Printer's Alley, Nashville
Printer's Alley really used to be home to a large number of printing companies. The printers have long gone, however the Alley remains and if you're in search of a good time in the form of good drinks and good music, you're in the right place.
The Printer's Alley is located between Third and Fourth Avenues stretching from Union to Church Streets, the Alley started before the turn of the century as the location of many of Nashville's first Publishing and Printing Companies.
If Country Music had not have exploded in the City of Nashville, it might very well be known as the center of the Printing Universe. Clear up until the 1960's, Nashville was home to over 36 Printing Companies and many other numerous Businesses, whose roles were, to support and supply the massive printing and reproduction industry. The last printing company left this area in 1976.
In the late 1800's Printers Alley was a part of "The Men's District". Many cafes, saloons, gambling halls and speakeasies sprang up to cater to the men of Nashville's Print shops. The prominent judges, lawyers, politicians and other Nashville Elite were also known to frequent the Alley. At the turn of the Century, The Climax Club of Printers Alley was nationally known as Nashville's Premier Entertainment hotspot. Printers Alley was Nashville's dirty little secret. It didn't matter what you were looking for, you could find it there. Even during the time of prohibition, the drinks flowed freely in this area.
The only Clubs to survive the 70's and 80's were Skulls Rainbow Room, Boots Randolph's, The Black Poodle and The Brass Stables, which got its name from being the original stables which housed the mules that pulled the newspaper wagons at the turn of the century. Printer's Alley saw a major renovation in 1997 as Nashville recognized its historical importance, however storied its past may have been. The Western room has replaced the Voodoo Room, the Brass Rail has replaced the Brass Stables, and the Pink Poodle has replaced the Black Poodle. If you are looking for a historically great night out, leave the kids at home and check out Printer's Alley!
The Printer's Alley is located between Third and Fourth Avenues stretching from Union to Church Streets, the Alley started before the turn of the century as the location of many of Nashville's first Publishing and Printing Companies.
If Country Music had not have exploded in the City of Nashville, it might very well be known as the center of the Printing Universe. Clear up until the 1960's, Nashville was home to over 36 Printing Companies and many other numerous Businesses, whose roles were, to support and supply the massive printing and reproduction industry. The last printing company left this area in 1976.
In the late 1800's Printers Alley was a part of "The Men's District". Many cafes, saloons, gambling halls and speakeasies sprang up to cater to the men of Nashville's Print shops. The prominent judges, lawyers, politicians and other Nashville Elite were also known to frequent the Alley. At the turn of the Century, The Climax Club of Printers Alley was nationally known as Nashville's Premier Entertainment hotspot. Printers Alley was Nashville's dirty little secret. It didn't matter what you were looking for, you could find it there. Even during the time of prohibition, the drinks flowed freely in this area.
The only Clubs to survive the 70's and 80's were Skulls Rainbow Room, Boots Randolph's, The Black Poodle and The Brass Stables, which got its name from being the original stables which housed the mules that pulled the newspaper wagons at the turn of the century. Printer's Alley saw a major renovation in 1997 as Nashville recognized its historical importance, however storied its past may have been. The Western room has replaced the Voodoo Room, the Brass Rail has replaced the Brass Stables, and the Pink Poodle has replaced the Black Poodle. If you are looking for a historically great night out, leave the kids at home and check out Printer's Alley!
