Downtown Nashville and the honky tonks are a must visit with any trip to Music City. The majority of live music is FREE and every day new bars are popping up owned by country artists like Blake Shelton, Little Big Town and even Garth Brooks.

A more relaxed atmosphere where you can sit and enjoy a meal while listening to live music.

This is an intimate venue that has always been popular with locals but had a rise in fame when it debuted on the hit show, Nashville. This is a songwriters in the round type of experience.

The best Bluegrass you’ll find in Nashville. We love this venue because while so many newer buildings have popped up around it, it has remained unchanged and true to its roots. This is a small venue that’s first come, first served.

If you’re looking for music other than Rock, alternative, country – and just about everything in between- these are the places to check. The Basement is located in the 8th Ave S/ Melrose neighborhood and The Basement East is located in East Nashville.

Rudy’s has an underground feel (mainly because it is actually partly underground) with amazing jazz music. While there are some other jazz venues in town, this one is our personal favorite and a lot of that has to do with the atmosphere.

Exactly as the name implies, Kimbro’s is known for its live pickin music. Unlike many other venues, they serve food – and it’s delicious.

Gray’s is a restaurant in Downtown Franklin with amazing food – they also have great, live Music on the main stage on the weekends.

Formerly Puckett’s, Fox & Locke is back to its original roots with its name, Fox & Locke. One of the original live music venues, including open mic nights. You can also enjoy a “meat and three” style meal here while listening.

During summer weekends, the vineyards open up their stage for Music in the Vines. Predominantly bluegrass and jazz but considering the owner of the vineyard is Kix Brooks (from Brooks & Dunn) there are various events where he will headline.