Your votes are in. Congratulations to all of the NASHtoday’s Best nominees. We’re excited to announce our roundup of local winners who truly shine and make Nashville a better place to live.

From high-level dining experiences and accommodations to places to hang with your friends — here are your top choices in each of our categories.

🏠 Apartment Complexes

From resort-style amenities to sleek modern designs, these communities make Nashville feel like home.
First place: Shelby House
Runners Up: The Shay + The Reeve
Honorees:

Modera Germantown
The Melrose Apartments
NOVEL Edgehill Apartments
The Edison at Riverwood
Fallyn Apartments
Oxenfree at WeHo

📚 Book Store

Nothing beats a cozy bookstore. Whether you’re into fiction, memoirs, or local zines, these spots have your next great read.
First place: Parnassus Books
Runners Up: McKay's Nashville + The Bookshop
Honorees:

Novelette Booksellers
Rhino Booksellers

🍺 Breweries and Distilleries

Pour decisions encouraged. These local spots wowed you with their craft brews, inventive cocktails, and chill vibes.
First place: TailGate Brewery Music Row
Runners Up: Nelson's Green Brier Distillery + Monday Night Brewing - Preservation Co.
Honorees:

Tennfold
Southern Grist - Nations (West Nashville)
Big Machine Distillery
Fait la Force Brewing
Standard Proof Whiskey Co.
Barrique Brewing and Blending
Crazy gnome Brewery

🥞 Brunch

From classic comfort food to new twists on the brunch game, these picks are your go-to weekend hangouts.
First place: The Butter Milk Ranch
Runners Up: Dozen Bakery + The Pancake Pantry - Hillsboro Village
Honorees:

Big Bad Breakfast-Nashville
The Hampton Social - Nashville
Benji's Bagel & Coffee House
Bagelshop
Hearts
Adele's
The Henry

☕ Coffee Shop

The bean scene is strong in Nashville — and these cafes delivered top-tier coffee, atmosphere, and community.
First place: Frothy Monkey
Runners Up: Prickly Pear Coffee Co. + Flour Your Dreams Bakery & Café
Honorees:

Elegy Coffee East
Benji's Bagel & Coffee House
Flora+Fauna cafe and roaster
Matryoshka Coffee
Americano Lounge
Momento Specialty Coffee
Merge Coffee Bar

🧑‍💻 Coworking Location

Remote work never looked so good. These coworking spaces are where productivity meets cool Nashville vibes.
First place: The Malin Wedgewood Houston
Runners Up: Drift Nashville + Switchyards Berry Hill
Honorees:

Collective615
InDo Nashville
Industrious
Center 615
Three One Three | Coworking Office Space
Eleven Willow
Office Evolution

🍽️ Fine Dining

These restaurants took upscale cuisine to the next level with refined flavors, ambiance, and top-notch service.
First place: Noko
Runners Up: Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina + etch
Honorees:

Locust
Harper's
Bad Idea
Joe Muer Seafood - Nashville
kase x noko
Choy
Mimo Restaurant and Bar
January

🚚 Food Trucks

NASH eats on wheels — these food trucks served up bold flavors and earned your votes.
First place: BAD LUCK BURGER CLUB
Runners Up: MAIZ DE LA VIDA + Brave Idiot
Honorees:

King Tut's
Taqueria El Dolar #2
The Truck Stop
Heck YA!
Chivanada
The Inka trailer
Tako Loko Truck
Nofuss Taco

⛳ Golf Course

Fore. These golf courses are the ones you ranked best for beauty, challenge, and playability.
First place: Hermitage Golf Course
Runners Up: McCabe Golf Course + Hermitage Golf Course
Honorees:

Two Rivers Golf Course
Gaylord Springs Golf Links
Harpeth Hills Golf Course
Percy Warner Golf Course
The Grove
Shelby Golf Course
Nashville National Golf Links
Towhee Club

💪 Gym and Fitness Centers

Whether you’re lifting, spinning, or stretching — these gyms stood out for empowering our community to stay active.
First place: Forza Pilates
Runners Up: Iron Tribe Fitness - Belle Meade + Donelson-Hermitage Family YMCA
Honorees:

Carbon Performance
barre3
BODYROK Pilates- Sylvan Supply
Gym 5
Club Pilates
Studio Pilates International Sylvan Park
BC Block
A | Train Fitness Coaching

🍹 Happy Hour

Cheers to these local faves that made post-work hangouts memorable with great deals and even better vibes.
First place: The Hampton Social - Nashville
Runners Up: Cafe Roze + Coral Club
Honorees:

Park Cafe
Black Rabbit
Bastion
Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina
Bad Idea
Frankies 925 Spuntino
AVO
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🔧 Home Service Providers

Reliable, trustworthy, and highly recommended — these pros helped keep your home running smoothly.
First place: Ashbusters Chimney Service Inc
Runners Up: Compost Nashville + Lee Company
Honorees:

Hardaway Construction Corp.
Real Property Management Concordia
Castle Homes
Estes Heating & Cooling

📸 Local Influencer + Celebrities

These local personalities made an impact — both online and IRL — and you crowned them your favorites.
First place: Nashville Hidden Gems
Runners Up: Nashville with Caitlin + Bobby Bones
Honorees:

Maneet Chauhan
Sean Brock
The Nashville Mom
Nashville Noshes
Kelly Sutton
Dining with Delia Jo
Star Maye
Skhammer

💚 Local Nonprofit

Organizations that make a difference — these nonprofits inspired you with their mission and impact.
First place: Affordable Housing Resources
Runners Up: Wags & Walks Nashville + The Nashville Food Project
Honorees:

Turnip Green Creative Reuse
Room in the Inn
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Sexual Assault Center
Hope Clinic For Women
YWCA
Big Table Nashville
Blakeford at Green Hills

🥗 Lunch Spot

Midday eats done right — these lunch spots became your go-to for quick bites, client meetings, and casual hangs.
First place: Home Run Burger
Runners Up: Little Hats Market + The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
Honorees:

Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Germantown
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Nashville - West
Waldo's Chicken & Beer
Hugh-Baby's
Joyland
Chauhan Ale and Masala House
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer - Nashville

🏥 Medical Center

When care matters most, these medical centers deliver excellence, compassion, and trust.
First place: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Runners Up: St Thomas West Hospital + Women Obstetrics & Gynecology
Honorees:

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Back To Basics Family Practice Ronda (Rhonda) Clark, FNP-C, 45 W Caldwell St, Mt
VUMC South Garage

🖼️ Museum

Nashville’s creative and cultural pulse is alive in these institutions filled with history, art, and innovation.
First place: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Runners Up: Cheekwood + National Museum of African American Music
Honorees:

Frist Art Museum
Tennessee State Museum
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
Johnny Cash Museum
Lane Motor Museum

🎶 Music Venue

Whether you’re catching live bands or big names, these venues rocked your world — literally.
First place: Chief's on Broadway
Runners Up: Marathon Music Works + Ryman Auditorium
Honorees:

Ascend Amphitheater
Grand Ole Opry
The Basement East
Bridgestone Arena
The Pinnacle
3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill
The Station Inn
Harken Hall

🍴 Outdoor Dining

Nashville’s food scene is unmatched. These patios and rooftops made your meals extra memorable.
First place: Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
Runners Up: Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen + El Fuego Restaurant
Honorees:

Sonny's Patio Pub and Refuge
The Mockingbird
Park Cafe
Miel Restaurant
etc. restaurant
Bagelshop
Joe Muer Seafood - Nashville

🎊 Party Venue

Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, or just because — these venues brought the celebration energy.
First place: Pins Mechanical Co.
Runners Up: Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk + Puttshack - Nashville
Honorees:

White Limozeen
Pont Neuf Bar
Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole
Frankies 925 Spuntino
The Electric Jane
The Getalong
The Ariston

🐶 Pet-Friendly Venue

Your furry friends gave two paws up to these pet-welcoming favorites around the city.
First place: Urban Dog Bar
Runners Up: Redheaded Stranger + Nectar: Urban Cantina
Honorees:

Double Dogs
Sonny's Patio Pub and Refuge
Butchertown Hall
Urban Grub
Adele's Nashville
The Row Kitchen & Pub

📸 Photographer

Capturing Nashville, one frame at a time. These photographers stood out for their creativity and skill.
First place: Emily Anne Photography (emilyannephotoart)
Runners Up: Photowalk Nashville + Nashville Photography Group
Honorees:

Ashley Holstein
Affordable Photography of Nashville
PIXEL Connection - Nashville
David Bean Photography
Tedesco Pictures
Photography by Marion
Snappr Photography
Nashville Corporate Photography

🏡 Real Estate Agent + Group

You trusted them with your home search — and these local experts delivered big time.
First place: Adrianna Morehouse: The Agency Nashville
Runners Up: Nashville Apartment Locators + Caroline Keenan Realtor with Compass RE
Honorees:

Marie Lee - Move Me to Tennessee
Joseph Perricone - Realtor

💅 Spas and Salons

Self-care starts here. These salons and spas helped Nashville unwind and refresh.
First place: Southall Farm & Inn
Runners Up: Court and Jane - Skin & Bodysculpting + Local Honey East
Honorees:

The Lotus Room Ayurveda
Urban Sweat - The Nations
Scout's Barbershop
Luxe & Luna Boutique Spa
Framework
R+R Wellness Spa
Complexion Nashville

🍻 Sports Bar

Big screens, big games, and bigger energy — these bars were the MVPs of game day.
First place: M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Melrose
Runners Up: Neighbors of Sylvan Park + The Corner Pub
Honorees:

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
DraftKings Sports & Social Nashville
Jasper's
Sidecar Bar
The Gumbo Bros
BetMGM Sports Lounge

🍺 Tap Rooms

Flavor, flight, and friends — these taprooms turned beer tasting into a top-tier experience.
First place: TailGate Brewery Music Row
Runners Up: Tennfold + Homegrown Taproom & Kitchen
Honorees:

New Heights Brewing
Cyanide Cider

🎭 Theater + Performance Venue

Drama, comedy, music, and more — these venues made every night out unforgettable.
First place: Tennessee Performing Arts Center
Runners Up: Zanies Comedy Night Club + Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Honorees:

CMA Theater
Third Coast Comedy Club
3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill

🍷 Winery or Wine Bar

Sip happens — and these wine bars proved they’re the best place to unwind with a glass in hand.
First place: Arrington Vineyards
Runners Up: Butterlamp Bread & Beverage + Pont Neuf Bar
Honorees:

City Winery Nashville
Bad Idea
Van Gogh's Wine Bar
Harvest Wine Market