Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
We spent 9 days in Nashville for the FIRST TIME, and we discovered so much more than we expected! From hidden gems to local favorites, authentic food experiences, and even a tornado — this is what first-timers NEED to know before going to Nashville.
🌟 IN THIS VIDEO:
• Donut Distillery - whiskey & beer pairings that blew our minds
• Jack's Bar-B-Que - Nashville tradition since 1976
• Teddy's Rooftop Happy Hour - $5 beers with a view
• Grand Ole Opry with the Oak Ridge Boys
• East Nashville hidden gems and local spots (5 Point Pizza, Red Room Saloon)
• Music City Brew Hop Trolley Tour ($68 for two)
• Downtown Nashville with Lynn & Danny from RV America
• A tornado we DIDN'T expect!
📍 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Opening & First Time in Nashville
0:58 - RV Flooring Installation (9 days)
1:18 - Heading to Nashville
1:25 - Buc-ee's Road Trip Stop
3:32 - East Nashville Airbnb Home Base
4:02 - Five Points Pizza & Red Room Saloon
5:00 - Donut Distillery Experience
5:32 - Grand Ole Opry with Oak Ridge Boys
6:55 - Walking Out of Grand Ole Opry
8:12 - Meet Lynn & Danny from RV America
8:35 - Downtown Nashville Streets
8:53 - Jack's Bar-B-Que (Nashville Tradition)
9:32 - Teddy's Rooftop Happy Hour
10:03 - Jonathan's Nashville Hot Chicken
10:42 - Music City Brew Hop Trolley Tour ($68 for two)
11:06 - Southern Grist Brewery
11:48 - East Nashville Brewing Company & Pizza Fries
12:00 - East Nashville Beer Works
12:09 - Bearded Iris Brewing
12:19 - Monday Night Brewing
12:39 - Tornado Warning Approaching
13:02 - Tornado Warning & Shelter at Tailgate East
13:51 - Music City Brew Hop Recommendation
14:04 - Heading Back to RV
14:25 - Closing & RV Flooring Reveal
✅ WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO NASHVILLE:
✓ The neighborhoods are clean and safe for daytime exploration
✓ Local guides make ALL the difference
✓ Skip the typical tourist spots and find where locals actually go
✓ Budget-friendly experiences (happy hours, brewery tours, $68 trolley pass)
✓ The hidden gems are where the real Nashville is
✓ We only went out at night for the Grand Ole Opry
🔗 WATCH LAST WEEK'S VIDEO - RV FLOORING INSTALLATION:
youtu.be/mq3JHGEF4Bo
See the full transformation of our RV's new flooring that turned out perfect!
🚐 ABOUT CHASING OUR SUNSHINE:
We're Deb and Joel, retired law enforcement officers living full-time in our RV. We travel the country, support local businesses, and share authentic travel experiences on our channel. Our mission is to help fellow travelers find their own sunshine and discover the real stories behind each destination.
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Don't miss our next adventure! Hit that notification bell 🔔 so you're the first to know when we upload new videos.
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💙 TRUE BLUE TUESDAYS
100% of all proceeds from our Chasing Our Sunshine channel are donated to local law enforcement causes.
Join the movement! Use the QR code in the video to check out our True Blue Tuesday collection.
Wear blue every Tuesday to show support for law enforcement.
Learn more: squad-life.com/collections/true-blue-tuesdays
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🌞 FIND US
Facebook: / chasingoursunshine
Instagram: / chasingoursunshine
Email: chasingrvsunshine@gmail.com
Website: chasingoursunshine.net
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Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear from you!
Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe!
We hope to see you out here chasing your own sunshine on your RV adventures. 🌞
ABOUT CHASING OUR SUNSHINE:*
We're Joel & Deb, retired law enforcement officers living full-time in our RV since 2021. We believe in supporting local businesses, staying positive, and helping others find their own sunshine on the road! 100% of all proceeds from our channel are donated to local law enforcement causes!! 💙
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This video represents our personal experience and budget. Your costs may vary based on RV type, travel dates, group size, and personal preferences. Always check current prices and book early for popular campgrounds! We are not experts in the RV or travel industries. Everything on this channel is for entertainment value and is not to be considered legal or professional advice. Information in the video was located on web pages for the places we visited, the internet of things, and personal experiences.
#NashvilleTravelGuide #FirstTimeInNashville #ThingsToDoInNashville
We spent 9 days in Nashville for the FIRST TIME, and we discovered so much more than we expected! From hidden gems to local favorites, authentic food experiences, and even a tornado — this is what first-timers NEED to know before going to Nashville.
🌟 IN THIS VIDEO:
• Donut Distillery - whiskey & beer pairings that blew our minds
• Jack's Bar-B-Que - Nashville tradition since 1976
• Teddy's Rooftop Happy Hour - $5 beers with a view
• Grand Ole Opry with the Oak Ridge Boys
• East Nashville hidden gems and local spots (5 Point Pizza, Red Room Saloon)
• Music City Brew Hop Trolley Tour ($68 for two)
• Downtown Nashville with Lynn & Danny from RV America
• A tornado we DIDN'T expect!
📍 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Opening & First Time in Nashville
0:58 - RV Flooring Installation (9 days)
1:18 - Heading to Nashville
1:25 - Buc-ee's Road Trip Stop
3:32 - East Nashville Airbnb Home Base
4:02 - Five Points Pizza & Red Room Saloon
5:00 - Donut Distillery Experience
5:32 - Grand Ole Opry with Oak Ridge Boys
6:55 - Walking Out of Grand Ole Opry
8:12 - Meet Lynn & Danny from RV America
8:35 - Downtown Nashville Streets
8:53 - Jack's Bar-B-Que (Nashville Tradition)
9:32 - Teddy's Rooftop Happy Hour
10:03 - Jonathan's Nashville Hot Chicken
10:42 - Music City Brew Hop Trolley Tour ($68 for two)
11:06 - Southern Grist Brewery
11:48 - East Nashville Brewing Company & Pizza Fries
12:00 - East Nashville Beer Works
12:09 - Bearded Iris Brewing
12:19 - Monday Night Brewing
12:39 - Tornado Warning Approaching
13:02 - Tornado Warning & Shelter at Tailgate East
13:51 - Music City Brew Hop Recommendation
14:04 - Heading Back to RV
14:25 - Closing & RV Flooring Reveal
✅ WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO NASHVILLE:
✓ The neighborhoods are clean and safe for daytime exploration
✓ Local guides make ALL the difference
✓ Skip the typical tourist spots and find where locals actually go
✓ Budget-friendly experiences (happy hours, brewery tours, $68 trolley pass)
✓ The hidden gems are where the real Nashville is
✓ We only went out at night for the Grand Ole Opry
🔗 WATCH LAST WEEK'S VIDEO - RV FLOORING INSTALLATION:
youtu.be/mq3JHGEF4Bo
See the full transformation of our RV's new flooring that turned out perfect!
🚐 ABOUT CHASING OUR SUNSHINE:
We're Deb and Joel, retired law enforcement officers living full-time in our RV. We travel the country, support local businesses, and share authentic travel experiences on our channel. Our mission is to help fellow travelers find their own sunshine and discover the real stories behind each destination.
📺 SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS:
Don't miss our next adventure! Hit that notification bell 🔔 so you're the first to know when we upload new videos.
👍 LIKE THIS VIDEO if you enjoyed our Nashville adventure!
💙 TRUE BLUE TUESDAYS
100% of all proceeds from our Chasing Our Sunshine channel are donated to local law enforcement causes.
Join the movement! Use the QR code in the video to check out our True Blue Tuesday collection.
Wear blue every Tuesday to show support for law enforcement.
Learn more: squad-life.com/collections/true-blue-tuesdays
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🌞 FIND US
Facebook: / chasingoursunshine
Instagram: / chasingoursunshine
Email: chasingrvsunshine@gmail.com
Website: chasingoursunshine.net
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear from you!
Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe!
We hope to see you out here chasing your own sunshine on your RV adventures. 🌞
ABOUT CHASING OUR SUNSHINE:*
We're Joel & Deb, retired law enforcement officers living full-time in our RV since 2021. We believe in supporting local businesses, staying positive, and helping others find their own sunshine on the road! 100% of all proceeds from our channel are donated to local law enforcement causes!! 💙
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This video represents our personal experience and budget. Your costs may vary based on RV type, travel dates, group size, and personal preferences. Always check current prices and book early for popular campgrounds! We are not experts in the RV or travel industries. Everything on this channel is for entertainment value and is not to be considered legal or professional advice. Information in the video was located on web pages for the places we visited, the internet of things, and personal experiences.
#NashvilleTravelGuide #FirstTimeInNashville #ThingsToDoInNashville
