There’s something about making your home in a city that makes you fall in line, link arms and make of a few rules of the road. If you’re going to get along here, there are a couple of things you best know…things you should do, things you should avoid, and how to become a solid Nashvillian. Although many of us aren’t lucky enough to have been born here – we can still make it home.
- Cowboy boots downtown are for tourists.
bootsendra - Flickr The real country folk are out in the fields, tilling their land.
- Don’t use your turn signal.
woodleywonderworks - Flickr This is probably the worst rule ever…? But everyone seems to love it so here it is.
- Starbucks is simply NOT for locals.
Hamza Butt - Flickr Unless you’re in a rush. Then it’s for businessfolks and tourists alike. We like our coffee at home or from one of our local coffeeshops, please.
- Don’t pay for shows if you don’t have to.
Richard Melanson - Flickr Chances are, you know a friend of a friend and you’re either paying for a show because there’s no way around it or you’re looking to support a colleague. Good for you!
- You know all the best venues.
crdt723 - Flickr If they’re dark and underground and only known by locals, it’s going to be a great show. And house shows! Yes. Those are the dream.
- Chicken comes hot with a side of bread.
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken - Facebook That’s just how we do it ‘round these parts. It helps soak up the heat, after all.
- Take pride in your state, take pride in your country.
Victor Reynolds - Flickr No, our country isn’t perfect. There is a lot of heartbreak and sadness, but here in Tennessee we seek to find the good in our homeland.
- Smile at everyone, even if you don’t know them.
Teads - Flickr Actually - ESPECIALLY if you don’t know them. Nashville is known as one of the friendliest cities in the United States for a reason.
- Stay off the roads if it snows.
Olin Gilbert - Flickr If there’s even a bit of a dusting, Nashvillians stay off the roads - or try to, at least. We just don’t get snow enough to drive in it well…? So we keep our families and communities safe and at home during the icy chill.
- Keep that iced tea sweet!
Flickr / Philip Choi You’ll have to ask special for unsweetened iced tea in Nashville, and you may get a few weird looks.
- May you always remember the one true king.
Dominique Rieucheaux Photography - Facebook Of whiskey, that is. Whiskey. Uh…see #5. This is awkward…
Have you tried out this gorgeous canopy tour in Tennessee..? It’s beautiful!
bootsendra - Flickr
The real country folk are out in the fields, tilling their land.
woodleywonderworks - Flickr
This is probably the worst rule ever…? But everyone seems to love it so here it is.
Hamza Butt - Flickr
Unless you’re in a rush. Then it’s for businessfolks and tourists alike. We like our coffee at home or from one of our local coffeeshops, please.
Richard Melanson - Flickr
Chances are, you know a friend of a friend and you’re either paying for a show because there’s no way around it or you’re looking to support a colleague. Good for you!
crdt723 - Flickr
If they’re dark and underground and only known by locals, it’s going to be a great show. And house shows! Yes. Those are the dream.
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken - Facebook
That’s just how we do it ‘round these parts. It helps soak up the heat, after all.
Victor Reynolds - Flickr
No, our country isn’t perfect. There is a lot of heartbreak and sadness, but here in Tennessee we seek to find the good in our homeland.
Teads - Flickr
Actually - ESPECIALLY if you don’t know them. Nashville is known as one of the friendliest cities in the United States for a reason.
Olin Gilbert - Flickr
If there’s even a bit of a dusting, Nashvillians stay off the roads - or try to, at least. We just don’t get snow enough to drive in it well…? So we keep our families and communities safe and at home during the icy chill.
Flickr / Philip Choi
You’ll have to ask special for unsweetened iced tea in Nashville, and you may get a few weird looks.
Dominique Rieucheaux Photography - Facebook
Of whiskey, that is. Whiskey. Uh…see #5. This is awkward…
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