North Nashville

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Carl Van Vechten Gallery

This gallery on Fisk University’s campus is often curated with art by a mix of historic artists of the 20th century, like Aaron Douglas and Greg Ridley, and contemporary ones from around North Nashville. The exhibitions reflect the tremendous range of Fisk’s impact.

Jefferson Street Sound

Woodcuts Gallery & Framing

Elephant Gallery

Hadley Park

Eat And Drink

The Southern V

This all-vegan “meat”-and-three features crispy seitan-based fried chick’n, hearty mac ’n’ cheeze, BBQ jackfruit nachos and an array of tasty sides. Dining at the V is simple and delicious — just like Southern comfort food should be.

Ooh Wee Bar-B-Q

Slim & Husky’s

Vege-licious Cafe

Riddim N Spice

SCENE TIP:

From the hallowed halls of Fisk University to the church basements where civil rights activists were trained in nonviolent protest, historically Black North Nashville has a storied past. Its current residents and small businesses continue the neighborhood’s legacy of artistic engagement, inventive cuisine and civic leadership. A 105-year-old Beaux Arts building houses the North Branch of Nashville Public Library. It is one of six Nashville libraries built as part of steel magnate Andrew Carnegie’s ambitious international philanthropic effort to provide cities and institutions with libraries. Nearby Silver Sands Cafe has been serving soul food to hungry residents for more than a half-century.