Acme Feed & Seed, Nashville

A favorite with tourists and locals alike, Acme Feed & Seed has one of the most prominent locations in Nashville – right in the core of downtown with views of Broadway and the riverfront. The huge Victorian-era white-painted brick warehouse with red and white checkerboards was once Acme Farm Supply before the popular business closed in 1999. The building sat mostly vacant until 2014, when plans were hatched for Acme Feed & Seed.

Each of the three floors is filled with interesting artifacts, the first being more of a "family hang" with (rather eclectic) live music and the second having that younger, fresh-out-of-college vibe. The roof offers one of the best views in town. The menu offers creatively-named bar food with an emphasis on Southern cooking, such as the Local Yokel – essentially a chicken tinga burrito served with rice and beans. There are tons of great beers on tap and a very friendly and knowledgeable serving staff.

Tip:
This place is unique in that you stand in line to place your food order, then have a drink at the bar and listen to live music until they bring your food. Then you can stay where you are or move upstairs to several floors of seating. From the second floor, the large windows provide a nice river view across the park.