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nightlife

Out, About: You don’t need a drink in Nashville to have fun!

Rachel Iacovone

November 3, 2023

That’s the beauty of a barcade and all the other variations of bars with activities: The main attraction isn’t the alcohol.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, NashVillager, Out About Tagged With: nightlife

Under 21 in Nashville? Here are nightlife options for you.

Jackie LlanosandDereen Shirnekhi

August 15, 2022

Turns out, there’s still plenty to do in the Nashville nightlife scene for people who are under 21. Despite the city’s tourism industry reputation that is so closely tied to the consumption of alcohol, folks under the drinking age have managed to find their niche in the spots that welcome them.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, Features, WPLN News Tagged With: honky-tonk, nightlife, Plaza Mariachi

Navigating Nashville’s nightlife scene while sober

Dereen Shirnekhi

August 3, 2022

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Nashville is a party city, full of honky-tonks, cherished bars and good old Tennessee whiskey. Pedal taverns and party buses fill the streets, while music venues are stocked with drinks. It’s hard to imagine what it’s like to go out in this city when you can’t, or choose not to, drink. But that’s the reality for many Nashville residents. 

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: nightlife, sobriety

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