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Give these Nashville live music venues a listen
Someone has their feet kicked up on the row of seats in front of them with the stage in the background and is holding two concert tickets.
Kick your feet up and enjoy the skyline views at downtown’s Ascend Amphitheater. | Photo by @happylilheather
Hear that? It’s the scintillating sound of Nashville’s live music venues beckoning you to a performance you’ll never forget.

The concert scene is truly unmatched in our area — from Bridgestone to The Basement East, there’s a stage for any type of tune. To get to know them all, you must do three things:

Put your hands in the air, wave ‘em like you just don’t care, then lay your eyes (and ears) on our guide.

Outdoor settings

Ascend Amphitheater | 310 1st Ave. S.
Capacity: 6,800

The open-air venue powered by Live Nation sits on the banks of the Cumberland River. Ascend places a high priority on sustainability and converted over 105,000 pounds of waste from the landfill during its 2022 season.

Skydeck on Broadway | 5055 Broadway
Capacity: Up to 1,600

This standing room venue is cashless, so make sure you have your plastic on hand. Skydeck doesn’t offer food, but you are allowed to bring in bites from one of the 30+ eateries inside Assembly Food Hall on Level 2.

FirstBank Amphitheater | 4525 Graystone Quarry Ln., Franklin
Capacity: Up to 7,500

Situated on the back end of 140 acres, this venue features a natural landscape in a reclaimed rock quarry. Pro tip: Expect to walk a quarter-mile on paved surfaces inside the main gates.

The exterior of The Bluebird Cafe with its famous light blue awning.

The Bluebird Cafe opened in 1982 in the heart of Green Hills. | Photo by NASHtoday

Intimate spaces

EXIT/IN | 2208 Elliston Pl.
Capacity: ~500

EXIT/IN evolved from a “listening room” to a rock club, hosting musical acts like the then-unknown Jimmy Buffet and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and even comedian Steve Martin (who took the entire audience out for burgers).

The Bluebird Cafe | 4104 Hillsboro Pk.
Capacity: 90

This intimate space is recognized for being a songwriter’s venue — you might know it as the place Taylor Swift was first discovered at 14 years old.

The 5 Spot | 1006 Forest Ave.
Capacity: ~150

What do they call it? Dinner and a show? Happy Day Bobby’s now runs The 5 Spot’s renovated kitchen offering sandwiches and select sides.

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Events
Thursday, Oct. 12
  • Gulch Movie Night: “Back to the Future” | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Noble Park, 333 11th Ave. S. | Free | Bring blankets + chairs and get comfortable for the movie while enjoying free po boys, pasta salad, chips, and cookies from The Gumbo Bros.
Friday, Oct. 13
  • 45th Annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair | Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave. | Cost of purchase | Support artists across the Volunteer State who make a wide variety of handmade products.
  • 2nd Annual Hall-O-Ween Bar Crawl | Friday, Oct. 13 | 8 p.m. | Assembly Food Hall, 5055 Broadway | $65 | Enjoy five specialty drinks available this weekend-only, swag bags, and live music.
Saturday, Oct. 14
  • Music City Rose Show | Saturday, Oct. 14-Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | Cost of admission | Join 40+ award-winning rosarians as they compete for “Best Rose” in multiple categories + enjoy live music and food trucks.
  • Darius Rucker | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 8 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater, 310 1st Ave. S. | $49+ | The country star will be joined by special guests Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors.
Sunday, Oct. 15
  • Tamale Cookoff | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 2-5 p.m. | Crazy Gnome Brewery, 948 Main St. | $10 | Join the East Nashville brewery for a tamale cooking competition.
Monday, Oct. 16
Events calendar here
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Drink

Should you really drink 8 glasses of water per day?
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Since the 1940s, we’ve been told to drink eight glasses of water per day. But drinking beyond thirst dilutes blood electrolyte levels (especially sodium levels), leading to headaches, low energy, cramps, confusion, or worse.

The key? Add electrolytes into the mix.

Enter: LMNT.

Created by scientists, LMNT has enough sodium, potassium, and magnesium to get you truly hydrated. It has zero sugar and artificial colors — while offering fan-fave flavors like Citrus Salt and Raspberry Salt.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Local boutique Molly Green is eyeing a November opening in 12 South between MAFIAoZA’S and Embers Ski Lodge — 2408 12th Ave. S. The news comes as the owners prepare to re-open an East Nashville location in early 2024 at 918 Main St. (Nashville Post)
Biz
  • Forza Pilates and Urban Sweat will become Standard Assembly in Wedgewood-Houston’s first tenants, with opening dates set for December and sometime in 2024, respectively. To celebrate, the two businesses will host a free event on Saturday, Oct. 21 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.).
Theater
  • Roll back the curtain. Studio Tenn is gearing up for opening night on Thursday, Oct. 19 in its new home at The Factory at Franklin’s Turner Theater. “Million Dollar Quartet” kicks the season off with a three-week run featuring music by Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
Real Estate
  • News for your homies. Memphis-based Murphy Maude Interiors expanded to Germantown — 500 Madison St. The showroom and design studio uses Maudify, which allows homeowners to access interior design toolkits from their phones. Your first room design is free this month.
Edu
  • Belmont University and TSU were recognized on Billboard’s “2023 Top Music Business Schools” list. The annual ranking highlighted 42 universities, specifically noting Belmont’s new Songwriters Hall of Fame partnership + TSU’s small class sizes and targeted courses.
Concert
  • Latin artist Gloria Trevi will bring her “Mi Soundtrack” tour to Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, May 4. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m.
Listen
  • Do you find yourself asking WWDD? If so, tune into What Would Dolly Do? Radio, a 4-part series on Apple Music 1, beginning Oct. 25. Parton will share stories and wisdom ahead of the release of her first rock album with Episode 1 covering her look and legacy. (Today)
Seasonal
  • Camp Bobby makes its return to Bobby Nashville’s rooftop beginning Thursday, Nov. 2 with igloos and campfire-inspired cocktails. The Westin Nashville’s Chalet 27, an après ski-inspired pop-up, also returns next month on Thursday, Nov. 16. Reservations will be live soon.
Older Adults
 
Cause

🍴 Read this if you’re hungry to help a cause

Dine with Gratitude at these Nashville restaurants to support Giving Kitchen
The exterior of Otaku Ramen's flagship location in East Nashville.
Otaku’s Gulch location is also on the map, but only the East location will host a special event later this month. | Photo via Otaku Ramen
If you’ve hit your “dining out” quota for the month, here’s one more reason to raise that threshold. There are a handful of Nashville restaurants participating in Giving Kitchen’s Dining with Gratitude this October.

The initiative, which raises money for food service workers in need, lasts through Tuesday, Oct. 31 — so there’s still time make room and map out your must-eats. Here are a few local digs to dig into:
Review the full list of participating restaurants.
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