Tennessee has many places to party, whether you want to enjoy beer and conversation in a neighborhood bar or dance on a cocktail table in a crowded dance club. Elvis fans will love partying near Elvis Presley's home of Graceland near Memphis. Country music lovers will never want to leave Nashville, where country music thrives in local bars and clubs. Partiers who prefer the college crowd and a variety of music will enjoy Knoxville's scene.
Known to many as the country music capital of the world, Nashville is a great place to listen to live music from the almost famous. Country and bluegrass are the most common genres in the area, but you can also find some great rock and solo acts in many of the bars and concert halls downtown. Many bars and halls also feature karaoke and line dancing. Paradise Park is a popular bar among tourists and locals. The bar is adorned with trailer park decor and serves pitchers of beer, tator tots and corn dogs. If the dance floor is full, it's common to dance on the tables.
Paradise Park
411 Broadway St.
Nashville, TN 37203
615-251-1515
Memphis is commonly known for its proximity to Elvis Presley's home in Graceland. The city also has a lively nightlife with a variety of bars and clubs for all interests. The city boasts popular tourist bars, dive bars, live music clubs, sports bars, gay bars, college bars, dance clubs and small neighborhood bars. The most well-known area for nightlife in Memphis is Beale Street, which features many bars within short walking distance from each other. Beale Street is the ideal place for the adventurous pub crawlers.
Performa Entertainment Real Estate
203 Beale St., Suite 300
Memphis, TN 38103
901-526-0115
bealestreet.com
Knoxville is another great place for music lovers in Tennessee. Nightclubs in the Old City and Market Square areas feature live music on a nightly basis. One Vision Plaza, the visitor center downtown, hosts live music every weekday. Even in small neighborhood bars, you're likely to be entertained by local musicians. Cotton Eyed Joe is a favorite among country music fans and tourists. This country music dance club has drink specials every night and often serves a Tex-Mex style buffet. Line dancing classes are also taught in the evenings.
Cotton Eyed Joe
11220 Outlet Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
865-675-4563
cottoneyedjoe.com
