The Truth has officially opened its doors with an one-night-only, sold-out performance by Miranda Lambert. The new 4,400 capacity venue, located in Wedgewood-Houston was developed by AJ Capital and operated Live Nation. The new venue is located 5 minutes from Downtown Nashville at 424 Chestnut Street.
Designed from the ground up by Blueprint Studio, Live Nation’s in-house design and development group, The Truth was built to bring artists and fans closer together. Instead of building out, the venue builds up, with three tiers that keep fans close to the performance. The result is a room that feels remarkably intimate, with no fan more than 150 feet from the stage. Artists can feel the energy of the crowd and fans can experience the kind of closeness that makes a great show unforgettable.
The venue kicks off a packed first season spanning multiple genres, with three more sold-out shows featuring rising artists Malcolm Todd, Role Model, and Freya Skye, followed by Jack White, The Chicks, Sting, The Smashing Pumpkins, HARDY, Beck, GloRilla, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bleachers, Limp Bizkit, Foster the People, Goose, Orville Peck, Jodeci, Stephen Wilson Jr. and more through the end of the year.
In the Lyric Lobby, a custom chandelier projects the performing artist’s lyrics, immersing fans in the story of the music before the show even begins. Upstairs, the Set List Studio uses an antique 1950s letterpress to print each night’s setlist, offering fans a one-of-a-kind memento of the show. Harlan’s, the mezzanine whiskey bar, offers bottles from 34 Tennessee whiskey makers with more to come in what will be one of the largest collections of Tennessee whiskey served at a music venue.
In the two-story Vinyl Room premium listening lounge, The Truth has collaborated with neighboring United Record Pressing to select and incorporate artifacts that celebrate Nashville’s rich vinyl heritage. Inspired by 1970s Japanese listening rooms, the Vinyl Room offers an Asian-inspired menu with standout dishes including steak frites made with locally sourced grass-fed beef from Bear Creek Farm, sushi “tots” and taiyaki, alongside an extensive craft cocktail program.
Live Nation has made multi-year commitments to the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and W.O. Smith Music School, supporting songwriters and the next generation of Nashville musicians. The venue is also partnering with Wedgewood-Houston neighbor, Humphreys Street, a social enterprise that creates jobs and mentorship opportunities for local teens, to provide custom coffee and soaps for artists and crews backstage.
Be sure to subscribe for more on this and other Developments In & Around Nashville!
