While the Country Music Hall of Fame is the place to go to explore this genre's historic past, it's Honky Tonk Row that Nashville visitors need to see to take in some of the hottest sounds within this city today. Famous in its own rights, this is the section of Nashville that has served as the "proving grounds" for some of the most notable country musicians of all times.
Consisting of several streets, including Commerce and Broadway, Honky Tonk Row is famous for its rousing nightlife. Here visitors will find dozens of clubs, bars and saloons that feature live performances on just about any given day of the year. The stages found within Honky Tonk Row have dashed dreams and catapulted careers both.
Vacationers to Nashville will find that Honky Tonk Row is the place to go to take in some of the best regional musicians. The bars here often provide live entertainment without a cover charge. Musicians might play for tips, but guests can get in for no cover to see them. Some of the destinations within Honky Tonk Row that pull in the crowds and the musicians include Legends Corner, The Stage, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge and the Wildhorse Saloon.
Honky Tonk Row is the place to be to see some of Nashville's best up-and-coming stars. While not every musician who performs in this historic nightclub section will get a recording contract, many have. The area is so famous for its star-launching ability, in fact, that it's included on tours of the city.
The following tours visit Honky Tonk Row:
We also offer a detail of most tour stops, drive bys and visits with our Tour Connections page.
