5 to Follow: A Summary of Nashville’s Best

Parthenon has been scanning the city for the savviest social media locals, and today we’re bringing you our greatest hits. You may have seen our blogs about these organizations as part of our 5 to Follow series.

While compiling these lists, our goal has been two-fold:

1. We want to show people that Nashville is thriving and creative, a hub of local pride and talented businesses. As marketers by trade and Nashville enthusiasts by choice, Parthenon wants to celebrate organizations employing creative marketing, advertising and social media efforts in our hometown!
2. We are competing in the Nashville Business Journal’s Social Media Madness competition, and we want to win. We can’t think of a better way to ensure we stay ahead of the social media curve than to profile some other trendsetters. And the competition is still going on, so if you haven’t voted yet, please do it today!

In case you missed an entry, here are our recommendations so far:

Best in Music Venues:

• Grand Ole Opry
• Ryman Auditorium
• The Woods at Fontanel
• Mercy Lounge and Cannery Ballroom

Best in Bands

• Elenowen
• Lady Antebellum
• The Black Keys
• The Civil Wars
• Paper Route

Best in Non-Profits

• Thistle Farms
• Hands On Nashville (HON)
• Our Kids
• The Jason Foundation
• Project 615

Best in Shopping

• imogene + willie
• nadeau
• Philanthropy
• Judith Bright
• Grimey’s New and Preloved Music

Best in Bars

• Fleet Street Pub
• Broadway Brewhouse
• The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
• South Street
• Tootsie’s World Famous Orchid Lounge
• 12 South Taproom
• Corner Pub
• Sam’s Sports Bar & Grill
• 3 Crow Bar
• M.L. Rose (aka The Melrose)

(you can read more on our 1st and 2nd bar blog)

Best in Farmers Markets

• Nashville Farmer’s Market
• West Nashville Farmers Market
• East Nashville Farmers Market.
• 12 South Farmers Market
• Pick Tennessee Products

Best in Healthcare Companies:

• Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Shareable Ink
• DaVita Kidney Care
• AmSurg
• Healthways

Best in Tourist Attractions

• Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau (well, they help you find great deals)
• Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
• Nashville Zoo
• Carnton Plantation
• Grand Ole Opry

Best in Coffee Shops:

• Fido
• The Frothy Monkey
• Portland Brew
• CREMA
• Barista Parlor

Best in Sports Teams:

• Nashville Predators
• Tennessee Titans
• Nashville Sounds
• Nashville Rollergirls
• Nashville Grizzlies

Craft Beer and Liquor

• Calfkiller Brewing Company
• Corsair Artisan Distillery
• Yazoo Brewing Company
• Jackalope Brewing Company
• Blackstone Brewpub and Brewery

Best in Ice Cream

• Pied Piper Creamery
• Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
• Sweet Cece’s
• Izzie Ice
• Bobbie’s Dairy Dip

Best in Solo Artists

• Alison Krauss
• Nikki Lane
• Blake Shelton:
• Steven Clawson
• Vince Gill

Best in Innovative Restaurants

• Local Taco
• The Wild Hare
• Jackson’s
• Tavern
• Puckett’s Grocery

Best in Food Trucks

• Mas Tacos Por Favor
• Grilled Cheeserie
• Hoss’ Loaded Burgers
• The Cupcake Collection
• Riffs Fine Street Food