Printer's Alley

The portion of the alley between Union and Church Street is the home of a nightclub district that dates back to the 1940s.

[2][3] When Printer's Alley first became a nightclub and entertainment district, sale of liquor for on premise consumption was illegal in Nashville (and throughout Tennessee).

[4][circular reference] One famous Printer's Alley club was Jimmy Hyde's Carousel Club, a jazz venue frequented by many Nashville musicians, among them a significant number of studio musicians who loved jazz despite spending their day backing country singers.

Among them were Chet Atkins, Floyd Cramer, Boots Randolph, Bob Moore, Brenton Banks, Buddy Harman and Hank Garland.

Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar, Alley Taps, Ms. Kelli's Karaoke, Fleet Street Pub, Skulls Rainbow Room, Jane’s Hideaway, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Black Rabbit, and Daddy's Dogs are all found in Printer's Alley today.

Numerous bars, nightclubs, and restaurants occupy Printer's Alley.
A large sign marks the entrance to Printer's Alley on Church Street.