Blues & Jazz

B.B King's Blues Club and Restaurant - The District
Basin Alley
Tentatively scheduled to open spring of '96, "the world's premier blues address" features the best in live blues entertainment, great Southern food and dancing. Entertainment begins at 11:30 am until close. Cover charge $4-$6.

Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar - The District
220 Printer's Alley (37219)
(615) 242-5837
Authentic New Orleans atmosphere with cajun food. Enjoy live blues nightly from 4-7 pm (Happy Hour) and 8:30 pm-1:30 am. Club open daily 4 pm-3 am. No cover for Happy Hour entertainment; $3 cover for house band; other covers vary.

Faison's
2000 Belcourt Ave. (37212)
(615) 298-2112
Live jazz every weekend. Entertainment begins Saturday at 3 pm; Sunday at noon.

The Merchants - The District
401 Broadway (37203)
(615) 254-1892
Live jazz Friday-Saturday 8-11 pm. No cover.

Country

Barbara's - The District
207 Printer's Alley (37201)
(615) 259-2272
Toby Keith, Confederate Railroad, Tanya Tucker, Mark Chestnut, Trisha Yearwood, The Mavericks and Tom Jones are just a few stars that have been seen and heard at Barbara's. Entertainment nightly beginning at 9 pm; blues featured Sunday evenings. Cover charge $3.

Denim & Diamonds
950 Madison Square Shopping Center, Madison (37115)
(615) 868-1557
A 32,000 square-foot entertainment complex with a huge dance floor and practice floor. Music programmed nightly by a DJ. Celebrity concerts and special events also scheduled. Open Wednesday-Sunday 6 pm-3 am. Cover varies; free dance lessons.

Ernest Tubb Record Shop Midnight Jamboree
2414 Music Valley Drive (37214)
(615) 889-2474
A live radio show with performances by Opry stars and new talent. Saturday nights at midnight in the Texas Troubadour Theatre (arrive by 11:30 pm). No cover charge.

Jack Daniel's Saloon at Opryland Hotel
2800 Opryland Drive (37214)
(615) 889-1000
A great place to get together for drinks, snacks and congeniality. Appetizers offered. Live entertainment nightly. Open Monday-Saturday at 11 am; Sunday at noon. No cover. Briley Parkway, Exit 12B.

LeGarde Twins Country Music Theatre
1407 Division Street; Music Row in Quality Inn Hall of Fame (37203)
(615) 251-7007 or 1-800-861-7007
Live country music shows Monday-Saturday. Meet the stars every day. International Cafe and Bar open daily 3 pm-midnight offering full bar, food and live entertainment. Wall of Fame displays artists' albums for 40-year time span.

Long Hollow Jamboree
3600 Long Hollow Pike, Goodlettsville (37072)
(615) 824-4445
Live country entertainment with square dancing, buck dancing and the two-step. Open Tuesday and Friday-Saturday 5-11:30 pm. Cover charge. Exit 97 off I-65N.

Nashville Nightlife
2620 Music Valley Drive (37214)
(615) 885-5201; 1-800-308-6779
Home of Eagle recording artist Gayle Strickland and the Nashville Nightlife Breakfast Theater featuring Opry stars Del Reeves and Jeannie Seely. Breakfast show Friday-Saturday 8:30-10 am; evening shows Wednesday-Sunday 8 pm-midnight; dinner served 6-11 pm. Briley Parkway, Exit 12B.

Nashville On Stage
2808 Opryland Drive (37214)
(615) 889-6611 tickets and scheduling
A six month all-star musical extravaganza, "Nashville On Stage" at Opryland is headlined by some of the top names in country music. See artists like Tanya Tucker, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Oak Ridge Boys, Patty Loveless, Marty Stuart and a host of today's chart-topping performers. Briley Parkway, Exit 11.

Nashville Palace
2400 Music Valley Drive (37214)
(615) 885-1540
Live country music with a dance floor, plus fine dining nightly. Cover charge.

Pennington's at the Ramada Inn Across From Opryland
2401 Music Valley Drive (37214)
(615) 889-0800, ext. 74
Live entertainment Thursday-Saturday. Solo and duo acts. Happy Hour food Monday-Friday 4-7 pm. Lounge hours Monday-Friday 2 pm-1 am; Saturday-Sunday 11 am-1 pm. Briley Parkway, Exit 12B.

The Pickin' Parlor at Opryland Hotel
2800 Opryland Drive (37214)
(615) 889-1000
Sample the pickin', grinnin' and singin' that make Nashville "Music City USA." Live entertainment nightly. Open Monday-Saturday at 11 am; Sunday at 4 pm. Handicapped accessible. Briley Parkway, Exit 12B.

Robert's Western World - The District
416 Broadway (37203)
(615) 256-7937; 1-800-555-5411
Named "Hot Spot of the Year" by the Nashville media, Robert's showcases popular acts such as BR5-49, the Brazilbillies and other hot newcomers. Open Monday-Saturday 9 pm-3 am; Sunday midnight-3 am.

Southfork Saloon
2265 Murfreesboro Road (37217)
(615) 361-9777
A great mix of music from hot new stars and the legends of country music. State-of-the-art sound, light and video systems. Open nightly 6 pm-3 am, including holidays. Free dance lessons 7-9 pm on one of Nashville's largest dance floors.

Stock Yard Bull Pen Lounge
901 Second Ave. N. and Stockyard Boulevard (37201)
(615) 255-6464
Main floor restaurant with live entertainment. Downstairs, the newly-renovated Bull Pen Lounge features live entertainment and dancing. Open nightly Sunday-Thursday 7:30 pm-1 am; Friday-Saturday until 2 am.

Texas Troubadour Theatre
2416 Music Valley Drive #108 (37214)
(615) 885-0028
One of Nashville's premier country music theatres featuring live country and bluegrass music. Box office open daily 8 am-10 pm; matinees Saturday-Sunday at 2 pm; evening shows nightly 7-8:30 pm. Tickets $10 for matinees and $12 for evening shows. Reservations accepted. Located adjacent to Ernest Tubb Record Shop; Briley Parkway, Exit 12B.

Tootsie's Orchid Lounge - The District
422 Broadway (37203)
(615) 726-0463
Famed country music bar adjacent to the Ryman. Recently the focus of a one hour CBS documentary called "Tootsie's-Where The Music Began." Open Monday-Saturday 10 am-2 am; Sunday noon until close. Live entertainment 10 am until closing.

Performing Arts

Chaffin's Barn - A Dinner Theatre
8604 Highway 100 (37221)
(615) 646-9977; 1-800-282-BARN (2276)
Professional theater-in-the-round and dining. All plays are produced from the original Broadway shows. Open Tuesday-Saturday 6-7:30 pm for dinner with show at 8 pm; once-a-month Sunday lunch matinee 12:30-1:30 pm with show at 2 pm; closed Mondays. Reservations required. Located on Highway 100.

Nashville Ballet
2976 Sidco Drive (37204)
(615) 244-7233
Classical, contemporary and modern works in repertoire.

Nashville Opera
1900 Belmont Blvd.
Fidelity Hall, Suite 404 (37212)
(615) 292-5710
Recognized by OPERA America as a level IV regional opera.

Nashville Symphony Orchestra
Cummins Station
209 10th Avenue South, Suite 448 (37203)
(615) 255-5600; Fax (615) 255-5656.
Conducted by Kenneth Schermerhorn, the symphony performs a classical and pops concert series, as well as a Pied Piper series for children. Most concerts are performed at Jackson Hall of TPAC with other performances scheduled around town.

Tennessee Repertory Theatre
427 Chestnut St. (37203)
(615) 244-4878; Fax (615) 244-1232
Tennessee's largest professional theatre company stages five annual productions.

Rock

Ace of Clubs - The District
114 Second Ave. S. (37201)
(615) 254-ACES
Nashville's cool and soulful, hip, rockin' little dance joint. Open Monday-Friday 5:30 pm-3 am; Saturday (and Sunday when open) 8 pm-3 am; live shows begin at 9 pm. Cover charge.

Colorbox, the Bar at the Sheraton Music City Hotel
777 McGavock Pike at Century City (37214)
(615) 885-2200
DJs play new rock, old rock, soul and R&B. The bar also features pool tables, football, darts and QB1-interactive video. Open Monday-Thursday 4:30 pm-1:30 am; Friday until 2:30 am; Saturday 6 pm-2:30 am. Cover charge $3 Friday-Saturday; no charge for hotel guests. Briley Parkway, Elm Hill Pike Exit.

Top 40

Club Mére Bulles - The District
152 First Ave. N. (37201)
(615) 256-CLUB
Downstairs from Mére Bulles (free admission with dinner). Open Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8:30 pm; Friday-Saturday at 9 pm. Cover Sunday and Wednesday $3; Thursday-Saturday $5. DJ, recorded and live music, dance floor.

Underage Entertainment

Bellevue Center
7620 Hwy. 70 S. (37221)
(615) 646-8690
Belly Roo's Playland is an indoor fantasy where children pretend they're magical tokens on a giant gameboard. The gameboard is free and open during mall hours.

Variety

Belle Carol Riverboat Company - The District
106 First Ave. S., Riverfront Park (37201)
(615) 244-3430; 1-800-342-2355
Party on the Cumberland River every evening May-October; Friday-Sunday in March; Thursday-Sunday in April, November and December. Take a relaxing evening cruise filled with stunning city views, romance and fun. Live entertainment. Reservations recommended.

The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro Road (37215)
(615) 383-1461
World-renowned live music room with entertainment nightly beginning at 6:45 pm. Writer's nights. Cover charge after 9 pm; no cover on Sunday. Reservations recommended.

The Captain's Table- The District
209 Printer's Alley (37201)
(615) 256-3353; 251-8031 or 1-800-753-8031
Dining, live entertainment and dancing in Nashville's elegant supper club. Open Monday-Saturday with three shows nightly at 6:30, 8 and 9:30 pm; Happy Hour 4-7 pm. Cover $5. Reservations welcome.

The Cascades Terrace at Opryland Hotel
2800 Opryland Drive (37214)
(615) 889-1000
Open Monday-Saturday 11 am; Sunday at noon. No cover charge. Featured daily at 7 and 9 pm is the "Dancing Waters" fountain and laser light show. Pianist Vince Cardell performs during shows (except Mondays). Briley Parkway, Exit 12B.

Cowboys LaCage Theatre - The District
327 Broadway (37203)
(615) 269-2697
"Who's that lady in the black gown? No, it can't be... Barbara Streisand!" No, it's not, although you would swear it was if you visit this entertaining musical comedy revue of female impersonators. Shows on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7 and 9 pm; Friday and Saturday at 7, 9 and 11 pm. Tickets $15.50. Reservations suggested.

Douglas Corner Cafe
2106-A Eighth Ave. S. (37204)
(615) 298-1688
A premier showcase venue for such acts as Trisha Yearwood, Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks and others. Writers' showcases, open mike and featured artists. Cover $3-$5. Less than 1 mile off I-65S at Wedgewood and Eight Avenue.

General Jackson Showboat
2802 Opryland Drive (37214)
(615) 889-6611
Live entertainment is featured on every cruise with stage shows in the Victorian Theater. Briley Parkway, Exit 11.

Mulligan's Pub - The District
117 Second Ave. N. (37201)
(615) 242-8010
Live, acoustic Irish folk music in an authentic Dublin-style pub. Featuring acts from New York, Boston, Chicago and the Old Country along with The Murphy Bros., Mulligan's own house band. Entertainment begins Thursday 8:30 pm; Friday-Saturday 9:30 pm.

Music City Mix Factory
300 2nd Ave. S. (37201)
(615) 251-8899
Exciting, explosive, progressive five-level entertainment complex offering everything from K.C. & the Sunshine Band to a DJ spinning dance tunes. Open nightly 5 pm-3 am. Cover $5-$7.

Prime Cut Steakhouse - The District
170 Second Ave. N. (37201)
(615) 242-3083
Unique "indoor grilling" restaurant features live music Friday-Saturday 7-11 pm; no cover.

Pub of Love
123 12th Ave. N. (37203)
(615) 256-5683
Neighborhood pub with diverse live entertainment. Pete Seegar hosts a "Monday Thing" and Tuesday is Writer's Night. Entertainment beginning at 10 pm except for Writer's Night which begins at 7 pm; closed Sunday.

Stardust Theatre
2416 Music Valley Drive (37214)
(615) 889-2992; 1-800-828-2764
A new 614-seat theatre featuring Boots Randolph and Danny Davis and the Nashville Brass. The variety show includes country, jazz, big band and pop. Shows Monday-Saturday 8 pm. Tickets $15 adults; $5 children (12 and under). Call for reservations. Briley Parkway, Exit 12B; behind Fiddlers Inn-North.

Starlite Dinner & Dance Club
3976 Dickerson Pike (37207)
(615) 868-2147
Open Monday-Sunday; Karaoke at 8 pm Monday with Donna Noack; Ladies' Nights Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday; free dance lessons Sunday and Thursday. Entertainment 9 pm-2:30 am. No cover Sunday-Wednesday; $2 cover Thursday; $4 Friday-Saturday. Less than 2 miles from I-65, Exit 92.

Sutler
2608 Franklin Road (37204)
(615) 297-9195
Live music Wednesday-Saturday. Blues, jazz, folk and country by national and regional acts. Cover $2-$7.

Sweetwater at Holiday Inn - Briley Parkway
2200 Elm Hill Pike (37214)
(615) 883-9770
Live country and classic rock with dancing nightly. Happy Hour 5-7 pm. Briley Parkway, Elm Hill Pike Exit.

12th & Porter
114 12th Ave. N. (37203)
(615) 254-7236
Top local musicians. Entertainment Monday-Saturday beginning at 9 pm; closed Sunday. Cover $3-$8.

Concerts


Cheekwood, Nashville's Home of Art and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park Drive (37205-4242)
(615) 353-2163
Lawn concerts. "Sounds on the Grounds" lilt through the air each July and August featuring the finest studio musicians and nationally-known artists. Bring a picnic supper. Concerts begin at 6 pm. Tickets: $10-$12. Located adjacent to Percy Warner Park.

The Crown
2421 Powell Ave. (37204)
(615) 385-3200
A multimedia venue with complete production and audio/visual facilities for up to 2,400. Live music cocerts. I-65 to Armory Drive, across from 100 Oaks.

Dancin' In The District
Riverfront Park
Enjoy free live entertainment at Nashville's Riverfront Park featuring a wide variety of national and local acts. Hours: Thursdays 5-10 pm. No cover. Produced by TomKats, Inc., 256-9596 and WRLT/FM-100, 242-5600. Call for talent line-up.

Grand Ole Opry House
2804 Opryland Drive (37214)
(615) 889-3060
In addition to weekly shows of the Grand Ole Opry, the Opry House also hosts special concerts featuring pop, rock 'n' roll and country. Briley Parkway, Exit 11.

Nashville Municipal Auditorium
417 Fourth Ave. N. (37201)
(615) 862-6390
Facility hosts the Nashville Knights pro hockey, concerts, circuses, rodeo, wrestling, boxing, various touring children shows and retail sales. Call the information hotline 24 hours a day at 862-6395.

Ryman Auditorium - The District
116 Fifth Ave. N. (37219)
(615) 254-1445 General Information
(615) 889-6611 Ticket and Schedule Information
Musical productions, bluegrass nights, inspirational, country and classical music performances. Evening showtimes vary; call for schedule. Lost Highway: The Music and The Legend of Hank Williams Senior is scheduled to run May-October.

Starwood Amphitheater
3839 Murfreesboro Pike, Antioch (37013)
(615) 641-5800
Live entertainment: pop, country, jazz, rock, ethnic and symphonic concerts, musicals, dance and variety shows. To order tickets, call Ticketmaster at (615) 737-4849 or 1-800-333-4849. Located off I-24 or Murfreesboro Road.

Tennessee Performing Arts Center
505 Deaderick St. (37219)
(615) 741-7975
TPAC is home to a variety of special performances and concert events. For tickets, contact: Ticketmaster at (615) 737-4849 or 1-800-333-4849.