Football season is here! It’s the time of the year when people gather together, scream at the television, and pack on the fall/winter pounds. We’ve compiled a quick list of Black-owned sports bars to try out this season. Let us know when you check out.
1824 Kitchen + Kocktails
1824 Jefferson St, Nashville, TN 37208
Known for: great bar food, themed nights, karaoke, lunch and weekday happy hours.
405 Billiards
405 W.Trinity Ln. Nashville, TN 37207
Known for: themed and sports nights, pool, line dancing and weekday happy hours.
Germantown Pub
Location: 708 Monroe St, Nashville, TN 37208
Known for: Unpretentious watering hole providing American pub fare, tap brews & cocktails, plus TVs & a patio.
The Locker Room
Location: 2203 Buchanan St., Nashville, TN 37208
Known for: A sports haven owned by Young Buck, offering up game day fun, wings, drink specials and themed nights.
Oh, and if we missed a spot, keep us on our toes and let us know at hello@urbaanite.com.
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updated August 2026
I went to Crossroads when I was there in July. They have really good food and drinks. The music is great too! And the waitresses are nice.
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