Need Some Nashville Expertice

by ryansax on Dec 3, 2007 12:22 PM CST

Hey all,
Huge titans fan here from Toronto, last year saw the titans in buffalo, the year before in cleveland. This year I finally head to Nashville to see a home game!! I am going this Sunday vs. San Deigo with one of my best friends who just happens to be a chargers fan.

Flying in Saturday morning and heading out right after the game on sunday. I'm staying at Best Western downtown convention center on 711 union. Seems to be close enough to Broadway street which is where i hear all the action is. Is this a good location? can i walk to the game?

Was looking for some suggestions on restaurants in the area and also maybe some hotspots for saturday night. We're both 23 year old guys that love to drink and have some fun out on the town.

Also im gonna be in nashville all day saturday, is there anything i should see? where would be the closest place nearby that i could go to stock myself up with all sorts of titans gear that i cant get here in canada?

sorry for all the questions but im sooo excited for this been counting down the days for months and any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Hope to get a few responses. GO TITANS!

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oh one other thing....

come sunday morning. when and where is the place to be for some good ol fashioned tailgaiting! and is there any nashville traditions? i knwo onece i was in detroit for the thanksgiving game and there was a bar jam packed at 9 am.

by ryansax on Dec 3, 2007 12:28 PM CST reply actions

great!

You'll really enoy nashville. As for Saturday night just head downtown to 2nd Ave and enjoy. Tons of bars with live music etc. The downtown area here has really become a great place to hang out. As for buying Titans gear just go to the Stadium. The Pro Shop at the stadium will be open on Saturday plus you can get a look at LP.

Sunday morning tailgating I'd recommend the Wild Horse Saloon downtown. Local sports show broadcasts from there and they have good drink specials and best I remember the buffet is free. It opens up at 10am on gamedays.

Basically your trip should be spent downtown and the only time you should have to take a cab is to get too and from the airport.

Go Titans!
Oh and kick your Chargers friend in the nuts for me.

by mwilson788 on Dec 3, 2007 1:18 PM CST reply actions

thanks for the quick reply.

Gear: Pro shop would probably be the best bet you are right. i think ill go over there saturday. check out the stadium. Does anyone know by chance if they have the conflict hooded sweatshirt there? its pretty much near impossible to find online.
http://shopping.msn.com/prices/shp/?itemId=875638202
its the one with the funky pattern all over print.

tailgating: read up on the wild horse saloon looks like a blast. how about the parking lot tailgates arouind the stadium? i know in buffalo thats the place to be. how are they in nashville?

Saturday Night: Anyone know where the big college student scene is? im sure theres a few big college clubs/bars downtown. im from toronto so unlike most there im not neccessarily searching for the live country music scene... although ill forsure check it out :)

by ryansax on Dec 3, 2007 1:50 PM CST reply actions

Stuff

Pro Shop: Called the Pro Shop, 615-565-4421. They're open 10-5 on Saturday. I asked about the hoodie - They do have a white hooded sweatshirt, though, but it's called the Afterburner sweatshirt - it says "Titans" across the chest, with the flaming T logo below it. They don't have anything called "conflict" at the stadium store.

College/bar scene: The college scene isn't really downtown so much, it's a couple miles away. Not far driving, but not really within walking distance. There are some non-country bars downtown, though. I would recommend The Flying Saucer at 10th and Broadway (behind the Union Station Hotel) if you like beer - they have around 200 different beers on tap.

by hartley on Dec 3, 2007 2:45 PM CST up reply actions

and also

The flying saucer waitresses have Catholic school girl outfits if you're into that kind of thing. I'm certainly n-n-n-not.

by numbertenox on Dec 3, 2007 11:34 PM CST up reply actions

Well, yeah.

That, too. It must have slipped my mind...

by hartley on Dec 4, 2007 10:11 AM CST up reply actions

Hey man!

Dont listen to these old fart yap responses :)

As a college age hell raiser myself, I suggest to anyone from out of town to check out Demonbreun Street. They are packed full of too-hot-to-touch women that make you get that funny feeling. They don't talk to people and they do bite which is awesome if you ask me.

Bars to check out on Demonbreun Street:

On The Rocks
Tin Roof

Its a few blocks from you on the other side of I-40 from Union. Check out demonbreun on google maps. Its about 4 blocks down then a few blocks over to the other side of the interstate.

Alot of people from out of town like to go to the Opryland Hotel and check out the christmas lights thing they do this time of year. Search for it online and see if its your style or not.

Before the game, do not stay at the Wildhorse too long if you do go there. There are not too many places that are not fun on Sunday mornings, but the best place to be is (you guessed it) right there in the parking lot with the crazies (my kind of people). You'll be hard pressed to find a clan that wont accept you as long as you've stocked up on your Titans shwag and wear it loudly. They may even have pity on you and spot you your beer since you probably wont be dragging a cooler around! :)

I won't be at this weeks game, unfortunately.

Rock n roll, brother!

-JJ (Rock n Roll Titans!)

by palpacino on Dec 5, 2007 1:52 AM CST up reply actions

Demonbreun St

I didn't mention Demonbreun St. becasue he mentioned WALKING DISTANCE.

Do you want to walk from 7th and Union to the bars on Demonbreun St?

More importantly, do you want to walk back after drinking?

That really narrows the options, and I think Flying Saucer is his best bet within the constraints of: walking distance from 7th & Union; and not country-themed.

by hartley on Dec 5, 2007 9:31 AM CST up reply actions

Sorry Hartley

You made me feel bad. I won't piss you off anymore man.

-JJ (Rock n Roll Titans!)

by palpacino on Dec 5, 2007 5:12 PM CST up reply actions

LOL

I didn't mean to make you feel bad man.

I just don't like being called an old fart when I'm still in my mid-20s. :)

by hartley on Dec 6, 2007 9:24 AM CST up reply actions

haha well damn...

I may be older than you then. I just turned 26.

I say lets kick the chargers' ass this weekend! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

-JJ (Rock n Roll Titans!)

by palpacino on Dec 6, 2007 10:06 PM CST up reply actions

Yes

They have the sweatshirt at the stadium, but be prepared to pay stadium prices. You can expect 20.00 more on everything at the stadium. Great selection though!

Go Titans!

by Vincanity on Dec 3, 2007 2:44 PM CST reply actions

thanks hartley.

i really appreciate you calling on my behalf. i did not expect that but than again, i can never get too suprised at the generosity of a titans fan. after all it is the best team in the land with the best fans.

i guess theres a contradicting report on if they actually sell that specific shirt so i will just check it out for myself when i get down there.

thanks so much for the replies guys. keep em coming, i will be checking the site frequently this week as i usually do.

by ryansax on Dec 3, 2007 2:59 PM CST reply actions

Lucky you!

also a Titans fan from Toronto
i also had ticket to this game but had to sell it since it didn't work out with my exam schedule (my exams ends next friday)
hope titans win this one !

by LastSd on Dec 4, 2007 10:27 AM CST reply actions

I too will be going to my first Titans game...

This weekend. Traveling from Austin and staying at the Marriot by Vanderbilt. These are great suggestions...

by SuperHorn on Dec 4, 2007 5:52 PM CST reply actions

any of you guys want those tickets to the jets

game?

by nvemvp23 on Dec 4, 2007 6:32 PM CST reply actions

Send me an

email with the seats and price.

Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles

by Jimmy on Dec 4, 2007 7:16 PM CST up reply actions

one thing i definately want to know b4 i head up

havnt got an answer on this yet...
but how is the parking lot tail gating before the game? is it near the stadium or on the other side of the water? and is it worth while? or should i stick to the bars downtown?

because i wouldn't mind hitting up the parking lots with my beer bong funnel and a 6 pack or 2

by ryansax on Dec 4, 2007 11:35 PM CST reply actions