11 gay venues · 9 gay-friendly venues · 52 upcoming events
Nashville's LGBTQ+ community is thriving, with a vibrant queer scene that has grown rapidly alongside the city's music and culture boom. From the welcoming bars of Church Street to a booming drag brunch culture, Music City proves that Southern hospitality extends to everyone.
Signature Annual Events
Mon, Sep 28
8 PM - 10 PM
The Lipstick Lounge, Nashville
Karaoke Night with Schuyler at The Lipstick Lounge in East Nashville — weekly Monday karaoke hosted by Schuyler at 8pm at this longtime neighborhood bar.
Weekly
Tue, Sep 29
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Chapstick, Nashville
Chapstick Trivia at Chapstick in East Nashville — weekly Tuesday team trivia at 7:30pm at this queer sports bar from the Lipstick Lounge team.
Weekly
Wed, Sep 30
3 PM - 8 PM
Tribe, Nashville
Trivia with Tracey at Tribe in Nashville — weekly Wednesday trivia hosted by Tracey and Mike on Church Street in Midtown, 3–8pm.
WeeklyWed, Sep 30
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Lipstick Lounge, Nashville
Figure It Out: Kennedy Ann's Drag Quiz Show at The Lipstick Lounge in East Nashville — a weekly Wednesday drag quiz show hosted by Kennedy Ann at 7:30pm.
Weekly
Wed, Sep 30
9 PM - 11 PM
Play Dance Bar, Nashville
College Night Wednesdays at Play Dance Bar in Nashville — a weekly Wednesday drag and dance night on Church Street in Midtown, with Play Mates drag shows at 9pm and 11pm.
WeeklyThu, Oct 1
8 PM - 12 AM
Tribe, Nashville
Singo with Sasha at Tribe in Nashville — a weekly Thursday musical-bingo night hosted by Sasha on Church Street in Midtown, 8pm to midnight.
Weekly
Nashville, Tennessee
1515 Church St, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
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1519 Church St, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
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1249 Martin St, Nashville, TN 37203
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1517 Church St, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
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1105 Fatherland St, Nashville, TN 37206, United States
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1519 B Church St, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
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1400 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206, United States
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1400 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206, United States
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1314 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208, United States
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237 Hermitage Ave, Nashville, TN 37210, United States
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1101 Chapel Ave #108, Nashville, TN 37206, United States
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308 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
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