Printer's Alley

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Numerous bars, nightclubs, and restaurants occupy Printer's Alley.
Numerous bars, nightclubs, and restaurants occupy Printer's Alley.
A large sign marks the entrance to Printer's Alley on Church Street.
A large sign marks the entrance to Printer's Alley on Church Street.

Printer's Alley is a famous alley in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, between Third and Fourth Avenues, and goes from Union Street to Commerce Street. The portion of the alley between Union and Church Street is the home of a nightclub district that dates back many decades.

At the turn of the 20th century, Printer's Alley was home to a thriving publishing industry. The area was home to two large newspapers, ten print shops, and thirteen publishers.[1]

[edit] Trivia

The video for Carrie Underwood's hit single "Before He Cheats" was shot on location in Printer's Alley.

According to an Historical Marker sign located on Printer's Alley, US President Andrew Jackson (a Tennessean) held his Inaugural Ball there. It reportedly lasted five days.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Thompson, E. D. (2004). More Nashville Nostalgia. Westview Publishing, 7. 
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