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Visiting Nashville: Grand Old Opry Alternatives

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cheap-tickets-to-grand-old-opry-nashville-music.jpg Q:  My husband, toddler, and I will be visiting Nashville this May. I’m a huge country music fan, but almost fell out of my chair when I checked out tickets for the Grand Ole Opry. Do you know of any other ways to experience Nashville’s music for less?

A:  Nashville has lots of fun, free places to visit.  Following are some great, authentic alternatives to the Grand Old Opry for Nashville visitors on a budget.

Enjoy!

 

Grand Ole Opry Alternatives

Let’s start with the music.

We like to say that only tourists go to the Grand Old Opry.

Just kiddin’!

My friends Jim and Lynnette love the Grand Ole Opry. Here’s why they don’t mind spending $106 for 2 tickets to the Opry or the Ryman.

But if you’re visiting Nashville on a budget, don’t worry.  Yes, you can see authentic Nashville music for much less than the Opry!

Some options:

  • You can’t get more authentic than the songwriters and stars who play at the Bluebird Cafe in Green Hills.  I love its casual, intimate roundtable setting.

Here’s the scoop on getting tickets to the Bluebird —  especially for the FREE early show!

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  • The Station Inn downtown also offers a free Bluegrass jam performance on Sunday nights after 8:30.
  • You can find buy-one-get-one-free admission coupons to the Wildhorse Saloon downtown in the Entertainment Book.
  • Take your photo in front of the Grand Ole Opry and keep walking till you reach Opry Mills Mall.  There are always free performances on the entertainment stages inside the mall.
  • The Opryland Hotel is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the mall. It definitely deserves a visit!
  • Across the street from the hotel are several classic Country music pubs — like the Nashville Palace and the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree.
  • Ms. Cheap of The Tennessean lists over 100 free things to do in the summer in Nashville, many of which are free concerts all over the city.
  • There are lots of small, quaint places to see live music in Franklin and Nashville. For example, the Listening Room Cafe often has top-notch entertainment for free!
  • If you’re flying into Nashville, be sure to check the Nashville Airport music schedule, because there’s always live music… and it’s always free!

 

The Country Music Hall of Fame downtown is another great Nashville attraction.  But with bare budget tickets at starting at $22 apiece, it’s not cheap.  Here’s a printable coupon.

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  • Have your photo taken in the lobby or outside on the Music City Walk of Fame or nearby Nashville Music Garden.
  • Browse the gift shop for high-quality souvenirs.
  • Make the most of your ticket by scheduling your visit during a Masters Series taping.

 

Heck, you can even watch a little country music right here!…

The Grand Ole Opry Plaza Parties are held outdoors on Saturdays during the summer.

Meredith
Meredith

I'm a wife, mom of 4, and resident of Brentwood, Tennessee. I love finding fun new things for my family to see and do in Brentwood and the Nashville area!

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LynnetteWe moved from Florida to Tennessee in 2001. All signs point to the fact that we will probably retire here -- by choice. We L O V E Nashville! Our favorite places to live are just south of Music City -- we've had houses in Brentwood, Franklin, and Spring Hill. (And we have properties in Leipers Fork, Cookeville, and Lewisburg.) This is where I share my best tips for moving your family to Brentwood, Tennessee. When I'm not out & about enjoying the Nashville area, you will find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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