Looking to try the best music venues in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable music venues in Nashville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. The 5 Spot

First up is Lockeland Springs's The 5 Spot, situated at 1006 Forrest Ave. With four stars out of 126 reviews on Yelp, the music venue has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. On the menu, look for tacos, chicken wings and mozzarella sticks.

The site has lots more information on The 5 Spot.

"The pre-gentrification times of East Nashville spawned this room for local musicians, artists and lunatics from all walks of life to party together," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile.

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"East Nashvillian sound engineer with a specialized focus on partying the night away," per the bio section of the business's Yelp profile.

2. Mercy Lounge

Citizens Protecting Revitalization's Mercy Lounge, located at 1 Cannery Row, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly bar, music venue and venue and event space four stars out of 108 reviews. The spot has been open since January 2003, according to the website.

Christie B. noted, "Mercy Lounge has been around for years and it's an honor to get to play at this venue. I came to listen to a friend of mine and they were great!"

3. Springwater

Springwater, a dive bar, music venue and traditional American spot, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 71 Yelp reviews. Head over to 115 27th Ave. North to see for yourself. Try a grilled cheese sandwich from the menu.

If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Springwater.

"Springwater has operated as a bar since 1896 earning the title of the oldest bar in Tennessee," the business says in the history section of its Yelp profile. "It was a speakeasy during prohibition and a hideout for both Al Capone and Jimmy Hoffa."

Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Springwater is known for being Tennessee's oldest bar and Nashville's best dive," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Lesser known facts are the live music shows that occur every night, the awesome quesadillas from the kitchen and the cheapest beer prices in town. You never know when you'll run into Ke$ha, Kid Rock or Big and Rich, all of whom have been seen hanging at the 'rock star booth' and soaking up the local atmosphere."

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