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Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 383-1461
This legendary songwriter’s club hosts intimate acoustic performances seven days a week and continues to draw top talent from Nashville and beyond. Garth Brooks got his big break here and the worn ceiling tiles are literally saturated with more than 25 years of melodies. The songwriters who play the Bluebird take their craft seriously (the official motto is, “Shhhh!”) and rookies in town are required to audition before they can grace the stage. You’ll definitely want to call ahead and pay the small reservation fee for a table or risk missing out on the next big thing.
Station Inn
402 12th Ave S Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 255-3307
Station-Inn is a world famous bluegrass club and beer joint...they only serve beer. No matter the night of the week, there's always live music. During the day, Station Inn hosts #1 parties for Music Row and artist showcases. Keep on the lookout because you never know who you're going to find in the audience. Hours Mon-Sat 7pm-2am, Sun 7pm-12am
Legends Corner
428 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203
615-248-6334
Country music record covers plaster the walls, but the real attraction is the bar's live music. Some of Nashville's finest contemporary acts make their mark onstage. The expanded drink menu and the cold beer keep regulars coming back. With Legends being catty-corner to the Sommet Center, it's a popular bar to visit before and after events. Hours: Daily 11am-2am
Tootsie's
422 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203
615-726-0463
For decades now Tootsie’s has served as the unofficial after-party for virtually every performer who has ever graced the stage of the nearby Ryman Auditorium. Legendary country artists like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson were once regulars, but nowadays you’re just as likely to rub elbows with celebrities from Cher to Kid Rock as they pass through town. While the front room has become downright dingy over the years, the combination of sporadic star power and historic cache keeps the music playing. Hours Daily 10am-2am
The Stage
412 Broadway Nashville, TN 37201
615-726-0504
The biggest of the famous lower Broad honky-tonks, the Stage is both a tourist haven and go-to spot for locals who want to get out on the town. The dance floor is normally packed, the music is mainly country, and the upstairs balcony makes for some of the best people watching in town. The line at the main entrance can intimidate on weekends, but regulars can usually sneak in the back alley entrance in half the time. Hours Mon-Thu 2pm-3am Fri-Sat 11am-3am
Second Fiddle
420 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203
615-248-4818
There is never a cover and excellent bands play more than country! The afternoon is non-smoking which means that kids are allowed to come in. At 6pm, though, they kick out the kids and it becomes a smoking bar.
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