and Deacon’s puts you within a couple of blocks or a short ride of most of the best rooms. Two of these — Lockeland Table and Mama Bread — are close enough to walk.
★ Neighborhood Restaurant · Lockeland Springs
Lockeland Table
The East Side’s flagship neighborhood restaurant — seasonal Southern cooking in a warm brick room, a proper cocktail program, and one of the friendliest bar counters in Nashville. Wood-fired pizzas, farm plates, and a happy hour that regulars build their week around. On Woodland Street, walking distance from Deacon’s front door.
★ Bakery + Coffee · Lockeland Springs
Mama Bread
Jennifer Latham (the former head baker of Tartine in San Francisco) opened this neighborhood bakery, coffee bar, and small market on Woodland — a two-block walk from Deacon’s front door. Pastries at 8am, bread at 10am, and both sell out. Get there early. Sandwiches, toasts, and salads for lunch, plus solid coffee and ample seating for lingering.
★ Best Burger in Nashville · Arrington
Redheaded Stranger
Loni’s pick for the best burger in town. The green chili cheeseburger is the reason to go — a small counter-service spot on Arrington doing Tex-Mex plus burgers with quiet obsession. Order it and don’t overthink the rest of the menu.
★ Best Hot Chicken · Behind No Quarter
Brave Idiot
Loni’s pick for the best hot chicken in Nashville. A food truck tucked behind No Quarter on Main — no dining-room theatrics, just serious fried chicken with real heat. Skip the tourist queue and eat this instead.
★ Best Pizza + Brewery · Main St
Smith & Lentz Brewing
Loni’s pick for the best pizza in town. Sourdough pies out of a serious brewery on Main St — same block as Butcher & Bee. Order the pizza, pick a beer off the board, sit outside.
★ Japanese · Highland Yards (Michelin, James Beard)
Kisser
One of Nashville’s most decorated rooms — Michelin-listed, chef won a James Beard Best Chef Southeast in 2024. A tiny counter in Highland Yards doing precise, seasonal Japanese. Lunch service Mon/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun. Reserve well ahead.
★ Iberian · James Beard Chef
Peninsula
Chef Jake Howell’s Iberian-inspired room on W Eastland — small plates, thoughtful wine list, one of the best rooms on the East Side. Thu–Sat, dinner only. Reservations essential; the bar counter is the move if you can’t get a table.
Mediterranean · Edgefield (walkable)
Butcher & Bee
Middle Eastern-inflected Mediterranean on Main St, walkable-ish from Deacon’s — mezze board, whipped feta, and one of the most-copied brunches in town. Big patio.
Middle Eastern · W Eastland
Lyra
Modern Middle Eastern with mezze, wood-fired breads, and one of the East Side’s most beautiful dining rooms. A short ride from Deacon’s on W Eastland Ave.
Sourdough Pizza · McFerrin Park
Folk
Chef Philip Krajeck’s wood-fired sourdough pizza project on Meridian in McFerrin Park. Long-fermented crusts, farm vegetables, natural wine — the kind of neighborhood restaurant every city wishes it had.
Peruvian · Fatherland
Limo Peruvian
Bright, casual Peruvian on Fatherland — ceviches, lomo saltado, pisco cocktails. Easy dinner spot.
Mexico City · Gallatin
Alebrije
Mexico City-style tacos and mezcal on Gallatin Ave. Small room, big flavors, mezcal list worth working through.
Japanese · East
Noko
Wood-fired Japanese from chef Andy Little — a hot-coal grill, seasonal vegetables, and one of the East Side’s most quietly ambitious kitchens. Reservations recommended; the bar is a good backup.
Neighborhood Bar + Food · Five Points
Rosemary & Beauty Queen
A Five Points staple with strong cocktails, a small food menu that punches above its weight, DJ nights, and some of the best outdoor seating on the East Side. Mon–Sat from 5pm. Genuinely local, no bachelorette scene.
All-Day Cafe · East
Butter Lamp
All-day Himalayan-inspired cafe from the team behind Attaboy — momos, dals, and coffee in a bright plant-filled room on Woodland. A short ride from Deacon’s; lines move fast. Perfect middle-of-the-day meal.
All-Day Cafe · East Nashville
Cafe Roze
A rose-colored all-day cafe on Porter Rd from chef Julia Jaksic — Michelin Guide listed. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 8am to 10pm daily, plus a happy hour weekdays 4–6pm. Beautifully designed, one of the East Side’s genuine favorites.
Vegetarian · East Nashville
The Treehouse
Farm-to-table vegetarian on Woodland Street with a wood-fired oven and a bar built for cocktails. The kind of room where the vegetables are the point, not the compromise. A short walk or quick ride from Deacon’s.
Downtown Rideshare Picks (5 min across the Cumberland)
When you want to eat downtown without the Broadway sidewalk, these are the rooms worth crossing the river for. All are a five-minute rideshare from Deacon’s front door — or a walk across the pedestrian bridge if you’re headed to the west-bank side.
Italian · Demonbreun
Bacco
All-day Italian on Demonbreun — pasta, wood-fired pizzas, a proper wine list. Downtown room without the Broadway chaos.
Asian Fusion · SoBro
Zuzu
Asian fusion in SoBro, moody design, cocktail-forward. Good pre-show room if you’re headed to Bridgestone or Ryman.
24hr Retro Diner · 2nd Ave
Mel’s Drive-In
California-born 1950s diner that opened in the old B.B. King’s space on 2nd Ave — smash burgers, hand-spun shakes, all-day breakfast, and 24-hour service Thursday through Saturday. The move for post-Broadway or late-Titans-game hunger.
Best Bars Near Deacon’s House in East Nashville
East Nashville has one of the best cocktail scenes in the city — no bachelorette veils, no Broadway-tier prices, just real neighborhood rooms that mean it. Deacon’s puts you within a short ride of the best of the pack.
★ Cocktail Bar · Woodland
Attaboy
The Nashville branch of the acclaimed New York cocktail bar — no menu, no reservations, just tell the bartender what you like and let them work. Small, dim, and one of the best drinking rooms in the country. A short ride from Deacon’s on Woodland.
★ Rooftop · Gallatin Ave
Coral Club
Coastal-inspired cocktail bar on Gallatin Avenue with a sweeping stone bar and open-air rooftop. Happy hour daily until 7pm — $5 Tiny Tinis and $10 classics. Open until 1am nightly. One of the genuinely beautiful bars on the East Side.
★ Gin Joint · Gallatin Pike
Tiger Bar
A 1930s sideshow-inspired gin joint on Gallatin Pike that somehow pulls it off completely. Martinis, sparkling wine, cognac, pre-Prohibition classics with a circus flair. Cocktail attire suggested; flip-flops and baseball caps politely declined. Reservations encouraged. Daily from 5pm.
★ Honky-Tonk + Live Music 7 Nights · Gallatin Pike
Skinny Dennis
The Brooklyn honky-tonk crossed the river and set up a bigger, better version on Gallatin Pike — Nashville Scene named it Best New Honky-Tonk. Horseshoe bar, live country and roots music every night, two-step lessons Wed 7:30pm and Sun 7pm, plus James Beard chef Sophina Uong’s Little Miss Mao serving Cambodian food until 1am. Most nights are no cover.
★ Italian Aperitivo · Gallatin
Strega
Italian aperitivo bar on Gallatin — Negronis, spritzes, and famously a $1 slice of pizza with any drink order during aperitivo hours. Small, warm, feels like Rome misplaced itself on the East Side.
Urban Winery · Main St
Love & Exile
Urban winery and cocktail bar on Main St — they make wine on-site, pour by the glass, and pair it with a small food menu. The kind of Wednesday-night spot regulars keep quiet about.
Craft Cocktail Speakeasy · Gallatin Pike
The Fox
Small craft-cocktail room on Gallatin Pike — precise drinks, dim lighting, no scene. If you want to sit at a bar and have a bartender build you something thoughtful, this is the room.
French Wine Bar · Gallatin
The Authentique
French wine bar and crêperie on Gallatin — glasses of natural wine, savory galettes, and a room that reads more Paris than Nashville.
Wine + Cocktails · Gallatin
Martha My Dear
Wine and cocktail bar on Gallatin Ave — smaller, quieter, built for a slow evening. Good backup when Attaboy is full.
Oldest East Side Dive · Gallatin
Dino’s
The oldest bar in East Nashville and famously Anthony Bourdain-approved — a real dive, cheap beers, a burger that people argue about. If you want the un-glossy East Nashville, this is it.
Hotel Bar · Woodland
Urban Cowboy East
The public house attached to the Urban Cowboy boutique hotel on Woodland Street. A neighborhood bar of laid-back genius — excellent drinks, great design, the kind of place where you can sit at the bar alone or fill a corner booth. Open to non-hotel guests.
Tiki Bar · East
Hubba Hubba Tiki Tonk
East Nashville’s tiki bar — rum drinks, escapist decor, and a menu that takes both the fruit and the spirits seriously. A short ride from Deacon’s. Bring at least one other person; the group orders make it more fun.
Neighborhood Wine Bar · East
Tall Tales
Small neighborhood wine bar with a tightly curated list, snacks that outkick the room, and a candlelit bar counter built for a slow evening. A short ride from Deacon’s; the kind of place you go for one glass and stay for three.
Downtown Cocktail Rooms (5 min across the Cumberland)
Two downtown rooms are worth crossing the river for — both punch far above the Broadway noise level.
★ Printer’s Alley Cocktails
Black Rabbit
Craft cocktails and small plates in Printer’s Alley — the historic downtown alley that most Broadway tourists walk past. Dim, well-designed, a real bartender’s bar. A five-minute rideshare across the Cumberland.
★ Magic Show + Dinner · 21+ · Dress Code
House of Cards
Underground supper club and magic show below the Johnny Cash Museum on 3rd Ave. Dinner, drinks, and tableside sleight-of-hand — a proper night out. Reservations required, dress code enforced (no shorts, no baseball caps, no athleisure), 21+. Book weeks ahead for weekends.
Best Coffee & Breakfast Near Deacon’s House
The East Side takes its coffee seriously, and Deacon’s is a short walk or ride from some of Nashville’s best morning rooms — including a bakery two blocks away that sells out of pastries by mid-morning.
★ Bakery + Coffee · Walkable
Mama Bread
Two blocks from Deacon’s. Pastries at 8am, bread at 10am. Get there early. Coffee bar plus sandwiches and toasts for lunch. The best morning walk on this list.
★ Australian Cafe · Gallatin Ave
Hearts
Australian-style all-day cafe on Gallatin Ave with a shaded outdoor patio built for a slow morning. Mon–Thu 8am–3pm, Fri–Sun 8am–5pm. Honey rose lattes, brunch plates, and a happy hour that runs 2pm–close every day.
★ French Crêperie · Eastwood Village
The Yellow Table Cafe
French crêperie in Eastwood Village doing sweet and savory galettes, buttery pastries, and proper espresso. Open 8am–3pm — a breakfast/brunch move, not a late-morning coffee stop.
Specialty Coffee · Gallatin Pike
Elegy Coffee East
Serious specialty coffee on Gallatin Pike — house espresso blend of Ethiopian and Brazilian beans, breakfast sandwiches and burritos until 2pm. Open daily 7am–4pm. A short ride and the sharpest cup on the East Side.
All-Day Cafe · East
Butter Lamp
Doubles as breakfast, coffee, and mid-day pit stop. The chai, the momos, and the plant-filled room together are worth building a morning around.
Live Music, Broadway & Day Trips
Deacon’s House sits about a 5-minute rideshare from Lower Broadway and Bridgestone Arena, and about 15 minutes north of the Grand Ole Opry. On foot you’re walking to the stadium and to Ascend Amphitheater across the pedestrian bridge; by car everything else is close.
★ Broadway · Short Rideshare
Lower Broadway
A 5-minute rideshare across the Cumberland gets you into the middle of the honky-tonk strip. See our What’s On in Nashville page for tonight’s lineups plus this week’s shows across the Ryman, Bridgestone, and Ascend.
★ Ryman Auditorium · Downtown
Ryman Auditorium
The Mother Church of Country Music. Best-sounding room in America, and one of the shortest rideshares from Deacon’s. Almost every night is worth going.
Country Music Cathedral
Grand Ole Opry
About 15 minutes north. The country music show that made Nashville. Multiple shows a week, mix of legends and rising acts. Book ahead — the good nights sell out.
★ Ascend Amphitheater · Walkable
Ascend Amphitheater
Nashville’s outdoor riverfront concert venue — and you can walk to it from Deacon’s across the pedestrian bridge. Skip the rideshare surge, skip the parking. Walking home after a show is one of the quiet perks of staying on this side of the river.
★ Arcade Bar + Pizza · Five Points
Up-Down
Classic arcade bar in Five Points — 80s and 90s cabinets on free-play, pizza, and a big bar. Great group move, works for rainy afternoons or late-night second stops. A short walk or quick ride from Deacon’s.
★ Bowling + Dining · Downtown (Rideshare)
Pinewood Social
Bowling lanes, bocce, cocktail bar, coffee shop, and a full restaurant all under one roof on South Bank — a five-minute rideshare across the Cumberland. Open 9am–11pm, works for breakfast, work sessions, dinner, or late drinks.
Bowling + Live Music · East
Eastside Bowl
A former K-Mart turned bowling alley, live-music venue, restaurant, and general good time. Weekend nights get busy. Great for groups, works for a low-key evening, and the calendar frequently pulls in name acts.
Riverwalk · East Bank
Cumberland Park & East Bank Riverwalk
Walk down to the Cumberland River and follow the East Bank waterfront. The pedestrian bridge is the same route you’ll take to the stadium. Good sunset walk, easy from Deacon’s.
Farmers Market · Seasonal
East Nashville Farmers’ Market
Seasonal (typically May through November), Wednesday afternoons at Shelby Park. Local produce, prepared food, and a proper neighborhood scene. Check dates before you plan around it.
East Nashville Shopping & Wandering
Between meals and coffee runs, East Nashville rewards a slow browse. Fatherland’s shop row is closest to Deacon’s, with Porter Road and Gallatin Pike a short drive further. For a wider look, our Nashville Shopping Guide maps the full city.
★ Small-Shop Cluster · Five Points
Shoppes on Fatherland
A row of small, independent shops on Fatherland Street between 10th and 11th — vintage clothing, jewelry, records, gifts, art. Wander the whole row. Pair it with dinner at Five Points.
Small-Shop Cluster · East
Shops at Porter East
A cluster of independent boutiques and makers on Porter Road — home goods, apparel, gifts, and a first-Sunday outdoor market when the weather holds. Hours vary by shop; a lazy weekend afternoon works best.
Vintage · Gallatin Pike
Paloma Vintage Goods
Latina-owned, tightly curated vintage furniture and objects on Gallatin Pike — a short drive from the house. Open Saturday and Sunday 11–5; weekday visits by appointment. The kind of shop that rewards a slow lap.
Antiques · Gallatin Pike
East Nashville Antiques & Vintage
Two-story warehouse of vendors up Gallatin Pike — furniture, mid-century pieces, Nashville memorabilia, records, oddities. Open Monday–Saturday 10–6 and Sunday 12–5. Bring cash and time.
Getting Around, Parking & Groceries
Parking. Free street parking directly in front of the house — no permit, no meter, no assigned space. Spots are typically easy to find, and the house is on a quiet Edgefield block. For gameday, just leave the car parked and walk.
Walking to Nissan Stadium. Under 10 minutes on foot to the new Nissan Stadium (opening for the 2027 season) across the East Bank pedestrian bridge. This is the only MCM home where walking is a real Titans plan.
Rideshare. Uber and Lyft are consistently available. Broadway is about 5 minutes across the Cumberland, Five Points is a short ride up Woodland, and the Grand Ole Opry is roughly 15 minutes north.
Groceries. Kroger on Gallatin Ave is the closest full-service grocery — a short drive. Publix at Hill Center Greenwood and Aldi on Gallatin Ave are also close. Trader Joe’s is a short drive west across the river.
Firewood + starter logs. Not provided for the backyard firepit — grab a bundle from any nearby grocery or hardware store. Propane for the gas grill is provided.
Coffee at the property. Drip coffee pot with starter supplies stocked. For a proper cup, Mama Bread is two blocks away.
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Deacon’s House
The actual Deacon Claybourne front porch from ABC/CMT’s Nashville, an under-10-minute walk to the new Nissan Stadium, and East Nashville’s strongest dining street at your doorstep. Two bedrooms, two baths, sleeps four. King + queen setup, Viking cooktop, backyard firepit and gas grill. Best for couples, TV-show fans, and Titans weekends.