14 Great Nashville Spots to Watch Football
These are some of our team's favorite neighborhood bars for watching football around Nashville. Each offers plenty of screens, seating, parking, and menu options. (And not one of them is located downtown!) Image: Facebook / Bringle's Smoking Oasis
Football fans in Nashville have plenty of options when it comes to game-day celebrations, but there are some particularly great spots that go the extra mile — and they’re some of the best sports bars in Nashville! We can’t guarantee there won’t be crowds, but these neighborhood bars are all about quality screens, ample parking, good food, and a stellar football-watching experience.
*Listed in alphabetical order
Beyond the Edge
Neighborhood: Five Points/East Nashville
More Info: beyondtheedge.net
With 30+ HD TVs and a 25-beer tap wall, locally owned Beyond the Edge is the ideal place to catch a game. Along with a friendly atmosphere, this East Nashville sports bar offers daily two-for-one drink specials and mouthwatering wings. The menu also features sandwiches, wraps, burgers, quesadillas, and tasty, loaded fries.
During halftime, enjoy a game of darts or pool, and if you’re looking for even more competition, don’t miss out on their music bingo or trivia nights.
Bringle’s Smoking Oasis
Neighborhood: The Nations
More Info: bringlessmokingoasis.com
With two massive screens and a spacious outdoor pavilion, Bringle’s is perfect for those beautiful fall weather game days. Grab a picnic table or lounge chair and indulge in smoked brisket or pulled pork, along with can’t-miss homemade sides like Mexican street corn, chorizo queso, and Texas-style baked beans.
Foundry Fieldhouse Sports Bar & Taproom
Neighborhood: Music Valley
More Info: gaylordopryland.com
Located inside Gaylord Opryland, Foundry Fieldhouse goes big on game day with 14 large-screen TVs, including an enormous 38-foot, floor-to-ceiling LED screen. The sprawling indoor-outdoor space can accommodate more than 700 guests, making it a solid pick for groups and watch parties.
Come hungry, too! The menu features from-scratch pub fare alongside 16 beers on tap, including an exclusive Foundry Fieldhouse Tennessee Lager created with Tennessee Brew Works. Local guests also get up to four hours of complimentary self-parking with restaurant validation.
M.L.Rose
Neighborhoods: Melrose, Sylvan Park, Capitol View, Mt. Juliet, Franklin, East Nashville
More Info: mlrose.com
With 30+ beers on tap and plenty more to try, M.L.Rose is known for its exceptional craft beer selection. Grab a burger of the month, buffalo chicken cheese fries, wings, or weekend brunch, and enjoy the lively atmosphere while cheering for your team. This neighborhood sports bar has several locations throughout Nashville, all with the same positive energy.
Neighbors
Neighborhoods: Sylvan Park, Germantown, The Gulch, Franklin
More Info: neighborsnashville.com
Home to the Bloody Larry (a liter of Bloody Mary with all the fixings, including chicken), daily half-price specials, and house-made smoked meats, there’s so much to love about Neighbors. Most importantly, there’s pretty much always a game on!
Noble’s (Both Locations!)
Neighborhood: East Nashville, MetroCenter
More Info: noblesbeerhall.com
With a spacious beer hall, game room, and covered rooftop deck, Noble’s has a relaxed atmosphere for the big game. It’s known for serving up Nashville’s classic meat-and-three, and you can munch on homemade meatloaf, smoked wings, or fried catfish. There are also loads of sides to choose from.
The Original Corner Pub
Neighborhood: Green Hills
More Info: originalcornerpub.com
This local favorite is family-owned and independently operated — and chances are, the servers, bartenders, and regulars will remember your name as soon as you visit. A neighborhood sports bar with that home-away-from-home atmosphere, The Original Corner Pub is a fun and friendly place to root for your favorite team.
For Monday night football games, join a Green Hills tradition since 2004 — Smokin’ Mondays. Smoked ribs, chicken, pork loins, and more come off the smoker at 5 p.m. (Note: Smokin’ Monday does not take place on major holidays like Labor Day, and Corner Pub typically takes a long winter hiatus, so when in doubt, call ahead!)
Sam’s Place
Neighborhood: Blue Turtle Bay – Old Hickory
More Info: samsplace.com
It doesn’t get much better than catching a game while enjoying waterfront scenery. Sam’s Sports Grill at Blue Turtle Bay Marina on Old Hickory Lake offers indoor and outdoor TVs alongside an unbeatable atmosphere. With a happy hour Monday through Friday, wings, handcrafted pizzas, burgers, and BBQ baby back ribs, Sam’s has everything you need to hoot and holler for your team.
In addition to the Blue Turtle Bay location, you can find Sam’s in Belle Meade, Nipper’s Corner, Hendersonville, and Murfreesboro.
Scoreboard Bar and Grill
Neighborhood: Music Valley
More Info: scoreboardopry.com
Located about five minutes from Opry Mills Mall, Scoreboard offers yard games, over 75 TVs, and your typical sports bar fare. It’s a fun pick for this side of town. And if you want to make a night of it, Scoreboard is tucked into the unassuming shopping center that also houses Nashville Palace, an off-Broadway favorite for line dancing.
Sonny’s Patio Pub
Neighborhood: Germantown
More Info: sonnysnashville.com
With an extensive outdoor patio and an open-air bar, Sonny’s is an excellent hang for watching the game. Serving up “good mood food,” like Sonny’s Crack Dip, wings, nachos, tater tots, and flatbreads, there’s a lot to look forward to on game day — in addition to a win, of course.
Serious fans can rent a private cabana with its own TV and ample seating. Enjoy college football and NFL-themed drink specials throughout the week!
Sports & Social
Neighborhood: Green Hills
More Info: sportsandsocial.com
For the ultimate fan experience, Sports & Social features a 33-foot LED media wall and more than 20 HDTVs. Get that stadium feel while enjoying a cocktail from the Specialty Crush Bar and munching on the Signature Tower, which stacks nachos, quesabirria egg rolls, wings, cacio e pepe arancini, and fries. Perfect for a crowd!
Streetcar Taps & Gardens (Both Locations!)
Neighborhoods: Sylvan Park/Nations, Germantown
More Info: streetcartaps.com
Though Streetcar’s two locations lean more “casual gastropub” than traditional sports bar, either location is a great spot to take in a game, with both indoor and outdoor seating. The two locations vary slightly in their menus, but both offer an easy selection of salads and handhelds like wraps, sliders, and wings.
TailGate Brewery
Neighborhoods: West Nashville, Germantown, Music Row, East Nashville, Hendersonville, Antioch
More Info: tailgatebeer.com
For great pizza, beer, and a fun game day atmosphere, look no further than TailGate — any of its six standalone locations in the Nashville area (they have an airport location, too). Since the brewery opened its first location on Charlotte Pike back in 2014, it has quickly become a local favorite. In fact, TailGate Brewery was recently awarded the honor of best ranch in town, following StyleBlueprint’s Ranch Cup 2026 bracket!
Third and Home
Neighborhood: Germantown
More Info: thirdandhome.com
For fans who like plenty of space to stretch out (and celebrate a touchdown!), Third and Home features 7,000+ square feet of restaurant space with 28+ flat-screen TVs. With classics like hot chicken and waffles, warm buffalo chicken dip, chili lime wings, and loaded tots, this neighborhood sports bar has something for every fan. As an added bonus, there are a couple of free parking lots within walking distance.
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Kate Feinberg
Kate Feinberg is a professional writer based in Nashville. She has more than 14 years of freelance writing experience covering travel, wellness, and lifestyle. A certified meditation teacher, RYT-200 yoga instructor, and integrative nutrition health coach, she brings a strong wellness perspective to her work. Kate is also a marathon runner and the creator of a plant-based food blog, Chef Kate F, where she shares nourishing recipes and mindful living tips. When she’s not writing, you’ll likely find her on the golf course, exploring new destinations, or combining both with golf-focused travel. She enjoys lake life on Percy Priest Lake.