Timeline
16:52
Grab a coffee or light bite to start the evening. Burlaep Print & Press is a local coffee roaster open until 18:00, so you can easily get something before the sun goes down.
17:22
Walk across the Walnut Street Bridge. This 1890 truss bridge is the oldest and largest of its kind in the South. Arriving 30 minutes before sunset gives you time to walk across and find a spot on the bridge or the banks to watch the sky turn.
17:52
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW around 17:52. The bridge offers an elevated view of the Tennessee River as the day ends.
18:37
Tony's Pasta Shop and Trattoria
Head to Tony's Pasta Shop and Trattoria for dinner. Located in the carriage house of Bluff View Inn's Thompson House, it offers fresh, house-made pastas and outdoor deck views of the Tennessee River. It is the perfect place to settle in after the sun has gone down.
Local tip
The walk from Burlaep Print & Press to the Walnut Street Bridge is about 14 minutes on foot, plus the time to cross the bridge itself. Keep your pace steady to arrive just in time for the golden light.
Check before you go
- Burlaep Print & Press closes at 18:00, so ensure you arrive with enough time to order and eat before then.
- Tony's Pasta Shop and Trattoria does not list opening hours in the context, so check the route and current opening status before going.
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