Exit/In, Nashville

Exit/In stands as a prominent music venue situated in close proximity to Centennial Park and Vanderbilt University along Elliston Place. Its inception traces back to 1971 when it was brought to life under the stewardship of Owsley Manier and Brugh Reynolds. Initially, with a modest capacity of around 200 seats, the venue gained renown during the 1970s due to the frequent occurrence of unique and unconventional events on an almost nightly basis.

In the early 1980s, the establishment underwent expansion to accommodate a larger crowd of up to 500 patrons. Over the years, Exit/In has hosted a plethora of distinguished musicians and entertainers, including renowned acts such as The Police, Talking Heads, The Black Crowes, R.E.M., The B-52's, Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Steve Martin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chick Corea, Elvis Costello, Muddy Waters, McCoy Tyner, Linda Ronstadt, The Allman Brothers Band, among many others.

The venue has also served as a backdrop for several documentary films and has been utilized by numerous artists, including Kelly Pickler, for the filming of their music videos. Notably, Exit/In made appearances in the 1975 Robert Altman film, "Nashville," and Steve Martin's "Born Standing Up." Additionally, Sting can be spotted in one of the small photos wearing an Exit/In t-shirt on the cover of The Police's "Zenyatta Mondatta" album.