I love everything about Nashville, touristy and non-touristy. I've been here several times in my life and never grow tired of the things that attract folks to the area. That includes Music Row! Music Row was established in 1955 and since then it's been the epicenter for music. Major record labels and recording studios are located here. Strolling the district and touring the studios is a great way to learn more about the music industry. There are also great spots to grab dinner or lunch. read more

Where legends were made [Nashville TN] Located just southwest of downtown, Music Row was one of the routes aboard the Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour. It has a mix of recording studios, record label offices, radio stations, and music licensing firms. Our bus driver mentioned some and I tried to remember the names of them but here are a few from world-renowned hit machines to hidden gems: BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.) - BMI represents all genres of music ASCAP (American Society of Composers) - Emmylou Harris, Brad Paisley Authors and Publishers - there are too many publishing companies in Nashville to name but these are a few: Randall House, The United Methodist Publishing House, Victory Records, American Songwriter, Mojo Music & Media SESAC (Society of European Stage Authors and Composers) - music licensing NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) - organization that works to help songwriters from their very first phone call to their first cut, publishing deal, and award Word Music - a Christian faith-based entertainment company representing Francesca Battistelli, for King & Country, Switchfoot, Skillet, Sidewalk Prophets, Chris August, Big Daddy Weave, etc Curb Music - American record label who had many successes including Chet Atkins, Bellamy Brothers, Sammy Davis Jr., Exile, Four Seasons, Gloria Gaynor, Lee Greenwood, Wynonna Judd, The Judds, Tim McGraw, Jo Dee Messina, Roy Orbison, Lou Rawls, Righteous Brothers, LeAnn Rimes, Neil Sedaka, Mel Tillis, Hank Williams Jr... just too many! Warner Brothers Music - Country Music Record Label. Home to Superstars such as Blake shelton, Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band, Cole Swindell, Ashley McBryde SONY Music - the country music branch of the Sony Music Group RCA Studio B - birthplace of many classic hits and was home to artists like Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton. While no longer in use, you can take a tour of it. Music Row is where the magic happens--where artists record their hits, where industry professionals work behind the scenes, and where the history of American music is preserved and celebrated. I would've loved to participate in a walking tour here... maybe next time. Review #3892 read more

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Cut and pasted from the internet: "Streets lined with recording studios, music publishing houses, record labels, and other music-related businesses, Music Row has been a hub for country, rock, gospel, and pop since the 1950s. Historically, Music Row has been home to iconic recording studios like RCA Studio A & B, Columbia and more where Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Bob Dylan and other legendary artists recorded many of their hits." Quality/Quantity - Cool walking around seeing all the different studios here. It would be nice to get a tour and learn more...? Also had a decent small "bar" and "Honky Tonk" scene. But I choose to just hang out at Tailgate Brewery instead. Well we did walk that small strip. "Broadway" street is also not too far away if you really want to party! There is some art, scriptures, etc. also. Not sure if I took those pictures. We were told October was a perfect time to visit. :) Atmosphere - See above. Service - Good. Price - Depends on what you buy, eat, or drink. Owner Comment - A cool relaxing way to end our trip, thank you. read more

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This place is crazy crowded. Walk to wall watering holes with music playing in nearly every one of them. Park somewhere and walk. We stayed right on Music Row and had a great place to view all the people traffic while having some drinks. Lots of drinking and even watched people puking. It was something else. I personally wouldn't bring my kids here as it gets so wild, but for adults it is an interesting spot with some great people watching. read more

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This is a fun area of Nashville to walk or drive through if you're a country music fan. All of the big labels are located here, most of which has beg signs outside naming their famous artists. read more

Music Row isn't the honkytonks of the Lower Broadway District. Music Row is this neighborhood where the "Nashville Sound" was recorded and where you'll find the historic RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame and such. The big recording studios are located along this simple stretch of road. This marker points out the history. It reads the same on both sides, "The heart of Nashville's music business, Music Row began in 1955, when Owen Bradley opened the Quonset Hut, the first recording studio here. In 1957, Chet Atkins opened RCA's studio at the corner of 17th and Hawkins. Other studios, publishing houses, and record labels including Columbia, Epic, Decca, Warner Bros, Capitol, and Curb followed with offices here. Street names were changed in 1975 to Music Square East and West." The marker was erected in 2016 by The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County and donated by the Mike Curb Family Foundation. [Review 18778 overall - 317 in Tennessee - 2301 of 2022.] read more

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We walked through these couple of blocks, but unless you need to actually do business or do a recording, it's best to drive, scooter or take a tourist bus. I enjoyed reading the signs of all the famous, classic and new studios/companies. Never saw any music stars, but why would they hang out on a street anyways! read more

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One of the neater things to see in Nashville. It has many different photo opps and other memorable to see and look at. Nashville is always a fun place to visit and this is one of the cool things to see and visit. It is a must when you are in town. read more

16th & 17th Avenues South is home to record label offices, radio stations and recording studios, Music Row is at the heart of Nashville's country music industry. We toured the iconic Historic RCA Studio B, where legends like Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton recorded hits. Various country stars are honored with street names in the area, and in Owen Bradley Park there's a statue of the influential record producer seated at a grand piano. read more

I was not disappointed in Nashville's famous Music Row. After being let down by Beale Street and Bourbon Street in other famous musically inclined cities, I didn't expect much from Nashville. Boy, am I happy I was proven wrong! Broadway is the main street for Music Row. There are so many little bars and restaurants, all with live country music day and night! Just walking down the street, you'll hear all sorts of fantastic country acts. I'm talking a great mix of decent musicians doing famous country covers, but also those rare gems that are ridiculous talents singing insanely good original songs. It's free to listen if you stand outside, and most of the honky tonks do not require a minimum purchase of food or drinks. I was in Nashville with my husband who was busy attending a convention, so I spent all five of my days and nights just hanging out down on Music Row by myself. I felt safe and welcomed as a solo female traveler, and I even met plenty of friendly folks. It's amazing how great music brings strangers together. If you love music, don't miss Music Row. If you're a fan of country music, you'll appreciate it on a far deeper level. read more

Wow...no seriously wow... what a fun safe place to enjoy music and life!! After taking in good food and beautiful surroundings make sure you make it down to Music Row. Large number of bars now occupy what old textile buildings. It's about 1% the size of Vegas. It's about 4Xs bigger than 6th street in Austin, Tx. Each are different uniquely different in that the same in anyway other than they are entertainment venues with a lot of people out and about. read more

Must SEE! The Row in the 'Nash' as I call it is mostly record-offices and business buildings, but here and there - especially South - there are bars, alleys, diners with outdoor seating and more bars and watering- holes. It can rain in these parts. Cool country music triangle of Old 'Nash'. Bring a soda and amble for 1/2 hour. After, listen to some Johnny Cash and Steve Earl.. Rebel review: 5 read more

5 stars for the history. I was expecting it to be more like Broadway with bars and music. Music Row is quite literally where a lot of artists were signed and recorded. Very interesting in a musical history sense but, not in a walk all the way from Broadway sense. A drive by to see historical plaques would have been enough since a few of the original buildings are no longer there. We did walk next door through Vanderbilt University and on to the Parthenon. Lots of walking in the humidity. An Uber back is in order! read more

Probably worth a pass by in a car, but I wouldn't take too much time out of your day to walk down the street. Didn't live up to the hype for me! read more

Music Row is really cool! It is a residential neighborhood turned music recordings. NO, those aren't Realtor signs in the yard :) I'd recommend taking a drive, stroll or whatever, through here. read more

First of all, music row is NOT lower Broadway. There are no bars and restaurants here, it's mostly record company office buildings with some statues and historical markers. It was fun to see that the streets are named after famous country singers of the "old days" . We visited during covid and on a weekday early afternoon, the streets were almost deserted and it was easy to drive by slowly. Be aware that most streets in the area are one way and there is a traffic circle, so stay alert. read more

Music Row is arguably one of the most famous neighborhoods in the Nashville, if not the entire state of Tennessee. These few small blocks house the majority of the entire country music industry, which is astounding if you think of the magnitude we are talking about here. There are many other genres and factors of the music industry that are represented here, but this being the south, the focus tends to settle on country. Entertainment industry ventures of all varities are represented here, from law firms to music publishers to record labels and studios. There are marketing companies, management firms, performing rights organizations even companies that will press your CDs for you. You name it and if it pertains to music you can find it here. Music Row is the land of bittersweet ambitions and tearful dreams. Many a brave soul has tested their luck and abilities here in various forms. Some have succeeded, but a lot have fallen. All in all it boasts a mighty and impressive history for a city of the size of Nashville. Its this reason it is such a popular tourist attraction (even though when you get down to it, there really isn't much to look at other than an expanse of buildings with impressive names) and there are quite a few local tours that make stops along the way here. An impressive focal point of Music Row is the Roundabout off Demonbreun. If driving around in a circle trying not to crap yourself while hoping some jackass won't pull out and hit you doesn't get your heart thumping, take a glance over at the massive sculpture of naked dancing people. The apex of the two streets that compose Music Row funnels into Demonbreun, which is a popular spot to eat (and drink) for toursits and music industry workers alike. read more

Loved every block of it! We visited every day, and did the same 'ol and something different each time. Me and my husband were there with another couple, and we have made some new friends for the last few days of our trip. Great restaurants, fun honky tonks and bars, and little shops here and there for any of your shopping needs. We can't wait to go back and do it all again! read more

This is such a great place to visit. My wife and I spent a couple evening during the week near Nashville's Music Row and are so glad we decided to come down and enjoy the local feel. There are a lot of different shops, restaurants and bars and of course just about everything here is related to country music. We spent our time checking out different bars and listening to the live bands playing in almost every place we went. We found a couple we really liked and then settled in at a very small bar with a couple of ladies playing a lot of familiar tunes and a few of their own. I highly suggest you spend at least one afternoon or evening walking around and experiencing this great place. read more

Full of life, music, aromas and fun for all. A must visit for all who travel to Nashville. Just choose your time wisely based on your groups age appropriateness. read more

It's worth the walk if you're in the area. We took some pictures with the guitars, piano man, and the big microphone all of which were on the roundabout or close to it. Besides that, there isn't anything else to tour. Like I said, it's great if you want to walk around the area for a bit and then eat nearby. But I don't think it's worth it to drive here from downtown Nashville just to walk around alone because it takes less than half an hour to see everything. read more

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Mainly a street block of commercial recording buildings. You will not see anything interesting on a drive by unless a famous person happens to be walking to their car from the building... This street is on several tours as a drive by so you will see it one way or another. The RCA Building tour is interesting, but you only get in by signing up for the tour at the CM Hall of Fame which is downtown Nashville. They then shuttle you to the RCA Studio ... so you will see Music Row then. read more

Just take a stroll. Musica statue near by, and a park with a piano man statue. Close to the DeSano's pizza. Go. Stroll around. Then go and eat the best pizza I've had in years! In fact, it would be great to be able to order this pie and have it shipped to my home. That good. read more

See where Elvis recorded more than 200 hits and where many of your favorite country stars struck gold! Music Row is known for its music (DUH), clubs and great food, and is just minutes from downtown Nashville. read more

Quite the historic, and might I also add beautiful, neighborhood in Nashville, Music Row is a most excellent place to visit. There isn't really anything to do, per se, on your visit, but it's definitely worth a drive down 16th and 17th avenue to see where the magic happens. You'll see one recording studio after another located in the houses that line the streets, most with catchy names like 'Big Yellow Dog,' 'Love Monkey,' or 'Combustion.' You'll also see some of the giants like Sony. If you venture closer to downtown, you'll find yourself on Demonbraun street, a midtown haunt full of bars and restaurants (also a giant statue of some naked people dancing in the center of a roundabout) for those who want to party more like a local than a tourist. read more

Music Row is really neat. It was interesting to see all of the different sites and be among history and legendary places. If you love music, you'd be hard pressed to not love the environment and get goosebumps as you're walking past places where songwriters and musician's create masterpieces. read more

It was a cool walk, I guess, but nothing too crazy. It's very simple. It'd be a nice walk with someone for sure, just don't go alone. Otherwise, you might be a bit bored. read more

It was cool to see where all the big Nashville labels are. You have to do this if you are visiting just to see it. We went on a weekday and there wasn't much going on and only a couple other tourists taking pictures. I think you may be able to tour some of them but we didn't have the time. read more

The absolute best thing i've seen on music row was a band called 'The Eskimo Brothers' at The Wheel !! Nothing better in my book !