Music City is known for some of the best concerts of all time performed by legends in iconic venues. Whether you’re visiting or have grown roots in Nashville, we’ve rounded up some of the best venues in Nashville that all of the locals frequent.
The Grand Ole Opry
Every week, thousands of country music fans from all over the world file into the iconic Grand Ole Opry to see some of the best acts in the genre. Locals and tourists alike escape the hustle and bustle of downtown to discover the magic in the Opry. Whether you’re a country fan or not, the Opry has an undeniable allure to it for great music.
The Blue Room
Music gurus from all ends of the earth come to see The Blue Room, a venue designed by Jack White for the optimal audio experience. White is known to be one of the most obsessive audio lovers of our generation, and The Blue Room is no exception to the legend’s perfectionism. You will feel as if you’re listening to your favorite artist on the most clear and crisp headphones.
The Basement East
The Basement East is a low-key bar that is tucked away in Five Points, an upcoming neighborhood in East Nashville. The small venue catches surprisingly large acts each weekend, and hosts a bar stocked to the brim with special Honky Tonk drinks.
Ascend Amphitheater
One of Nashville’s few open air venues, Ascend serves up some of Nashville’s biggest acts on a stage showcasing the most beautiful scenery of the city. Located on the perimeter of the Cumberland River, the amphitheater is right along the edge of downtown, and is a short walk from the honkey tonk of Broadway.
3rd and Lindsley
3rd and Lindsley is far enough away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, but close enough to be a part of the locals bar action. The venue hosts up and coming Nashville artists, and Top 40 names that even your mom has heard of.
The 5 Spot
The iconic venue garnered attention when it made its debut appearance on the show Nashville, soon after Lady Gaga selected the venue as her debut show on her 2016 dive bar tour. The 5 Spot is a local hangout for music lovers.
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