Schermerhorn Symphony Center and classical-vs-honky-tonk jokes

Schermerhorn Symphony Center, home to the Nashville Symphony since its opening in 2006, is a modern concert hall in downtown Nashville. It hosts symphonic concerts, chamber music, and touring orchestras, and is a cultural anchor for classical music in the city. Locals sometimes make playful comparisons between the Schermerhorn's formal concert etiquette and Nashville's honky-tonk nightlife, using the center as shorthand in jokes about the city's diverse music scenes.