A Nashville Birthday Weekend to Remember

Published On : June 3, 2025 | Last Updated : May 29, 2025

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

You know those trips that just hit different? That’s exactly what our Nashville weekend was like when we celebrated Rich and his mom Roxanne’s birthdays. Let me tell you all about this perfect family getaway with Allen, Aiden, and me tagging along for the fun.

Starting Sweet at Golly G’s Ice Cream and Sweets

First stop? Golly G’s Ice Cream & Sweets in Pleasant View. Okay, starting a trip with ice cream might seem backward, but trust me…it was the best decision! We stumbled upon this cute little Hook and Ring Game on their patio, and before we knew it, we were all caught up in trying to land the perfect throw. It’s funny how these unexpected moments end up being some of the best memories.

A boy smiles at the camera while holding a cup of ice cream and an empty cone inside an ice cream shop. People are visible in the background.

Downtown Nashville Vibes

After our ice cream adventure, we headed to Fifth + Broadway, and I couldn’t resist getting some photos in front of those famous Nashville murals (because did you even go to Nashville if you didn’t take mural pics?). Assembly Food Hall was our lunch spot, and then we did the classic tourist thing. We were walking down Broadway. Sometimes being a tourist in Nashville is just what you need. It feels like our second home state anyway!

A wide road leads toward a city skyline with tall buildings under a partly cloudy sky; construction barriers are visible ahead.

Crispy French fries scattered on parchment paper with part of a cheeseburger visible in the background.

A woman and a boy holding hands walk down a busy city sidewalk with other pedestrians and tall buildings in the background.

A curved glass skyscraper stands in the center background, flanked by modern buildings, with cars driving on a city street under a partly cloudy sky.

Brentwood Our Home Away From Home

Y’all, let me tell you about this hotel…the Hyatt House Brentwood/Cool Springs. It was something else! This was our first hotel stay with Aiden, which made it extra special. The sad part? It’s completely different now (I think a retirement home!?), but I’ll always remember it as one of the nicest places we’ve ever stayed. The room was incredible! There was a kitchen with an island, this cool rotating TV (fancy, right?), comfy sectional, and plenty of space for all of us.

Nashville Brentwood Birthday Surprise Time!

Here’s where the fun really kicked in. Aiden and I snuck off to Walmart for some birthday supplies. We went all out with a tablecloth, birthday plates, special glasses, and these cute birthday buttons. The look on Rich and Roxanne’s faces when they saw our impromptu hotel room party setup? Priceless! We topped it off with Cheesecake Factory takeout because what’s a birthday without cheesecake?

Southern Opry Mills Style Day Two

After fueling up with the hotel breakfast (always a good start!), we headed to Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen. We even got a photo with Paula… well, cardboard Paula, but hey, we’ll take it!

A square piece of cheese biscuit sits on a plate, with a Paula Deen's Family Kitchen bread basket in the background.

A close-up of a bowl filled with pieces of fried chicken, surrounded by other dishes on a wooden table.

A bowl of macaroni and cheese with a serving spoon, next to bowls of soup and jars of condiments on a table.

The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center Experience

The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center was next on our list, and wow…just wow. Did you know they have water from all around the world in their indoor waterways? How cool is that? We took this amazing boat ride through the hotel (yes, through the hotel!), and I couldn’t stop looking up at all the gorgeous architecture and greenery.

A boy in a blue shirt and gray shorts stands with arms outstretched in front of a circular fountain inside a shopping mall with a glass ceiling.

A boy in a blue shirt stands on a brick platform beneath a large clock in an indoor shopping area with a glass ceiling.

Two people stand smiling on a walkway by a black railing, with palm trees, a canal, and a boat with passengers in the background inside an atrium.

Indoor garden with tall palm trees and lush plants under a glass roof, viewed from a seated person on a boat in the foreground. A multi-story white building is visible behind the greenery.

Glass-domed atrium with tall palm trees and lush green plants beneath a geometric metal framework ceiling.

Five Points Pizza Perfect Ending

We wrapped up our Nashville adventure at Five Points Pizza, because ending a birthday celebration with great pizza is always a good call.

You know what makes a trip special? It’s not just the places you visit or the food you eat – it’s the people you’re with and the little moments you share. Watching Rich and Roxanne enjoy their birthday weekend, seeing Aiden experience these new places, and just being together as a family. That’s what made this Nashville trip one for the books.

And now, every time I think about Nashville, I’ll remember this perfect weekend of ice cream, surprise parties, indoor boats, and lots of family love. These are the moments that make all the planning and traveling worth it, don’t you think?