5 of the best low-key spots to watch music in Nashville

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This week, we wanted to write about 5 of the best low-key spots to watch music in Nashville:

• The Station Inn

• The 5 Spot

• The Basement

• Cobra Nashville

• Springwater Supper Club & Lounge

Quick little trivia question, and then let’s get into it.

🚨 ANSWER BELOW 🚨 

The Station Inn

Gulch

If you love bluegrass, this is the place to go in Nashville. It is located in the hustle and bustle of the Gulch, but hasn’t changed a bit, and they don’t plan on changing a bit. They play bluegrass, classic country, Americana, and roots music seven nights a week. Legends such as Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, and more have played here.

Check it out here

The 5 Spot

East Nashville

The 5 Spot was featured in the hit TV show “Nashville,” but the real bands are even better. They play a variety of music here, such as Motown Mondays and Sunday Night Soul. Lady Gaga even started her 2016 tour here.

Check it out here

The Basement

8th Ave S

The Basement is exactly the name, a basement. It’s small and loud, but an amazing place to see a show. Artists such as The Lumineers, Sturgill Simpson, and Kacey Musgraves have played here. Check out their “New Faces Night.”

Check it out here

Cobra Nashville

East Nashville

Located on Gallatin Road, the Cobra is a great place to watch Rock acts. They pride themselves on being a “dive” bar and are open every day from 3 pm to 3 am.

Check it out here

Springwater Supper Club & Lounge

Midtown

Here is your answer to our trivia question! Springwater has been open as a bar since 1897 and is the oldest bar not only in Nashville, but in Tennessee. It has been operating as a club for nearly 40 years and is cash only. You can see anything from rock bands to comedians here.

Check it out here

Have a great day!

Hueston Nelson | Publisher | The Nashville Grapevine