The 10 Best Bars in Tennessee — 2026

We compared all 1022 bars in Tennessee on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.

#1 · LounaNashville LoungeHappy hourLive music

Mon-Thu 4pm-12am, Fri-Sat 3pm-11pm, Sun 4pm-12am

(615) 622-1234 Website View listing

#2 · Sing It or Wing ItChattanooga Karaoke

Tue-Wed 11pm-12am, Thu 11pm-1am, Fri 11pm-2am, Sat 2pm-2am, Sun 2pm-12am

(423) 757-9464 Website View listing

#3 · The SocialChattanooga Live music

Mon-Sun 2pm-7pm

(423) 266-3366 Website View listing

#4 · Reagan's Retro BarChattanooga

Thu 9pm-2am, Fri-Sat 8pm-2:45am

(423) 803-2535 Website View listing

#5 · The Pumping StationMemphis LGBTQ+

Mon-Sat 5pm-3am, Sun 3pm-3am

(901) 272-7600 Website View listing

#6 · Heroes DenMurfreesboro KaraokeLive music

Wed-Thu 5pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-12am

(615) 624-7934 Website View listing

#7 · Cilantro Mexican GrillNashville Bar & grillHappy hour

Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sun 11am-10:30pm

(615) 988-0404 Website View listing

#8 · Rockhouse Live MidtownMemphis Lounge

Mon-Sun 11am-1am

(901) 324-6300 Website View listing

#9 · CanvasMemphis Lounge

(901) 443-5232 Website View listing

#10 · The Casual PintPigeon Forge Live music

(865) 428-2525 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (saloon, dive bar, bar & grill, lounge, lgbtq+, tavern, karaoke, hookah, arcade, happy hour, live music, dog-friendly, beach, biker, country), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.