As someone who doesn't often go to shopping malls, this one was very nice. It has a nice selection…read moreof both high and low end stores to browse. Not too much I can say other than that. It was nice to walk through and just enjoy browsing through the many stores.

This is a very nice mall, more on the expensive side of things. It's really cleans and have a large…read morenumber of stores found inside. I like it over there. I went to get some perfume for my wife, the service was really Good. I was in and out really quickly. Very good place to shop

Nice parking garage in downtown and for $2 per 30 minutes with a $14 maximum charge, it is…read moreconnected internally to the public library. If I was a city or county citizen, I'd probably be able to get some of my parking validated but I'm not. Lots of space on a weekday, spaces were well painted and wide enough. The clerk who took my payment was polite and issued a receipt on request.

It stayed in place and it was not to expensive it was great totally recommend and right next to our…read morehotel and dinner love it and it was easy to manage my large car through there and safe when I'm just walking out or in to the garage

Was here for one day! Definitely worth the price, the lobby is its own nature preserve with so many…read morethings to do around the Opry, the mall, and all the other fun things in this area. There are rooms that line the lobby too so you could have a patio view of the nature. Absolutely stunning. Staff is super friendly and we're so nice and helpful.

To start the photos advertising on this page are not taken at this property. All the photos with…read morethe plants are shots at its sister property, The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. I setup a room at the Gaylord but later they claimed I only rented a single night and I needed two nights. I was going to cancel the whole thing, and then then they texted me and said they found a room for two nights. The caveat was that it was going to be on the outside not overlooking indoor gardens. I said great and booked it. After flying for three hours and on arrival at The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, I was informed they booked me at the Opryland Hotel. So I ended up away from the Wedding party and Family to be setup in an old beatup property with two main Streets, with a traffic light intersection. Then to add insult to injury they informed me and my wife would be in two doubles not the King bed we reserved. I then asked if we would be compensated and they said your bed type was not guaranteed. I then asked if we could get an early check-in as it was 2:30pm and I was told the room is not yet ready. They then informed me that they would call me on my cell phone once it was ready. I then verified that they had my correct cell phone number. The check-in time is 3:00pm, as I didn't receive a call I went down at 3:00pm. I didn't say anything other than I need my keys and that is when they informed me that they had called me two times, I had no calls and no call history. Just add it to the many lies I was told that day. You are going to love your view if your are on the outside as you can see traffic from all sides. Not to mention every bus they could find in a 5 mile radius. The buses sit outside the front on both sides of the lobby idling all day until 9:00pm. They claim that they run a bus to the other hotel but the day we needed one they had a special group so we could not go on the bus and had to Uber over both ways. I hope you are okay smelling smoke as they are cooking in front of this hotel everyday. The room is fair but the bathroom wall had a crush spot. HINT: If you still decide you want to go, make sure to turn ON the refrigerator as soon as you get into the room as it was not on when we arrived. Did I mention that the balcony floors are sagging and being propped up temporary supports. Also one side of the property is totally under construction. I am sure you will love the unique hotel and enjoy the great customer service. "Bless their hearts."

Perfect place to park in Franklin. Glad I researched and found this place. Parking on the street…read moreis time limited. This garage is free (other than the ground level) and right across the street from a great place to eat. One block from main street. Perfect!

Don't circle around Franklin, seeking an open space. Not even a block off Main Street, there's free…read moreparking to be had in a four deck garage. Yep, it's located right across from Puckett's Gro & Restaurant. Space are clearly marked for the half-hour or for unlimited time and there are some for compact cars, some reserved for handicapped and the rest are open parking. I saw a few pickup trucks including one that needed to be pulled in a foot or so to stop blocking the flow. I found the garage to be well lit and other than the very long parkers, it's not too narrow that two cars can't pass easily. Stairs and an elevator.

First time visiting, but I was definitely impressed. I didn't even know Clarksville possessed such…read morea gem as this. Came here for the Vandy vs APSU WBB game and left with the W for Vandy. Spontaneous adventure. Great atmosphere. Women's sports. Oh get you some popcorn. Can't attend a sporting event without grabbing a bag. The popcorn was fresh and buttery.

Well priced for open Ice Skate! Great for kids learning to ice skate. Love they have a snack and…read moredrink bar!

Fifth Plus Broadway is a mixed use development that has revigerated Broadway west of Rep. John…read moreLewis Way. What had prior to 2021 been the abandoned Nashville Convention Center is now a modern mixed use development that has brought life into Broadway west of the "Honkey Tonk Highway" stretch. It features a shopping mall, Assembly Food Hall, a retail scape fronting Broadway, The Place at Fifth, the National Museum of African American Music, and the towering landmark 501 Commerce Street Building. It has brought an Apple Store, Sephora, Shake Shack, Hattie B's, Prince's Chicken, and more to Broadway. On my vacation, I had caught it's act several times. The one sight that always stood out was the consistent long line to Hattie B's. My visits here included Assembly Food Hall, Prince's Fried Chicken, the Twelve Thirty Club, visit the Apple Store, and walk around. My impression was that the stores and restaurants are reasonably priced. Although the restaurants and stores provide decent value, to me the greatest value here was the photo opportunities. The focal point of the development, the L-shaped mall which bridges Broadway with Rep. John Lewis Way gives the gift of a prime photo spot for the 1) Ryman Auditorium where the original Grand Ol Opry performed and 2) Bridgestone Arena. The restaurants, especially in the Assembly Hall provide an opportunity to photograph food. I recommend the Assembly Food Hall Bridge to photograp the historic Ryman Auditorium. Additionally , I learned that if I stood on Broadway by the Bridgestone Arena, that Fifth Plus Broadway made a dynamic photo showing modern and historic Broadway, with the modern Fifth Plus Broadway architecture including towers contrasting with the historic Honkey Tonk Highway streetscape. As far as safety, I felt safe. The one annoyance that I saw were street hustlers at the Rep. John Lewis Way entrance aggressively bothering passer-by. During all of my visits here it was busy. There is a safety in numbers. On the subject of safety, the hot and humid summers need to be taken into account. On a few occasions we had escaped the excruciating heat in the air conditioned Assembly Food Hall for a couple of hours. I rate Fifth Plus Broadway "Four Stars." It is doing a remarkable job extending the lively Broadway restaurant and entertainment scene beyond the western edge of the Honkey Tonk Highway.

As a content creator here in Gatlinburg TN Smoky Mountains Park The Gatlinburg Hussey we were in…read moretown for Patriots vs Tennessee and we had lunch here ..So good!

Rivergate Mall, a barely functioning relic of the past…read more What once was the heartbeat of the Rivergate area in Goodlettsville is now a reminder of what once was, but sadly is no more. The mall has certainly seen better days and at this point is just waiting for the impending closure and redevelopment that is due anytime now. In current state, the mall only has 20 active retail stores and two eateries. Majority of the stores are locally owned and branded, however there are still a few nationally recognized stores such as JC Penney, Dillard's, Foot Locker, CITI Trends, Guitar Center and Finish Line. The mall is in rough shape and is honestly a sad place to be at this point. No refresh is coming, but they do keep it fairly clean, even the restrooms were tidy and well stocked. My recent visits, and most over the years, have been to Dillard's or JC Penney. I pop into the shoe stores on occasion, but my trips here are usually very purposeful. Overall, Rivergate mall can still come in clutch when needed. It will be a sad day when it finally says goodbye, but it has done its thing well for the area for close to 60 years now.

Dying almost empty but still have still have character…read more The selection of stores are very limited but still offering a few good things so visor this place before renovations begin so you can see the before and after. Rivergate Mall, located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, is a super-regional shopping mall that opened in 1971. It features a gross leasable area of 1,129,035 square feet, with approximately 80 stores and restaurants, and a food court. The mall has two anchor stores, Dillard's and JCPenney, and previously housed Macy's and Sears. It is managed by Hendon Properties. Rivergate Mall is currently undergoing a major redevelopment project that will transform it into a dynamic, mixed-use destination featuring retail, restaurants, townhomes, market-rate multifamily housing, independent senior living, and transit-oriented features. The redevelopment includes a significant expansion of the mall's portion within Goodlettsville city limits, from 33% to an estimated 60%-70%. The demolition of the existing mall structure is expected to begin in the late summer of 2025. The project is projected to generate approximately $1.5 million in annual sales tax revenue for Goodlettsville upon completion. Rivergate Mall was built by Retail Planning Corporation and opened on October 6, 1971. It was the largest mall in Tennessee until the opening of Hickory Hollow Mall in 1978. Over the years, the mall has seen changes in ownership and anchor stores, with the closure of Sears in 2019 and Macy's in 2020. The mall's revitalization efforts come amidst a decline in popularity, attributed in part to the rise of online shopping and competition from other retail centers. The pandemic also impacted the mall, with some employees noting that it never fully recovered from pandemic-related changes in hours and operations. The redevelopment project aims to revitalize the Rivergate area and enhance the quality of life for the community. While the transformation promises economic benefits and a modernized environment, it also brings uncertainty for the employees of the remaining stores, as many worry about their future employment prospects.

There's a lot of cute shops and restaurants in this area! I ate at Anzie Blue the first time I was…read morearound here, and the second time I came, I shopped the boutique stores. You can find a lot of cute stuff here both super cheap and pretty high end. There's a huge variety of shops around here!

Cute town to shop and grab a bite. Belcourt Theater is awesome. Needs more good restaurants, though.read more

The Nashville Public Library is a great example of why I love public libraries: it's not just…read morebooks, it's a resource for the community. This library, located in downtown Nashville, has lots of resources for people, including my favorite: a "Library of Things" where people can check out useful objects, such as musical instruments, tools, baking pans, weights, pedometers, sewing machines, binoculars, etc. In the teen area, there is a huge maker space with instruments, a loom for weaving, fabric and yarn for creating things, a podcast room, tools and all kinds of things that teens can use to be creative. The children's area of the library has a big play structure that looks like a ship, as well as a rock climbing wall (I know!), sensory toys, and little nooks with areas set up for play. There's a whole section on the third floor with charging stations and places for adults to hang out. My magazine-loving self loved that they had an archive of old magazines bound into books. I found decades-old copies of Seventeen and Vogue. The whole library itself is beautiful, with marble floors and lots of windows. It was super quiet when I visited. What a beautiful and useful space for the community.

I recently visited the Downtown Nashville Public Library to explore the Civil Rights Room and Votes…read morefor Women exhibit on the second floor in Special Collections. The building impressed me with its beautiful architecture--spacious with perfect lighting throughout. The helpful front desk librarian directed me to Special Collections, accessible via elevator or the stunning winding staircase leading to the circular second-floor rotunda. The Civil Rights Room (established 2002, renovated summer 2024) houses thousands of books documenting the movement--from biographies of leaders to Nashville's specific contributions. The collection spans academic works, personal accounts, photographic histories, and legal analyses. The room's centerpiece is a circular table with the actual rules students followed during lunch counter sit-ins etched into its surface. A separate small viewing room offers videos about the movement, and the librarian on duty provided me resources to take home. The Votes for Women Room (established spring 2020, modeled after the Civil Rights Room) commemorates the 19th Amendment's centennial. This visually striking space with bold colors showcases women from diverse backgrounds who fought for suffrage from the 1800s onward. The room was funded by numerous benefactors committed to preserving this important history. Interactive displays, videos, and a comprehensive timeline eloquently present women's long struggle for equality. Notable figures include the determined Ida B. Wells alongside contemporary voices like Tarana Burke, known for establishing the "Me Too Movement." This room clearly connects past struggles to present day challenges. Pro Tips: * Parking: Use the garage (3rd and 4th floor). First 60 minutes free on weekdays, 90 minutes on weekends. Bring your parking ticket to the front desk for validation. * Taking Uber/Lyft is a convenient alternative to downtown parking. * Check the website for hours, parking details, and upcoming special exhibits. * The children's section is outstanding and interactive--perfect for families! * On-site restaurant plus numerous nearby restaurants and coffee shops. * Hotels: Many are available downtown for tourists. * Other nearby attractions: TN State Capitol, Tennessee State Museum, Farmers' Market, Bicentennial Mall, Nashville Symphony, Ryman Auditorium, National Museum of African American Music, Country Music Hall of Fame. As Coretta Scott King said, "Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won; you earn it and win it in every generation." These exhibits aren't just history--they're powerful reminders of ongoing struggles. We should not take anything for granted! While Nashville is famous for music, don't miss this special place that connects us to important American History. It will be an experience for you and your family to appreciate the struggles of the past and connect with an important part of American History.