Music City Roots is a hidden gem of the Middle Tennessee music scene. The live radio and music show is held in Liberty Hall, the largest venue inside of the Factory in Franklin. Seats are set up in rows by the stage theater-style and then they have food from Puckett's Grocery available for sale on a side area of the hall with tables and seating. There is also a cash bar which you can purchase beer, wine or mixed drinks. Upon arrival, they have a table setup to get you checked in if you have reserved tickets ($15) or if you are buying door tickets ($10). Considering that there are several artists for each show this is an amazing deal. We had reserved tickets which was nice to not have to worry about seating as our names were already on our seats. The show has co-hosts who will begin the show with a bit of banter and dialogue. In between acts they will interview the artists and allow them to answer several questions. The artists were selling some of their merchandise in the back of the hall as well so you had time to check that out. When we came the artists included Sunny Sweeney, the Rev. Peyton's Band and the Blackfoot Gypsies. If even one of these artists did a solo show they could have easily charged that amount alone. I was amazed that I was able to see Sunny here as she has done shows at the Grand Ole Opry before. She was absolutely incredible! This event is well-organized and I was so surprised at the quality of artists who participate in this radio show. It's a unique and fun experience that anyone would enjoy. read more

What a great place to check out a show! Music City Roots is an old throw back radio broadcast with 4 or 5 acts each playing about 30 minutes or so with interviews during set changes. We have seen great popular entertainers new and old. Just check out their webpage to see who all as been there and you will be amazed! Another great part of Music City Roots is seeing bands that you have never heard of before and becoming fans of them! Tickets are only $10 for general admission and 15 for reserved. But there is not a bad seat in the house. They only have one bar, I think, so the line can get kinda long. But no worries. They also have local restaurant that caters the event, but we have never ate there. This season it is Pucketts. I have heard great things about their food. read more

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Came upon this Radio Station walking through the historic Factory at Franklin. Instantly I thought "how awesome is that to broadcast fr the Factory." I was taking a selfie outside that said "Hippie Radio 94.5 FM" when my sister said "Go in! The sign says "Come In." So we did! I was in heaven! I miss my radio days. The guy at the counter was so nice. He let me take some stickers and take a pic by the microphone. My niece and sister asked if they were the same people at the Loveless Café Barn. The nice worker said, "Yes! We just moved locations to here. The Historic Factory at Franklin." They have a cool Logo and products out of the ordinary or what I'm use to in San Diego. They had nice shirts and hats that said "Roots" but what I liked even more was they had preserves and jams I never heard of before. Apple Bourbon. Hmm! That sounds interesting. That was a unique twist to Radio Station Swag! My sister bought me one and got herself one. I did a little research and Music City Roots is broadcasting out of The Factory via partnering with Hippie Radio. I so need to move to Nashville. Love this place! Roots! Hippie Radio and the Factory! A Tennessee Tri-fecta winnah! Winner Winner Country bumkin Dinner! read more

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Last night, I heard one of the best concerts ever. It featured Grammy-award winning producer / singer Mr. John Carter Cash (yes, the son of Johnny and June), the dangerously cool Miss Izzy Cox, the lovely vocalizing of Miss Anna Johnson, and the virtuoso bluesy tunes of Mr. Seth Walker. Outstanding. How much did this unforgettable 2-hour musical smorgasbord set me back? All of $10. Yes folks, Music City Roots consistently offers some of the best entertainment in terms of both Quality and Value in Music City. Broadcast live from the Loveless Barn (http://www.yelp.com/biz/loveless-barn-nashville) most Wednesday nights, Music City Roots should appeal to anyone who loves country, bluegrass, roots or Americana. Heck, it should appeal to pretty much anyone loves music and enjoys having a good time. Come with an open mind. In the rare instance that a specific performer is not to your taste, just grin and bear it knowing that some other performer or band will take the stage in about 30 minutes. The room is comfortable (new, big, clean, great acoustics), the libations are affordable, the parking is plentiful and free and you just might discover some extraordinary music that electrifies you like a lightning bolt. It happened to me last year when Music City Roots introduced me to the work of Mr. Mike Farris - http://mikefarrismusic.net. Criminally, the Barn was only half full for last night's amazing show. Maybe the cold weather has got folks hibernating? Whatever the reason, whether you're a local or just passing through, if you care about quality, if you respect the musical heritage and traditions of this region and if you want to hear some of the best music that Music City has to offer, come on out to Music City Roots. And please, save a seat for me. read more

There are occasions when a wrong turn costs you time (and sometimes money) and in the end you wish you could go backwards and take the right turn. Two days ago, that's exactly what happened when we were on our way to Music City Roots at the Factory during our spring break family vacation in Nashville. To our dismay, we missed the event and the whole family was disappointed since this was going to be our one and only live music event while in the heart of the music capital. We emailed the folks at Music City Roots to let them know that we had lost our way and were disappointed we missed the show. To our surprise, they offered to have us as their guests for the following day's show. Wow! They had no obligation but were so kind to do so. Needless to say, we took them up on it. The venue was only about 30 minutes from Nashville. When we arrived, we discovered that there were special musical guest artists from Ireland along with a handful of local artists. The program is a live recording as well as a sponsored web cast in many different cities. The music was very good (and we know good music) and the artists offered a wide variety of styles to enjoy. In retrospect, we were grateful for the wrong turn that led us to the opportunity to attend the next day. Overall, the venue was clean, the program well organized, and to top it off...the food and beverages were great. A wonderful experience at a very reasonable price! Highly recommended! read more

Excellent show - 4-5 great acts, and awesome hosts. We usually get the $10 general-admission tickets and rarely have a problem finding good seats (this is a benefit of the new venue), but the extra $5 for reserved seats gets you a bit closer, so that's a reasonable deal. Usually people sit through most of the show, only dancing on occasion, and the audiences are typically very appreciative, although sometimes not the most lively in the world. Good place to bring budding music-appreciators, as there is great variety and its easy to take them for a walk or stand in the back and still hear if they get antsy. They switched caterers to Pucketts from Monells this season, though, and it's a significant step down. More expensive, no biscuits (!), not-good mac-and-cheese (not saucy, bland, dried out noodles on top), mediocre dessert (a cobbler that is not as good as the banana pudding from Monells). BBQ is fine (although even the 'hot' sauce has very little taste). OK, just think about the food as an easy dinner if you want it and go for the show! buuuut Puckett's beware - you are not recommending yourselves for a visit to one of your restaurants (last visit, the couple at our table shared similar views of the merits of the food). read more

This would be 4 and half stars, I am a big Jim Lauderdale fan, so when I moved to Franklin and heard the Roots music show he hosts had moved to only about 3 miles from my domicile, I was excited. I have now been to 4 of these shows, and had a good to great time every time. Jim and Hippie Radio 94.5 manage to bring in a wide variety of talent, not just country but rock and blues and bluegrass and folk and many blends of those. I plan to attend many more in the future, and recommend y'all come on down and get your roots on at the Factory in Franklin. read more

The best value for a show in Nashville. It might be a local secret but the quality of acts rival the more high priced venues. I have seen multiple shows at the barn and it does not disappoint. Tickets are $10. Free Parking. Reasonable priced bar. My tip for the best seats is to come an hour early because seating is first come first served. Show starts at seven; doors open at six. read more

As a long time fan I can only say great things. The line up, the show, the hosts, the food, it's all fantastic. Can't wait to see what's next now for MCR! read more

Music City Roots is still one of the Best Deals (Ten Bucks) in Nashville. Check out the show when you're in the BellevueTn.com area. It starts at 7pm. sharp and if you plan on sitting down, get there by 6:30pm. They usually have (5) acts and I'm going to like at least 3 of them. N E W S - F L A S H : They are moving to The Factory in Franklin. read more