Explore Nashville’s Vibrant Food Scene with Your Commodore Card
Nashville is a top foodie destination, known for its diverse culinary offerings, from classic Southern comfort food to global flavors. Through Taste of Nashville, Vanderbilt students can experience some of the city’s best local restaurants—all of which are within walking distance from campus—while using Meal Money from their Commodore Card.
Whether you’re craving hot chicken, gourmet burgers, authentic sushi, or fresh-pressed juices, the Taste of Nashville program brings Music City’s flavors right to you. With participating restaurants in Hillsboro Village, Midtown, West End, and Elliston Place, you can enjoy a variety of dining options just a short walk away.
How It Works
- Use Your Meal Money Off-Campus – Your Meal Money isn’t just for campus dining! You can use it at any participating Taste of Nashville restaurant.
- Convenient Payment – Simply swipe your Commodore Card like a debit card to pay at checkout.
- Check Your Balance – View your available Meal Money and add funds anytime by visiting the Commodore Card Office or stopping by 184 Sarratt.
Participating Restaurants (All Within Walking Distance of Campus)
Vanderbilt Campus Dining partners with locally loved restaurants to give students access to a variety of flavors—all just a short walk from campus.
Please note that students of legal drinking age in Tennessee may purchase up to two alcoholic beverages per transaction at participating Taste of Nashville restaurants, provided they also purchase food in the same transaction.
Explore, Eat, Enjoy
With Taste of Nashville, students can experience the best of the city’s dining scene—without ever leaving the Vanderbilt bubble. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite between classes or meeting up with friends for a weekend brunch, Taste of Nashville makes it easy to explore, enjoy, and support local restaurants—all within walking distance of campus.
For more information and updates, email dining@vanderbilt.edu.