Will be in town over President's weekend/Valentine's Day.  Leaving kids home, just the two of us.  We are both 42, so not too old just yet...  

Staying at the Renaissance Hotel on Commerce Street.  Never been before so I have no idea what to do.  So far, I'm assuming we'll see the Country Music Hall of Fame and Ryman Auditorium.  I'd like to give her the opportunity to hear some live music/shows.  So far, none of the scheduled shows at some of the larger venues seem to be up her alley, though.  (except maybe a show at the Ryman on Sunday night, but it sounds like it might be too much of a Christian music show)  I hear there's plenty of live music in the local bars/restaurants, so betting on that option.

I would really appreciate some tips on what else to do around town as well as a couple of "must do" spots to eat.  We'll be getting in mid-day Friday and leaving early Monday morning.  Not planning to have a car.  Cost really isn't an issue, want to show her a really great time.  

Thanks!

Go to the Opryland Hotel and kiss her under the waterfall and tell her a bunch of BS about it being your special place and you are now sharing it with her.

Guaranteed to get you laid  

Or slapped if you told her friend the same thing  

NWTF Convention is in town that same weekend, just FYI.

There is plenty of live music just about anywhere/any bar/any restaurant that you step into in the Nashville area - especially downtown.

The Southern and Puckett's Grocery are two local and great restaurants.  Both are downtown and close to Broadway and all.  Prince's Chicken, There are also more "recognizable" restaurants like The Palm, Flemings, etc that are close by.  Kayne Prime, Whiskey Kitchen and others are good options, too.  If you want to be "tourists", you can hit places like Loveless Cafe or Bluebird Cafe (with reservations).

If you change your mind on getting a car, the Jack Daniel's Distillery and Hermitage (President Andrew Jackson's someplace) are both great ideas for things to do during the day, but both are outside the Downtown area.  Look into The Lane Motor Museum, The Grand Ole Opry (separate from The Ryman) and The Opryland Hotel.

Lots to do around Downtown though.  You're staying in a good place and within walking distance to Broadway and such.

2nd ave and Broadway are the tourist areas. I hate them because of that but you gotta walk that area to say you've been there. Kayne Prime is one of wife's favs to eat. I'm more of a Flemings kinda guy. For a great dining expirence I recommend Cat Bird Seat and pay for the drink pairing not the wine. If you do Cat Bird, book now and you may have to BS and say you have like 6 in your party then call a couple days out and say only 2 can make it.
Preds game is a must and pay for the Lexus Lounge unless you wanna do fancy dinner before or after.  Centennial has a decent ice rink with awesome microwaved food. There's also a cool no joke indoor go-kart track near downtown.  If you're in town the 7-8 there's a gun show at the fairgrounds and for a 12pack of Molsen xxx I can get you in for free

Pucketts is popular for their weekend breakfast buffet at 5th and Church.  It's only a 2-3 block walk from your hotel.

If you want a romantic, fine dining steak experience like no other in town, go to Kayne Prime.

Pricey but awesome.

http://mstreetnashville.com/restaurants/kayne-prime


The Hermitage Hotel downtown is the only 5 Diamond Hotel in Tennessee and was a very memorable stay.

We stayed their a few years ago and got the Romance Package that included breakfast at The Capitol Grille.

http://www.thehermitagehotel.com/specials.aspx

Thank you all, I really appreciate the tips.  I'm checking all these places out online right now.  For sure, Kayne Prime looks like its going on the list.

Reservations made for Kayne.  Puckett's and The Southern are now on the agenda for breakfast and brunch...  

Have to think about a car now, I completely forgot about the Jack Daniels Distillery!!

Take her to Green Hills Mall & let her shop for 5-6 hours. You may not get laid as she'll already feel like she's had her sex....................    

 

Sorry to hear about your illness. How "deathly" are U talking about??? Should I be the first to say "dibs on yer guns".

I'm going to be dealing with an amputation of my left lower leg sometime in January.

 

Yeah. The "beetus" caught up with me and made me his bitch.

$499/night: did I get that right????  I started to make reservations for my wife and I 22nd anniversary, but $500 per night?  I don't think so.

Shoulda asked for the Pamela Anderson suite, it's a mere $3,000 a night..............  

You could've gotten a better rate than $499. If you still want to try, shoot me an e-mail, I've got a connection there.