Every year, the nonprofit Historic Nashville Inc. selects nine properties to highlight in hopes of protecting the buildings and landmarks against demolition, disrepair or redevelopment.
This Nashville nightclub wants to normalize sustainable partying
For the most part, the Night We Met seems like a typical nightclub: massive subwoofers, iridescent lasers and a glamorous crowd on weekends. But it has one notable difference: reusable cups.
‘Everybody’s got an Exit/In story’: Remembering a Music City proving ground as it plays its last shows
A mainstay in Nashville’s independent music scene is on its way out. Exit/In is just the latest casualty of Music City’s hot real estate market.
Nashville’s smoke friendly bars and clubs might soon become smoke free
Bars and music venues can choose to allow smoking or vaping indoors. But a state law signed Wednesday puts that decision in the hands of county governments.
‘Growth is not always progress’: What Mercy Lounge’s closure says about the health of Nashville’s independent music venues
While the trend of buildings getting sold out from under venue operators has been simmering in Nashville for a while now, it seems to be reaching a boiling point. Now, Nashville city government is poised to take action.
Madison’s newest music venue designed for a ‘religious experience’ for artists and fans
The Madison neighborhood northeast of Nashville will soon have a new music venue. It’s a massive space, built with acoustics and artist development in mind.
Nashville’s music venues start rolling back COVID policies amid falling case counts
It has been a long, difficult road for Nashville’s independent music venues. While the pandemic isn’t over, venue operators are excited about an upcoming milestone – rolling back their COVID policies and restrictions.
Nashville music venues worry proposed COVID law could erode relationships with audiences and artists
Many venues in Nashville ask for proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test at the door. That “or” would be key if Tennessee’s governor signs new legislation that would bar requiring proof of vaccination into law.
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