The Thanksgiving holiday is coming up, which means it's time to find your stretchy pants and think about what you're thankful for this year.
Whether you'll be feasting with family and friends or spending a quiet Nov. 28, we've got a roundup of Thanksgiving-themed things to do and get in preparation for the big day. From groceries to beer and wine shops to bakeries, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find Nashville's top go-to spots for the holiday, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list.
Responsible for dessert, but haven't got the time or energy? Head to one of Nashville's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
1. Five Daughters Bakery 12south
Topping the list is Five Daughters Bakery 12south. Located at 1110 Caruthers Ave. in Melrose, the bakery, which offers doughnuts and more, is the highest-rated bakery in Nashville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 696 reviews on Yelp.
2. Yeast Nashville
Next up is Historic Edgefield's Yeast Nashville, situated at 805 Woodland St., Suite 300. With 4.5 stars out of 344 reviews on Yelp, the bakery and breakfast and brunch spot, serving coffee and tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Five Daughters Bakery
Lockeland Springs's Five Daughters Bakery, located at 1900 Eastland Ave., Suite 101, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery, which offers doughnuts, cupcakes and more, 4.5 stars out of 234 reviews.
As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of Nashville's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
1. The Be Hive
Topping the list is The BE Hive. Located at 2414 Gallatin Ave. in Renraw Community, the grocery store, specialty food and caterer spot is the highest-rated grocery store in Nashville, boasting five stars out of 11 reviews on Yelp.
2. Porter Road Butcher
Next up is Lockeland Springs's Porter Road Butcher, situated at 501 Gallatin Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 95 reviews on Yelp, the butcher and grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.
3. The Produce Place
Sylvan Park's The Produce Place, located at 4000 Murphy Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the grocery store, which offers fruits and veggies and more, four stars out of 50 reviews.
Not everyone can pull off the perfect home-cooked side dish. What you can do — so long as you're 21 or older — is come prepared with a six-pack of quality beer or a fitting bottle of wine. To help you get the goods, here's a roundup of Nashville's top beer and wine shops.
1. Sedona Taphouse
Topping the list is Sedona Taphouse. Located at 1120 Third Ave. North in Germantown, the New American spot, which offers beer, wine and spirits and more, is the highest-rated beer, wine and spirits spot in Nashville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 277 reviews on Yelp.
2. Donut Distillery
Next up is Lockeland Springs's Donut Distillery, situated at 311 Gallatin Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 60 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score doughnuts, coffee and tea and beer, wine and spirits has proven to be a local favorite.
3. The Filling Station East
Historic Edgefield's The Filling Station East, located at 904 B Main St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the beer bar, which offers beer, wine and spirits and more, 4.5 stars out of 36 reviews.
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