When the Nashville Union Stock-Yards was established in 1924, corrals lined Second Avenue and were filled with livestock – cattle, hogs, sheep and mules – awaiting sale.  For over 50 years the stockyards were the livestock trading center of the mid-south.

The handsome building featured hallways lined with pink Italian marble trimmed in the finest cherry wood.  On the main floor buyers and sellers would find offices of many trading companies along with a bank,telegraph office, a barbershop, saloon and even a private gambling room!  The commissioner’s offices were upstairs and livestock was auctioned off downstairs.  As distribution channels changed in the latter half of the century, the Nashville Stock-Yards were no longer viable.

The Stock-Yards closed their doors in 1974, but in 1979 after extensive renovations the Stock-Yard was re-opened as one of Nashville’s best restaurants.

You can experience dining that has an atmosphere that’s part of the history of Nashville.

The Stock-Yard is located just North of downtown Nashville at 901 2nd Avenue North. There’s loads of free parking, and if you are staying at an area hotel you may take advantage of the Stock-Yard’s complimentary transportation.

Over 100 species of tropical fish from the Hawaii, Caribbean Sea, Indian Ocean and the South Pacific – live in the aquarium. And the Nashville Aquarium Restaurant has sharks! It has 3 species of Shark; Black Tip, White Tip & Grey Nurse.

Twice a day, to all the diners’ delight, a diver makes feedings in full view of the dining room.

The Aquarium features only the freshest fish, seafood, steaks and more.

The Nashville Aquarium is located in the Opry Mills mall, across from the Grand Old Opry and the Opryland Hotel.

Enter The Palm and you’re part of a party that’s been going strong for three generations.  After the first Palm restaurant was established in New York in 1926, the restaurants are still run by the grandsons of the two founders.

When you walk into The Palm the first thing you’ll notice is the decor. The walls are covered with hundreds of caricatures of celebrities, politicians, and customers.  But you probably won’t guess the reason for this unique decor…when the first Palm was opened in 1926, it’s owners could not afford to decorate, so the local newspapermen would draw a cartoon on the wall in exchange for a plate of spaghetti!

Each and every guest at The Palm receives their special brand of “old world” hospitality – standard at Palm steak houses for over 80 years. They pride themselves on providing a relaxed, comfortable, and uniquely-Palm setting.

The Palm is easily accessible from anywhere in downtown Nashville, located adjacent to the Hilton Suites in downtown Nashville and across the street from the Sommet Center.