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Writer's Rounds

In Nashville, a writers round is an intimate showcase where 3 to 4 songwriters share the stage, taking turns playing their original songs and sharing the "behind-the-scenes" stories of how they were written. It is a cornerstone of Music City's culture, allowing you to hear future hits or the writers behind your favorite chart-topping tracks in a "listening room" environment.

It is one of favorite events to attend and best of all, these shows are typically FREE.

On this page, you will find recurring writer's rounds at local clubs around town. We do not include the venues like The Listening Room, The Bluebird cafe or 3rd and Lindsley here as they typically have multiple ticketed shows throughout each week. 

You can find information on those veunes HERE

Order does not imply an endorsement. Order is alphabetical.

Big Daddy Showcase

Heavy Hitters 2026 Schedule
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Location:
Live Oak Nashville
1522 Demonbreun St
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 866-9716
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Presented by: Native Manor Artist​
Hosted by: Jess Antonette



Big Daddy Showcase
Once a Month (Wednesday)
  • 7 Artists
  • 25-min sets
  • Originals only

Dates:
January 14
February 11
March 11
April 08
May 13
Big Daddy Brunch
Select Sunday's
  • 6 Artists
  • 20-min sets
  • Originals + 1 themed cover
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​Trios and Bands with a DJ keeps the party brunch alive.

Dates: 
March 8
March 22
April 4 (Saturday)
April 19

Bus Call Nashville

Bus Call Nashville
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BusCall is a Music Brand for the Music Industry.  As a premier showcase in Nashville for emerging talent, BusCall offers carefully curated live music experiences in the heart of music city that brings together the artists, the musicians, the industry insiders and fans alike!

BUSCALL is known for their unwavering support and opportunities for up-and-coming talent. With a focus on community building and artist empowerment, BusCall is more than just a showcase- it’s a movement dedicated to celebrating the diverse voices that make Nashville’s music scene so special.

Day: Thursday
​Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: 
Category 10
120 2nd Avenue N
Nashville, 37201 U.S.

Exit 209

Exit 209 with Storme Warren
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TStorme Warren hosts a weekly "songwriter round" where Nashville's most prolific writers share the stories behind their hit songs. 

The journey to Exit 209. Every Wednesday at The Twelve Thirty Club featuring some of Nashville’s best songwriters and artists.

Cost: The event is typically free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Each week, Storme is joined by guest performers and songwriters who perform their hits in an intimate, acoustic setting.

Day: Wednesday's
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location:
The Twelve Thirty Club

550 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (629) 236-0001

Hosted by: Storme Warren


Grindhouse Nashville

Grindhouse Nashville
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Showcasing the best songwriter's in Nashville. Grindhouse supports the artists who've appeared on our stage sharing a collection of past, present and future hits. Follow and share these artist and say you discovered them before anyone else!

Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location:
6th and Peabody

423 6th Avenue South
Nashville, TN

Hosted by:  Grindhouse Nashville

Grindhouse occationally hosts events outside the "normal" shows at 6th and Peabody.


Heavy Hitters

Heavy Hitters 2026 Schedule
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Heavy Hitters & Co. is a premier Nashville writers round series featuring top-tier songwriters and artists. The series includes a residency on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Friends in Low Places (6–10 PM) and weekly shows on Tuesdays at Odie's Midtown (7–11 PM). 

Presented by: Native Manor Artist​
Tuesdays:

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Location:
Odie's (Midtown)
1919 Division Street.
Nashville, TN 37203
1st Wednesday 

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Location: 
Friends in Low Places (Main Stage)
411 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203

Nashville Tour Stop

Nashville Tour Stop
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Nashville Tour Stop offers multiple "tour stops" every week. Diffent days/Different locations. 

LIVE SCHEDULE (must click on RSVP to see location)

It best to follow them on Instagram to see the current lineups. 

Venues: Multiple venues around Nashville
Time: Generally 6:oo p.m.start time. 

​Nashville Tour Stop is a live music production company that was founded in 2018. "Tour Stop", as it is known locally, has curated more than 1,200 live music events at bars, restaurants, hotels, and concert venues in its namesake home of Nashville, Tennessee. A community based organization that focuses on integrating seasoned performers and first-time songwriters alike, Nashville Tour Stop has become a mainstay of the live music scene in Nashville.

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