Nashville Guide

If you ask any enthusiastic traveler how they want to experience their destination, most will answer as a local. The Nashville Guide is the inaugural offering in a new series of travel guides built by a community and fueled by Instagram. Featuring local Nashville shops, restaurants, bars, food trucks, tours, breweries, parks, entertainment, etc, The Nashville Guide is characterized by a community collaboration that was hatched on the Instagram account @TheNashvilleGuide. Ten local contributor writers present short, personal but relevant descriptions about local businesses that give readers (and visitors) a local perspective into what Nashville has to offer. Alongside ecery description are pictures from the contributor photographers of The Nashville Guide. These travel guides are as if the folks youre planning to visit sent along a itinerary for you. The Nashville Guides design is simple and inviting with a cool color pallet to reflect its laid back approach to travel. Its small narrow trim size is ideal for pockets, backpacks, and on-line viewing. And, with updates happening annually, its a travel guide that will be collected.

A native of Wisconsin, Abby Demmer made her way to Nashville, Tennessee after college to take a job as a graphic designer. With Nashville’s rapid rise at a tourist destination, Abby’s new found home become a frequent stop for family and friends who constantly asked for “ “local” recommendations during their stay. After repeating her list over-and-over, she decided to create a simple and easy resource via Instagram which has since blossomed and The Nashville Guide (via @TheNashvilleGuide) was born. As she searched for photos of local restaurants and businesses to feature, she was amazed by all the supremely talented small local businesses Nashville had to offer. From local artisans and makers to little ‘Ma and Pa’ restaurants to small businesses owners. She wanted to help shine some light on all their hard work and unique talents...and most importantly bring them business. On her Instagram account – now over 60,000 followers and growing by 500+ every week -- many ask if she has a “book” they can buy. Now she does...