Skip to main content

ROCK BAR LEGENDS

HOME BARS STORIES GUIDES CITIES

HOME BARS STORIES GUIDES CITIES SIGN IN JOIN

ROCK BAR LEGENDS

Documenting rock history one venue at a time.

Explore

Bars
Stories
Cities
Musicians
Map

About

About
Research Process
How to Contribute
Verification

Connect

Twitter
Instagram
Contact

© 2026 Rock Bar Legends. All rights reserved.

Privacy Policy Terms of Service

The Basement East - Indie Rock & Alternative Bar in Nashville, United States | Rock Bar Legends

⏳Pending Verification - Only you can see this bar until it's approved

← BACK TO ALL BARS

The Basement East

Nashville, United States

OPEN

0

Stories

0

Sources

0%

Credibility

ABOUT

Vibrant venue known for eclectic indie rock and alternative scene. Showcases emerging local talent.

SIGNIFICANCE

Vital part of Nashville musical diversity

MUSIC & CHARACTER

MUSIC POLICY

GENRES

Indie Rock Alternative Experimental Punk

QUICK FACTS

ADDRESS917 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206

YEARS ACTIVE2000 - Present

LOCATION

Loading map...

RELATED BARS

100 Club

London, United Kingdom

OPENJazz, Blues

3rd & Lindsley

Nashville, United States

OPENRock, Blues

Arlene's Grocery

New York, United States

OPENIndie, Rock

Armadillo World Headquarters

Austin, United States

CLOSEDCountry Rock, Outlaw Country

Avalon Ballroom

San Francisco, United States

CLOSEDPsychedelic Rock, Indie Rock

Avalon Ballroom

San Francisco, United States

CLOSEDPsychedelic Rock, Indie Rock

VIEW ALL NASHVILLE BARS →

EXPLORE NASHVILLE

city guide16 min read

The Complete Guide to Rock Bars in Nashville

Nashville is more than country music. Beneath the Broadway honky tonks, a vibrant rock scene has existed for decades—from the city's first punk club to today's indie institutions.

PLAYED HERE?

We're collecting stories from musicians who performed at The Basement East

SHARE YOUR STORY REPORT CORRECTION