Tootsie's Orchid Lounge

Tootsie's Orchid Lounge is a landmark honky-tonk on Lower Broadway long associated with country music performers and industry visitors. Located steps from the Ryman Auditorium, the bar became a well-known gathering spot for musicians and fans after shows. It is commonly included on music-tour itineraries and visited by tourists seeking traditional Nashville nightlife and live country performances. Tootsie's has been widely cited in histories of Nashville's honky-tonk scene.