top music venues

Exit/In

A key part of Elliston Place’s celebrated Rock Block, the renowned Exit/In has a 50-year history that includes everyone from Steve Martin to The Police — and their names are all there on the wall.

Grand Ole Opry House

The main home of the Grand Ole Opry since 1974, this opulent 4,400-capacity hall is the crown jewel of the Opryland complex. Standing on its stage is a rite of passage for anyone who’s anyone in country music.

Marathon Music Works

Located in historic Marathon Village, the spacious 1,500-capacity room features two full bars and hosts pop, rock, hip-hop and country shows.

Play

As Nashville’s hottest dance bar, this place has everything: female and male impersonators (known as The Play Mates), DJ nights, themed dance-party nights and much, much more.

Robert’s Western World

See p. 11.

The Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Home of the Nashville Symphony, the Schermerhorn is a gorgeous downtown venue that hosts a variety of classical, pop, blues, jazz and even the occasional comedy performance.

Station Inn

See p. 15.

Third Man Records

Mecca for fans of Jack White, and the Chocolate Factory to the Nashville-by-way-of-Detroit Last Rock Icon Standing’s Willy Wonka, Third Man Records is unlike any modern musical landmark in the world.