Your
Guide
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Nashville's
Honky
Tonk
Highway

Find yourself mesmerized by the live music and neon lights of Broadway on Honky Tonk Highway – Nashville’s famous street. World-class live music plays 365 days a year on the city’s main drag.

What is Honky Tonk Highway?

Nashville's Honky Tonk Highway, located on Lower Broadway, is a row of honky tonks pumping live music into the streets from 10am to 3am. One of the best parts: it doesn't cost a thing. Meaning no cover charge. Meaning save your money for more important things like the tip jar! Because in Music City we understand music should be shared to all. 

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Tootsie's Orchid Lounge
Located 422 Broadway, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge has three floors, three stages with live musical performances daily, and three bars. The 3rd story is an open-air rooftop. The kitchen serves an extensive
Downtown - Lower Broadway
Honky Tonk Central
Located on the corner of 4th Avenue and Broadway, Honky Tonk Central has three floors, three stages, and three bars. This establishment can accommodate eight hundred and forty people. The first floor
Downtown - Lower Broadway
Rippy's Honky Tonk
Located on the corner of 5th Avenue and Broadway, Rippy's has two floors, three stages with live musical performance daily, and three bars. The kitchen serves an extensive menu to each floor.
Downtown - Lower Broadway
Kid Rock's Big Honky Tonk & Steakhouse
Located on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Broadway, Honky Tonk Central has five floors, four stages, and six bars. The fifth floor is an open-air rooftop. The first floor and mezzanine overlooks the
Downtown - Lower Broadway
Ole Red Nashville
We don’t like to brag (yeah we do), but Ole Red has got the music. And we mean the good music. Get up close and personal with tomorrow’s and today’s country stars at Ole Red, where the hottest talent
Downtown - Lower Broadway
Nudie's Honky Tonk
The world famous Nudie’s Honky Tonk on Broadway resides in a 100-year-old historic, three-story building housing millions of dollars worth of rare country music memorabilia, stage costumes, multiple
Downtown - Lower Broadway
Nashville Underground
Nashville Underground, owned by brothers Joey and Gavin DeGraw, is home to Mimi's Hot Chicken and BBQ, Broadway Bowl & Bull, and its renowned, multilevel rooftop dance club. All elements of the
Downtown - Lower Broadway
Whiskey Bent Saloon
Whiskey Bent Saloon is located right in the middle of all the action that makes Nashville famous. It is a great place for you and your guests to kick back, have fun, and let loose. When you are in the
Downtown - Lower Broadway
Legends Corner
What do the five original 78RPM Elvis Presley Sun Records, a set of KISS Dolls, and a 12-string autographed guitar once owned by Johnny Cash have in common? They are all hanging on the walls at
Downtown - Lower Broadway

Where the Legends Play

You never know who you’ll see in these Lower Broadway bars. Willie NelsonBlake SheltonGretchen WilsonDierks Bentley and other stars began their careers on this amazing street. MEANING the person you see singing on the stage in Music City might be the next big thing.

Tip Jar at a Honky Tonk on Broadway

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Venture Off the Beaten Path

While the Honky Tonks on Lower Broadway might be the most visited, they are not the only ones in Music City. Check out Luke Combs' Category 10 around the corner on 2nd Avenue North, or Lainey Wilson's Bell Bottoms Up and Show Pony down Third Avenue South. Printers Alley is a local spot within walking distance of Broadway with fun speakeasies and karaoke. Or mix up your night by crafting your own cocktails at Liquor Lab before the Honky Tonk begins.

Pace is Key

The bars stay open until 3am. Remember: it's a marathon, not a race.

Multiple Levels

Many of the Honky Tonks have multiple bars and levels. If the first level or bar is busy, try the next one.

Get Out of the Crowd

Want to get out of the crowd for a minute? Check out Printers Alley between 3rd and 4th Avenue North and Church Street. Some of the popular bars in this area include Blueprint Underground Cocktail Club and Skull's Rainbow Room.

Try the Back Entrance

Did you know? Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Robert's Western World, The Stage on Broadway, and Legends Corner all have a second entrance? If the front is packed, head around back to the alley entrance.

The Crosswalks

The crosswalks on Lower Broadway do the Barnes Dance. Vehicular traffic stops so pedestrians can cross the intersection in any direction, including diagonally. Here’s how that works.

During the Day

If you head to Lower Broadway during the day, the Honky Tonks are not as packed and the music is just as good. That way, you get the full experience without the full crowd.

Tips are Loved

The bands on Lower Broadway play for tips. And the majority of places do not charge a cover. Please remember to bring cash so you can tip the band if you like the tunes.

Group Tip

Group tip - Have each person in the group buy a round throughout the evening. That saves the hassle of everyone going up to the bar at once. By the end of the night, everyone should be paid back.

Cowboy Boots

Did you purchase your boots in Nashville? Make sure to take it easy as you break them in!

Closed-Toe Shoes are Best

Wear closed-toe shoes to the bars. You don’t want people stepping all over your poor little toes all night long.

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