Nashville locals know to avoid glittery, gimmicky tourist traps downtown when looking for quality cuisine. But recently-opened restaurant The Row Kitchen & Pub just might bridge the gap between outstanding food and country music culture. “We’re trying to pay homage to singers and songwriters in Nashville with our cuisine and atmosphere, rather than honkey-tonk it up,” said Ryan Decker, The Row’s marketing coordinator. But the restaurant doesn’t look like a honky-tonk. Many of

Blues music plays, chairs skid across the floors, people chat and the spatulas hit the skillets at the newest barbecue joint in the 12 South area. Edley’s, with its big open windows and rustic wood exterior, invites hungry customers to relax and enjoy slow-roasted Memphis-style barbecue and homemade sides. But it’s more than just a restaurant; the barbecue industry is a lifestyle for owner Will Newman. “Everybody has fond memories of friends, families and just relaxation when