Top 5 Performing Arts in Tennessee

1060 E Trinity Ln, Nashville, TN 37216, United States

“Grimey’s is a Nashville staple for locals and tourists alike. Here you will find a delightful variety of records, friendly staff, and even surprise concerts. I popped into Grimey’s as one of my first stops of exploration. Lucky for me, an artist named Lindsay Lou was playing for an album release. I stayed for the show, perused the vinyl, and wound up buying my first record! The start of a new collection. Vinyl is making a comeback, because it offers an opportunity to own the music. To have a tangible piece of it, not some ethereal slippery digital copy. Buying vinyl also greatly benefits music artists. Grimey’s and other wonderful stores like it are a blessing.”

819 2nd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210, United States

“Took my wife to Southern Collective Spirit Company to do a tour and tasting for her birthday. We knew they didn’t distill in house so we weren’t exactly sure what to expect. We had the best time learning and chatting with Chris while he showed us around. We got to sample straight from the barrel and had the option to bottle our custom bottle from a barrel that we liked best. They made us feel as we were at a friend’s house having a drink. Lots of laughter and bonding over our love of bourbons. If you haven’t checked these guys out you need to make your way over to them. To the Marine we chatted with; I hope you get the promotion soon so you can crack that bottle open.”

631 Parkway B10, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, United States

“This was so much fun! You will definitely work up a sweat and I would bot recommend this for people who have a harder time moving (elderly, knee/back problems, etc) as there is quite a lot of physical activity required. That being said, I would totally come back. They did have the floor grid room out of service which was disappointing (no discount and that’s considering that is one of the most sought out rooms) and I would totally recommend going when there isn’t a lot of people because there is a limit to how many people can go in the rooms at a time and your time is running even if you aren’t playing, so you wouldn’t get to play too much if there were wait times. *EDIT* added some fun videos! Totally recommend coming in cool clothes because it gets hot quite quickly!”

1310 Clinton St #121, Nashville, TN 37203, United States

“Be warned: it advertises as family friendly, but there are F bombs and other curse words often, and sexual situations are not off the table for topics. There was a dad who decided to take his middle school aged kid out halfway through. If you’re looking for good clean humor, this 7 PM show every Friday isn’t for you. It’s not to a hyper-raunchy degree: in fact, it was refreshing compared to a few other shows we’ve been at at other places that were just extremely uncomfortable. But it’s definitely not family friendly. We did enjoy our visit to Third Coast Comedy Club! We came for the 7 PM group Improv show. A side note: my wife got sick when we were supposed to go a month ago, and the staff was super helpful. While they don’t offer refunds, they kept our tickets “on hold” for us until I called in a few hours before and set our show for tonight. It was easy and quick. Traffic is crazy to get out there, but that’s Nashville. While parking is a bit much, especially because something crazy was happening nearby that night that brought 100s of teenage girls to see something ($2.50 an hour for the lots nearby), we got our way in. The club is in a renovated motorcar factory with tons of booths and shops inside along with the old factory equipment. It’s a fun atmosphere in the building. The bar is classy and a nice hangout area. The club itself is a bit cramped. We almost left because they asked us to split up since there’s no standing allowed during the show. Unless you reserve a table, the seats go fast. We did finally convince our guy to move a chair to get ourselves a spot to sit next to each other, which technically wasn’t “allowed” but we made it work. Long story short: be sure to get there very early. The show itself is SO fun. It’s in three parts: an hour short-skit section, a 10 minute intermission followed by a twenty-minute long form improv, then a brief standup section. The performers, who are mostly drama students at Vanderbilt if I’m not mistaken, are so fun. The light guy and piano guy have tons of fun adding cues and moments to the show. The audience was on fire tonight, with lots of great suggestions and input. There were several short skits where audience members had really fun roles, like a couple who got to see an “average day” played out after describing themselves. The performers do break character and crack up a lot, but it’s fun because you feel like “We’re all in this whacky thing together.” We’d definitely come back to Third Coast for another show! Overall: get there early, don’t bring your kids, and have a blast!”

287 Stonecrossing Dr, Clarksville, TN 37042, United States

“I was pretty nervous to play yugioh for the first time but the staff and the players were great and the anxiousness went away pretty much immediately. Also great prices on dragon shield sleeves, wish I had gone here before ordering online.”

1424 John Bragg Hwy, Woodbury, TN 37190, United States

“I have visited the Art Center many times when visiting family in Woodbury. Definitely worth stopping. Always find an interesting exhibit. The gift shop is full of local arts and crafts.”

1714 Andy Holt Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916, United States

“We saw "A Christmas Carol" (adapted by Edward Morgan and Joseph Hanreddy, Starring Jed Diamond, and many other wonderful actors). The show was excellent and the time flew by as we were drawn completely into the story.”

100 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN 37040, United States

“Intimate theater. Great set construction! Talented actors are contracted for each play from all over the USA. Very enjoyable and professional.”

1604 8th Ave S Ste 330, Nashville, TN 37203, United States

“A small venue that knows how to focus on the stage and let everything just melt away. Really enjoy both Vincent Lima and Darren Kiely. Spotify them if you haven't heard of them.”

407 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States

“Absolutely a must do place in Knoxville. The atmosphere is unique. I love that it is always busy. It's always friendly. The drinks are mixed by the best! Thanks Meg! Our service was and has always been amazing too. The drinks are unlike anything you'll experience in any other places. Their uniquely crafted cocktails are carefully made with a labor of love and indulgence for perfect presentation and experience. You'll never regret going you'll only regret that you had to eventually leave.”

1406 Wilkinson Pike, Maryville, TN 37803, United States

“We were looking for a location to host an 80th birthday party for our family and selected RT Lodge - it turned out to be better than we had hoped. We had a party of 20 and RT Lodge had everything set up for us in a private dining room upstairs. The food and wine were fantastic and we were well taken care of by Lesley and Charlie. Mark was easy to work with and responsive when planning the event. We also stayed at the lodge that night and the rooms are small, but cozy and clean with a lodge feel. Breakfast the next morning was great as well. RT Lodge feels like an escape but it's only minutes from Knoxville, which made it perfect for our family event. Thanks!!”

6241 Perimeter Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421, United States

“I was there for a corporate event. For the most part, it's a pretty fun place. It's large with plenty of bowling lanes and an arcade. The main rooms are clean and well lit. On the other hand, the ladies restroom is cramped and uncomfortable. It could have used a good cleaning. They were also out of a popular soda, Dr pepper, at 3:30 on a Friday afternoon.”

925 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Greeneville, TN 37745, United States

“Many employees there but only 2 registers in use and a pretty slow line constantly lined up 2+ groups of people. Was good service. Just could have been quicker with a 3rd register in use if that's possible.”

109 E Churchwell Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, United States

“The play was great. The kids did a phenomenal job and executed flawlessly. The Prince played by Connor Watters could not have been more spot on.”

College, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804, United States

“Such a beautiful place,and the program was excellent. We hope to see Handel's Messiah again next year!”

1808 West End Ave 2nd Floor, Nashville, TN 37203, United States

“12/13/23 Not A Critic Just A Customer! Thumps Up🥰 Easy to find, easy access, great location, valet parking available, as well as additionsaal paid parking. Nice midsized Venue, loved the decor and ambience , two levels, bars on each, take advantage of VIP, early entry,. The second level according where you are seated the downstairs view can be a bit challenging although there is a monitor for your viewing purposes. TIPS::: *Book VIP if available *Arrive early for best seats/enjoyable view”

1100 Haskins Chapel Rd, Lewisburg, TN 37091, United States

“Nice little 1/3 or so mile track. A bit in the middle of nowhere, but great racing.”

2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, United States

“This ride has no excitement whatsoever. If you have very young kids and they're too frightened to ride any coasters I suppose this is a good option. I found it outdated, it has creepy figurines, and it was boring.”

5500 St Elmo Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37409, United States

“Great, intimate venue for live music! Beautiful outdoor area as well. Decent drink selection. Staff is friendly!”

2120 Young Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, United States

“I had sch an amazing day. I so very much enjoyed the entire experience, from the local neighborhood to the festival itself. I almost enjoyed the people more than the vendors. I was most delighted to see such an array of great local …”