Our Local Favorites

@visithardtruth

418 Old State Rd 46, Nashville, IN 47448

Hard Truth is a MUST go when in Brown County. ​​The place sits on 325 gorgeous wooded acres & you can eat outside, enjoy live music and have some of the best pulled pork nachos ever.

Don’t forget about these things Hard Truth offers as well:

• Indiana’s largest destination craft distillery

• A full-service restaurant

• Tasting facility

• Mixology classes

• ATV tours of the 325 acres with a guide learning about the history of distilling

@brozinnipizzeriaofnashville

140 W Main St, Nashville, IN

New York style pizza in Indiana? Yep! This is your place. Brozinnis serves delicious pizza & calzones with their own dough and sauces made in-house! Along with their fresh cut toppings and fresh shredded cheese, they know the importance of using only the finest ingredients.

You have to get the garlic knuckles … it’s a must. They make their garlic butter in-house too and you better get an extra cheese cup (we literally order one cheese cup for each member of our family!).

If you’re looking for a quick lunch spot, they serve pizza by the slice from 11-4 everyday!

@thefergusonhouse

78 Franklin St, Nashville, IN

Any place that serves biscuits and gravy all day is okay in our book. The Ferguson house is a new eatery in downtown Nashville with outdoor seating and beautiful artwork decor. The Ferguson House was originally built in 1873 as a boarding house. Allie Ferguson hosted many artists and visitors over the years, but now it’s home to international cuisine and great service!

If they have the Layered Oreo Fluff, do yourself a favor and ORDER IT! We hear it doesn’t have a permanent spot on the menu … yet … but if it’s there you’ve gotta get it.

@browncoinn

51 St. Rd. 46 E. Nashville, IN

This is one of our favorite spots with kids. They have outdoor seating and if your kids get too wild, you can take them outside to the playground (and all the parents said Hallelujah!). They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday!

Our go to appetizer is the fried biscuits. Dipped in cinnamon and sugar and served with apple butter - yeah, it’s as good as it sounds!

@Ooeygooeyrolls

29 E Washington St, Nashville, IN

Cinnamon rolls made from SCRATCH and baked fresh DAILY! Yes, please. We love to call a few days before and order our cinnamon rolls to go, so we can stay in our jammies and eat cinnamon rolls right from the couch without having to get out that morning. The owners are the NICEST people ever - their other food is delicious too! This is another must stop when in Brown County!

@moosebroco

278 Van Buren St, Nashville, IN

Have a sweet tooth? The Chocolate Moose has got you covered. Ice cream, shakes, floats and coffee drinks - they’ve got something for everyone! The drive thru is super convenient with tired kiddos!

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110 N Van Buren St, Nashville, IN

The Brown Bike Eatery is an outdoor-only cafe. Quick service and fun atmosphere make this place sweet! Bring your dog & they’ll bring you a bowl of water for it! Great spot to make a pit stop while shopping downtown! We loved their sausage flatbread with their home-made tomato sauce!

@nashvilledailygrind

114 S Van Buren St Nashville, IN

But first, coffee! Stop in to the local coffee shop and grab your espresso, latte or cup of joe. They also have pastries and bagels to complete your breakfast! Located in the heart of the shopping district, this is a great first stop or an afternoon pick-me-up!

@coopersalleynashville

110 N Van Buren St, Nashville, IN 47448

A must-try when visiting Nashville. Cooper's Alley has southern charm, delicious food, & outdoor seating year round, you won't want to leave! Pro tip: make a reservation ahead of time! 

@oldebartleyhouse

Coffee shop + donuts. House made donuts fresh every day! Send the early riser in your group to grab breakfast for the fam! Patio seating if you decide to all go!

@browncountyrockshop

79 N Van Buren St. Nashville, IN

Your kids will love mining for their own “gold”. This outdoor activity lets the kids get their hands dirty and learn about fossils and gems! Our kids love to bring their gems home and learn about each of them with the interactive card they provide!

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Located in the Brown County State Park

Pony rides, trail rides and hay rides! Choose which adventure is fit for your crew! Our littles love the pony rides, but if you have kids ages 7 and older you can do a guided horse trail ride through the gorgeous State Park! The staff if super friendly and it’s such a beautiful setting!

@browncountymusic

200 Maple Leaf Boulevard Nashville, IN

The Brown County Music Center is a 2017-seat live performance venue. This indoor entertainment venue hosts world-class rock, blues, country, pop, jazz, oldies, throwback artists, and more. Check out their calendar and see if there’s a show you like while you’re in town!

@valleybranchretreat

2620 Valley Branch Rd, Nashville, IN

Ziplines, ATV rides, paintball and so much more! eXplore Brown County has all of your outdoor adventure needs! Be sure to book ziplines ahead of time because they fill up fast! The thrill seeker in your group will love this spot!

@simplyfitness1

On location or at her studio!

Our friend Erica, a certified personal trainer, offers PRIVATE yoga sessions in her studio or at the cabins! She can personalize your workout to exactly fit your needs. She also is a certified paddle board instructor if you're visiting during the warmer months!

@sweetmerakidesigns

76 East Main Street , Nashville, IN

Stop in and see Caitlyn, the owner of Sweet Meraki Designs! She is so sweet & everything in her shop is HAND MADE! We love all the “Cozy” signs she has … are you surprised? You’ll be seeing some of her work hanging on our Christmas trees this year! She can customize the perfect sign for you!

@jackandjillnutshop

78 Van Buren St S Nashville, IN

A downtown staple of Nashville - it’s been in the same spot for over FIFTY years! Kamandy and her sweet family just took over the business and they are doing such an amazing job! You can buy fresh, warm nuts that are perfect to warm you up on those fall and winter days!

@naughtydogbooks

76 1/2 E. Main St, Nashville, IN

A mother-daughter (Tarin and Shelby, respectively) duo landed in Nashville in 2002. Books and dogs are in their DNA. They come from a long line of readers and dog lovers, and they’re thrilled to bring these two loves together at Naughty Dog Books!

@browncountytoychest

125 S Van Buren St Nashville, IN

Come check out Indiana’s oldest toy store! Hilary and Emily are toy experts for all ages. Their toy chest has games, puzzles, dolls, crafts and so much more. They will personal shop for birthdays or holidays if you’re stuck on what to choose! They also give back to the community in numerous ways! Your kids will love the interactive play this store has to offer!

@mulberrycottage

46 W Main St Nashville, IN

We love this shop! They have the cutest gifts and clothes for women. Follow them on social media and see all the latest trends! Jewelry, scarves, journals, and select kids toys!

@nashgenstore812

118 E Washington St Nashville, IN

The bright yellow building with the stoplight outside is one you won’t want to skip. They have made from scratch food & a store full of unique gift ideas! If you’re needing an afternoon snack, stop here and get their cinnamon sugar fried biscuits with apple butter! You’ll thank us later!