With daylight savings time & warmer, sunnier days ahead, I figured putting together a list of some of the best patios & rooftops in Nashville might be a good idea !! Grab some friends & go enjoy some live music, great food & ice cold drinks in the best city there is to do it in!!

ACME Feed & Seed Rooftop Patio

ACME has some of the best views there are in Nashville!! Located downtown, you are overlooking the Cumberland River, Nissan Stadium and the Pedestrian & Korean Veteran's Blvd bridges and also can see all the way down Broadway. It's the perfect place to pre-game before Titans games or just plain awesome for any sunny day! They also have a live DJ which makes for a fun time!

BarTaco

Bar Taco, located in 12 South, is the newest stylish Mexican spot serving serving classic & creative tacos. Casual atmosphere and great place to go with a group !! Their food is amazing !!

Taco Mamacita

Taco Mamacita's is located in Edgehill Village. Another great Mexican restaurant with inventive tacos and enchiladas! This is also a great place to go with a group! I spent my last birthday there with 25 of my closest friends! Great atmosphere !!

Tootsie's Orchid Lounge Rooftop

Tootsie's is one of the oldest and most famous Honky Tonks downtown Nashville has to offer. Located on Broadway, the newest addition to Tootsie's is their rooftop bar with up close views of the "Batman building", Bridgestone Arena and birds eye view of Broadway. It's the perfect place to people watch and listen to some great live music!

Virago Rooftop Patio

Virago has one of my most favorite ambiance's Nashville has to offer. Located in the Gulch you can enjoy some sake,delicious sushi and Nashville's beautiful skyline. The music, atmosphere and view is amazing. What more can you ask for.

Rippy's Rooftop Patio

Another one of Nashville's most popular Honky Tonks on Broadway is Rippy's. You are sure to find a big crowd, live music and amazing BBQ! It's directly across the street from Bridgestone Arena and is a great place to go to pre-game before a Pred's game!

Saint Añejo

Located in the Gulch, Saint Anejo is an upscale Mexican restaurant with a "cantina chic" atmosphere. The outdoor patio is the perfect place to enjoy one of their signature margaritas or some of their delicious queso or freshly made guacamole.

Tavern

Tavern is located in Midtown. It's a sleek gastropub serving retro cocktails, small plates and tacos. I also HIGHLY recommend their s'mores !! Seriously to die for. I actually want some right now!

Rebar

Located in Midtown, Rebar has always been one of my favorite places to go out to in Nashville. It's a very chill atmosphere and always a good time. Make sure to grab a bushwacker, theirs are the best I've had in town.

Blue Moon Waterfront Grille

Blue Moon Waterfront Grille is one of my most favorite places to go in Nashville. It's located on the Cumberland River at Rock Harbor Marina. It's the perfect little escape and they have delicious seafood. Makes you want to listen to some Otis Redding. They will be re-opening in mid-March and I hear may be bringing out some live music right being played right on the water. If you have never been, do yourself a favor & check it out.

San Antonio Taco Co.

San Antonio Taco Co. is located near Vanderbilt. This Tex-Mex style restaurant is known for their homemade tortillas, award winning Chili Con Queso and awesome patio!!

Bar Louie

You can find Bar Louie in the Gulch! They also have a great patio at their Murfreesboro location but the Nashville location is my favorite! It's a great place to "eat, drink and be happy." I love their relaxed atmosphere and location! Parking is easy so that's always a plus!

5th & Taylor

5th and Taylor in historic Germantown has a rustic-industrial modern feel. Their patio is beautiful, especially at night & has more of a neighborhood feel. It's very spacious which is good for anyone who doesn't like to be crowded. I love the Germantown area and this restaurant is amazing !!

M.L. Rose Craft Beer & Burgers

M.L. Rose has two locations one on Franklin Road and the other is off of Charlotte Pike ! They are known for their wide selection of craft beers and have the best burgers! Both offer awesome patios but I think my favorite is going to be the one on Franklin rd. They just expanded it and upgraded it like crazy !! It is going to be such a pretty, fun and chill place to hang out !!

Jackson's

Located in Hillsboro Village, Jackson's patio is another one of my favorite patios to hang out on. It's also great for people watching and don't be surprised if you see Taylor Swift or the entire cast of "Nashville" walking by.

The Treehouse

The Treehouse is a very unique & creative restaurant located in East Nashville. It's a very charming place and somewhat romantic! If you are in the area be sure to check it out.

Pinewood Social

Pinewood Social is located downtown and down by the river. They offer bowling , food, cocktails and their outdoor patio even has a pool and bocce ball! It's a social gathering place that can accommodate just about anyone's needs!

Tennessee Brew Works Taproom

TN Brew Works is a brewery but they also have the Tennessee Taproom which has live music, food and pints, samplers and even growlers of their brews !! Awesome patio and great set up!

I hope you all enjoy and as always thank you for reading !! XOXO- Amber

Today's post is more like a dear diary post than anything else, and I think that's ok. I made some MAJOR life changes today. I literally quit my job, got another one, and applied to college. I also worked out which was also a major life change, because simply walking up the steps to my apartment is the extent of my athleticism. Seriously embarrassing but it feels as if I just ran a marathon every time I get to the top.

Life is so strange sometimes. It only took me almost 30 years but I think I finally figured it out. I've never felt like a "normal" person. I was the kid watching "I Love Lucy" or "Bewitched" instead of cartoons, and what felt like the only high school kid in my senior class who couldn't pick a major. I've done it all, went to MTSU straight out of high school but that didn't last long. Cosmetology school right after that. Unfortunately I'm a perfectionist and it once took me two hours to do a haircut, I never would have made it. Real Estate school. Literally done it all. I've been at a job for quite some time that quite frankly did not make me truly happy. I would go to work everyday and the more time that would pass by I realized there is something more out there for me, and that was not what I wanted to do my entire life. The more time that went by the more things started happening that made me realize what I actually want to do. I also got the best advice from a friend "If you don't like where you are- MOVE, you aren't a tree" and I can be the first to tell you, it's some of the best advice I've ever gotten ( thanks Brianna).

It all started out when I had a nose bleed so bad that I lost 1/4 of my body's blood(sorry graphics), it lasted about four hours and nothing could make it stop other than three doctors, two trips to the emergency room in 24 hours and two nights staying at the hospital. The first thing that I realized here was how the blood did not gross me out at all whatsoever. I can handle that. The second thing was the fact that out of the ten nurses I encountered, only about 3 of them were actually nice to me or seemed like they cared. I thought to myself, this is crazy, if this was the other way around I would be way more passionate about taking care of this person. I've always been a very caring person in general. Most times, almost too caring, which can either be a blessing or a curse. I feel like most times it's a curse but it is what it is. I think I get that from my mom (thanks Sue). Another thing that sort of changed my life is when I sat next to a blind woman named Terry on an airplane while traveling last month to Denver. I will never forget her, she was such a sweet woman. She made me appreciate things a whole lot more. She openly talked to me about being blind since birth. The statement that touched my heart the most was when she said "it doesn't really bother me, I don't know any other way, but I wonder if an apple looks like an apple feels". We then talked about how she doesn't even know what red looks like, she's never seen it. I can't even imagine that. She was still such a happy person. I found myself talking to her and helping her out with everything she needed the entire flight. It made me feel genuinely happy and good inside to know I was taking good care of her. I've always loved any possible way to make a difference in someone's life & I can't think of a better way for me personally than to become a nurse. At the end of my flight Terry told me that I would make the best nurse. That felt really good.

I've been wanting to go back to school for awhile, like I said the more days that would go by being unhappy and settling made me want it that much more. There would have been no possible way for me to go back to school working where I was. I took a leap of faith and realized life is too short, if you want to do something no one is stopping you! You are in charge of your own happiness. I wasn't going to be miserable any longer. I'm actually switching to another job where I will likely be making a lot less money but I've realized lately that money truly really does not buy you happiness. I understand money can buy you all kinds of things, but true happiness comes from within. I figured my family would be upset with me so I avoided telling them right away. Most found of from my facebook status but I was shocked when the first comment was from my dad. The first thing he said was "YOLO" , not kidding. He then followed it up with this: "Sometimes a bold move is what it takes to find happiness. I am proud you are courageous and ambitious!!! Most miserable people SETTLE!! They spend life miserable and at an old age, look back with regret!! I love you and we are proud of you!! I got your back Doll!!" You guys have no idea how much this comment meant to me coming from him.

I don't want to look back with regrets! I want to make myself happy and make myself and my family proud. These next few years are likely going to be a struggle. Financially, mentally and probably physically but I have no doubt in my mind I finally "know what I want to be when I grow up." It sounds crazy and almost weird to me to be so behind in life compared to others but I guess it's never too late. Change can be very scary but so can walking out your front door these days. If you have been thinking about making a change to better any aspect in your life ask yourself like I did "What are you waiting for?. Hold your vision and trust the process!! Life is too short to not be ridiculously obsessed with yours.

It was the best day ever, and I couldn't be happier because I am taking a chance and making a change. Thank you for reading, friends and for all my friends and family being so supportive of my decision, I really appreciate you!

XOXO- Amber

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