Lower Broadway runs from Acme at 101 Broadway to Bridgestone Arena at 501, with the Ryman, the Country Music Hall of Fame and honky-tonks open till 3 a.m.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Addresses and hours come from each venue’s own website, linked below, and parking from the Nashville Downtown Partnership. Hours change for holidays and big events; check before you go. We list venues, not specific shows.

Lower Broadway is Nashville’s best-known street: five blocks of honky-tonks and live music from Acme Feed & Seed at 101 Broadway, by the Cumberland River, to Bridgestone Arena at 501 Broadway. Just north, on Rep. John Lewis Way, is the Ryman Auditorium; just south, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Tootsie’s opens at 9:30 a.m., and the best-known honky-tonks stay open until 3 a.m. Nashville Downtown Partnership: 615-743-3090. Police non-emergency: 615-862-8600.

Know before you go

  • Hours: Tootsie’s 9:30 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Robert’s 10 a.m. to 3 a.m., daily.
  • Ages: Robert’s is all ages until 6 p.m., 21 and up after; other venues set their own rules.
  • Parking: use the downtown parking finder.
  • Big nights: July 4 and New Year’s Eve close streets downtown; see Fourth of July fireworks and New Year’s Eve.

The honky-tonks

Venue Address Hours (from its site)
Acme Feed & Seed 101 Broadway See its site; 615-915-0888
Robert’s Western World 416 Broadway 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily; all ages until 6 p.m.
Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge 422 Broadway 9:30 a.m. to 3 a.m., seven days

Many more bars and stages line both sides of the street between First and Fifth avenues, including several named for country stars. Each posts its own lineup and age rules.

The landmarks

  • Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N.: the concert hall that marks its 134-year history this year. Daytime tours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, with shorter hours on some show days.
  • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S.: open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 615-416-2001.
  • Johnny Cash Museum, 119 Third Ave. S.
  • Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway: home of the Nashville Predators. The box office is open on event days only (615-770-7800).
  • Ascend Amphitheater, 310 First Ave. S., the outdoor concert venue by the river. Tickets on its website.
  • Grand Ole Opry: the Opry House is out at 600 Opry Mills Drive, next to Opry Mills; the Opry lists the Ryman in its visitor guide.

The riverfront

  • Cumberland River Greenway, downtown: 3.4 miles from MetroCenter to downtown along the river (Greenways for Nashville).
  • East Bank Greenway at Cumberland Park, across the river, with a splash pad, runs past Nissan Stadium (Greenways for Nashville).
  • Ascend Dog Park, 200 First Ave. S., one of two Metro dog parks open until 11 p.m. (dog-friendly Nashville).

Getting there and parking

  • The Nashville Downtown Partnership’s parking finder lists every public garage and surface lot downtown, with rates, EV charging, accessible spaces and entrances. It also lists worker and musician parking deals.
  • Downtown workers: a monthly shuttle pass covers parking in Nissan Stadium’s Lot R and rides to eight downtown stops.
  • Road closures for events are posted on the partnership’s road closures page and our road construction and closures page.
  • WeGo buses: getting around.

What this means for you

  • With kids: go in the daytime; Robert’s is all ages until 6 p.m., and the Hall of Fame and Ryman tours run during the day.
  • Driving in: check the road closures page first; big concerts and holidays close streets downtown.

Related guides: live music and nightlife, date night, history and landmarks and getting around.

Frequently asked questions

What time do the honky-tonks on Broadway open and close?

Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, 422 Broadway, is open 9:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. seven days a week. Robert’s Western World, 416 Broadway, is open 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. every day.

Can kids go into honky-tonks on Broadway?

Some, until early evening. Robert’s Western World says it is all ages until 6 p.m. and 21 and up after. Policies vary by venue; check each one.

What are the Ryman tour hours?

The Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N., runs daytime tours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Sunday, with shorter hours on some show days.

When is the Country Music Hall of Fame open?

Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central, at 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. Phone: 615-416-2001.

Where should I park for Lower Broadway?

The Nashville Downtown Partnership’s parking finder lists every public garage and lot downtown, with rates and entrances. Workers can use a monthly shuttle from Nissan Stadium’s Lot R.