Wildhorse Saloon
Bar, American, $$$
Southern comfort & line dancing
The Best Country Music Bars in Nashville
Officially coined the Music City, Nashville is unsurprisingly home to some of the best country music bars. With country music stars holding their roots in Nashville, this city has some of the best live talent you can check out live in the city’s bars.
Music City by night © Thomas Hawk/Flickr
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
One venue, two bands
A little bit blues dive bar and a little honky-tonk, the Tootsies Orchid Lounge is the watering hole for an eclectic blend of live music. There’s usually two bands that play on separate levels, and big crowds are there for both. They’ve also got a storied food & drink menu; the drinks are a bit pricier, but the music makes it worth the money.
Price: Mid-range
Opening hours: 10 am-3 am
Watch out for: big crowds on weekend nights
Address & telephone number: Tootsies Orchid Lounge, 422 Broadway, Nashville, TN, USA, +1 615-726-0463
Legends Corner
Legendary live country music
Country albums covering the walls of the Legends Corner, this bar is one of the best for live country music. Legends Corner décor is somewhat dive-y, but its main genre would be honkey-tonk. The bartenders believe in Southern hospitality, and Legends Corner is known for some of the friendliest wait staff. Dancing is strongly encouraged.
Price: Budget
Opening hours: 10 am-3 am
Watch out for: the jukebox
Address & telephone number: Legends Corner, 428 Broadway, Nashville, TN, USA, +1 615-248-6334