Gay Guide
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About LGBTQ+ Nashville
Nashville concentrates its gay nightlife on Church Street, between 15th and 17th, a compact district anchored by the club Play, the video bar Tribe, and the drag brunches at Suzy Wong's, with the lesbian Lipstick Lounge over in East Nashville. Nashville Pride fills late June, with a parade down Broadway and a festival at Bicentennial Mall. Tennessee's music capital pairs its honky-tonks and studios with a close-knit, resilient queer scene that draws a growing number of visitors.
A high-energy dance club featuring the best in local and national drag talent and a massive, modern dance floor.
Low-key gay dive bar in Nashville with cheap drinks, a pool table, and a friendly locals crowd.
Casual Nashville gay bar and grill near downtown known for drag shows, karaoke, and a welcoming mixed crowd.
A famously inclusive 'bar for everyone' with deep roots in the lesbian community, known for nightly karaoke and brunch.
East Nashville beer garden and burger restaurant.
Nashville Church Street LGBTQ+-popular Asian fusion restaurant with drag brunches.
Nashville's annual LGBTQ+ Pride festival, typically held at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in June. One of the largest Pride events in the South, with live entertainment, community vendors, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
A Nashville-area trans-led group offering community, resources, and support for transgender and nonbinary people across Middle Tennessee.