The 15 Best Places for Hip Hop in Nashville (2024)

1.5 Spot

8.3

1006 Forrest Ave (at 11th), Nashville, TN

Bar · Lockeland Springs · 23 tips and reviews

Brandon Dees:Order a sandwich with your pint. An excellent value. The chicken salad is made fresh--probably the best I've ever had.

Asher Moss:If you wanna get drunk or laid, come on Mondays. It's easier than buying a prostitute.

Breuklyn Cyn:Came here from NY and absolutely loved it! I was there for the Back When party and the crowd was mixed, vibrant and good-looking. The music was awesome. Best night next to going to Rippy's.

2.Five Points Pizza

9.4

1012 Woodland St (at S 11th St.), Nashville, TN

Pizzeria · East End · 101 tips and reviews

Renee Harper:Tomato, soonish, garlic, basil pizza. Just cheese too. Wonderful!

Dou g:Here's a tip, try the pizza!

Scott Gordon:Hippies love this place.

3.Mercy Lounge

8.7

1 Cannery Row (at 8th Ave S), Nashville, TN

Rock Club · 36 tips and reviews

Lucky Magazine:Cheap tickets. Cool local indie acts. Stellar draft beer. Done.

Dean Shortland:This place is almost my additional living room, except Brandon Jazz is there and I am not naked.

USA TODAY:A very hip and chill atmosphere, this is the perfect spot for a date night out in Music City. Read more.

Jessica Troccoli:Great place to see a show! Some great people have performed here and it has an intimate vibe, unlike some other venues.

Chad:Great place for live music. The venue has been there since 1971 and so many huge artists have played there.

Nat A.:An amazing venue built to rock! Intimate and cozy. Plenty of room to headbang...or whatever!

8.9

222 5th Ave S (at Demonbreun St), Nashville, TN

Museum · 122 tips and reviews

Jennie Alwell:The lemon vanilla cheesecake is heartbreakingly wonderful. And today's special, Mediterranean stuffed chicken, was to die for.

HISTORY:In 1963, the CMA announced that a Country Museum would be built in Nashville. It opened on April 1st 1967. Prior to stardom, Kathy Mattea & Trisha Yearwood were tour guides at this museum.

Smithsonian Channel:When viewed from different angles, this building can appear to be shaped like a piano, a bass clef, a radio tower or the fin tail of a Cadillac. (From Aerial America) Read more.

6.Mellow Mushroom

8.2

212 21st Ave S (at Grand Ave.), Nashville, TN

Pizzeria · 56 tips and reviews

Tiffany Zajas:The Muffeletta bread is amazing (but not on the menu). It's cheesy bread with olives...so yummy! I also highly recommend the Philosopher's Pie.

Brad Perala:I'm a big fan of the Kosmic Karma.

gary schechter:Join the beer club!

7.The Dog of Nashville

2127 Belcourt Ave, Nashville, TN

Hot Dog Joint · Hillsboro West End · 53 tips and reviews

Christien Jackson:Add some hot beer mustard to your dog. It's so good!

Vance Fite:Go to The Dog of Nashville. Order the Barnyard Dog and tots. Then finish it off with a fried Snickers. Read more.

Matt Dermody:Surprisingly, the burger is one of the best things on the menu. Get it with a fried egg on top.

8.The High Watt

8.9

1 Cannery Row (at 8th Ave. South), Nashville, TN

Music Venue · 6 tips and reviews

Jeremy:Y2K here every Saturday. 18+, Ladies over 21+ you are free. 10pm

Nat A.:Some bitchy bartender just made me the best gin and tonic I ever had!

Darlene Ussery:Great talent to enjoy!

9.Bar No. 308

407 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN

co*cktail Bar · Lockeland Springs · 63 tips and reviews

Tyler Ridings:Try the "Yardbird". Made with a whole egg and topped with a shot in the shell. Interesting experience and great drink. Staff here is cool too, they make me want more tattoos...

Dean Shortland:Drink the Brother Jon. It is amazing.

Jeremy:Dance on bar/break light bulbs

10.Grimey’s Too | Howlin’ Books | Frothy Monkey

1702 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN

Record Store · South Nashville · 6 tips and reviews

Lindsay Rose:The best in Nashville. Tons of great records and books.. Definitely check it out. The cafe is worth getting a coffee at as well; sit on the outdoor patio and relax!

ᴡ Ert:Awesome Nashville poster here and an awesome store!!

Channing Langston:Grab a delicious Kaldi's Coffee from the Frothy Monkey while you browse the books & vinyl - I enjoy an Iced Red Eye

11.The Listening Room Cafe

217 2nd Ave S (Molloy St), Nashville, TN

American Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Rose Bistany:You have to try the fried pickle appetizer. Sweet and spicy

Traveling Veg:Mark is the best! Tip him well.

Alexander Frost:Check it out! It's worth it! I wouldn't write it if it wasn't.

12.Blackbird Studio

8.4

2806 Azalea Pl, Nashville, TN

Music Venue · 4 tips and reviews

Chad:Great place to intern at!

Keith Urban:Always love recording at Blackbird! Read more.

Cloe' Picou:AHHH! THIS IS WHERE KEITH DOES HIS THING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

13.Cafe Coco

7.7

210 Louise Ave, Nashville, TN

Coffee Shop · 116 tips and reviews

Trina Boone:You have to try the tuna melt atleast once; you'll love it! Great place to relax.

Denise:GREAT late night hang. Open 24 hours, you can have a beer then after hours have a great meal and a coffee.

Daphne Graskewicz:This is a fun place to people watch.

14.Lucy Blu

9th Ave S (Division), Nashville, TN

Night Club · 10 tips and reviews

Christy Armstrong:Try the Lucy Blu sauce with wings or tenders

Lewis Armstrong:When you come to Lucy Blu try the Food it's excellent.

Camille Harris:The band Higher Ground is the best!

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