Restaurants & Diversions
a random list for ResoSummit participants and their families

Looking for nearby restaurants or a brief escape from reso-madness while at ResoSummit? Are family members accompanying you to Nashville, where they will certainly want to find activities that don't involve the sound of 100 dobros? Here is a random list of possibilities to consider (including walking the Scarritt-Bennett labyrinth with artist Erika Wollam Nichols as part of the filming of an artwork in progress - click on Events+Diversions for details).

We suggest calling ahead to confirm details; and send us an email if you have a suggestion for something to add or change on this page.

Events+Diversions

Thursday, Nov. 13, 5:00-6:30 PM
Sarratt Gallery: Gallery Talk & Opening Reception, Artist Gina Binkley
(details in the black box, below)

Thursday, Nov. 13
Friday, Nov. 14
Frist Center for the Visual Arts: "Music in the Lobby", 6-8pm
(details in the black box, below)

Sunday, Nov. 16th @ 8 AM
Walk the Scarritt-Bennett labyrinth with artist Erika Wollam Nichols

Participate in an art work in progress, "I Will Be Different Than" with Erika Wollam Nichols as she walks the Scarritt-Bennett labyrinth Sundays now through mid-November. Walks are filmed and will become part of her next video installation at gallery F. You are invited to join her on this spiritual and artistic experience and stay afterward to enjoy a cappuccino and bagel at the Front Porch Coffee Shop, which houses gallery F. Enjoy a relaxed Sunday morning with artists in a beautiful serene setting.

The labyrinth located in the International Garden at Scarritt-Bennett Center is the only outdoor labyrinth in Nashville and is a replica of the 11-circuit Chartres Labyrinth, laid in the floor of the Chartres Cathedral around 1220. Click on the photo above for more information about the labyrinth.

Nashville Attractions and Places of Interest

Restaurants

Scarritt-Bennett (S-B) is located between 19th and 18th Ave. South, with Edgehill on the south edge and Grand on the north edge. A short street, Scarritt Place, connects S-B on the western side (19th Ave. S.) to 21st Ave. South, where there are many restaurants. Some of these are listed below. You can also click on the link, below, for a Metromix "playlist" of restaurants near ResoSummit, with restaurant descriptions and an interactive map. Not on the Metromix map, but on 21st Ave. South near Grand, are a Starbucks and a Subway.

"Nashville Originals" is a link to some finer dining options. Many of the restaurants listed below have vegetarian & vegan options; Betty is your go-to person for advice on veggie food options.

Very close to Scarritt-Bennett

(listed in order of proximity, west and then north of S-B along 21st Ave. S.)
See Playlist for restaurant descriptions and details, or print PDF (above).

Bruegger's Bagel Bakery (1-2 on map)
422 21st Ave. S.
bagels, sandwiches, salads ($)

Ben & Jerry's (1-2 on map)
416 21st Ave. S.
ice cream, sorbets

San Antonio Taco Company (3-8 on map)
416 21st Ave. S.
tacos, burritos, beer ($)

Panera Bread (3-8 on map)
406 21st Ave. S.
sandwiches, salads, soups ($)

Starbucks - opens 5:30 am (3-8 on map)
402 21st Avenue S

Subway (3-8 on map)
400 21st Ave S
sandwiches, salads, soups ($)

Mediterranean Cuisine (3-8 on map)
400 21st Ave. S.
Greek/Mediterranean, casual ($)

Cheeseburger Charley's
400 21st Ave. S.
burgers, including veggie options ($)

Mellow Mushroom (9 on map)
212 21st Ave. S.
pizza, salads, hoagies, calzones; incl.
vegetarian options (tofu, tempeh) ($-$$)

Bound'ry (east of 9 on map)
911 20th St. S.
global cuisine (a Nashville Originals member) ($$$)

Nearby, north of S-B:

Noshville (10 on map)
1918 Broadway
NY-style deli ($-$$)

Blackstone Restaurant & Brewery (11 on map)
1918 West End Ave.
upscale pub food, microbrew ($$)

Nearby, south of S-B:

Cuisine of India (12 on map)
1602 21st Ave. S.
Indian food; lunch buffet ($$)

Provence Breads and Cafe (13 on map)
1705 21st Ave. S.
quiche, sandwiches, pastries ($)

Pancake Pantry (14 on map)
1796 21st Ave. S.
pancakes, breakfast ($$)

Recommended Restaurants - Nashville Originals