Welcome to Music Venue Alliance - Nashville
Music Venue Alliance - Nashville was founded in Fall 2017 and represents over 15 Independent Music Venues throughout Music City
Meet Our Members
3rd & Lindsley
A local favorite, 3rd & Lindsley hosts musical acts from around town and around the world. 3rd & Lindsley is located in Nashville's Sobro neighborhood, meaning it's south of Lower Broadway. 3rd and Lindsley hosts local, regional and national acts.
The Bluebird Cafe
Established in 1982, The Bluebird has gained worldwide recognition as a songwriter's venue where the "heroes behind the hits" perform their original songs. Artists such as Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift have had career moments at the club along with countless hit songwriters whose music is represented on a wide-range of charts.
Cannery Ballroom
Cannery Ballroom was established in 2005 as a big brother to Mercy Lounge in the Cannery Complex. Capable of accommodating much larger national acts with more elaborate stage production, 1000-capacity standing room, and a huge bar stocked with all your favorite libations.
Drkmttr Collective
Drkmttr Collective is an all ages music venue and artist space in Nashville, TN.
EXIT/IN
Exit/In, established in 1971, is the anchor of Elliston Place and reason the strip is known as The Rock Block. Take one look at the Wall Of Fame, on the front of the building, to begin understanding the magnitude of the performances that have taken place at the storied club.
Mercy Lounge
Since the doors to the Mercy Lounge first opened back in January of 2003, the cozy little club on Cannery Row has been both locally-favored and nationally-renowned.
The End
Established in 1999 and located on the revered “Rock Block” of Elliston Place, The End is Nashville’s premier small-capacity Rock N Roll dive bar. The End has played host to several of the world’s finest and most raucous bands over quite a long time and still provide a small club experience like nowhere else you’ll find.
The High Watt
Opened in 2013, The High Watt provided a space within the Cannery Complex to accommodate emerging artists.
The Listening Room
Established in 2006 by owner and songwriter Chris Blair, The Listening Room sought to create a live music community where artists could not only perform their own music, but also share the in-depth stories behind their songs and artistry. What is now an is an iconic music venue in the heart of downtown Nashville, the venue showcases performances from the city’s most well-known songwriters and artists.
Rudy’s Jazz Room
After opening in 2017 Rudy's Jazz Room quickly became regionally and nationally recognized in its genre, embodying the history and spirit of traditional jazz clubs where musicians played their hearts out while people gathered to listen, dance, eat, drink and socialize in intimate and casual speakeasies centered around the improvisational art form.
Springwater
Established in 1896, Springwater Supper Club & Lounge is the oldest continuously open and operational bar in the great state of Tennessee.
Station Inn
The Station Inn is a listening room in the heart of Nashville, featuring the world’s best bluegrass, roots, classic country, and Americana.
The 5 Spot
The 5 Spot is East Nashville's live music venue and hang out.
The Basement
The Basement is a cozy live music venue with a spacious patio hosting an array of alternative, rock & indie artists.
The East Room
The East Room is a down-to-earth performance space showcasing rock bands, comedy nights, theater & dance parties.