Let me know if I left any out. I know new ones are popping up every day.
o Murals
§ I Believe in Nashville 1402 Clinton St 37203
§ I Believe in Nashville 2702 12th Ave S 37204
§ What Lifts You Wings 302 11th Ave S 37203
§ Hear This 901 Gleaves St 37203
§ The Nashville 533 Lafayette St 37203
§ Nashville Looks Good On You 700 S 4th St 37206
§ Nashville Looks Good On You 1919 Nolensville Pk 37211
§ Import Flowers 100-118 37th Ave N 37209
§ Avocado 3 City Ave 37209
What is "hot chicken"? Back in the day, it started with woman seeking to punish her cheating man with some overly spicy, downright brutual fried chicken. She didn't factor that he would love it and make a business from it.
Prince’s
423 6th Avenue S., Nashville, TN 37203
This food truck is located in the Yee-Haw Brewing Co. complex with games, Old Smokey moonshine tastings, and of course, Yee-Haw beer. Prince's is also located in the new Assembly Food Hall on Broadway. Prince’s is the original hot chicken. The original location may not be around anymore, but the legend lives on. All other hot chicken is just an imitation of this juicy delicacy. But beware, it’s hot.
Bolton’s
Spicy Chicken and Fish
624 Main Street, Nashville, TN 37204 615-254-8015
Bolton’s
is in a small building that you’d pass before you see it. It’s got the heat,
but still has the flavor.
Party
Fowl
719 8th Avenue S., Nashville, TN 37203 615-624-8255
Brunch
at their original location is Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm. The Bourbon
Glazed Beignets are to die for! If you want to try hot chicken, this place will
let you hit two birds with one stone: awesome brunch and one of the town’s best
places to find Nashville hot chicken. And, of course, they offer Mimosas and
Bloody Marys. BUT they also offer the ultimate Bloody Mary that they call
Brunch For Two for $50. It’s a 55 ounce Blood Mary topped with two whole fried
Cornish game hens, two whole scotch eggs, eight fried okra, and a whole
avocado!
The
Row
110 Lyle Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203 615-321-1224
The
Row is a good place to get hot chicken, bbq, or a burger, so if you have
friends with varying tastes, this might be a good stop for you. And their
brunch is available seven days a week 8am until 3pm. They have live music every
day starting at 6pm, and on Saturdays starting at 2pm. I hear they have a
pretty good Bloody Mary bar as well.
Scoreboard
2408 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 615-883-3866
The
Scoreboard is a sports bar with a little bit for everyone. They have live music
weekly. You can get a great hot chicken sandwich, burgers, wings, or bbq.
Woolworth’s
on 5th
221 5th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37219 615-891-1361
In
the location of the original Woolworth’s, this restaurant is gorgeous and a
beautiful throwback to the 50’s and 60’s. You get a lot for your money. With
the hot chicken, you get two chicken breasts! I highly suggest the sundae. It’s
huge!
Bourbon
Street
220 Printer’s Alley, Nashville, TN 37201 615-242-5837
Bourbon
Street Blues and Boogie Bar is in the heart of Printer’s Alley downtown. It is
a New Orleans-themed bar, and the Blues music plays all day long. The wings,
the gumbo, the alligator tails are all awesome.
Skull’s
Rainbow Room
222 Printer’s Alley, Nashville, TN 37201 615-810-9631
Skull’s
is also in Printer’s Alley, right next door to Bourbon Street. The food is
extraordinary, and the cocktails are fabulous. And in the evening, you are
entertained with Jazz music. This is a good place to go for your “nice” dinner.
John
A’s
2421 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 615-885-1540
Music is available nightly from 5pm to 9pm. The food is great, and you get a lot for your money. You might be the youngest one in there, but it is fun.
The
Row
110 Lyle Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203 615-321-1224
The
Row is a good place to get hot chicken, bbq, or a burger, so if you have
friends with varying tastes, this might be a good stop for you. And their
brunch is available seven days a week 8am until 3pm. They have live music every
day starting at 6pm, and on Saturdays starting at 2pm. I hear they have a
pretty good Bloody Mary bar as well.
Commodore
Grille
2613 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203 615-327-4707
Located
inside the Vanderbilt Holiday Inn, this hotel bar is open 5pm to 11pm and
offers Writers’ Nights seven nights a week, and the food is good. It’s the same
sort of experience as going to the Blue Bird Café but without the lines.
Mainly, the only people who know about it are people staying at the hotel and
locals.
McNamara’s
2740 Old Lebanon Road, Nashville, TN 37214 615-885-7262
McNamara’s has live music Thursday through Saturday. I love the Steak and Guinness Pie and the Irish Stew.
Nashville
Palace
2412 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 615-889-1541
If
you are looking for a place to do line-dancing, this and the Wild Horse are
probably your only options. They have a large dance floor and a second room
that also has live music. Enjoy a burger and some tater tots.
3rd
& Lindsley
818 3rd Avenue S., Nashville, TN 37210 615-259-9891
They
have live music nearly every night. I highly recommend the Time Jumpers on
Mondays. They are open for lunch from 11am to 2pm, and dinner from 6pm. They
also have a happy hour Monday through Friday from 11am to 6pm ($3 domestics and
$4 craft/imports).
Bowie’s
174
3rd Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37201
615-953-7155
Bowie’s
is a dedicated rock bar located downtown, and is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Enjoy Taco Tuesdays or Thirsty Thursdays. And did I mention that they have
waffle fries? And if you are a vegetarian, they have the Impossible burger.
Brown’s
2102
Blair Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212
615-269-5509
Kitchen open 10:45am – 9:45pm
Brown’s Diner opened its doors in Nashville on December 26, 1927 and has been in continuous operation ever since. From its start in a mule-drawn trolley cart, Brown’s has been synonymous with cheeseburgers and beers, and it claims to have Nashville’s oldest beer license. The atmosphere is simple, no-frills, and never-changing with a clientele from college kids to old-timers. If you are looking for a dark, dive-bar type place to grab a burger and a cold one, this is the place. It looks like a trailer that has been added on to, because it is!
As
far as the burgers go, they are simple and remind me of a burger you’d make at
a backyard cookout. It comes with all
the dressing: lettuce, tomato, onion,
and pickle for just $5. The fries are
skinny, standard cut fries, and they are crispy. There’s nothing that I hate more than limp,
wilty fries, and this place makes them perfect for my tastes. And the price can’t be beat!
Joey’s
House of Pizza
897 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37210 615-254-5639
Joey’s
is far off the beaten path and not really close to any of the sights downtown,
but it boasts the best pizza, and the lunch crowd agrees. It’s only open Monday
through Friday from 11am to 3pm. It boasts that it is an authentic New York
pizzeria and family-owned. They sell whole pies and pasta, and I hear you can
also get it by the slice for lunch.
Robert’s
Western World
416 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 615-244-9552
If
you want cheap food and good entertainment, Robert’s is your place. They offer
a “Recession Special” which consists of a fried bologna sandwich, chips, a Moon
Pie, and a PBR for just $6! And this ain’t the fried bologna sandwich that I
had growing up. With lettuce and all the fixins’, this thing is gourmet…almost.
And the live music is phenomenal. It’s a smaller bar on Broadway, so it can get
crowded in there, so I’d go early.
Layla’s
Bluegrass Inn
418
Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
615-726-2799
Next door to Robert’s is Layla’s, also owned locally and by a musician. This bar has been there for over twenty years and ain’t going nowhere. If you are looking burger, you can get a cheeseburger and fries for just $9. And you can listen to some great music while you’re there. They have corn nuggets, cheese planks, pickle chips, onion rings, Poblano popper bites, and Santa Fe chicken egg rolls for just $5 each.
Everyone tells you to go to the Pancake Pantry or Biscuit Love or to the Loveless Cafe, and those places are fine. These are some lesser-known, and in my opinion, better places to check out in Nashville without the trendy crowds and long lines.
Nashville
Biscuit House
805
Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
615-228-4504
Monday – Saturday (closed Wednesdays) 6:30am – 2pm; Sunday 7:30am – 2pm
This place barely even looks like a restaurant from the street, but this is definitely the old school meat-and-threes that I know and love. If you love biscuits, you will love this place. (not to be confused with Biscuit Love) Nashville Biscuit House has table service and friendly staff. There may be a wait, but it’s worth it. And unlike the other place, you definitely get your money’s worth. You can walk out of there with a full belly for under $10.
And
if you’re not in the mood for breakfast, that’s okay. They’ve got tons of lunch options, too. You can get sandwiches, burgers, or chose
from their daily lunch specials like fried chicken or hamburger steak.
Varallo’s
239
4th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219 615-256-1907
Monday – Friday 6am – 2:30pm
If you want to eat here, you can catch it open only on the weekdays and only for breakfast and lunch. This luncheonette caters to the office-dwellers downtown. Varallo’s is the oldest restaurant in Nashville. This family owned and operated restaurant has been a Nashville landmark since 1907.
Varallo’s
is famous for their chili, as well as their super affordable breakfast and
daily plate specials. This is another
place that you can eat well for under $10.
This place has a nice authentic diner feel which is a nice change from
the corporate-run breakfast stops that are available downtown.
417
Union
417
Union Street, Nashville, TN 37219
615-401-7241
Open 7 days a week from 7am – 2pm; also Dinner hours: Thursday - Saturday 4pm – 8:30pm
417 Union opened its doors in 2006 with a nostalgic feel for history. The main floor celebrates the World War II era, while the upstairs dining area remembers the Civil War, respectively the battles of Nashville and Franklin.
Whether
you desire breakfast or lunch, you will find a wealth of choices. Both menus are filled with delicious
options. Breakfast is served all
day. You can make reservations online or
call ahead. They also offer discounts to
military and first responders. The
portions are huge, so you will waddle away with a full belly.
Cracker
Barrel
Various locations
I
know, I know. Cracker Barrel? But it’s a chain! Yes, I know.
But it’s good! The chain started
in Lebanon, Tennessee, right outside of Nashville. Give me a “Sunrise Sampler” any day over some
of these trendy, new places that you have to wait an hour for. And unlike other places, these are real
biscuits, not some weird biscuit/roll-hybrid.
Some of the “other places” give you their version of breakfast bowls,
with everything dumped on top of each other.
I like my food nice and separate with servers coming to my table with
refills of beautiful sweet tea. So yes,
Cracker Barrel makes the cut for me.
When you come to the South, you expect good food, and we don't disappoint. BBQ is a popular choice to many a hungry visitor to Nashville, and these are my personal top picks for ribs, sandwiches, and sides here in Music City.
Peg
Leg Porker
903
Gleaves Street, Nashville, TN 37203
615-829-6023
Monday – Tuesday 11am – 9pm; Wednesday - Saturday 11am – 10pm
Peg Leg Porker opened their doors in 2013 by owners Carey and Delaniah Bringle. (Funny, I had a heart attack in 2013…coincidence?) This family owned and operated establishment and pit-master have won numerous awards for their barbecue.
I
have to say that my litmus test for barbecue is ribs. If a place has good ribs, then I know
everything will be good. I hate when you
go places, and the ribs are super fatty.
These pork ribs are fall-off-the-bone delicious. And the bark is wonderful. The sides are made from scratch and
terrific. I highly recommend getting the
dry rub ribs and adding the sauce at the table.
The dry rub is quite flavorful, and I am partial to the spicy
sauce. They also offer a lunch special
Monday through Friday from 11am to 3pm:
a barbecue sandwich, a side, and a drink for $8.90. There may be a line, but it goes
quickly. Order your food first, then, by
the time you get your drink, they are calling your name to pick up your
food. They also have patio-seating.
Jack’s
BBQ
3
locations: Trinity Lane, Charlotte
Avenue, and Broadway
416 Broadway: Monday – Thursday 10:30am - 9pm; Friday – Saturday 10:30am – 10pm; Sunday 11am – 7pm
1601 Charlotte Avenue: Monday – Thursday 10:30am – 8pm; Friday – Saturday 10:30am – 9pm; Sunday 11am – 7pm
334 W. Trinity Lane: Monday – Thursday 10:30am – 8pm; Friday – Saturday 10:30am – 9pm; Sunday 11am – 7pm
Jack Cawthon began his Jack’s Bar-B-Que in 1989 on the corner of Broadway and 1st Avenue. This location is now the parking lot of the Hard Rock Café. Jack’s became one of the first casual dining establishments to set up downtown on Broadway since the area’s decline in the 70s. Jack’s style is a mix of Texas and Tennessee barbecue, including brisket and a variety of sauces. In 1994, Jack’s relocated to its current location next to Robert’s Western World. You’ll recognize the location by the neon sign of pigs flying on Broadway.
The
downtown location is cafeteria-style, so don’t worry about the line. It goes quickly. Point to what you want. They put it on the place, and you’re out the
door.
Drifter’s
1008 B Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206 615-262-2776
Matthew Charette opened Drifter’s in 2009 in the Five Points area of East Nashville. He successfully launched his first restaurant in 2003 with Beyond the Edge, and then opened Batter’d & Fried in 2006. He is responsible for making that little corner of Five Points the vibrant scene that it is today. Their meats consist of pulled pork, pulled chicken, brisket, ribs, and sausage. They also offer vegetarian options as well.
With
its outdoor patio, Drifter’s also offers live music year-long.
Edley’s
2706
12th Avenue S., Nashville, TN 37204 615-953-2951
4500
Murphy Road, Nashville, TN 37209
615-942-7499
908 Main Street, Nashville, TN 37206 615-873-4085
Edley’s
has multiple locations around Nashville. The ribs are good, but only served for
dinner. The white sauce is something to try. They have a dog-friendly patio.
They offer a delicious Bushwacker frozen drink and local craft beers.
How to sell anything to anyone – Sales for Non-Salespeople and Beginners
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After completing this course, you will have the confidence and preparedness to approach prospective customers, build relationships with your clients, and be able to complete the sale and have repeat business.
Everything is sales. No matter what you do in life, more than
likely it will be some form of sales. If
you are an artist, you are selling your talent.
If you are a singer, you are selling your music and merchandise. If you are a writer, you are selling your
works. Everything is sales, and
everything is marketing.
When I worked as a teenager at a
retail store called Chess King, they had a sales plan that they called
ANSWER. It was a method that could be
used to sell anything, including you.
The store chain may have closed, but the plan is still as viable today as
it was in the ‘80s.
The ANSWER consisted of these
principles:
·
Approach the Customer
·
Determine
the Customer’s Needs
·
Show the Merchandise
·
Welcome and Overcome Objectives
·
Encourage the Closing of the
Sale
·
Suggest
Related Items
Before you can approach your customer, you need to
figure out who your potential customer is.
In most goals that you set, there will be a customer. Who are your readers if you are writing a
book? If you are going to be giving a
speech, who is your audience? Who is
your goal serving? You have to know who
you are trying to reach in order to figure out how to approach them. Once you know who they are, you must make
your move.
What are your
customers looking for? What do they need?
If your audience is looking for a way to manage stress, you need to be
able to give that to them. If they need
a minivan, but all you have in stock are sports cars, you may not make a sale
unless you can convince them that a sports car is what they need. The best way to find out what a customer needs
and to find out if YOU can help them, is to ask open-ended questions.
I’ll use a lot
of examples that relate to retail sales, but they can be useful in any and all
sales practices. If you ask someone if
you can help them find something, they are most likely going to say no.
Instead, you should ask something like “What are you looking for today?”
Once you have
the customer’s attention, you have to show
them what you’ve got. You have to be
knowledgeable and make them excited about what you have to offer. If they have reservations about what you are
offering, you have to overcome those objections. Most objections fall into the categories
of:
·
Price
- Is what you are offering too expensive for them? If the price is the issue, maybe you need to
help them justify the cost.
·
Quality
- Maybe they are unsure of the quality.
This is where knowledge of the product comes into play.
·
Trust
- They may not trust your relationship.
Being forthcoming with information is critical in such a situation. This may be where testimonials would be
beneficial.
·
Complacency
and Fear of Change - Fear keeps us from reaching our potential. You have to show them how change will create
a positive outcome for them.
·
Timeliness
– They may say that they will look for what you are offering later on. You need to show them why they need what you
have to offer now.
·
Authority
- The person that you are speaking with may not be the decision maker. In this case, you need to find out who is the
person that is capable of signing off.
To overcome objections, you must listen to their
issue, acknowledge their concerns, explore solutions, and then respond
properly. You can do that by showing the
benefits of using your services.
Once they show
interest in your wares, get them to make a commitment. That could be having them buy your service or
product. If you are a performing artist
or a public speaker, get them to book you.
Suggest related items. If you selling shoes, suggest socks. If you are selling your book, offer a private
coaching session. This will increase the
money you will be making by adding on to your initial sale.
“Failure
is unimportant. It takes courage to make
a fool of yourself.” ~ Charlie Chaplin
The first rule of selling is to actively listen. You are listening 80% of the time and only talking 20% of the time at most. And when you talk, it is good to ask questions…open-ended questions.
You don’t sell something to someone; you help someone solve a problem. It’s a relationship. Both you and the client have to be on the same team. You have to be working toward the same objective. It isn’t you against them; it’s you working WITH them. Selling must be mutually beneficial.
A salesperson must be genuine and show that they care. Your products/services must create value. Selling is helping. Selling IS customer service.
To find your niche, your purpose, ask yourself a few questions.
What jobs did you keep the longest?: Chess King, HCT
What is you experience?: Retail 8+; Sales 10+; Comedy 16; Hospitality 12
Look at a time when you were successful.
What accomplishments have you made, big or small? What do they tell you? (I was
Top salesman at Chess King at 17 and became a third key manager, I Increased
sales at Journey’s Kidz by 52% in my first year as Manager, and even as a kid
in second grade, I Finished schoolwork first).
I didn’t really compete with others as much as I competed with myself. Really
think about that. You’re only real competition is yourself. You can’t compare
your journey with someone else because you are on different paths.
I found my niche by combining my sales background and my performance background. I saw someone start a business with little skill and effort, and thought “if this guy can be successful…”
Being successful involves 5 Ps:
Passion – Purpose – Persistence – Present – Positivity
Passion: Comedy and music; but it is hard to make money just on your passion. Passion doesn’t create success. Your energy meeting someone else’s needs creates success. You want to become passionate about what you are successful at.
Purpose: Helping people; making people’s lives a little bit happier; find someone’s problem and fix it
What are you an expert on? What are your skills and strengths? I knew a lot about Nashville’s history and I knew what bars I liked. I knew what music I liked and I knew how to make people laugh and forget about their problems for a while. I used my energy and skills to address someone else’s problem which led to my passion. The value this creates makes purpose that is fulfilling in your life. It’s not about you; it’s about helping others.
To find m Niche, I had to do some research: There wasn’t a pub crawl. Narrow your expertise.
Persistence – if you want it, you can’t give up
Present - You must stay in the moment. Worrying about the past causes depression, and worrying about the future causes anxiety. Be positive that things will work out if you put in the effort and drive.
Positive - Remember: It’s not the Destination, but the Journey. The end result isn’t what makes you
happy. It is the process.
Your Approach sales or whatever your dream is, it’s like a business: what is your Mission Statement? What is your Business Plan? Have you made a Vision Board? Here is an example of my mission statement for my business.
Mission Statement
Hick Chick Tours creates a unique tourist experience combining laughter and local sightseeing. The tours are lead by a Nashville native and standup comedian. HCT will also donate a portion of the proceeds to local charities in an effort to contribute to the betterment of Nashville. HCT will also partner with downtown businesses in a cross-promotional effort to offer discounts to area restaurants, bars, and attractions and support other downtown businesses.
When you Create a Business Plan, you’ll
need to answer a few questions for yourself. Who, what, when, where, why, and
how. Why is probably the most important question to ask yourself.
·
Why? – Core reasons
·
Who? – Who is your customer?
·
What? – Offer + value + competition
·
Where? – What is the platform?
·
When? – How often? Set dates? Consistency and Repetition are
key.
·
How? – Content delivery
Vision Board – if you see it, you can do it or be it. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy. It can be a cork board with post-it notes on it or a Word document with a picture collage of what you want. Put it somewhere that you will see it every day. If you see it, you can be it.
Sales is not just retail sales. You can sell in a variety of ways.
How to make money:
· Selling a product (physical or digital)
· Workshops, webinars, online classes
· Books
· Affiliate Marketing
· AdSense
· Speaking engagements
How have I made money?
· I have sold my books on Amazon.
· I have gotten money from Affiliate Marketing on Amazon.
· I have made some money from Podcasts.
· I have made money from writing articles and blogs.
Think outside the box. Your money can and should come from multiple sources. It’s like the old saying of not putting all your eggs in one basket.
Now, Launch and Promote your Program, Video, Podcast, Blog, Whatever! You can’t sell anything if people don’t know it exists, so promotion is very important. Whether it’s ads or word of mouth, you need to get the word out there.
Make a customer, not a sale. You are
building a relationship.
·
Consistency and Repetition are Key
o
Who are you marketing to?
o
Where are they?
o
What messages speak to them?
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How do they want it?
o
How can they get it?
Marketing Strategies
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Social Media
·
Blogs
·
Affiliate Marketing
·
Email Marketing
·
Giveaways
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Webinars/Workshops/Live Events
·
Paid Advertising
Keys to Success
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A solid business plan
·
A high-value program or product
