Nashville Historic 12 South Walking Tour

Lace up your walking shoes for a lively stroll through Nashville’s stylish and historic 12 South. We’ll wander past boutique shops, colorful murals, and tempting bakeries before stepping onto the picturesque Sevier Park. Along the way, you’ll uncover hidden gems, snap plenty of photos, and hear local stories you won’t find in any guidebook. It’s the perfect way to get your steps in while soaking up two of Nashville’s most charming and historic neighborhoods.

Meeting Point

Draper James

2608 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204, USA

If Ubering, please meet at the bench under the Greetings from Draper James mural. If driving, street parking or paid parking is available behind the Draper James storefront.

What's included:

• Curated Route
• Guided Narration
• Local Recommendations
• Photo Opportunities

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

White's Mercantile

2908 12th Ave S, Nashville, 37204-2510, Tennessee

Stop in and browse White’s Mercantile, a modern-day general store filled with thoughtfully curated goods from local and global makers. Founded by singer-songwriter Holly Williams in 2013 and inspired by her grandparents’ country store, it blends Nashville charm with timeless Southern style.

15 minutes

Draper James

2608 12th Ave S, Nashville, 37204-2504, Tennessee

Draper James, founded by Reese Witherspoon, brings her signature Southern charm to 12 South with stylish clothing and home goods. Don’t miss snapping a photo at the shop’s signature blue-and-white striped mural, right across from where the “I Believe in Nashville” mural once stood.

15 minutes

Edley's Bar-B-Que

2706 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204, USA

Stroll by Edley's Bar-B-Que, Nashville's best BBQ! The original 12 South location helped spark the neighborhood’s transformation into one of Nashville’s most popular dining destinations.

Pass by without stopping

Frothy Monkey

2509 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204, USA

Nashville Looks Good on You – Bold black-and-white text mural behind Frothy Monkey, by TheNash.TN.

5 minutes

Sevier Park

3021 Lealand Ln, Nashville, 37204, Tennessee

Our walking tour winds through Sevier Park, where you can soak up the neighborhood’s green heart and snap photos by the historic Sunnyside Mansion. In summer, we’ll time it so you can browse the 12 South Farmers Market for local bites and handmade finds.

25 minutes

The Salty

2311 12th Ave S #105, Nashville, TN 37204, USA

Treat yourself at The Salty Donut, a gourmet donut shop known for inventive flavors and small-batch perfection. Don’t forget to snap a photo in front of their colorful mural—it’s as Instagram-worthy as the donuts themselves.

15 minutes

Madewell

2709 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204, USA

Looking Pretty, Music City – A pastel-colored tribute to Nashville, painted by Emily Eisenhart/Eastside Murals

5 minutes