Amanda's apartment is great. It's very modern and updated nicely. It's a third floor end unit, so there is no one above you and only one common wall with the unit next door. It was very quiet and peaceful with only an occasional horn from a barge on the nearby Cumberland River. Yes, the views of the river are great.
It's about a thirty minute-walk into downtown Nashville. Broadway is the main boulevard where most of the action is taking place. There's ton of live music, dancing, eating and drinking. It's a very festive atmosphere. After about an hour of that, I seek refuge elsewhere. So, I checked out the Johnny Cash Museum and spent about three hours with the Hop On - Hop Off Bus Tour around the city. I recommend both.
Eating in Nashville is a real treat. For some really good BBQ, Martin's BBQ came highly recommended. It's about 4 blocks south of Broadway on 4th Ave, and I never passed it when there wasn't a line out front. I enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Another Broken Egg Cafe. It's on Commerce St. a block north of Broadway. I ordered the Eggs Benedict with Crab Cakes. Superb! The Bloody Mary's looked super as well, but I stuck with the coffee that morning.
If you're not up for the half hour walk into town, there is a restaurant called Jonathan's Grille on the corner of Harrison and 3rd Avenue North. It's a very nice Sports Bar with a great menu, and good service. Plus, it's only an eight-minute walk from the apartment.
Lastly, if you're headed back to the apartment following dinner, and an evening out and you're not in the mood for another thirty minute walk, you can taxi or Uber. I found myself in that position one evening, so I checked Uber and they wanted $29.74, while adding they were very busy. Unhappy with that response, I walked to a nearby taxi and was quoted $10. That was an easy choice.
Nashville offers much more to see and do, as I only scratched the surface. I'll have to go back and when I do, I'll check availability of Amanda's apartment first.
As they say in Nashville, ya'll have fun!