What are fun things to do with friends in Nashville?
We checked 56 real places in Nashville, TN from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.
Last updated 2026-10-14
We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Nashville, from OpenStreetMap map data.
Three ready-made day plans
Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.
Plan A
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere to The Cobra
Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Elysian Fields Road, Nashville, TN 37211
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Parkwood Park
Nashville, Tennessee
Free
12:30Lunch at Steak 'n Shake
719 Myatt Drive, Nashville, TN 37115
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Bridgestone Arena
501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Global Mall at the Crossings
5252 Mount View Road, Nashville, TN 37013
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at Heron Pointe Movie Theater
100 Heron Pointe Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Whitt's Barbecue
4601 Andrew Jackson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37076
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at The Cobra
2511 Gallatin Avenue, Nashville, TN 37206
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan B
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame to ML Rose Craft Beer & Burgers
A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
Nashville, Tennessee
Free
12:30Lunch at Whitt's Barbecue
4601 Andrew Jackson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37076
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Gazebo sports complex
Lake Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37211
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Nashboro Village
2249 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37013
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at Regal Hollywood Stadium 27 & RPX
Armory Oaks Drive, Nashville, TN 37204
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Party Fowl
2620 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37203
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at ML Rose Craft Beer & Burgers
4408 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan C
Lane Motor Museum to Brenchmark
High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Lane Motor Museum
702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Granbery Park
Nashville, Tennessee
Free
12:30Lunch at Party Fowl
2620 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37203
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Nashville Weightlifting
Madison Station Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37115
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse 100 Oaks Mall
Powell Avenue, Nashville, TN 37204
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at Regal Opry Mills IMAX, 4DX & ScreenX
570 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Rose Pepper
Eastland Avenue, Nashville, TN 37206
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Brenchmark
117 2nd Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37201
$12–30 (estimate)
Family friendly things to do in Nashville
Real places in Nashville for a day out with kids.
Visit Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
A good first stop for a family day. Check the hours before you go.
Free to $25 (estimate)Elysian Fields Road, Nashville, TN 37211
Visit Bells Bend Primitive Camping
Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.
FreeNashville, Tennessee
Eat at Steak 'n Shake
A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.
Nashville Farmer's Market900 Rosa L Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37208
100 Oaks MallPowell Avenue, Nashville, TN 37204
Plaza Mariachi3955 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
The Mall at Green Hills3900 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
How much does a day out with friends cost in Nashville?
Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Nashville costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What can a group do in Nashville for free?
Free places on our list include Parkwood Park, Bells Bend Primitive Camping and Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.
Where can friends eat in Nashville?
Good places to start are Steak 'n Shake, Whitt's Barbecue and Bongo Java. The day plans above include food stops from this list.
What is there to see in Nashville?
Sights on our list include Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, RCA Studio B and Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. The full list is in the places section below.
What are good things to do with kids in Nashville?
Try visit Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, visit Bells Bend Primitive Camping and eat at Steak 'n Shake. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good date night ideas in Nashville?
Try coffee at Green Beans Coffee Co, walk through Dudley Park and look around Tennessee State Museum - Military Branch. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.
What are good things to do with a large group in Nashville?
Try play at AMC Classic Madison 10, park time at Woodmont Park and dinner at Steak 'n Shake. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.
What can friends do on a weekend in Nashville?
Try saturday morning: RCA Studio B, saturday lunch: Steak 'n Shake and saturday afternoon: Gale Lane Comunity Park. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good birthday ideas for adults in Nashville?
Try birthday dinner at Steak 'n Shake, play at Full Moon Cineplex and drinks at Agave Maria (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What can friends under 21 do together in Nashville?
Try play at PopStroke Nashville, see a movie at AMC Antioch 8 and get active at Hawkins Field. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.
Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Nashville?
Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.