Nashville is a solid place, a city stuck hard in the south that has been infused with transplants and academics from all over the world. It’s known as a, “go to” spot and is listed as a hot travel locale by quite a few publications because, well. It is. How do you tell the real Nashvillians from the tourists, you say? From the transplants? Well, it’s hard – but we have a definitive list of what makes up a Nashvillian. Ready? Here are 11 things no self-respecting Nashvillian would ever do.
- Skimp on their bar-b-que.
Nationalmuseet - Flickr Nah, we don’t play that game. We have so many fantastic bbq joints at our fingertips that you won’t find us pitching up at some half-hearted meat joint.
- Or their hot chicken, for that matter.
The Blonde Mule - Flickr Prince’s will always be king - but yes, we’ll take you to Hattie B’s if you’re visiting. We have to introduce you somehow!
- Hold their OWN bachelorette party on Broadway.
Thomas Hawk - Flickr We don’t do this. We’ll go to yours, but our parties are NOT on Broadway…
- Scream over Taylor Swift in the supermarket.
US Army - Flickr Or any other superstar, for that matter. Nashville understands they deserve privacy like everyone else - not a thing, guys.
- Time the Green Hills traffic wrong.
Charles Wiriawan - Flickr We will never time this wrong because IT’S TERRIBLE. If we’re sitting in it, we prepared.
- Freak out over the rental prices in the city.
RMaltempo - Flickr You’d think we’re all trying to live in McMansions…or LA. This is Nashville, guys!
- Drink coffee at Starbucks.
Daniel Fontes = Flickr We have too many great, local coffee shops to head to the ‘Bux. Unless we’re in a hurry and we REALLY miss their mochas…
- Think the weather is perfect.
Rex Hammock - Flickr Most of the time we have NO idea what’s going on. No idea.
- Go to a Titans game over a trip to the Preds.
Alison Groves - Flickr The Preds > Titans. Any questions?
- No Nashvillian is waiting outside at the Pancake Pantry - sorry.
Celeste Lindell - Flickr Yes, yes we’ll take you, Mom - but only because you’re our mom. This line is heinous and we know so many other spots for breakfast…
- They also think their skyline is the best skyline - just look at it!
Michael Hicks - Flickr Because it is. You’ll always be home to a Nashvillian, Music City. There’s just something about you.
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Nationalmuseet - Flickr
Nah, we don’t play that game. We have so many fantastic bbq joints at our fingertips that you won’t find us pitching up at some half-hearted meat joint.
The Blonde Mule - Flickr
Prince’s will always be king - but yes, we’ll take you to Hattie B’s if you’re visiting. We have to introduce you somehow!
Thomas Hawk - Flickr
We don’t do this. We’ll go to yours, but our parties are NOT on Broadway…
US Army - Flickr
Or any other superstar, for that matter. Nashville understands they deserve privacy like everyone else - not a thing, guys.
Charles Wiriawan - Flickr
We will never time this wrong because IT’S TERRIBLE. If we’re sitting in it, we prepared.
RMaltempo - Flickr
You’d think we’re all trying to live in McMansions…or LA. This is Nashville, guys!
Daniel Fontes = Flickr
We have too many great, local coffee shops to head to the ‘Bux. Unless we’re in a hurry and we REALLY miss their mochas…
Rex Hammock - Flickr
Most of the time we have NO idea what’s going on. No idea.
Alison Groves - Flickr
The Preds > Titans. Any questions?
Celeste Lindell - Flickr
Yes, yes we’ll take you, Mom - but only because you’re our mom. This line is heinous and we know so many other spots for breakfast…
Michael Hicks - Flickr
Because it is. You’ll always be home to a Nashvillian, Music City. There’s just something about you.
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