March Madness is almost here, and Nashville has plenty of TVs waiting for your bracket to bust. We rounded up the best spots in East Nashville to catch the tournament. Cold beers, packed patios, and that friendly neighborhood rivalry. March Gladness, anyone?

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• Ascend Amphitheater’s 2026 season is shaping up with a stacked riverfront lineup featuring artists like Bailey Zimmerman, David Byrne, Charlie Puth, Young the Giant and Jack Johnson. Big tours, skyline views and summer shows ahead. Claim your lawn spot!*

• Beloved Americana showcase Music City Roots returns to Harken Hall March 25th with John Cowan Trio, Lamont Landers and JD Simo sharing the stage. A night built on storytelling and standout musicianship. Want to go for free?*

• Dinner meets storytelling March 27th at FableCourse, an immersive dining event inspired by beloved fantasy worlds. Expect a champagne welcome, six-course menu and theatrical atmosphere built around A Court of Thorns and Roses series by author Sarah J. Maas. Enter the tale.*

• Alexander Stewart lands at The Basement East March 26th on his What If? Tour, delivering the emotional pop hooks and soaring choruses that helped propel him online. Neriah opens the night. Ask yourself “what if?”*

• Announced shows queue is piling up: Courtney Barnett, Florence + The Machine, Barely Alive, and more!

WHERE TO WATCH MARCH MADNESS IN EAST NASHVILLE

There’s something special about watching basketball with strangers who care just as much as you do. A clutch three, a terrible call, a room full of fans riding the same emotional rollercoaster. In East Nashville, sports bars aren’t just about the TVs, they’re about the shared love of the game, mostly-friendly rivalries, and that moment everyone collectively stands up in awe, hanging on by a thread… swish!

Here are a few of our favorite spots to watch some of the big games on the East Side!

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• With all of the chaos in the world today, I’m finding the best way to ease the existential dread is through community and conversation. Join for both with facilitator Samantha Cutler at The Estuary, for a bi-monthly Community Night that provides needed healing and support. Catch the next session on March 23rd (happens every other Monday at 6:30pm).

• The Mary Parrish Center hosts its first Pickleball Tournament April 25th at The Courts at West Meade, raising funds to support survivors of interpersonal violence and their families. Grab a paddle for a cause!

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