
Looking for a new date idea? We have you covered. Whether you’re just getting to know each other or have been married for years, sometimes you want something different than your traditional outing. Here is Nashville Guru’s guide to 8 creative options to try for your next date.
8 Creative Nashville Date Ideas
Hand Pour a Candle
Pick a vessel, find a fragrance, place your wick, and pour the wax at Paddywax Candle Bar, located in Berry Hill and the Gulch. This hand-pouring candle experience is offered Friday and Saturday at the Berry Hill location and daily at the Gulch location. Reservations are required for the Berry Hill location and are recommended for the Gulch location (walk-ins are welcome based on availability). There is a full bar at the Berry Hill location but the Gulch location is BYOB (a fee of $8 will be charged per 6-pack or bottle of wine—seltzers, beer, and wine only). Your candle will dry within a couple of hours, which you can pick up or have shipped. The cost is $45 per person.
Explore Art Exhibitions
The Frist Art Museum is an iconic art destination situated in Downtown Nashville. On Thursdays, the museum is open until 8:00pm which makes for a great date night option before heading out for drinks or dinner. Explore one-of-a-kind exhibitions and some of the most prestigious collections in the world. The Union Station Nashville Yards and The Grand Hyatt Nashville are located nearby with plenty of dining options available. If weekend day dates are more your thing, the Frist opens at 10:00am on Saturdays and 1:00pm on Sundays.
Upgrade Your Movie Experience
The recliners at the Green Hills theater are nice and all, but the Belcourt Theatre can offer a more elevated and intimate experience for your next movie date night. With a variety of films shown throughout the week, there is surely one everyone will enjoy. See new releases here.
Bowling
Let your competitive side show with a game of bowling. Nashville now has a variety of fun locations offering bowling including Pinewood Social, Pins Mechanical Company, Brooklyn Bowl, and Nashville Underground. If you’re looking for a location that offers delicious dinner in addition to bowling, Pinewood Social is a must-try.
Nashville Glasshaüs
Nashville Glasshaüs is Music City’s first glassblowing studio which also has a bar, coffee shop, food, and a venue space. There are a variety of classes available that make for great date night options such as the Glass Experience for 2 with Charcuterie, Intro to Glass Blowing, and Valentine’s Glass Heart Experience. Each class offered will vary in time duration and price. Closed-toe shoes are required.
“A Taste of Goo Goo” Class
Calling all chocolate lovers! Book “A Taste of Goo Goo” class for a chocolate-covered experience that includes making your own candy bar, tasty Goo Goo confections, and learning some history about chocolate. The cost is $55 per person and the class will last an hour. In addition to treats, each person will receive 10% off any purchase made in-store on the day of your class.
Prix Fixe Dinners
Leave the cooking and decision-making to someone else and reserve a prix fixe dinner. Tasting menus have become very popular in the Nashville restaurant scene over the past few years. Top options include The Catbird Seat, Sushi | Bar, Kase x Noko, Tailor, and Bastion. With amazing reviews at each location, you’re guaranteed a memorable experience.
Reach Great Heights
An ultimate test of trust, patience, and communication for couples: climbing to the top of a giant rock wall together. No matter how long you’ve been together, you’ll likely survive and enjoy a trip to The Climb Gyms, located in East Nashville and West Nashville, because it’s more fun than frightening. Day passes are $25 and include shoes, harnesses, and belay instructions.
Have other creative date ideas in Nashville? Let us know in the comments!