The Station Inn
Live music venue · Music Row
402 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Highlights
The Station Inn is Nashville’s cozy, no-frills bluegrass hub serving up killer live jams, cheap beer, and a true Music City vibe every night.
The Station Inn is Nashville’s cozy, no-frills bluegrass hub serving up killer live jams, cheap beer, and a true Music City vibe every night.
"You won’t have a hard time finding the Station Inn—it’s the squat stone building surrounded by the glossy high-rises of the Gulch. Pick a chipped vinyl table and settle in for an evening that just may feature some of the most famous bluegrass musicians in the world: Bill Monroe, John Prine, and Allison Kraus have all played here. Our favorite event is the Bluegrass Jam on Sunday nights where folks set up a circle of chairs on the dining room floor and musicians of all skill levels can join in. It’s not unusual for 15+ people to play at once to a song they’ve never heard before, and the Station Inn intentionally doesn’t charge a cover so people have full access to the musical magic. The bar serves Yazoo beer, chips and salsa (which may be Pace, but no judgment from us), and thin-crust pizza, but you’re really here for the banjo pickin’." - bailey freeman, jackie gutierrez jones 2
"A Nashville staple for over 40 years, the Station Inn has welcomed plenty of stars to its stage including Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley, and John Prine. They’ll keep the tradition going during Tin Pan South welcoming groups of singer/songwriters to perform in the round twice daily throughout the week. There are a handful of snack options available to order during the shows, including pizza and garlic knots." - Kellie Walton
"You won’t have a hard time finding the Station Inn—it’s the squat stone building surrounded by the glossy high-rises of the Gulch. Pick a chipped vinyl table and settle in for an evening that just may feature some of the most famous bluegrass musicians in the world: Bill Monroe, John Prine, and Allison Kraus have all played here. Our favorite event is the Bluegrass Jam on Sunday nights where folks set up a circle of chairs on the dining room floor and musicians of all skill levels can join in. It’s not unusual for 15+ people to play at once to a song they’ve never heard before, and the Station Inn intentionally doesn’t charge a cover so people have full access to the musical magic. The bar serves Yazoo beer, chips and salsa (which may be Pace, but no judgment from us), and thin-crust pizza, but you’re really here for the banjo pickin’." - Bailey Freeman
"The Station Inn isn't just Nashville's best bluegrass club; rather, it's the country's best. If you want to hear fast pickin', down-home excitement every night, played by many of the genre’s best musicians, high-tail it here. The drinks are cheap, and the cinder-block building might not gleam like its high-rise neighbors, but everything about the Station Inn is true-blue Music City. You never know who will show up for the Sunday Bluegrass jam, but you do know it’ll be a night to remember. Come and explore the Nashville music scene beyond the honky tonks." - Kristin Luna,Margaret Littman
"For more than 40 years, this storied venue in the Gulch has highlighted bluegrass, roots, and Americana music, and the food is a noteworthy mix of Southern fare and concessions-stand favorites like hot dogs and nachos. However, what really sets the Station Inn apart is its commitment to creating opportunities for curious could-be musicians. Anyone with a bluegrass instrument is invited to join in the free Bluegrass Jam on Sundays or take a Jam Class with a professional instructor, and the venue is even kid-friendly. Most events require tickets." - Kellie Walton
