Nashville’s Favorite Cafe Has A Truly Incredible History

If you’ve ever been to Nashville, then you’ve probably heard of the wildly famous Bluebird Cafe. It’s touted as one of the preeminent venues in the city, where folks the likes of Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift got their start before the siren’s call of fame and sold out international tours. You can still visit for yourself, if you buy tickets early enough and don’t mind standing in line, to experience Music City’s greatest pride and joy. Since it’s famous as all get out, we decided to dig a little deeper and find some little-known facts about the tiny cafe that could…

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The Bluebird Cafe opened in the summer of 1982, so though it has a solid investment in local history, it's not the oldest venue on the block.

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There are only ninety seats in the entire venue, making every performance feel intimate and quaint - no matter an unknown songwriter or a superstar on stage.

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Weekend tickets go on sale the Monday before at 8am, and seats are usually filled within three minutes. You have to be on the ball if you'd like to visit.

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Because the venue is so teeny-tiny, audience members are expected to be quiet and respectful to the performers.

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The cafe opened originally as an eatery, and it was only after being open for three years that owner Amy Kurland made room for a stage.

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A rumored 70,000 people visit this tiny listening room/cafe every year, making it one of the top attractions in the city.

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The hit show, "Nashville" set the Bluebird Cafe apart to the general public, creating an uptick in the already burgeoning visitors log.

It’s pretty amazing, don’t you think? if you’re looking for secret Tennessee destinations, these hot spots are perfect.