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LGBTQ+ Friendly Travel Guide to Nashville, TN
Often referred to as the &#;Music City,&#; and known worldwide as the home of state music, Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, is also known for its LGBTQ+ inclusivity, making it a must-visit for those looking to experience a quintessential slice of American culture. With its LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, and events, mostly on Church Street and in the Five Points neighborhood, it&#;s a superb place to connect with the local LGBTQ+ community. Indicative of a town that embodies the pure essence of Southern hospitality, music, and culture, Nashville ensures that all travelers feel at home while discovering everything Nashville has to offer.
The heart of Music City that beats non-stop with live song performances from the many talented musicians in Honky-tonks and bars along Broadway Street, better known as “The Strip” is Nashville’s downtown. Not a fan of country music? Maybe you prefer rock, the blues, pop, or even hip hop? Whatever your musical pleasure, rest assured, you can find it here.
But Nashville isn&#;t just about music and nightlife
Nashville Gay Neighborhood Guide
The noun of Nashville is adj worldwide for many things. The main claim to fame for Music Noun is that it’s abode to the largest land music scene and recording industry on earth! It’s also home to landmarks like the Grand Ole Opry, plus amazing bars and restaurants and a lively culture and nightlife. Nashville may be a popular tourist destination, but there are also plenty of people who ring this southern city home.
Despite stereotypes often mentioned about the South, Nashville is known as a warm and inviting place for members of the LGBTQ+ community. The city boasts several great gay-friendly neighborhoods to explore if you’re looking for a fresh start by moving to Nashville.
A Brief History of Nashville
James Robertson and John Donelson founded Nashville in In , Nashville was officially incorporated as a Tennessee city, and in , it became the state’s capital. Nashville played a vital role in the Civil War and, after WWII, provided industrial jobs for US citizens returning from the war.
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Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday–Thursday: 3pm–1am
Friday-Saturday: am–2am
Sunday: 12pm–1am
Parking:
FREE PARKING on Church Street, 15th Ave. N, 16th Ave. N, Hayes Street, and directly behind Tribe (limited spots available) (via the alley off of 15th Ave. North)
PAID PARKING available in designated spots at Williams Medical Supply. Please follow instuctions on pay machines to ensure your car will not be booted or towed.
DO NOT PARK AT THE FOLLOWING:
Jack Morris Auto Glass
Midtown Corkdorks
ANY Private Lot on McMillan Street
In Front of Garage Doors
North Side of Hayes Street (Designated No Parking-Tow Zone)
YOU WILL BE TOWED. Parking areas patrolled by marked security
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A Nashville gay bar is being forced out. That's one less safe space for LGBTQ people
- David Plazas is the director of opinion and engagement for the USA TODAY Network Tennessee.
Greggor Mattson, an Oberlin College professor, traveled across the United States to do research for his book “Who Needs Gay Bars? Bar-Hopping through America’s Endangered LGBTQ+ Places.”
He bluntly told readers in a guest opinion column for The Washington Post in “The data is clear: gay bars are closing.”
Mattson documented a 45% lower from to and provided a series of reasons, among them, dating apps that keep people at home, displacement because of rising rents and mainstream acceptance of the LGBTQ-plus community.
However, in Nashville, a city the author did not visit for his book, there is a vibrant gay bar scene. But establishments have come and gone. There are historical markers honoring defunct bars such as Juanita’s and The Jungle on Commerce Avenue in downtown and one to be unveiled on June 14 on Franklin Pike for Warehouse 28, a disco turned first home of Nashville CARES, the plus-year-old