The state of Nashville’s independent music venues
The This Is Nashville team is out for the Thanksgiving holiday. We are rebroadcasting an episode about Nashville's indie venues, which first aired in June.
Nashville’s independent music venues have long been a proving ground for up-and-coming artists. They’re also increasingly under threat as development and gentrification continue to put pressure on property values. Mercy Lounge, Cannery Ballroom and the High Watt have closed, and Exit/In recently announced that it will close and reopen under new management after Thanksgiving.
The city is waking up to the problem. Mayor John Cooper declared…
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