Downtown Nashville

History

Any city that was founded as a fort in 1779 is certain to be packed with history. And Nashville certainly doesn't disappoint in that department. Music City was home to two U.S. presidents, the site of bloody Civil War battles, host of the 1897 World's Fair and the quintessential antebellum Southern city. The Nashville area offers a vivid portrait of a bygone era, featuring graceful architecture, opulent mansions, a rich riverfront merchant district and much more. And Music City is still making history.

Arts

From a musical perspective, Nashville is certainly known as a creative center. Those same artistic instincts extend to visual and performing arts as well. Nashville has long been known as "Athens of the South" for the emphasis it has placed on education and fine arts. The city continues to be home to a vibrant, ever-growing art scene with variety of art museums, galleries, and even a college solely dedicated to fine arts, design and film.

Nashville offers gallery crawls, showings, openings and other events. Check out what's going on in the Arts in Nashville today or even join in on a crawl around the city at one of Nashville's awesome art crawls. First Saturday Art Crawl
Throughout Music City
Saturday, August 6 - 6-9pm
Galleries throughout Music City open their doors to browsing art-lovers, enthusiasts and visitors on the first Saturday of every month. Many galleries reserve that first Saturday for show openings and offer wine and hors d'oeuvres to patrons strolling through. It's truly a unique Nashville experience that you should not miss.

ART IN MUSIC CITY
Nashville has a growing arts scene with more galleries opening up all the time all over town. The First Thursday and First Saturday of each month open those galleries to anyone interested in an authentic Nashville art experience.
All events are free and open to the public and see thousands of visitors each month. Go to one. Go to all. Just go.

ART AFTER HOURS
Every First Thursday
5-8pm
Art galleries throughout town stay open late on the first Thursday of every month. Come out after work and experience the burgeoning arts scene in Nashville.
Visit nashvilleartdealers.com/artafterhours for details on participating galleries and shows.

HILLSBORO VILLAGE ART WALK
Every First Thursday
5-8pm
Hillsboro Village hosts artists, bands, authors, food and more on the first Thursday of every month. Take a stroll through the shops and galleries before grabbing a bite at any of the local eateries in the Village.
Visit hillsborovillage.com for more information.

FIRST SATURDAY ART CRAWL
Every First Saturday
6-9pm
Many galleries reserve openings for this night each month. Browse art in the Arcade and across Nashville as you weave in and out of exhibits, meet the artists and enjoy a night on the town.
Visit nashvilledowntown.com for more information on participating galleries and the free shuttle map. Enjoy the arts in Music City.

Whiskey Bent Saloon

306 Broadway
Nashville , TN 37201
Bobby Johnson
(615) 401-2580

Whiskey Bent Saloon is a breath of fresh air for the downtown area with great live music, outstanding service, and a wide variety of whiskeys and bourbons. We have freindly bartenders, clean restrooms, and are a non-smoking venue. Coldest beer in town from iced wells! Whiskey Bent will leave you feeling like you truly have the right to become "Whiskey Bent!"

Buffalo Billiards

154 2nd Avenue North
Nashville , TN 37201 (615) 313-7665 | Fax: (615) 256-0353

Clubs

Station Inn

402 12th Ave. S.
Nashville , TN 37203
J.T. Gray
(615) 255-3307 | Fax: (615) 313-8509

Well, here we are. Summer's nearly over. Kids are back in school. The smell of midway food at the fair. That little pigskin flying about, signaling the impending arrival of a chill in the air. It could only mean one thing. That's right, time for a “road trip.” And we can't think of a better stack of reasons to get to Nashville for some great music, food and festivity. Oh sure, once you're in Nashville, there's just all kinds of stuff to do. But, the place to be is right here at the Bluegrass and Roots Music center of the universe… well, sort of.

Every day is a celebration of Bluegrass and Roots Music, here at the Station Inn. Each month, we have a lineup of some of the most incredible pickers, artists and entertainers to take a stage, anywhere. For that, we want to say a heartfelt thanks to players that come in here and make it possible.

So, why should September be any different. Because, again this year, The IBMA World of Bluegrass kicks off on September 26 (runs through October 2). We want to extend a warm welcome to all the WOB folks. We look forward to seeing you again this year. Come on in. And don't forget to say hi.

Bluegrass and Roots Music. You'll find the best of it right here at the Station Inn and you won't want to miss a note. Check out our calendars and see for yourself.

The Station Inn... Bluegrass and Roots Music's premiere listening room, where you'll find great music, good times and friends you've yet to meet.

Bentley House of Soul

410 George L Davis Boulevard
Nashville , TN 37203
Reginald Ridley
(615) 406-9955

CLUB LIVE BAND MUSIC DJ,BIRTHDAY PARTY'S WEDDINGS RECEPTIONS, GOOD FOOD GOOD MUSIC GOOD FUN.

The Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar

411 Broadway, Second Floor
Nashville , TN 37201
Steve Doherty
(615) 747-5851 | Fax: (615) 747-5853

For those who've never been to The Big Bang there's one thing you should know - at The Big Bang, you're the star of the show. It's called a Sing-along Piano Bar for a reason. You will sing, dance, and laugh...a lot!

Every night the show comes to life at The Big Bang when our entertainers take a seat on stage behind two grand pianos and combine music, comedy and audience participation to create a fast-paced, high-energy show that's unlike anything you've ever experienced.

The Big Bang Bar - a fast-paced, high-energy, dueling piano show that is unlike anything Nashville has ever experienced. The Big Bang Bar is fun, funny, feel good, rock & roll sing along...it's a blast!

Broadway Entertainment

420 Broadway
Nashville , TN 37203
Ruble Sanderson
(615) 251-6812 | Fax: (615) 251-6813

Hours of Operation

Sunday 2:00pm-3:00am

Monday-Wednesday 6:00pm - 3:00am

Thursday-Friday 2:00pm-3:00am

Saturday 11:00am-3:00am

Museums and Historical Sites