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Germantown History and Lunch

Start your morning at the library, walk off the quiet, and eat like a local in Germantown.

Best time: noneAbout 195 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Main Branch Nashville Public Library

    Arrive at the Main Branch Nashville Public Library as it opens. Let the quiet of the National Medal for Library Service recipient set the tone for a calm day.

  2. 09:45

    Nashville Farmer's Market

    Walk two minutes to the Nashville Farmer's Market. Browse the local produce and crafts while the morning light is still fresh.

  3. 10:30

    Monell's

    Head eleven minutes away to Monell's for a family-style lunch. The home cooking is a Nashville tradition, and the atmosphere is warm and communal.

  4. 11:30

    The Arcade

    End your trip with a stroll to The Arcade, a short walk from your lunch spot. This open-air arcade caters to local workers and offers a slice of downtown daily life.

Local tip

Monell's serves different meals every day. If you want the full family-style experience, aim for the lunch window before it gets busy.

Check before you go

  • Nashville Farmer's Market is open 08:00-20:00.
  • Monell's lunch is served Mon-Fri 10:30AM-2PM and Sun 11AM-4PM.
  • The Arcade is an open-air space near downtown workers; it is accessible during the day.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nashville (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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