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2008 Tin Pan South Clubs


Click here for a map of all the venues.
A special thanks to Michael J. McLaughlin for setting up the map!.

The Basement
1604 8th Ave. S
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 254-8006
www.thebasementnashville.com

The Basement, known for its great charm and cool atmosphere, offers a full bar and pizza.  In addition to the show cover charge, there is a $6.00 food/drink minimum purchase per seat.   No smoking is permitted.  Admission is 21 and older.  Underage guests must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.   The Basement is located one block north of Wedgewood Avenue and the 8th Avenue South intersection.   Free parking is available behind the club and on side-streets (use alley entrance). 


The Bluebird Café
4104 Hillsboro Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 383-1461
www.bluebirdcafe.com

Open since June 1982, the Bluebird Cafe features songwriters and acoustic music seven nights a week, providing a stage for both the newest songwriters in town to play as well as for Nashville's most established writers.  The Bluebird is known for helping start the careers of many Country artists, including Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Trisha Yearwood and Kathy Mattea, and was featured in the Paramount Pictures film The Thing Called Love.  The Bluebird was named one of the best music clubs in America by Newsweek in 2005.  A varied menu of appetizers, hot & cold sandwiches, salads & daily hot specials is available until 10 p.m.  In addition to the show cover charge, there is a $7.00 food/drink minimum purchase per seat.   No smoking is permitted.  All ages admittedReservations required for all Tin Pan South shows (even if possessing a Fast Access Pass) and may be made online at www.BluebirdCafe.com or by calling 383-1461.  Free parking is available in the club lot and at a nearby shopping center.    



Douglas Corner Café
2106-A Eighth Ave. South
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-1688
www.douglascorner.com

A premier music landmark, Douglas Corner draws the best from Nashville's songwriting community.  Full bar and light menu (pizzas and brisket wraps) available.  In addition to the show cover charge, there is a $4.00 food/drink minimum purchase per seat.   No smoking is permitted.  Admission is 18 and older.  Underage guests must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.   Free parking is available in the club lot, along the street and behind the venue. 



Edgehill Studios Cafe
1201 Villa Place, Suite 105
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 301-8539
www.edgehillstudios.com

Edgehill Studios Café is a multipurpose community gathering place, offering coffee, soups and sandwiches, wireless internet and an eclectic assortment of live music by Nashville’s premier songwriters.  There is no food/drink minimum purchase per seat.  No smoking is permitted.  All ages admitted.  Edgehill Studios Café is located just a block off of Music Row on Edgehill and Villa.  Free parking is available in front and back of the venue.



Mercy Lounge
1 Cannery Row
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 251-3020
www.mercylounge.com

Mercy Lounge is a large showcase club with an amazing, warm vibe.  Pizza and sandwiches served 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.   There is no food/drink minimum purchase per seatNo smoking is permitted.  Admission is 18 and older.  Mercy Lounge is located in the historic Cannery Building on Cannery Row off 8th AvenueFree parking is available in the club lot.  Pay parking is available in an adjacent lot. 



The Rutledge
410 4th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 782-6858
www.therutledgelmv.com

The Rutledge is a live music venue designed by entertainers for entertainers.  The Rutledge offers salads, grilled items, deli sandwiches and a specialized liquor menu.  There is no food/drink minimum purchase per seatNo smoking is permitted.  Admission is 18 and older.  The Rutledge is located one block from the Country Music Hall of Fame and the new Schermerhorn Symphony CenterFree parking is available behind the club and along the street. Complimentary valet parking (tipping suggested) begins one hour before the Early Show each night at The Rutledge.



Station Inn
402 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 255-3307
www.stationinn.com

The Station Inn is billed as "Bluegrass and Roots music’s premiere listening room, where you’ll find great music, good times, and friends you’ve yet to meet.”  It offers Pizza, hot dogs, nacho plates and beer.  There is no food/drink minimum purchase per seat.  No smoking is permitted.  Admission is 21 and older.  Underage guests must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.   Free parking is available behind the building.


3rd & Lindsley
818 Third Ave. S.
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 259-9891
www.3rdandlindsley.com

3rd & Lindsley is Nashville's progressive live music venue, celebrating its 14th year on the corner of 3rd and Lindsley.  Great sound and atmosphere are hallmarks of this multi-level club, as are the full bar and grill menu.  There is no food/drink minimum purchase per seat.  No smoking is permitted.  Admission is 18 and olderFree parking is available around the building and across the street.

12th & Porter
114 12th Ave. N
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 734-1981
www.myspace.com/12thandporter

12th & Porter was recently voted by readers of the NashvilleScene as 2nd only to the historic Ryman Auditorium as Nashville's best place to hear live music.  No stranger to rare, only-in-Nashville shows, 12th & Porter operates daily as Nashville's premier label showcase venue, as well as one of the most respected Indie Rock venues in the Southeast.  In addition to great music, 12th & Porter offers pizza by the slice, salad and bread.  There is no food/drink minimum purchase per seatNo smoking is permitted.  Admission is 21 and olderFree parking is available along the street.  Valet parking is also available.

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