Venues in Tennessee -- A listing for indie bands with some commentary.Please send additional listings or corrections to this linkClick Here for a listing of TN based Festival and Fairs Click here for a listing of Tennessee based Buyers 12th & Porter114 12th Avenue North, Nashville, TN Great venue--possibly the best sound & Lights in a club setting in Nashville. Great for video shoots. Double venue--small stage off the bar for smaller acts, and larger stage/lights side for rocking out. Capacity: 335 Genre: All types 3rd & Lindsley Bar and Grill 818 3rd Avenue South, Nashville, TN Booking: Ron Brice (615) 259-9891 Redone and awesome! Great venue with great seating/staging and sound/lights/ If you have been there in the past--check it out now! Books for many styles--two shows a night 7PM & 9PM. The 3rd & Lindsley Bar and Grill features more styles of music than almost any other club in Nashville: Progressive, AAA, Blues, R&B, Rock & Roll, Alternative, Americana and Soul. Capacity: 300 Genre: All Types The Basement 1604 8th Avenue South, Nashville, TN Booking: Mike Grimes (615) 254-8006 The Basement is owned and operated by Mike Grimes of Grimey’s New & Pre-Loved Music from Kentucky and Dave Brown from Chattanooga. The Basement is a 21+ venue. No exceptions. Capacity: 100 Genre: All Types Belcourt Theatre2102 Belcourt Avenue, Nashville TN Booking: Stephanie Silverman (615) 383-9140 The premiere entertainment venue in Hillsboro Village--leased to a grassroots, not-for-profit group, this historical venue is open for with theater seating. Capacity: Approx. 600--stage with theater seating Open to events/plays/concerts Bluebird Café4104 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN Booking: Erika Wollam Nichols (615) 383-1461 A small tight writers night room with history. Very intimate--can be booked for off nights. Most recognized is the legendary new songwriters showcase every Sunday. Capacity: 100 Genre: All Types--mainly singer songwriter. Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar 220 Printers Alley, Nashville, TN Booking: Teresa Pate (615) 242-5837 Besides featuring the best blues artists to come through Nashville, the Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar features a seven-piece award winning blues band playing a mixture of Chicago and Delta blues. Capacity: 215 Genre: R&B/Zydeco/Blues Bridgestone Arena 501 Broadway, Nashville TN Booking: (615) 770-2000 State-of-the art arena is is linked to the Nashville Convention Center, Renaissance Nashville Hotel and Church Street Centre Mall by a climate controlled walkway. The Bridgestone Arena is a show piece for larger drawing acts. Capacity: 10,000-15,000 The Cannery Ballroom/Mercy Lounge One Cannery Row, Nashville, TN Booking: John Bruton (615) 248-9494 The Mercy Lounge and Cannery Ballroom reside in Nashville's Historic Cannery building. The Mercy Lounge is on the second story of the massive structure and is typically open six nights a week. Mercy has some bad sight lines and stage is very low--but still does well. The Cannery Ballroom is on the ground floor and has also been renovated with new hardwood floors and other amenities. Good for mid level acts that draw 500+. Capacity (Mercy Lounge): 300 Capacity (Cannery Ballroom): 1,000 Genre: All Types Capone's 227 E. Main St., Johnson City, TN Booking: George Leonard (423) 928-2295 Eat, Drink, Be Entertained! Capacity: 465 Genre: All Types Casbah 807 W. Walnut, Johnson City, TN Booking: Shahrock (423) 928-0808 The venue has presented hundreds of national and regional musicians over the years. After two years idle, The Casbah is hosting music again in 2010. Capacity: 200 Genre: All Types Center for Southern Folklore 119 S. Main St., Memphis, TN Booking: Judy Peiser (901) 525-3655 We're a private non-profit organization dedicated to documenting and presenting the people, music and traditions of the region. Capacity: 250 Genre: Varied Down Home 300 West Main St., Johnson City, TN Booking: Ed Snodderly (423) 929-9822 Founded in 1976, the Down Home has become a mecca for music lovers in Upper East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The primary emphasis is on quality music, and the performance atmosphere promotes listening rather than socializing. There is plenty of time for friendly conversation before the show and between sets. With an excellent sound system hung from the ceiling, the club is a favorite of performers as well as listeners. Capacity: 150 Genre: Varied Douglas Corner Café 2106-A 8th Avenue South, Nashville, TN Booking: Mervin Lonque (615) 298-1688 Very intimate and cool vibe--brick wals--long and narrow. Established acts, top writers and a wide array of musical styles makes Douglas Corner Cafe a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Great for writers and younder acts--close to Belmont U, and Vandy. Across fron Zanies Comedy club. Capacity: 100-150 Genre: Open--singer songwriter. The End 2219 Elliston Place, Nashville, TN Booking: Bruce Fitzpatrick (615) 321-4457 The End has been Nashville's premier indie-rock venue for 30+ years! A gritty, beer infused dive that reeks of indie music and good music. All shows 18+, $5, 9pm doors unless otherwise noted. Great sound guy--a bit gruff--but awesome mix. Bring a crowd that parties to help Bruce out. Capacity: 175 Genre: Punk, Metal, Indie, Emo Exit/In 2208 Elliston Place, Nashville, TN Booking: Ryan Bruce (615) 321-3340 Since Exit/In was in 1971, the club has developed its unique reputation through the wonderful bands that have played the stage. Musicians like The Police, R.E.M., Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffet, GWAR, Steve Martin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muddy Waters, The Allman Brothers Band, Kings of Leon, The Cult, WASP, Billy Joel, Guitar Wolf, Jimmy Buffett, Daniel Johnston, Etta James, etc. Email mainly on web site for booking. Need a package that draws or headliner to ensure show. Capacity: 450 Genre: All types Grand Ole Opry House 2802 Opryland Drive, Nashville TN Booking: Lauren Simpson (615) 889-3060 Part of the "Grand Ole Opry" history. Large venue, used mainly for bluegrass, country, gospel and more. Capacity: 4,400 Genre: Bluegrass, Country, Gospel, etc Hard Rock Café 100 Broadway, Nashville, TN Booking: Colleen Flynn (407) 370-5900 Separate stage and lots of walk in traffic. Not covered much by locals due to the traffic and parking mess. Located in the heart of the historic 'District' of downtown Nashville at the foot of Riverfront Park, Hard Rock Cafe Nashville is the perfect venue if you want food to be part of the mix. Capacity: 400 Genre: Varied Hi-Tone Cafe 1913 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN Booking: Dan Holloway (901) 278-8663 $2 Surcharge on anyone under 21. The best way to get in touch with the Hi-Tone is regards to booking is to email Dan Holloway at hitonecafe@hotmail.com. Please allow 8-12 weeks in advance of the desired date. Capacity: 500 Genre: Varied Laurel Theater 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN Booking: Toby Koosman (865) 522-5851 The building was extensively renovated in the 1980's and houses an acoustically and visually excellent concert hall, a secondary display and performance space, an archives of sound recordings, audio production facilities, and the organization's offices. Capacity: 200 Genre: Varied Layla's Bluegrass Inn 418 Broadway, Nashville, TN Booking: (615) 726-2799 The place for live entertainment--mainly covers. Limelight Entertainment Venue 201 Woodland, Nashville, TN Booking: Trey Thurman (615) 557-4098 Limelight is located near the Tital Stadium. Fenced parking--relatively safe. Very flexible venue with table seating, bar and food--or not. Great sound and lighting system, huge dance floor andfits the bill for concerts, weddings, corporate events and any will cater to all of your needs. Capacity: 1500 Genre: Latin to Urban New Daisy Theater 330 Beale St, Memphis, TN Booking: Mike Glenn (901) 525-8981 The New Daisy is an all ages venue. Beer & Spirits are served. Doors open at 7:00 PM Central time, and the show starts sometime thereafter, unless otherwise indicated. We do not accept credit cards. Capacity: 1,000 Genre: All Types Newby's 539 S. Highland, Memphis, TN Booking: Todd Adams (901) 452-8408 Newby's is a 21 and up, smoking establishment. Open 7 days a week till 3 am. The Newby's Theater is a separate non-smoking, 18 and up Live Music Venue… You must have a Valid State ID’s to enter either location. Capacity: 500 Genre: All Types Rhythm & Brews 1312 Sharon Circle, Chattanooga, TN Booking: Mike Dougher (423) 267-4644 All Shows 21+ unless otherwise noted. Please note: We are now a non-smoking venue. Capacity: 450 Genre: Blue, Folk, Reggae, Rock Robert's Western World 416B Broadway, Nashville, TN Booking: (615) 244-9552 As the “Home of Traditional Country Music” you will not find another like Robert’s Western World. Merle Haggard, Tom Petty, Tracy Byrd, Kid Rock, Allison Kraus and Rascal Flatts have made this home at some point. Broadway dive with history. Rocketown 601 4th Avenue South, Nashville, TN Booking: Reagan Thomas (615) 843-4001 x223 Singer/songwriter Michael W. Smith founded Rocketown in 1994 to give teens a positive alternative to the many negative pressures they face. The first of its kind in the Southeast, Rocketown has grown into a regional outreach as well as a model for faith-based relational outreach across the country. Multi rooms and stages. Started as positive / Christian venue but does secular as well--as long as they do not overtly worship Satan. Capacity: 132-1500 Format: All Types Rum Boogie Cafe 168 Beale St. (Upstairs), Memphis, TN Booking: Carson Lamm (901) 525-3891 Of all the clubs and bars on Beale Street, Rum Boogie Cafe is the one not to miss. If their superfine rum selection and beer aren’t enough to entice you, the Cajun and barbecue menu should–ribs, fried catfish, gumbo and red beans and rice served by fast and friendly servers. Nighttime is all about hot music with the house-favorite James Govan and the Boogie Blues Band. Open 7 Days A Week from 11am to 2am!!! Capacity: 250 Genre: Rock, Indie, Blues, Acoustic Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville TN Booking: (615) 889-3060 The historic mother church of Country Music. Rents as venue. Many of the hipper acts like to play here--typically sells out as it is a small venue--with great acoustics and seating. Not too bad for venue rent--$2000-3,000 but labor costs are awesome. Pretty much need to sell out to make your money back. Capacity: 1600 The Square Room 4 Market Square Suite 303C, Knoxville, TN Booking: Chyna R. Bracken (865) 223-4944 The Square Room is a state-of-the-art performance venue in the heart of downtown Knoxville, TN. Located in the Historic Market Square district; it is housed in the rear of the 4 Market Square Building along with its counterpart Café 4, a full-service restaurant and coffee bar. The Square Room provides an intimate stage that showcases international, national, and regional touring acts in multiple genres of music. From singer-songwriters to modern rockers and jazz legends to the stars of the local scene, we believe that great music deserves a great audience. Capacity: 600 Genre: All Types Station Inn 402 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN Booking: (615) 255-3307 The Station Inn is Nashville's (and some say "the world's") most popular bluegrass club. Doors open at 7 p.m. each night with live music starting at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. You cannot enter if you have all your teeth (just kidding). You must be age 21 and older or be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter. Admission to all shows at The Station Inn is on a first come - first served basis. Small capacity. Texas Troubadour Theatre 2416 Opryland Drive, Nashville TN Booking: (615) 889-2474 The free midnight jams, featuring Opry acts and country music newcomers alike. Broadcasts the Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree each Saturday night (America's second longest-running radio show, broadcast live on Nashville's WSM AM 650, following America's longest-running radio show - the Grand Ole Opry. TPAC (Tennessee Performing Arts Center) 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville TN Booking: (615) 782-4000 Three intimate venues. The performance venues at TPAC are Andrew Jackson Hall (2,472 seats), James K. Polk Theater (1,075), Andrew Johnson Theater (288) and the War Memorial Auditorium (1668). The Valarium 1213 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN Booking: Chris Jennings (865) 523-2665 The Valarium offers you a versatile & spacious room with professional technical team to offer you the very best in sound and lights for your event. Capacity: 1,200 Genre: All Types Wild Wing Cafe 11335 Campbell Lakes Dr, Farragut, TN Booking: Rob Lamble (843) 881-0039 Once upon a time there was a young man from Atlanta who thought the perfect day was a round of golf, a bucket of icy, cold beer and plenty of great wings! He moved to Hilton Head where the golf was great, but, alas, there were no buckets of beer, no great wings. So one beautiful day in June, the young man opened Wild Wing Cafe on the island paradise. Capacity: 400 Genre: Varied Wildhorse Saloon 120 Second Avenue North, Nashville, TN Booking: Ron Kerere (615) 902-8244 The Wildhorse Saloon is Nashville's #1 Dining and Entertainment destination and a mecca of entertainment in America. Capacity: 1440 Genre: Rock, Pop, Country, Comedy Young Avenue Deli 2119 Young Avenue, Memphis, TN Booking: Tiger Bryant (901) 278-0034 The Young Avenue Deli has award winning food, billiards, beer selection, smoke shop and has been called the best place to see live music in Memphis. Capacity: 500 Genre: Varied Zanies Comedy Night Club 2025 8th Avenue South, Nashville, TN Booking: Brian Dorfman (615) 269-0221 Zanies is Nashville's premier comedy club for 24 years! Capacity: 270 Genre: Comedy |




