DISCOVER DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD
Downtown Nashville is the center of entertainment that defines Music City. Along the mere city blocks, visitors and citizens can enjoy world-class art the Frist Art Museum. Experience the Broadway play at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and enjoy the world-class events and concerts at the Bridgestone Arena. You should also have a blast along the Nashville Honky Tonk Highway.
SOBRO
Don’t forget to check out the SoBro district in Nashville. It is just a block away from Lower Broadway and offers a lot to see and do. Check it out.
MUSIC CITY GREETER
Take a walk with the Music City Greeter through downtown Nashville and get to know the community. Get the details.
BROWSE THE CATEGORIES:
Play • Art • Music • Group Fun & More • Shop • Stay • Eat
PLAY
There is nothing in this world like the Nashville’s Honky Tonk Highway. The entire road is filled with bars playing favorite tunes for free. These bars are the same ones that Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and much more. Try to get the full experience and take a journey down the river’s end to see the Lower Broadway.
Please remember: The covers are free, but tips are always appreciated. Tip the band if you are enjoying the tune at night.
Honky Tonk Highway & Lower Broadway:
- AJ’s Good Time Bar
- Layla’s Bluegrass Inn
- Luke’s 32 Bridge Food + Drink
- Nudie’s Honky Tonk
- Rippy’s Smokin’ Bar Grill
- Robert’s Western World
- Whiskey Bent Saloon
- Acme Feed & Seed
- Legends Corner
- Miranda Lambert’s Casa Rosa
- Whiskey River Saloon
- Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop
- Kid Rocks Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N Roll Steakhouse
- Lucky Bastard Saloon
- Nashville Underground
- WannaB’s Karaoke Bar
- Margaritaville
- Hard Rock Cafe
- Ole Red Nashville
- Redneck Riviera Bar & BBQ
- Tin Roof Broadway
- Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
- Honky Tonk Central
- Bootleggers Inn
- Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row
- Tequila Cowboy
- Nashville Crossroads
- The Second Fiddle
- The Stage on Broadway
- The Valentine
2nd Avenue:
Go down to the Lower Broadway and go left to the second Avenue where the party never stops with some fine establishments.
- B.B. King’s Blues Club & Restaurant
- Big Shotz
- Dick’s Last Resort
- Doc Hollidays Saloon
- Famous Saloon
- Coyote Ugly
- Headquarters Beercade
- Cerveza Jacks Tequila Bar
Printers Alley:
The printers Alley is just a few blocks to the Honky Tonks, and it is complete with great bars for a beautiful experience.
- Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar
- The Whiskey Shot
- Snitch
- The Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar
- Ms Kelli’s Karaoke Bar
- Skull’s Rainbow Room
ART & CULTURE
A diverse world of art not too far from the party on Lower Broadway is a place where Music City holds dear. The Tennessee Performing Arts Center is a great place to enjoy Nashville Opera and Nashville Ballet perform. The next Broadway show will also be featured in this fantastic Nashville venue. The 5th avenue is also a street that allows different galleries created by local and regional artists. The Frist Art Museum also offers new exhibits throughout the year Don’t forget to check the Musician Hall of Fame and Museum and much more found throughout downtown.
- The Arts Company
- Fort Nashborough Interpretive Center
- Frist Art Museum
- First Saturday Art Crawl
- The George Jones
- Mary Hong Gallery
- Military History Branch of the Tennessee State Museum
- Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission
- Nashville Repertory Theatre
- The Rymer Gallery
- Tennessee State Capitol
- Tinney Contemporary
- Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
- Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum
LIVE MUSIC VENUES
Ask anyone in the city of Nashville for the best place to see a show, and we are sure Ryman Auditorium will make the cut. The building is regarded as the “Mother Church of Country Music,” it is a must for every music lover. The place is known for its exceptional acoustics that hosted talented musicians like John Legend, James Brown, and Chris Isaak. This is also the very place that hosted the Grand Ole Opry and the Johnny Cash Show. If you go to the Ryman Auditorium, you will see some of the big acts touring the country at Bridgestone Arena. You can also stop by the Wildhorse Saloon for some dancing and live tunes.
- Bridgestone Arena
- Ryman Auditorium
- Tennessee Performing Arts Center
- Honky Tonk Highway & Lower Broadway
- War Memorial Auditorium
- Wildhorse Saloon
- Ascend Amphitheatter
GROUP FUN & MORE
If you are going to Nashville as a group, you should check the playland in Nashville Downtown are. The area is fun for everybody whether you like the pedal tavern or want to listen to its historical tours. If you need any help, ask our partners in Bach Nashville.
Nashville has only two teams that are worth your support in the downtown area. Throughout October to April, Bridgestone Arena hosts all of Nashville Predators games. And then starting from September to January, all support is gicen to the Tennessee Titas as they wreack havoc at Nissan Stadium.
If you are a big fan of sports and are looking to meet fellow sport enthusiasts, be sure to check out these sports bars.
- Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure
- Big Green Tractor Tours, LLC
- Bach Weekend
- Echoes of Nashville Walking Tours
- Experience Nashville Tours
- The Escape Game
- Explore Crawl
- iRide Nashville
- Honky Tonk Party Express
- The Music City Rollin Jamboree, LLC
- Music City Indoor Karting
- Music City Trolley Hop
- Nashville B-Cycle
- Nashville Pedal Tavern
- Nashville Airsoft
- Nashville Predators
- Old Town Trolley Tours of Nashville
- The Redneck Comedy Tour
- The Sound Nashville Music Tour
- Pontoon Saloon
- Sprocket Rocket Party Bike
- Tennessee Titans
- Sweet Magnolia Tours
SHOP
The Music City Shop has a lot in store for both visitors and homeowners.
Get custom made music-themed merchandise for your friends and family. Enjoy different items both in-store and online. You can also take an adventure to the Music City Marketplace in the Visitors center found in the Regions Building. Every product has been hand selected for local artisans and artisan boutique to provide the perfect selection of Nashville goods.
- Barbershop Harmony Society
- Big Time Boots
- Boot Country
- Betty Boots
- The District
- Goo Goo Shop & Dessert Bar
- Music City Marketplace
- Music City Shop
- Nashville Cowboy
- Rachel’s Boutique
- Simply the Best $10 Boutique
- Savannah’s Candy Kitchen of Nashville
- Trail West
STAY
If you want to explore all the parts of the Music City, if you’re going to feel the ambiance and tranquility of the city, then you want to stay in the neighborhood. Highlighted below are some of the most exotic hotels in the city that will welcome you with open arms.
- 21c Museum Hotel
- 506 Lofts
- The Capitol Hotel Downtown
- Bobby Hotel
- Clarion Hotel Nashville Downtown
- DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville – Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown
- Fairlane Hotel
- Forte Vacations
- Holiday Inn Express Downtown
- The Hermitage Hotel
- Holston House Nashville
- Knights Inn
- Music City Guest House
- Homewood Suites Nashville Downtown
- A Music City Loft
- Noelle
Turnkey Vacation Rentals
Union Station Hotel
- Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
- Renaissance Nashville Hotel
- Stay Alfred Vacation Rentals
- Find more places to stay in Music City
EAT
SEARCH & RESULTS
NEIGHBORHOOD – DOWNTOWN | VISIT NASHVILLE, TN – MUSIC CITY
Type of Cuisine:
- American
- Bakery/Coffee
- Asian
- Barbecue
- Eclectic
- Fusion
- Deli
- Irish
- Italian
- Meat & Three
- Mexican
- Japanese
- Southern
- Sweets & Treats
- Steak & Seafood
Price Range:
- Under $10
- $10-$20
- $20-$30
- $30+
Features:
- Breakfast
- Family-friendly
- Dinner
- Fine Dining
- Late Night
- Live Music
- Group-friendly
- Local Flavor
- Lunch
- Romantic
- Weekend Brunch
- Outdoor Dining
- Wine Bar