St. Patrick's Day In Nashville: Parades, Churches, & Green Beer

While St. Patrick's Day is a celebration of Saint Patrick one of the patron Saints of Ireland, it is also most definitely, the ultimate beer lovers holiday. So no matter whether you're going out to drink green beer, to church, or both you can find plenty to do in Nashville on St. Patrick's Day.

Nashville is home to the St Patrick Catholic Church, located in East Nashville on 2nd Avenue South. St Patrick's was built in the late 1800's and features one of the few remaining Second Empire style buildings left in Nashville. Make sure that you take a look at their website as they have some spectacular photos galleries of their church. Please call ahead for their mass schedule as St. Patrick's Day will fall during Holy Week this year and many Local Catholic Churches are toning down their celebrations and changing their schedules.

One of Nashville's favorite Irish Hangouts is, of course, Jimmy Kelly's Steak House. Jimmy Kelly's is a third generation family run business, originally opening it's doors in 1934 and by maintaining it's excellent standards of food and friendly service, it has remained one of Nashville's Favorite Steakhouse's for decades. Guests will also get another special treat as Les Kerr performs at Kelly's for every St. Patrick's Day Celebration.

Downtown District:
For those wanting to try out several Irish loving establishments on St Patrick's Day, the best place to go is Downtown Nashville. There are several Irish Pubs and other local venues that offer a ton of drinking and dining fun on St. Paddy Day.

• Bailey's Pub
  Bailey is located on Lower Broadway and we think it's a great spot for couples. The second floor is the place to be as their open air second floor can't be beat.
  
  
• McFadden's
  McFadden's is 2nd Avenue's newest Irish hangout and it's so hopping that you might even see a "bunny" or two hanging out there.
  
  
• Mulligan's Pub
  Mulligans is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, Irish Pub in Nashville. We think that it must hold some kind of record for the most beers ever downed in a Nashville Pub. It is a must drop by spot, located at 117 Second Avenue, for St. Paddy Day revelers.
  
  
• Coyote Ugly
  While Coyote Ugly is definitely not Irish, you will no doubt be able to find someone there that is at their Annual Ugly Gaelic Games Event. This party is a ton of non-stop fun.
  
  
• Seanachie Irish Pub
  Sorry folks, but it looks like the Seanachie Irish Pub is now defunct. We're 99% sure about that and have heard rumors that it is being transformed into a Sullivan Steak house.

Around Town St. Patrick Fun:

• Music Valley
  Findley's Irish Pub
  Located in Opryland Hotel, Findley's Irish Pub normally offers a welcoming Irish Party for guests and locals who want to get their fill of Celtic Music and Guinness too.
  
  
• Music Row
  Dan McGuinness
  This Irish pub, located on Demonbreun Street usually has an all day patio party and live music, not to mention a great front row view of Musica to go along with it.
  
  
• Sylvan Park
  McCabe Pub
  McCabe's Pub,located on 4410 Murphy Road, is known for being more of a sports bar but what the heck it's St Patrick's Day and the conversations will tend to expand to other topics a bit more.
  
  Out of Town St. Patrick Fun:
  
  • Wearin' of the Green
    Wearin' of the Green Irish Day Parade and Arts and Crafts Festival is an annual event that takes place in the town of Erin, Tennessee which is located just west of Nashville in Houston County. This quaint rural town is your best bet when it comes to day tripping for St. Paddy's Day.
    
    
  No matter where or what you do for St.Patrick's Day this year, remember that if you're drinking "Please Don't Drive" especially when you can just call AAA's Tow to Go, which will give you a tow & go service with no questions asked.
  
  If I've missed your favorite Celebration and you would like to see it added please e-mail me.
  Thanks Jan