Nashville has set itself apart in recent years as an, “It City” and a “Foodie City” and of course always as, “Music City”. We have a whole lot of names that make us palatable on a national scale, but not a lot of our most personable quirks make their way to the headlines. We put together seven of our favorite, albeit more secret, quirky facts to give you some local insight into our great city.
- Have you heard of the Nun Bun?
Bongo Java Official Website The Bongo Java, “Nun Bun” made headlines in 1996, when the Nashville eatery and coffeehouse spun out a cinnamon bun that looked strangely similar to Mother Theresa. Unfortunately, the story is now a legend - eleven years after its inception, the Nun Bun was stolen and never recovered. The story still lives on!
- The Nashville Hot Chicken Festival couldn’t feel more right.
Southern Bell Biscuit Company - Facebook Held every summertime, the whole city comes out to celebrate the feisty, cayenne pepper slathered poultry that put Nashville on every foodie’s map.
- We’re the only major city that has a festival that revolves around the tomato!
Tomato Art Fest - Facebook The Tomato Art Fest takes place every August, and it celebrates the Tennessee tomato and Nashville’s local economy. The festival will celebrate its fifteen year this August.
- Ah, yes - the infamous pedal tavern.
Prayitno - Flickr Who in the world came up with this idea?! If you’re looking to solidly brand yourself as a tourist and get yourself buzzed, then you may want to snag a ride on a pedal tavern. Do we recommend it? Nah. Will you have a great time? Definitely.
- You can actually visit Cool Stuff Weird Things Nashville. Really.
Cool Stuff Weird Things Nashville - Facebook A vintage shop located on Nashville’s west side, this quirky local spot is a great space to experience the history of the city and pick up some neat decor.
- We just so happen to have a full-scale replica of The Parthenon.
Will Powell - Flickr Most folks like to use the expansive lawns for a pickup frisbee game, but every so often we find ourselves shaking our heads. Why…?
- We aren’t against throwing a catfish on the ice.
Brent Moore - Flickr Most likely during a big Predators game, you’ll find someone brave enough to throw a dead catfish out on the ice. It’s a strange tradition, but one that’s all our own.
You don’t have to stop with our quirky personality, you know. Check out these gorgeous shots of historic Nashville for a solid step back in time.
Bongo Java Official Website
The Bongo Java, “Nun Bun” made headlines in 1996, when the Nashville eatery and coffeehouse spun out a cinnamon bun that looked strangely similar to Mother Theresa. Unfortunately, the story is now a legend - eleven years after its inception, the Nun Bun was stolen and never recovered. The story still lives on!
Southern Bell Biscuit Company - Facebook
Held every summertime, the whole city comes out to celebrate the feisty, cayenne pepper slathered poultry that put Nashville on every foodie’s map.
Tomato Art Fest - Facebook
The Tomato Art Fest takes place every August, and it celebrates the Tennessee tomato and Nashville’s local economy. The festival will celebrate its fifteen year this August.
Prayitno - Flickr
Who in the world came up with this idea?! If you’re looking to solidly brand yourself as a tourist and get yourself buzzed, then you may want to snag a ride on a pedal tavern. Do we recommend it? Nah. Will you have a great time? Definitely.
Cool Stuff Weird Things Nashville - Facebook
A vintage shop located on Nashville’s west side, this quirky local spot is a great space to experience the history of the city and pick up some neat decor.
Will Powell - Flickr
Most folks like to use the expansive lawns for a pickup frisbee game, but every so often we find ourselves shaking our heads. Why…?
Brent Moore - Flickr
Most likely during a big Predators game, you’ll find someone brave enough to throw a dead catfish out on the ice. It’s a strange tradition, but one that’s all our own.
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