Live Near Franklin
Venue | URL's | City/Towns | Notes |
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19 Miles to Music Row | 19 Miles to Music Row | Franklin | First Tuesday - Franklin First UMC - love it - another free songwriter night sponsored by a local church. I do wish one of them would change the date.... |
3rd & Lindsley | Calendar - 3rd and Lindsley | Nashville | |
5 Spot | The 5 Spot | Nashville | live music east of the river |
4040 Club at Franklin Christian | The 4040 Presents - Franklin Christian Church | Franklin | First Tuesday; Franklin Christian Church |
Amber Falls Winery | Events | Amber Falls Winery | Hampshire | it's a drive but nice on a nice day |
Analog | Analog at Hutton Hotel | Nashville, TN | Nashville | an awesome venue, and go eat at the Row across the street - sorta |
Arrington Vineyards | Event Calendar | Arrington | cool venue - check the calendar - lotsa food options |
Bluebird Cafรฉ | Show Calendar โ The Bluebird Cafe | Nashville | bordering on impossible to get tkts ๐ - try 2 weeks prior and sitting at your keyboard in the AM |
Bluebird on the Mountain | Bluebird on the Mountain Concerts | Dyer | Vanderbilt University | Nashville | Summers, fun - pay for a car of up to 8, sells out fast |
Bowery Vault | The Bowery Vault | Nashville | Thur thru Sat nights |
Buddy's Place | Live Music - House Concert Venue - Home | check out shows, now has dates at Chiefs on Broadway, may add some back at Lascassas in 2025 | |
Bunganut | https://bunganutpigfranklin.com/ | Franklin | good burgers but have not seen any music here - they used to have it and the calendar page is still on their site - so maybe someday?? |
Candlelight - Parthenon | Fever Candlelight Concerts at the Parthenon - Centennial Park | Nashville | pretty venue |
Chief's on Broadway | Eric Church's Chiefs on Broadway | Nashville | love the theater - the bbq is just ok in my book but others love it |
Dee's Lounge | Shows & Events - Deeโs Country Cocktail Lounge | Nashville | bit of a dive ambience but great venue - sometimes |
FirstBank Amphitheatre | https://www.firstbankamphitheater.com/ | Franklin | beautiful venue and parking is not as bad as people say - barely qualifies as Franklin tho ๐ |
Fox & Locke | https://www.foxandlocke.com/ | Leipers Fork | love this place - almost don't want to tell anyone, Open Mic night sells out early |
Franklin Theatre | https://www.franklintheatre.com/ | Franklin | great location and sometimes great shows - has gotten a bit pricey though so watch it |
Full Moon Pickin Party | Full Moon Pickinโ Parties โบ โ Friends of Warner Parks | Brentwood | Summers - love these events - wander around and listen to the main stage or the little pop up groups, have food trucks and the tickets include drink coupons |
Jane's Hideaway | Music Schedule - Jane's Hideaway (janeshideaway.com) | Nashville | Nashville East - the vibe/ambience |
Keg Springs Winery | Keg Springs Winery - Visit Us - Winery Events | Hampshire | it's a drive but nice on a nice day |
Kimbro's | https://www.legendarykimbros.com/ | Franklin | the porch or the vibe inside ๐ |
Live Oak | EVENTS | Live Oak Nashville | Nashville | |
Loser's Bar and Grill | Nashville | Tuesday nights | |
Mockingbird | https://www.mockingbirdtheater.com/ | Franklin | |
Mulehouse | The Mulehouse | Live Music and Event Venue | Columbia | |
Nashville Palace | Live music calendar | Nashville | have not been here yet but need to check it out |
Grand Ole Opry | Opry event calendar | Nashville | a classic venue, no music venue list should ignore it, one of the only ways to see some of the all time greats - the seats are padded ๐ LOTS of tourists and check out the tour if you have not been there |
Puckett's FR | https://puckettsgro.com/franklin/ | Franklin | easy access |
Rory Feeks' | The Hall | Homestead Hall (hardisonmill.com) | Columbia | love this place, check Muletown in the Round calendar |
Ryman | Ryman shows | Nashville | ok - so not one of my songwriter venues but the venue is a classic and has to be on any list. Bring a cushion, buy an extra seat if you can. |
Southern Rounds - The Analog | Southern Rounds: An Evening with Poets & Fools | Nashville | Wednesdays 6PM, love the venue |
Southall Resort | Franklin | the occasional music event - not impressed | |
Springwater Supper Club | Events โ Springwater Supper Club & Lounge | Nashville | fun - beer only ๐ ; can bring food in |
Stable Reserve | Songwriter Series | Franklin | great location and bar BUT - I have not gone to any of the shows - they are too fond of the seats ($$) and obviously are attending to what they view as the changing demographic in the areas |
Station Inn | www.stationinn.com | Nashville | love this place!!!! have pizza at Emmy Squared next door |
The Basement | www.thebasementnashville.com | Nashville | |
The Commodore | (20+) Facebook | Nashville | |
The Green Light | Upcoming Events in Nashville | The Green Light Bar | Nashville | |
The Listening Room | Nashville Live Music Schedule - Listening Room Cafe | Nashville | hands down - my favorite venue!!! |
The Local | https://localnash.com/ | Nashville | |
The Pond | https://thepondinfranklin.com/ | Franklin | |
The Underdog | The Underdog | Nashville | Live music every night and Guthrie Trapp most Mondays |
Thompson's Kitchen | The Thompsons Kitchen | Fairview | Live music Saturdays 7:30-9:30 |
Tin Roof - Broadway | Tin Roof on Broadway | Nashville | this one is on lower broadway |
Tin Roof - Demonbreum | The original Tin Roof | Nashville | just west of 40 off the Demonbreun exit |
Tin Roof 2 | Sometimes music | Franklin | it's a bar so be ready for all that means - occasional songwriters |
Tornado Room | Downstairs at the Country Boy | Leipers Fork | Remains to be seen - it's downstairs from The Country Boy and open as a 'speakeasy'. They have had a couple interesting shows. Parking will be tough with Fox n Locke across the street but who knows who might show up out there. And you can sleep in your car and have breakfast - LOL |
Trace View Ranch | Ranch Round | Trace View Ranch | Franklin | as of Dec 2024 I was told they've stopped. pretty location but got pricey |
Well Coffeehouse | Well Coffeehouse | Brentwood | very cute - do songwriter radio taping for Sirius - The Message |
When Pigues Fly | https://whenpiguesfly.com/ | ||
Whiskey Room | https://www.playatkings.com/event/live-music | ||
Williamson County Performing Arts Center | Williamson County Performing Arts | Franklin | |
Z Music | Calendar - Living Room Rounds (itsallaboutzmusic.com) | Franklin | 4299 Warren Road Temporarily on hold |
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