Fifth and Broadway Nashville: food, shopping and music in one stop
Fifth + Broadway is downtown Nashville’s biggest mixed-use development, located right between the Ryman Auditorium and Bridgestone Arena. Opened in 2021, it brings together dining, shopping, live music and the National Museum of African American Music in one walkable block. It’s the spot locals send visitors when they want a bit of everything without bar-hopping for it.
From convention center to city landmark
Before Fifth + Broadway, this corner was home to the old Nashville Convention Center. When Metro Nashville sought proposals to redevelop the site, Brookfield Properties and local developer Pat Emery transformed it into one of the largest mixed-use developments in Tennessee history. The 6.2-acre property connects Broadway’s honky tonk district to the museums and venues around it. It holds about 200,000 square feet of restaurants and shops, a Class A office tower and The Place at Fifth + Broadway, a 386-unit apartment tower. Parking garages with more than 2,000 spaces make it one of the easier places downtown to park.
Assembly Food Hall
The headline is Assembly Food Hall, one of the largest food halls in North America. More than 20 local and regional vendors serve everything from Nashville hot chicken and barbecue to sushi, tacos and waffles. Several bars and a stage keep live music going, and the Skydeck rooftop bar looks straight out over the Ryman Auditorium and the downtown skyline. It’s ideal for groups with different appetites, or for a quick bite before a show next door.
Restaurants, bars and shopping
Beyond the food hall, Fifth + Broadway offers sit-down restaurants and cocktail bars, including The Twelve Thirty Club, a supper club with live music and a polished lounge feel. A collection of boutiques and national brands fills the retail space. Check out the murals for photos, and keep an eye on the calendar for special events. The National Museum of African American Music anchors the complex, so you can easily pair lunch with a few hours in the galleries.
Getting there from Noelle
Fifth and Broadway in Nashville is within easy walking distance of our hotel, about five minutes from our front door. Head down to Broadway and walk west; you’ll find the complex across from the arena’s main plaza at Fifth Avenue. Our front desk staff are happy to share directions or point you to the best spots inside. Visit fifthandbroadway.com for current shops, restaurants and events in Nashville, TN.
Best time to go
Weekday lunches and early evenings are calmest. On arena and Ryman show nights, Fifth + Broadway fills up fast, so arrive early or wait until the crowds head inside for the show.
Stay at Noelle, steps from the action
Noelle is a boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Nashville, steps from Printers Alley and minutes from Fifth + Broadway. Our address is 200 4th Avenue North, in a 1930 Art Deco building that still sets the tone for the neighborhood.
Our 222 rooms and suites range from classic king rooms to the two-bedroom Penthouse Suite. Every guest room comes with pillowtop bedding and complimentary Wi-Fi, and our suites add floor-to-ceiling windows with skyline views. Hotel amenities include a fitness center, 24-hour room service, the Keep Shop and Drug Store Coffee.
When you’re back from Fifth + Broadway, settle into the Trade Room, our lobby bar and lounge, for a cocktail. Or head up to Rare Bird, our rooftop bar, for drinks above the city. For dinner, enjoy contemporary Mexican cuisine at Lona, our on-site restaurant. Our team brings Southern hospitality to every stay, with attentive service and personalized recommendations for your time in Music City.
Noelle is about 9 miles from Nashville International Airport, roughly 20 minutes by taxi or rideshare, and Riverfront Station is a short walk away. Booking direct is the easiest way to reserve your room, so you can check in just minutes from the best of downtown.