Nashville’s live music scene is world-renowned, and it’s easy to see why. From legendary honky-tonks on Broadway to intimate venues tucked away in the city’s neighborhoods, there’s no shortage of places to experience incredible performances.
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or you’re a local looking for your next favorite spot, this guide highlights the best live music venues Nashville has to offer. From iconic stages that have launched careers to cozy spots where you can catch up-and-coming artists, these venues showcase the heartbeat of Music City.
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Getting off Broadway, (a little) I loved the Nashville Palace for an early pre-Friday night Opry meal.
I didn’t get to try the Music City Bar and Grill as I planned Sunday lunch there and it doesn’t open till 1.00 pm, so I headed back to Nashville Palace instead, and was remembered by the hostess as having been there two days previously.
Bourbon St Blues and Boogie was full and rockin’ at 4.00 pm on a Friday afternoon. I was headed back to my car to go to the Palace in Music Valley prior to the OPry show, so I could only stay about half an hour. Didn’t manage to get back over the weekend but zi should have tried.