~Carmen
Recently, my daughter Rachel and I took a 4-day trip to Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville is only a 3 1/2 hour drive from our home in Memphis. Especially when Rachel was a competitive dancer, we made frequent trips to Nashville for dance conventions and great shopping.
For our latest trip, Rachel and I wanted to actually visit Nashville like real tourists (read How to Spend 4 Days in Nashville, Tennessee). Although I was interested in food and history areas, Rachel wanted to plot out the best Instagram spots. Now give me a good landscape or back drops of delicious looking food, and I’m very comfortable behind the camera. However, when it comes to taking pictures of myself, I quickly revert back 40 years to my awkward, uncomfortable junior high self!
My 20 year old daughter, Rachel, is more of the “Insta-worthy” expert. So I put her in charge of finding the prime Nashville Instagram spots and teaching me how to pose so I wouldn’t look awkward! If you like our pics, check out and follow our Instagram feed!
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The Best Instagram Spots In Nashville, Tennessee
Downtown Nashville
Just a few blocks from the downtown/nightlife area is the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge that starts around the Johnny Cash Museum (on the downtown side) and crosses the Cumberland River to the Nissan Stadium. There are great views on either side of the bridge. Go at dusk for some great lighting. Stay until dark to see the lights of Nashville!
Cross the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge at dusk for a great shot!
The Gulch
The Gulch is an upscale neighborhood that is a popular spot for young urbanites. We found free parking (for 1 hour) close to the famous, “What Lifts You Mural” on 302 11th Ave. S.. Stay after picture taking to dine at fantastic restaurants!
Fun “What Lifts You” Mural! We saw some great pet and kid pics being taken in front of the little wings, but I love Rachel’s pic in front of them, too.
Right across the street from the “What Lifts You” Mural:
This geometric mural is right next to a green organic mural. We were running out of parking time and couldn’t get a pic of the green mural.
12 South
We spent quite a bit of time in this trendy neighborhood. For one thing, it was blazing hot and the idea of shopping in cool air conditioning sounded super appealing, but there was also a variety of great eats! The famous “I believe in Nashville” mural and the blue/white mural face each other (2706 12th Ave. S.), granting you 2 shots in one stop.
My baby girl, Rachel, outside the Draper James shop (isn’t she pretty?)
We had to wait in line to take this picture. It is a very popular spot!
East Nashville
East Nashville is an old, historic neighborhood that has a very low-key atmosphere. It is home to lots of artists and a great place to spend an afternoon. Don’t forget to check out their snapchat filters!
The Barista Parlor is a cool coffee shop located at 519 Gallatin Ave B. Be sure to look for the mural on the back side of the Barista Parlor sign.
Located at 600 Main Street on the side of the Joyner and Hogan building
May I suggest you wear pink when posing in front of this simple, but eye catching wall on the side of a beauty supply shop (714 Gallatin Ave).
Hillsboro Village
Hillsboro is a 4-block neighborhood located near Vanderbilt and Belmont Universities. Besides having the Pancake Pantry where you will die of pancake goodness, there is also great shops, boutiques, and cafes.
The Dragon Mural is located between the Posh and Pangea boutiques.
If the cars are in the way, just take some close ups! Find this color popping mural at 1602 21st Ave. South.
If you like to take pictures of your shoes (Rachel does, me not so much), step inside the Dress Up boutique at 1704 21st Ave S. Their clothes are super cute, too!
West End
West End is most famous for the relaxing Centennial Park where there are Instagramable shots around every walkway, including a full scale replica of the Greek temple, the Parthenon. Before heading to Centennial Park, stroll down West End avenue for cute shops and cafes!
Right outside the Three Brothers Coffee shop (at 2813 West End Ave) is an extremely photogenic coffee bar. Step inside for delicious coffee and pastries. Rachel and I highly recommend it!
Have you been or want to go to Nashville, Tennessee? What Nashville Instagramable spots did we leave off? Please share by commenting below! Any questions? Please ask!
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~ Carmen
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Amrita Sen
October 9, 2017 8:49 amYou have given the best spots for taking pics. I especially love the murals. The photographs and your smiling face says how much fun you had!!
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October 10, 2017 1:30 pmWe did have a lot of fun! It was nice to get away with just the two of us.
Marvi
October 9, 2017 9:12 amAwww.. This looks like a great mother-daughter bonding! You definitely found some great IG-worthy spots 🙂 And you don’t look awkward at all! <3
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October 10, 2017 1:31 pmIt helped to have my 20 year old daughter posing me!
Indranil Chowdhury
October 11, 2017 1:50 pmLooks like you guys had a super fun trip! Loved the photos 🙂
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October 16, 2017 9:44 amYes, we did! It was a fantastic mother/daughter trip!
Rachelle
October 11, 2017 7:40 pmI love this post! I found my first pair of angel wings in Los Angeles and loved them. These ones are beautiful and look like lace. Awesome shots getting all the lovely colors!
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October 16, 2017 9:45 amThis was our second angel wings to find. Our first set was in San Antonio, Texas!
Gokul Raj
October 11, 2017 10:19 pmLove those spots with the colorful wall art. They are definitely going on Instagram.
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October 16, 2017 9:46 amIt was a great way to explore the city and get some great Insta-shots!
Lolo
October 13, 2017 8:54 amI did a similar post after visiting Nashville and finding some street art! If I hadn’t been there with my parents who I was dragging along until I found at least 5 murals, I would have found more. You found a lot that’s for sure! #FeetDoTravel
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October 16, 2017 9:49 amMy daughter was the one dragging me around! I’m glad you had a great trip!
neha
October 14, 2017 7:32 pmThese are some really great IG worthy spots. And you fit into these so well, as if you belong there 🙂 How did you spot each one of these? Why I ask is because, many a times we pass besides one, but don’t realize how it can be a perfect background for a pic.
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October 16, 2017 9:50 amMy daughter is an Instagram wizard. She did lots of research before our trip and planned out our outfits to match the murals!
Trippin' Turpins (Kelly)
October 15, 2017 4:47 amI love all the street art! Especially the angel wings.
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October 16, 2017 9:51 amThe angel wings are so much fun. We found some similar ones in San Antonio, Texas.
Paul and Carole
October 15, 2017 5:29 amWell your daughter certainly found them, great photos! Looks a fun trip and you can’t beat family time! #feetdotravel
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October 16, 2017 9:53 amEspecially since my daughter is away most of the year in college, we try to make the most of our time together.
Paula - Gone with the Wine
October 15, 2017 8:58 amThis was such an original and fun idea for a post! You have found some really cool spots. I should try finding something like this from my city. I will keep this in mind if I come to Tennessee.
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October 16, 2017 10:20 amGlad you liked the idea!
Madhurima Maiti
October 15, 2017 9:16 amThat’s an amazing list you’ve put together. Very original post! Noted down all of them down and I am surely going to check out these places when I’ll be visiting. Thanks for the post.
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October 16, 2017 10:20 amThank you for stopping by!
Mark Go
October 16, 2017 6:35 amAwesome collection of music, food and IG spots definitely makes Nashville a must see place.
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October 16, 2017 10:23 amLuckily, we only live a couple of hours away!
Swayam
October 17, 2017 12:22 amI liked the cover image of your post. And it gave me the illusion that water was actually moving! Do you use mobile phones for taking pics?
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October 17, 2017 10:18 amI mainly use my camera, a Canon Rebel.
Angie (Feetdotravel)
October 17, 2017 10:50 pmYes I want to go to Nashville! And Memphis (I’m an Elvis fan!). What fantastic colourful photos you have captured, good on your daughter for showing you an eye-catching way of photographing, can I borrow her as well please? Pinned for when I visit #feetdotravel
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October 18, 2017 12:39 pmShe loves to travel, so I’m sure she wouldn’t mind being borrowed! If you’re an Elvis fan, you definitely need to plan a trip to the home of rock n’ rock! I’d love to show you around.
Marcelle
October 19, 2017 10:40 amMy neighbor is in Nashville and send me a message just now. What a coincidence! That place really rocks!
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October 20, 2017 12:43 pmYes, it does! We are very fortunate that we only live a couple of hours away!
James
October 20, 2017 2:10 amThis is very useful, I know when I visit a city I want to know where to take the best Instagram shots. I must remember to wear pink in Tennessee so I can match the wall on Gallatin Ave!
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October 20, 2017 12:43 pmOf course you should wear pink!!
Shona
October 20, 2017 6:21 pmGreat shots Carmen. You & Rachel look like you were having a fantastic Thelma & Louise time. There’s nothing like a mother/ daughter getaway! 🙂
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October 22, 2017 9:45 amWe did have a great time! Before I married Joe, it was just my daughters and me for about 6 years. I still try to make time to do things with just us girls.
Sandy N Vyjay
October 31, 2017 9:48 amThese are really cool locations for some really stunning pictures. My favourite is the Murals. Looks so cute.
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October 31, 2017 12:43 pmGlad you like the pics!
Amber Diaz
February 24, 2018 12:54 amWow, I really enjoyed these!. I just moved from California to Indiana. I have been to Nashville and loved it so as you can imagine, now that I am closer, I very excited to explore Nashville again. I will have to do some of these and this blog is going to be pinned to my travel board.
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February 25, 2018 2:34 pmHope you can explore Nashville again soon!