Event Dates
From: Saturday, July 18, 2026
To: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Sweet Tea Dance Nashville 2026
Enjoy a unique evening of fun in Nashville at the Nashville Tea Dance by Sweet Tea.
Sweet Tea Dance Nashville 2026
Enjoy a unique evening of fun in Nashville at the Gay Tea Dance by Sweet Tea.
- Visiting Nashville? Stay at the Vandyke Bed and Beverage, an adults only retreat with a sassy vibe, excellent staff and great location.
The Tea Dance
- Next Edition – Saturday 18th July – 2pm-7pm – at Salt Ranch.
- Sweet Tea is held once a month (typically Saturdays) and during Halloween and other holidays.
- DJs, drink specials, entertainment and surprises to help you spill all the tea!
- Featuring guest DJs, sexy guys and a fun atmosphere.
- Pride Tea Dances and Special events are held at larger venues.
- Regular events run from pm to 9 pm, in traditional tea dance style.
- Special themed night parties run later from 9 pm onwards.
- Stay close to the party at The Russell Nashville, a three star converted church with beautiful amenities and a fun vibe.
The Schedule
Date and time Venue Saturday 18th July – 2pm-7pm Salt Ranch Saturday 8th August – 5pm-1am Canvas Saturday 12th September – 4pm-8pm Reunion Saturday 31st October – 9pm-2am Canvas Next Edition Venue
- Salt Ranch – Outdoor ranch-style space with room to move and a casual daytime crowd.
Upcoming Venues
- Rosemary & Beauty Queen – East Nashville cocktail bar set across a house-style layout with hidden rooms and a leafy patio.
- Drift Hotel – Design-led pool setting with clean lines and open decks. Day session pulls a mixed crowd rotating between water, bar and dancefloor as the sun holds.
- Eleven11 – Compact club room built for late hours. Close DJ booth, low ceiling, busier after midnight.
- Basement East – Warehouse-style venue in East Nashville with a wide floor and direct, punchy system.
- Canvas – Multi-level club with LED-heavy production and a larger capacity.
- Reunion – Social day party feel with a returning crowd. Easy flow between bar and floor.
- Canvas Halloween – Same large room, darker tone. Heavier visuals, costumes everywhere.
Gay Nashville
- While the gay scene is spread across the city, the area downtown near Church Street is especially popular.
- The three blocks from around 15th to 18th street include many LGBTQ businesses, as well as a variety of popular nightclubs, restaurants, and coffee shops.
Other Editions
- June 2027 – Nashville Pride weekend
Recommended Nashville Hotels
The following Nashville hotels are close to the city's top attractions and a short ride to the host venue:
The Hermitage Hotel, The Westin Nashville, Fairlane Hotel, Hyatt House.
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Hermitage Hotel is our choice
when we visit Nashville for Pride
Official Website
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Map of Gay Nashville
231 6th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee 37219
The Hermitage Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a concierge service, a tour desk and ticket service for guests.
807 Clark Place, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
The Westin Nashville boasts a spa centre and sauna. The hotel has a fitness centre and indoor pool, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Guest rooms feature a 49-inch flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. Ironing facilities and an in-room safety deposit box are provided. features a keyless entry & 2 on-site restaurants
401 Union St, Nashville, Tennessee 37219
Fairlane Boutique hotel located in downtown Nashville features retro-modern style guest room and provides a 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, along with a small refrigerator fully stocked with locally-produced snacks. Select rooms also include floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the city. On-site restaurant and coffee shop
2100 Hayes Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Hyatt House Nashville at Vanderbilt features a restaurant, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Nashville. Featuring a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site. Every room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.
112 2nd Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee 37201
All units have a flat-screen TV. Some units feature a balcony and/or patio with river or city views. Some units also have a kitchen, fitted with a dishwasher and oven. Every unit has a private bathroom with free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered. The property also offers grocery delivery. Free WiFi
301 Rosa L Parks Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. Free WiFi & parking
1016 18th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee 37212
More space. Less contact. Modern design. Skip the check-in desk and enjoy keyless entry to your tech-enabled suite — with three times the size of a typical hotel room, full kitchen, washer and dryer, smart TV, and high-speed internet. All with a 24-hour digital concierge
Nashville, Tennessee 37219
506 Lofts offers accommodation with air conditioning and free WiFi. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and shower. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge are also offered in the kitchen, as well as a kettle.
112 South 11th Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37206
Our friendly, high energy atmosphere, 25 beer tap wall, daily 2 for 1 drink specials, and mouth-watering wings may be why we've been voted one of the Best Sports Bars in Nashville. So whether you come to make some new friends, or bring some of your own; get ready to cheer!
If you want to get your game on, Beyond the Edge offers dartboards, billiards, Golden Tee, and Buzztime trivia every day!
1105 Fatherland St, Nashville, TN 37206, United States
Upbeat gay bar & dance club with DJs, karaoke nights & other events
1517 Church Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Cocktails & delicious pub food are served at this lively, gay lounge in Nashville with pool tables, a dance floor, streaming music videos, and a well-known Show tunes Sunday!
1501 Ensley Blvd, Nashville, Tennessee 37210
TRAX is a neighborhood gay bar that welcomes ALL!, with rgular drag show nights, a Friendly and a fun place to be!
1519 Church St, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Voted Nashville's Best Place to Dance since 2005, Play offers Sensational Drag Shows, Weekly Special Guests, and a World-class Dance Floor with our roster of Resident DJ's!
1707 Church Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Canvas was established October of 2010. Canvas is a welcoming and vibrant bar/eatery/dance club for Nashville’s Queer Communtinity and Allies. Featuring weekly events, Canvas boasts the strongest drinks in town and the best staff around.
237 Hermitage Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37210
Here you will find a friendly bar staff offering up superb cocktails and cold beer.
Offering live entertainment, big screen TV's, over 2500 Sq. Ft of patio space with a bar, Drag Shows, game nights and more
1400 Woodland Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37206
Whether you're here to enjoy one of our signature cocktails, listen to our staggeringly talented live music, sing karaoke, flex your brain at trivia, relax on the patio, dance, hang out with friends, celebrate a special occasion, throw darts, enjoy a meal or just to walk on the wild side, we're sure you'll have a great experience.
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We have chosen hotels in Nashville that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
The Hermitage Hotel
5 Star – Central Location
- 5 Star – Restaurant, Private Parking, Fitness Centre
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Free WiFi, 24-hour front desk
- Offers luxurious accommodation with a restaurant, private parking, fitness center, bar, and concierge service.
The Westin Nashville
4 Star, Luxury
- 4 Star – Spa Centre, Indoor Swimming Pool
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, iPod docking station
- Features a spa, sauna, fitness center, indoor pool, restaurants, rooms with modern amenities and keyless entry.
Fairlane Hotel
4 Star – Great Amenities
- 4 Star – Retro-Modern Style Guest Rooms
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, floor-to-ceiling windows
- Boutique hotel with retro-modern style rooms, city views, on-site restaurant, and coffee shop.
Hyatt House
3 Star – Perfect Location
- 3 Star – Outdoor Pool, Fitness Centre
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Air-conditioned, free WiFi, flat-screen TV
- Offers restaurant, seasonal outdoor pool, fitness center, bar, rooms with free WiFi, and private parking.
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