Every city has their own fun and quirky lingo, words that mean something a bit different to natives than the rest of the world, and Nashville is no different. There are eleven phrases that Tennessee seems to gravitate towards, especially once the natives and tourists build their own microcosm of southern culture in Music City. How many have you heard...?
11. Welcome to Honkytonk Highway!
We don't usually like saying this, because it means we're unfortunately in the land of bachelorette parties on lower Broad, but Honkytonk Highway is fairly iconic. You won't hear this anywhere other than Music City.
10. LOTG = Live on the Green.
This fun and free outdoor concert occurs every late summer, and it hosts some of the biggest names in music business. Local Natives and Ingrid Michaelson have been known to make some solid appearances!
9. I stay away from Lower Broad like the plague...
Yep, lower Broad is known as a heaven for tourists and a hell for natives. We hate to burst your bubble? But It's not the true Nashville experience, folks.
8. Catch a show at the Mother Church.
The Mother Church refers to the historic and iconic Ryman Auditorium, where the original Grand Ole Opry was located. Now you can catch amazing shows by contemporary artists, all while surrounded by the beauty of an iconic venue. It's on QUITE a few musician's bucket lists to play a show at the Ryman.
7. Headed to the 'Boro.
Murfreesboro, that is. It's a bit heinous to get there from Nashville, but quite a few locals got their degree from good ol' MTSU.
6. There's also the term, "hot chicken."
Fried chicken with a solid dousing of cayenne pepper gives Nashville their own city favorite. It spawned a nationwide craze, and we're pretty proud of that.
5. I'd like a coke, please.
Meaning: I'd like a soda therefore the person at the register should ask what kind of coke. What?!
4. We're fixin' to head out.
Fixin' can be used interchangeable with quite a few verbs, including going and goin'.
3. See you at Barista?
Meaning, of course, the nationally renowned Barista Parlor that opened its doors in 2012 and took Nashville into a whole new realm of coffee culture. There are now three locations for your coffee lovin' pleasure.
2. D'you live across the river?
Meaning, of course, East Nashville. The self-proclaimed "cool kid" on the block that everyone else has pretty much gotten over since investors and entitled millennials took root.
1. Well you see, we're here in God's country.
You're more likely to hear this phrase from REAL Nashville natives, not millennial transplants (guilty as charged!). True Tennesseans know the beauty of their state, and they aren't afraid to claim it's heaven.
Pretty fun, wouldn't you say? If you're looking to really enjoy this city, check out this neat outdoor event.
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