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LGBTQ+ Friendly Travel Guide to Nashville, TN

Often referred to as the “Music City,” and known worldwide as the home of territory music, Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, is also known for its Homosexual inclusivity, making it a must-visit for those looking to experience a quintessential slice of American identity. With its LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, and events, mostly on Church Street and in the Five Points neighborhood, it’s a excellent place to connect with the local LGBTQ+ collective. Indicative of a capital that embodies the pure essence of Southern hospitality, music, and culture, Nashville ensures that all travelers feel at home while discovering everything Nashville has to offer.

The heart of Music City that beats non-stop with live melody performances from the many talented musicians in Honky-tonks and bars along Broadway Street, better known as “The Strip” is Nashville’s downtown. Not a fan of country music? Maybe you prefer rock, the blues, pop, or even hip hop? Whatever your musical pleasure, rest assured, you can find it here.

But Nashville isn’t just about music and nightlife, you can also uncover art galleries, visit historical sites, take in a museum, or chec

Women outnumber men at the Lipstick Lounge (1400 Woodland St., 615/226-6343, Tues.-Sat. 6:30pm-3am, Sun. 11am-7:30pm, $5-10 for events like karaoke and trivia night), one of two lesbian bars on the same East Nashville intersection. This is a laid-back club with a better-than-average sound system and karaoke selection. Live harmony, pool, and great sustenance attract a crowd nearly every night. The crowds are more mixed during the week than on the weekends, when it is mostly gay and lesbian.

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Right next door to club Tribe is Play (1519 Church St., 615/322-9627 Wed.-Sun. 9pm-3am, $8 on drag demonstrate nights), the city’s highest-energy gay club, with queenly shows and performances by adult-film stars. Though it is a gay prevent, everyone is welcome as long as they’re content to be here. The drag shows are quality, but it is the dance floor (right next to the stage) that draws people in. On weekends that dance floor is packed. If you want more room to get your groove on, come

Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday–Thursday: 3pm–1am
Friday-Saturday: 10:30am–2am
Sunday: 12pm–1am

Parking:
FREE PARKING on Church Street, 15th Ave. N, 16th Ave. N, Hayes Street, and directly behind Tribe (limited spots available) (via the alley off of 15th Ave. North)
PAID PARKING available in designated spots at Williams Medical Supply. Please follow instuctions on pay machines to ensure your car will not be booted or towed.

DO NOT PARK AT THE FOLLOWING:
Jack Morris Auto Glass
Midtown Corkdorks
ANY Private Lot on McMillan Street
In Front of Garage Doors
North Side of Hayes Road (Designated No Parking-Tow Zone)
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YOU WILL BE TOWED. Parking areas patrolled by marked security

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Category: Places

Dates: 1978-?

Address: 2529 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN

Warehouse 28 was a much beloved dance club space started by Steve Smith and his partner Michael “Dolly” Wilson on April 13, 1979. The 28 in the name represents the date in October that Smith and Wilson first met. They decorated the interior similar to The Club House in Washington, D.C. Warehouse 28 was hot spot for kingly performances and major events, like the Miss Queer South U.S.A. pageant’s preliminary contests.

According to an interview with Wilson, during the third month of the club’s operation someone threw a fireball into the back of the building. Luckily, the property was able to be salvaged with help from the local community and it reopened within a scant days.