Memphis
Don't even think of showing up at this gritty, hole-in-the-wall juke joint before midnight. Order a 40oz beer and a basket of wings, then sit back to…
Must-see entertainment in Tennessee
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Nashville
A true Nashville gem, this nonprofit cinema showcases the best of independent, documentary, world, repertory and classic cinema 365 days a year. It's also…
Nashville
Though you'll find a variety of country shows throughout the week, the performance to see is the Grand Ole Opry, a lavish tribute to classic Nashville…
Nashville
The Basement is a staple of the indie music scene, with an eclectic offering of artists performing most nights of the week. Catch a huge line-up of…
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Nashville
It's in a strip mall in suburban South Nashville, but don't let that fool you: some of the best original singer-songwriters in country music have graced…
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Memphis
This Midtown favorite has food, pool and occasional live music that caters to a laid-back young crowd hyped up on 36 taps of draft craft and another 130…
Nashville
If you’re looking for a great spot to connect with Nashville's music history, head to the legendary Exit/In. This intimate space has hosted all-time…
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Nashville
Located inside the former Marathon Motorworks factory (Nashville’s only local automobile manufacturer, which shuttered in 1914), this venue is simple but…
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Nashville
Hailed as Nashville’s weekly lawn party, this is much more than a concert series. Set in beautiful Centennial Park with the famous Parthenon as a backdrop…
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Tennessee
This quirky pub and eatery, known locally as 'The Pig', has been a Franklin staple since 1986. Upstairs are a patio, lounge and billiards room, while…
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Nashville
Not into the honky-tonk scene? No problem. Head to the End and you’ll be treated to artists who also wouldn’t be caught dead down on Broadway. This tiny…
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Memphis
The original nightclub from the Mississippi kid who came to Memphis and became a star. This place gets LOUD! Head up to the 3rd floor for fine Delta…
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Legendary Kimbro's Pickin' Parlor
Tennessee
Thirty minutes south of Nashville, Kimbro’s is an old house in downtown Franklin where you can enjoy the fiddles, the twangs of the banjo and the pickin’…
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Tennessee
In the heart of downtown, this restored 1937 theater juggles an impressive lineup of musical acts, classic movies and live performances. Recent shows…
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Memphis
The only freestanding Black repertory theatre in the region, this playhouse in the Overton Square theater district presents a year-round lineup of plays,…
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Memphis
This reborn historic Overton Square music venue once hosted Kiss and Billy Joel in its '70s heyday. The lights were out for 38 years, but it's now one of…
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Memphis
Housed in a former bread factory, this midsize venue hosts regional and national acts, from Gary Clark Jr, Lucinda Williams, Old Crow Medicine Show and…
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Chattanooga
Up-and-coming country and indie acts take the stage at this new 1300-person venue. Other than a few cocktail tables in back, it's standing room only.
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Nashville
Smoke-friendly and cash-only, Betty's Grill is one of Nashville's most authentic dives. Come for the nightly live music and inexpensive bar food.
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Memphis
In new digs in Crosstown, this unassuming little dive is one of the city's best places to hear live local bands and touring indie acts.
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Nashville
This 30-year-old veteran is still going strong, offering a diverse line-up of local, rising and big-name comedy acts.
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Memphis
A downtown arena home to the Memphis Grizzlies, the city's only major professional sports team. Memphis does love its basketball squad, and this place is…
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Memphis
Huge, popular and loud, this Cajun-themed Beale St club hops every night to the blues.
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