We loved The Goat Hauler and hope we can come back. It was so comfy, clean, and private. We could have cooked all our meals in the well equipped kitchen. The location near the parkway makes it easy and cheap to get anywhere. If you are looking to stay in an authentic East Nashville, actual real people live here neighbourhood, this is it! The homes and the yards are beautiful and there a tonnes of gems to uncover. We hit 3-4 of your recommended spots and had so much fun at The Pearl Diver one night.
We had tickets to see Old Crow Medicine Show at the Ryman. Gabe explained that the banjo player used to hang out in a house nearby and ate thanksgiving with you one time. I ended up meeting Critter, the banjo player, after the show! Very cool. He was so down to earth and calm. I later read that he’s been sober for a decade or more now. What an awesome role model for musicians and others living sober life. Memories made in Nashville.