16 Best Places for Live Music in Nashville | Condé Nast Traveler

"Yes, Nashville is Music City in all genres. But, if you’re in town for line dancing and classic country music, Nashville Palace is the seven-day-a-week option for honky tonking well away from Broadway. Since 1977 this has been the go-to for country music thanks to its big dance floors and proximity to the Grand Ole Opry—lots of country stars cut their teeth here. And while both the city and the music industry have changed, Nashville Palace hasn’t much; its straightforward, basic décor includes some twinkling lights; the musicians are the focal point. It may not be fancy, but it's a reliable for those whom Broadway has become too flashy, crowded, and loud." - Kristin Luna,Margaret Littman