Ernest Tubb Record Shop Tours
The Ernest Tubb Record Store has been in business since 1947, when it was founded by Grand Ole Opry star, Ernest Tubb. Visit the one-stop shop to browse or purchase country, bluegrass, and gospel music, records, and memorabilia. The shop in historic downtown Nashville also offers works by contemporary and classic artists.
The Basics
Stop by the shop in Nashville and soak up the atmosphere, with its creaking hardwood floors and wall-to-wall autographed photos. In addition to hard-to-find vinyl records, the shop also sells CDs, DVDs, books, T-shirts, souvenirs, and other memorabilia. The shop sometimes features special exhibits and shop-within-shops, such as the one for Loretta Lynn.
The Ernest Tubb Record Store features on some walking tours of Nashville highlights. It can be easily combined with stops at other top music attractions in Nashville, such as the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Opt for a hop-on hop-off bus tour to see Nashville at your leisure.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
Ernest Tubb Record Store is located in downtown Nashville, on Broadway between Fourth and Fifth avenues. A number of buses stop nearby, including bus nos. 15, 18, 27, 33, 34, 38, and 61.
When to Get There
The shop is open Sunday to Thursday, morning until late evening, with extended evening hours on Friday and Saturday. Its late hours make it a great place to stop after other attractions have closed.
Music Attractions in Nashville
There are plenty of attractions for music lovers in Nashville, particular country music fans. A tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a must, as are stops at Grand Ole Opry, Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, Ryman Auditorium, Johnny Cash Museum, and Bluebird Cafe.
The Basics
Stop by the shop in Nashville and soak up the atmosphere, with its creaking hardwood floors and wall-to-wall autographed photos. In addition to hard-to-find vinyl records, the shop also sells CDs, DVDs, books, T-shirts, souvenirs, and other memorabilia. The shop sometimes features special exhibits and shop-within-shops, such as the one for Loretta Lynn.
The Ernest Tubb Record Store features on some walking tours of Nashville highlights. It can be easily combined with stops at other top music attractions in Nashville, such as the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Opt for a hop-on hop-off bus tour to see Nashville at your leisure.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Country music fans and those with an interest in Nashville’s music history most appreciate the shop.
- Free concerts are held at the Ernest Tubb Record Store from time to time.
- The shop also includes a mail-order department.
How to Get There
Ernest Tubb Record Store is located in downtown Nashville, on Broadway between Fourth and Fifth avenues. A number of buses stop nearby, including bus nos. 15, 18, 27, 33, 34, 38, and 61.
When to Get There
The shop is open Sunday to Thursday, morning until late evening, with extended evening hours on Friday and Saturday. Its late hours make it a great place to stop after other attractions have closed.
Music Attractions in Nashville
There are plenty of attractions for music lovers in Nashville, particular country music fans. A tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a must, as are stops at Grand Ole Opry, Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, Ryman Auditorium, Johnny Cash Museum, and Bluebird Cafe.
Address: 417 Broadway, Nashville, Tennessee 37203, USA
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