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I did.īill Malcolm’s syndicated LGBTQ travel column appears in publications in Chicago, Orlando and Miami-Fort Lauderdale, as well as on the travel blog of the International Gay and Lesbian Tourism Association. It is a liberal oasis in an otherwise very conservative area. There’s so much to do and the compact bar scene is a lot of fun. You can’t beat a weekend in Nashville even if you are not a country music fan. The Nashville AIDS Walk is scheduled for Oct. Upcoming events include the Outloud Music Festival on Sept. Nashville Scene is their weekly and is packed with fun ideas. Amazingly, the city has two LGBTQ publications (while in Indy where I live, we have none). The area - known as Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park - is also close to the Tennessee State Museum.Īnother fun idea is a walk over the Cumberland River on the Pedestrian Bridge located downtown.įor more travel ideas, pick up a copy of Focus ( ) or Out and About Nashville ( ).
The nearby State Capitol is also worth a visit. North of downtown there is an indoor farmers’ market with specialty food stands. South.Ī walk through the beautiful tree-lined Vanderbilt University campus is another must. What to doĭon’t miss the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum which chronicles the surprisingly rich and diverse history of country music. With 3 gay bars and a gay restaurant close by, going out in Nashville is easy and you can walk back to your Midtown hotel. The Canvas Lounge (1707 Church St.) has 2-for-1 drink specials and great shooter concoctions. Next door you can dance the night away at Play, a very popular dance bar located at 1519 Church. It is in the same building as Suzy Wong’s (1517 Church St.). This includes Trivia Tuesdays and Hump Day Wednesday. Nightlifeĭon’t miss show tunes at Tribe Bar on Sunday afternoon complete with napkins to throw during certain songs like with “Sidetracks.” They have something happening every night of the week at this video bar. Tennessee whiskey is another local product, but do pace yourself. Nashville also prides itself with Moon Pies and Goo Goo Bars (two candies) as well as M&M’s which are also made in Tennessee. It adds to the already festive atmosphere. Indeed, Nashville is the bachelorette party capital of the world. They are found 24/7, seven days a week around town.
I was also treated to the spectacle of about six bachelorette parties.
I enjoyed the Asian-inspired dishes at the very gay Suzy Wong’s House of Yum (1515 Church next to Tribe) which included a drag show during dinner. A convenience store is across the street. It is a short walk to the LGBTQ nightlife. You can work out while you do your laundry. I got my own suite complete with microwave, refrigerator, utensils and more.
I stayed at the Home 2 Suites by Hilton at 1800 Division St. It is also an easy drive for some (six hours from my hometown of Indianapolis). Nashville is not a hub, so all the airlines go there. Music is everywhere including lots of live music. There’s lots to do even if you never make it to the Honky Tonk district downtown. in Midtown - one mile or so west of downtown near the beautiful Vanderbilt University campus. Most of the bars are close together on Church St. This time I did, and I was in for a pleasant surprise. several times but never tried to track down the gay scene.