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Slim + Husky's Pizza

Nashville, TN

Black-owned artisan pizza beeria born in North Nashville, where hip-hop, community, and hand-built pies come together.

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400 Degrees Hot Chicken

Nashville, TN

Black-owned Nashville hot chicken institution serving fiery, made-to-order chicken and fish on a heat scale that climbs from a gentle 100 to a blistering 400 and beyond.

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Parnassus Books

Nashville, TN

Ann Patchett's beloved independent bookstore in Nashville's Green Hills, with warm wooden shelves, expert booksellers, and famous shop dogs.

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What's in Nashville

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MISTR

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Sexual health without the waiting room. Free PrEP, DoxyPEP, STI testing and long-term HIV care, prescribed online by licensed physicians and delivered to your door.

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ABEDNEGO

Nashville, TN

Locally owned Germantown boutique offering affordable, curated women's clothing, gifts, and baby styles with a personal touch.

Women-owned

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A & M Marketplace

Nashville, TN

Black-owned international grocery inside the Nashville Farmers' Market, stocking global foods, fresh produce, and specialty goods.

Women-owned

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iostudio

Nashville, TN

Woman-owned Nashville marketing and technology agency blending strategy, creative, and digital to drive positive change.

Veteran-ownedWomen-owned

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Draper James

Nashville, TN

Reese Witherspoon's Southern-inspired womenswear brand, based in Nashville.

Women-owned

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Restaurants & Food

Prince's Hot Chicken

Nashville, TN

The Nashville family that invented hot chicken, still frying it hot over a century later.

Black-ownedFamily-owned

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Suzy Wong's House of Yum

Nashville, TN

Chef Arnold Myint's Asian fusion restaurant and home of Nashville's original Drag'n Brunch, a lively LGBTQ+-friendly spot on Church Street.

LGBTQ-owned

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Arts & Entertainment

Woodcuts Gallery

Nashville, TN

Black-owned Nashville gallery on Historic Jefferson Street showcasing African American art with expert custom framing since 1987.

Black-owned

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Saint Añejo

Nashville, TN

Inspired Mexican cuisine, craft margaritas, and 120+ tequila and mezcal labels in The Gulch.

Latino-owned

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Jackalope Brewing Company

Nashville, TN

Woman-founded Nashville brewery pouring craft beer and community in Wedgewood-Houston.

Women-owned

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The Cupcake Collection

Nashville, TN

Home of the famous Sweet Potato Cupcake, a Black woman-owned bakery born in Nashville's Historic Germantown.

Black-owned

Restaurants & Food in Nashville

Nashville kitchens go well past hot chicken and the meat-and-three, with Kurdish, Ethiopian, Mexican, Vietnamese and vegan cooking spread from Nolensville Pike to East Nashville and Germantown. The listings mix dining rooms, counters, trucks and caterers. Small rooms fill on weekends and many close Sunday or Monday, so check the day before you drive in.

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400 Degrees Hot Chicken

Nashville, TN

At 400 Degrees, we bring you real Nashville hot chicken the way it was meant to be: fresh, fried to order, and dialed in to exactly the heat you can handle. Chef and owner Aqui Hines opened our doors in 2006, and our story starts the same place a lot of Nashville hot chicken stories do, standing in line at Prince's. Aqui grew up eating hot chicken every week, fell in love with it, and set out to build on that tradition with her own recipe and her own twist. Today we are proud to be a family-owned, Black-owned staple on Clarksville Pike, and a co-founding force behind the Nashville Hot Chicken Festival. Our name is our promise. We measure heat in degrees, so you order to your comfort level, whether that is a mild 100 for folks who want flavor without the fire or the full-on 400 (and hotter) for those who like to sweat. Either way, the crust stays crackly, the meat stays juicy, and the seasoning goes all the way through. There is more to us than chicken, too. Pick your protein, from chicken breast, wings, and tenders to pork chops, fish, and colossal shrimp, then round out the plate with classic sides like potato salad, baked beans, seasoned fries, or cool, crisp coleslaw to balance the burn. Every combo is built to satisfy. We have been lucky to share our food with the whole country, with features on the Travel Channel, the Cooking Channel, Food Network, and Great American Country, but our heart is right here in North Nashville. Come see us at 3704 Clarksville Pike, order at the counter, and grab a seat inside. You can also call ahead or order online for pickup. Whether it is your first taste of hot chicken or your hundredth, we will get you exactly the level of heat you are after, cooked fresh and served with Nashville pride. How hot can you handle?

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Slim + Husky's Pizza

Nashville, TN

Slim + Husky's is Nashville's homegrown pizza beeria, born on Buchanan Street in the heart of North Nashville and built on the idea that great food and a great neighborhood grow together. Founded in 2017 by three Tennessee State University friends and Nashville natives, Clint Gray, Emanuel Reed, and Derrick Moore, the beeria turned a long-overlooked corner of the 37208 into a destination, opening as one of the first new businesses to reinvest in the area and put jobs, art, and energy back on the block. This is a Black-owned spot with a point of view. The vibe is pure hip-hop, from the playlist to the artwork to the mural-covered walls, and the whole place moves with the same creative confidence that shaped the founders growing up in Music City. Step inside the flagship and you feel it right away: exposed brick, high ceilings, a bustling build line, and a crowd that ranges from students to families to folks who drove across town for a pie. The pizza is the reason people keep coming back. Everything is artisan and made to order, starting with dough crafted in-house and stretched into Slim + Husky's signature oblong pies. You can build your own or reach for one of the house creations, each with a name that carries as much personality as the toppings, then watch it fire fast and come out bubbling with fresh cheese, quality proteins, and vegetables piled edge to edge. Cinnamon rolls (the Sweet Slim Roll) and craft brews round out the experience, because a beeria is about the whole hang, not just the slice. What started as one shop has grown into a nationally recognized brand, with features across food media and a reputation that reaches far beyond Tennessee. Through it all, the founders have stayed rooted in the community that raised them, using the business as a platform for employment, mentorship, and music- and art-based initiatives that give back to North Nashville. The main Buchanan Street location is open daily for dine-in, takeout, and online orders, staying open late on Friday and Saturday nights. Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to taste why Slim + Husky's became one of the most beloved pizza stories to ever come out of Nashville.

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Prince's Hot Chicken

Nashville, TN

We're Prince's Hot Chicken, and we started it all. More than a century ago, our family legend says Thornton Prince came home to a lover who had had enough of his late nights. She doused his fried chicken in fiery pepper as payback, but Thornton loved it so much he made it his life's work. That accidental act of revenge became Nashville hot chicken, the dish this city is now known for around the world. Today the shack is led by André Prince Jeffries, Thornton's great-niece, who has kept the family recipe and the family spirit alive through every generation. Our chicken is fried to order and hand-dipped in a cayenne paste that runs from a gentle mild all the way up to our legendary XXX Hot, always served the way it always has been: on white bread with pickles to cut the heat. We're proud to be Black family-owned and to be the originators, not an imitation. Pull up a seat at our South location on Nolensville Pike, order a quarter or a half, and taste the real thing from the folks who created it.

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Saint Añejo

Nashville, TN

Inspired Mexican cuisine, craft margaritas, and 120+ tequila and mezcal labels in The Gulch.

Latino-owned

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8th & Roast

Nashville, TN

Nashville specialty coffee roaster and neighborhood cafe pouring house-roasted, ethically sourced coffee since 2009.

Black-owned

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Suzy Wong's House of Yum

Nashville, TN

Chef Arnold Myint's Asian fusion restaurant and home of Nashville's original Drag'n Brunch, a lively LGBTQ+-friendly spot on Church Street.

LGBTQ-owned

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Dandgure's Cafeteria

Nashville, TN

Black-owned cafeteria / southern food in Nashville.

Black-owned

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Kingdom Cafe & Grill

Nashville, TN

Black-owned cafe / grill in Nashville.

Black-owned

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Bars & Nightlife in Nashville

Bars and clubs in Nashville, from the long-running venues near Church Street to neighborhood bars, cocktail rooms and patios east of the river. Live music is common and changes both the cover and the crowd from night to night. Check the venue's own calendar rather than assuming a regular schedule.

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The Lipstick Lounge

Nashville, TN

Welcome to The Lipstick Lounge, a bar for humans. We have been East Nashville's home for all people since 2002, when we opened the doors of our 125-year-old building on Woodland Street and invited the whole city inside. We are proudly lesbian-owned, but this has never been a place for just one kind of person. Gay, straight, trans, questioning, out-of-towners and regulars, first-timers and folks who have been coming for twenty years: come as you are, no matter what you are. You will always be welcome here. We are best known for one thing above all else, karaoke, and we mean it. There is karaoke every single night, so whether you sing like a star or sing like nobody is listening, the mic is yours. Between songs you will find drag shows, drag bingo, trivia, DJ sets, dancing, live music, and watch parties for the shows and games everybody is arguing about. Weekend mornings we slow it down with brunch, and warm nights spill out onto our patio, where the conversations run as long as the drinks. Our two rooms, the Lipstick and the Chapstick, give you room to roam. Shoot pool, throw darts, grab a bite from our kitchen, or just claim a stool at the bar and let our bartenders take care of you. The walls tell stories, the neon glows red, and the famous big red lips out front have become one of the most photographed spots in the neighborhood. More than a bar, we have always tried to be a safe harbor. We show up for our community, we speak up when it matters, and we keep the lights on for anyone who needs a place to belong for the night. That is the heart of this house: acceptance first, judgment never. So pour into a booth with your people, put your name in for a song, and stay a while. This is your bar. This is a bar for humans. This is The Lipstick Lounge, and there is always a seat for you.

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Canvas

Nashville, TN

Canvas is a Nashville-area LGBTQ bar and lounge. It is listed as LGBTQ-owned in Visit Music City LGBTQ.

LGBTQ-owned

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pH Craft Cocktails

Nashville, TN

pH Craft Cocktails is a Nashville-area cocktail bar. It is listed as black-owned in Visit Music City Black.

Black-owned

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Golden Pony

Nashville, TN

Black-owned bar / restaurant in Nashville.

Black-owned

Bars & Nightlife

Trax

Nashville, TN

LGBTQ-owned LGBTQ bar in Nashville.

LGBTQ-owned

Bars & Nightlife

Play Dance Bar

Nashville, TN

LGBTQ-owned LGBTQ nightclub in Nashville.

LGBTQ-owned

Bars & Nightlife

Chapstick

Nashville, TN

LGBTQ-owned lesbian-owned sports bar in Nashville.

LGBTQ-owned

Bars & Nightlife

Pecker's Bar & Grill

Nashville, TN

LGBTQ-owned LGBTQ bar / grill in Nashville.

LGBTQ-owned

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Bakeries in Nashville

Bakeries and cake makers in Nashville, covering daily pastry cases, breads and made-to-order celebration cakes. Some run storefronts, others bake for pickup out of shared kitchens. Custom orders usually want a week or more, and holidays book out first.

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The Cupcake Collection

Nashville, TN

We are The Cupcake Collection, the little bakery in a house that grew into a Nashville institution. What started in Historic Germantown as founder Mignon Francois' family kitchen became a beloved neighborhood destination, one cupcake at a time. As a Black woman-owned bakery, our story is one of faith, family, and the belief that something sweet can change everything. Everything we make is baked from scratch, in small batches, the way it was always meant to be. Our most famous creation is the Sweet Potato Cupcake, a warm, spiced Southern classic that has become our signature and the reason folks drive across the city (and the country) to find us. Alongside it you will find rich red velvet, decadent chocolate, and rotating flavors, plus gluten-free, sugar-free, and vegan options so more guests can share in the joy. From our Germantown home to our shops in Hendersonville and Lenox Village, we pour love into every batch and treat every guest like family. Come taste why Nashville fell in love, one cupcake at a time.

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Brightside Bakeshop

Nashville, TN

Brightside Bakeshop is a Nashville-area bakery. It is listed as women-owned in Nashville Lifestyles Women.

Women-owned

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Dozen Bakery

Nashville, TN

Dozen Bakery is a Nashville-area bakery and cafe. It is listed as women-owned in Nashville Lifestyles Women.

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Retail & Shops in Nashville

Independent shops in Nashville cluster in East Nashville, 12South, Germantown and the Nations. Expect records, books, apparel, gifts, plants and home goods rather than chain inventory. Hours are often shorter than you would expect, especially early in the week.

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Parnassus Books

Nashville, TN

Welcome to Parnassus Books, the independent bookstore for independent people. We opened our doors in Nashville's Green Hills neighborhood in 2011, when novelist Ann Patchett teamed up with bookseller Karen Hayes to make sure our city would always have a great place to browse, discover, and talk about books. Ann has been the store's sole owner since the summer of 2022, and her love of reading still sets the tone for everything we do. Step inside and you will find warm wooden shelves that climb from floor to ceiling, rolling ladders for reaching the top rows, and staff picks tucked into every section, from fiction and local interest to children's books and beyond. Our booksellers read widely and recommend generously, so ask us what we are loving right now. We are proud of our deep local-author shelves and our knack for matching the right book with the right reader. Then there are the shop dogs. From Lexington the dachshund who started it all to beloved regulars like Sparky and Opie, our four-legged staff greet browsers, pose for photos, and occasionally offer a recommendation in exchange for a scratch behind the ears. They are as much a part of Parnassus as the books on the shelves. There is almost always something happening here. We host author events, book clubs, and children's storytimes throughout the week, bringing writers and readers together the way a good bookstore should. If you cannot make it in person, we will happily ship a signed and personalized copy from one of our visiting authors, and Ann's own books are always available signed. Whether you are a lifelong Nashvillian or just passing through town, we invite you to slow down, wander the aisles, and let one of our booksellers point you toward your next favorite read. Pull up a chair, say hello to a shop dog, and stay awhile. That is what a neighborhood bookstore is for, and it is exactly what we set out to build at 3900 Hillsboro Pike in Green Hills. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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A & M Marketplace

Nashville, TN

A&M Marketplace is a Black-owned international grocery store tucked inside the Nashville Farmers' Market in North Nashville. Founded by Ethiopian-Sudanese entrepreneur Martha Lupai, we believe food brings communities together, so our shelves carry flavors from around the world alongside the best of local Tennessee. Come in for fresh produce, meats, and pantry staples, plus specialty items you won't easily find elsewhere: Ethiopian coffee, cassava root for fufu, baby bananas, international beers, hot sauces, fair-trade gifts, body and beauty care, vegan cupcakes, and fresh smoothies made with local produce. We work hand in hand with local and African American Tennessee farmers, reselling produce they can otherwise only sell on weekends so more of your dollar goes straight back into their pockets. Every purchase carries a purpose: proceeds support youth education here in Nashville and in East Africa. Whether you're hunting for a taste of home, a global ingredient for tonight's dinner, or a thoughtful gift, our little market offers a warm, worldly shopping experience rooted in community. Stop by and taste the world at 900 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard.

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Draper James

Nashville, TN

Founded by Reese Witherspoon and named for her grandparents, Dorothea Draper and William James, Draper James is a women's apparel and lifestyle brand rooted in the warmth and charm of the American South. From its home in Nashville, Tennessee, the label channels the grace, gingham, and genuine hospitality Witherspoon grew up with into modern, feel-good pieces made for real life. The collections span breezy dresses, tailored separates, knitwear, and accessories, often finished with cheerful prints, fresh color, and thoughtful details that feel both polished and effortlessly Southern. At the heart of it all is the brand's Nashville flagship in the 12 South neighborhood, a bright, welcoming space that captures the spirit of stepping onto a friend's front porch. Draper James invites women to dress with confidence and a little sweetness, celebrating classic style with a contemporary point of view. Whether you're shopping for a garden party, a workday, or a weekend away, the brand offers wardrobe staples designed to make you feel put-together, comfortable, and unmistakably yourself, with the kind of easy elegance that never goes out of season.

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ABEDNEGO

Nashville, TN

Locally owned Germantown boutique offering affordable, curated women's clothing, gifts, and baby styles with a personal touch.

Women-owned

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Uncommon James

Nashville, TN

Women-owned jewelry / lifestyle in Nashville.

Women-owned

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Strings for Hope

Nashville, TN

Women-owned jewelry / social enterprise in Nashville.

Women-owned

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n.b. goods

Nashville, TN

Women-owned flags / banners / apparel in Nashville.

Women-owned

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TNT Goods

Nashville, TN

Women-owned gift shop / handmade goods in Nashville.

Women-owned

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Marketing & Creative in Nashville

Photographers, designers, videographers and studios working in Nashville, a city with deep music and production industries. That bench means plenty of specialists, so ask for recent work in the exact format you need. Rates vary widely between a solo shooter and a full crew.

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iostudio

Nashville, TN

iostudio is a woman-owned, award-winning marketing communications and technology agency headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Owned and led by President Lisa Shock, the agency pairs creative thinking with technical craft to help clients capture attention, convert interest, and create meaningful change. iostudio designs end-to-end digital experiences and supports clients through thoughtful business strategy, brand and design, video production, web and digital development, and audience engagement. The team works with businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies, and has supported outreach, communications, and platform development across the public and government sectors for more than 25 years. Beyond its woman-owned status, iostudio is certified by the SBA as both a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and has been recognized through the HIRE Vets Medallion Program. Rooted in Nashville's 21st Avenue South, iostudio combines strategy, storytelling, and technology to move audiences and deliver measurable results for the organizations and communities it serves.

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Xpayne

Nashville, TN

Xpayne is a Nashville-area business specializing in artist and creative. It is listed as black-owned in Visit Music City Black.

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Norf Art Collective

Nashville, TN

Norf Art Collective is a Nashville-area art collective. It is listed as black-owned in Visit Music City Black.

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The Moving Canvas

Nashville, TN

Black-owned art / creative studio in Nashville.

Black-owned

Marketing & Creative

Big Drag Bus

Nashville, TN

LGBTQ-owned drag entertainment / tour in Nashville.

LGBTQ-owned

Marketing & Creative

Ben Griffith Artist

Nashville, TN

LGBTQ-owned artist / fine art in Nashville.

LGBTQ-owned

Marketing & Creative

Omari Booker

Nashville, TN

Black-owned visual artist in Nashville.

Black-owned

Marketing & Creative

Anthony Photography

Nashville, TN

LGBTQ-owned photography in Nashville.

LGBTQ-owned

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