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Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Printer’s Alley
  • Third Street
Student Favorites
  • Buffalo Billiards
  • The Iguana
  • Sam’s Place
Other Places to Check Out
  • The 5 Spot
  • Bound’ry
  • The Connection
  • The Stage
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Baseball
  • Beer Ball
  • Beer Pong
  • Dizzy Bat
  • Flip Cup
  • Power Hours
Useful Resources for Nightlife nashville.citysearch.com

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Whenever I mention to someone that I go to school in Nashville, I receive the same “I’m sorry” look and then am asked if I like line dancing. These people’s assumptions could not be further from the truth. There is a huge amount going on in Nashville, and it isn’t very hard to get plugged into the scene because Vanderbilt students take full advantage of it. Thursday nights are packed as usual at the fraternity houses, and cab after cab can be found leaving campus taking students to the various clubs and bars Nashville has to offer.

The only problem with the nightlife is that there isn’t a huge amount going on for the under-21 crowd. Every year, a “freshman club” will serve underage, but before long, they get shut down. As a result, a very large portion of the Vanderbilt student body has fake IDs. For the most part, the clubs in Nashville aren’t that strict. Age is really more or less a formality to them, since you’ll be dropping money into their pockets, regardless of how old you are.
 

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Nightlife at Vanderbilt University

katb308

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering '15

4.6
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So Much Fun

Fun fraternity parties every weekend, with a substantial amount of bar going as well. Tuesday and Thursday nights are big bar nights too, with most people going to Sportsman's on Tuesdays and to Demonbreun or downtown on Thursdays. Most people get cabs to go to bars, which usually don't cost too much and can be paid with on your commodore card.

May 15, 2012

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jilli8383

Special Education '12

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Mostly Greeks, but Lots of Gdis!

Greek life is a large part of campus that both Greeks and non-Greeks are somewhat involved. There are lots of student organizations, and other social outlets aside from Greek life.

Mar 20, 2012

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mcelwesa

Business Management '14

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Nightlife

Incredible. If you want to party any night of the week, there's something going on somewhere. Weekends are insane (mostly fraternities). Tuesdays and Thursdays are bar nights.

Dec 13, 2011

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User rating for Vanderbilt University - Nightlife is 4.6 out of 5 based on 26 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate the off-campus bar and club scene on the following topics

What is the party scene like on campus?

What’s the best way to get to the popular nightlife spots?

Facts

Club Crawler

There are lots of different clubs in Nashville, ranging from places to go and dance—contemporary music or country—and those that are perfect to just sit, talk and relax at. Nashville is without many unique concept-clubs and doesn’t offer much if you’re really into the techno/house music scene.

Bar Prowler

The bars that students usually go to are either sports-bars, like Sam’s, or yuppie places, like Jackson’s, where the pre-professional Vandy crowd intermingles with the professional Nashville crowd.

Closing Time

2 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Sam’s on Tuesday night

Club ListingsWhat's This?

Legends Corner

This is one of the best live country music nightclubs in the Nashville area.

428 Broadway

(615) 248-6334

McFadden’s

Though at first glance it appears to be just another Irish Pub, on Thursday nights McFadden’s becomes a hot spot for Vandy students looking to dance and have a good time.

134 2nd Ave. N.

(615) 256-9140

www.mcfaddensnashville.com

The Iguana

Iguana plays home to good jazz music, a laid-back atmosphere, and serves average-priced drinks and decent food.

1910 Belcourt Ave.

(615) 298-2112

Exit/In

There’s normally great live music at Exit/In, and they sometimes hold after hours until 4 a.m.

2208 Elliston Pl.

(615) 321-4400

Hollywood Disco

Hollywood Disco is a total throwback to the age of funk and disco complete with a bright-lit, flashing dance floor! The club is opened Wednesday through Saturday until 3 a.m.

1907 Division St.

(615) 320-DISCO

www.hollywooddisconashville.com

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Lonnie’s Western Room

At Lonnie’s, you’ll find low covers, cheap pitchers, country music, and karaoke.

208 Printers Alley

(615) 251-1122

Sam’s Place

Sam’s is a sports bar with good food and great “two for one” specials—especially on Tuesdays.

1803 21st Ave.

(615) 383-3601

Sportsman’s Grille in the Village

Sportsman’s has a lodge-style atmosphere and a healthy selection of beers, not to mention some pretty good fried food.

1601 21st Ave.

(615) 320-1633

Jackson’s

Along with offering up fine, fireside dining, Jackson’s is a classy nightspot, where drinks are only $1 on Tuesday and Thursday nights.

1800 21st Avenue S.

(615) 385-9968

Bailey’s Pub & Grill

Bailey’s hosts a young, relaxed and friendly scene with plenty of billiards action going on. There is also an upstairs deck where students can chill and hang out.

408 Broadway

(615) 254-5452

Buffalo Billiards

“BB’s” is a high-class bar with several billiard tables and plenty of eye candy. They also have great drink specials on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

154 2nd Ave.

(615) 313-7665

Flying Saucer

The Flying Saucer offers a chill atmosphere and has the widest selection of beers on tap in Nashville.

111 10th Avenue

(615) 259-9684

What to Do if You're Not 21What's This?

Go to the frat parties on campus.

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