Tito's Playland
Rating
Family of 4
Pay-per-play arcade tokens or game cards.
Duration
1-2 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 5-16
About
Tito's Playland is a neighborhood kids arcade on Nolensville Pike in south Nashville — a token-and-ticket operation that serves the family entertainment needs of one of Nashville's most culturally diverse corridors. Think classic arcade experience: token machines, a mix of older coin-op games and newer redemption machines, ticket accumulation, and a prize counter stocked with the small rewards kids spend 15 minutes selecting.
This isn't a polished, national-chain experience — it's a local neighborhood arcade that serves families in the Nolensville Pike area, and it should be evaluated on those terms. The 3. 9 Google rating reflects a mixed bag of experiences, with most complaints about machine reliability and prize quality rather than the concept itself.
It's the kind of place where the fun hinges on going in with realistic expectations and a set token budget.
For families visiting Nashville and staying near Nolensville or the south side, Tito's fills a simple need: kids want to play arcade games, and this is the accessible option in the area. Set a budget per child ($10-15 each in tokens is usually enough for a solid hour of play), skip the premium redemption strategy, and keep the experience low-stakes.
The surrounding Nolensville Pike corridor deserves a special mention: this stretch is Nashville's most authentic international food street, home to outstanding Vietnamese banh mi shops, Mexican taquerias, East African restaurants, and Middle Eastern markets. Pairing a Tito's visit with a meal from the corridor is a genuinely great use of an afternoon in this part of the city.
Closed Monday. Open Tuesday through Sunday, with extended Saturday/Sunday hours to 11PM.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
No
Nursing / Changing
Limited
Kid Meals
Available
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday afternoons for lowest crowds; closed Monday
Wait Times
Minimal; popular machines may have short queues on weekends
Nearby Food
The Nolensville Pike corridor is Nashville's most internationally diverse restaurant street — excellent Vietnamese, Mexican, East African, and Middle Eastern options within a few blocks. Highly recommended for a meal before or after.
Why Kids Love It
Tito's Playland is a traditional arcade experience with classic coin-op games alongside newer ticket redemption machines — the kind of place where kids feed tokens into games, accumulate tickets, and then spend 20 minutes choosing a prize at the redemption counter. It fills a specific niche in Nashville's south side near the international corridor on Nolensville Pike.
What Parents Say
“My 11 year old niece and I stood to get tickets for 10-15 minutes while she acted like we weren’t present.”
Pro Tips from Parents
- Closed on Monday; open Tuesday through Sunday
- Set a clear token/dollar budget with kids before entering to avoid extended negotiation at redemption counter
- Located in the Nolensville Pike area — a culturally diverse corridor with excellent international restaurants nearby
- The 3.9 Google rating suggests an inconsistent experience — manage expectations accordingly vs. premium venues
- Weekend nights (Saturday/Sunday to 11PM) tend to bring an older crowd; daytime visits are more family-friendly
What to Bring
- Cash or card for game tokens
- Patience for the redemption counter
- Budget limits decided in advance
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
Pay-per-play arcade tokens or game cards.
Budget $30-60 for a family of 4 depending on how many games kids want to play.
Redemption prizes require additional tokens.
Tips to Save
- Buy a larger token or game card package rather than minimum — larger packages typically offer more value per play.
- Set a token budget per child before entering to manage costs.
- Redemption prizes require accumulating tickets which can incentivize overspending.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 11AM-9PM
- Monday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 11AM-11PM
- Tuesday
- 12:30-8:30PM
- Saturday
- 11AM-11PM
- Thursday
- 11AM-9PM
- Wednesday
- 11AM-9PM