Where to Carb Up Before the Nashville Marathon

The St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Half-Marathon and Marathon is coming up next weekend and whether you're traveling in from far away or just trekking over to the start line from your neighborhood, you'll need to make sure you're full of carbs when the gun goes off. 

Because hills.

If you're looking for some tasty and wonderfully Nashville spots to check out next Friday, then visit any of the following five spots to get your fill of carbs (and a bit of protein) so you can set a PR on Saturday morning.

Amerigo's - fresh pasta with savory sauces all done right in an engaging atmosphere. 

Sole Mio - right in the heart of downtown, you can save your legs for the race if you grab a seat at one of Nashville's oldest Italian joints.

Mafiaoza's - pizza, pasta, and anything else you'll need to store up those carbs.

SloCo - tasty, unique sandwiches made with fresh, local ingredients. Don't underestimate the power of freshly baked bread.

Hattie B's - enjoy Nashville's signature dish with some sides like mac 'n' cheese or potato salad.

And, don't forget to celebrate when you're done by treating yourself to this Marathon Gift Batch full of local Nashville items.