Cannery Hall - The Mil

The Mil sits inside a multi-stage music building, so it helps to know the entry rules before heading to Cannery Hall.

• Re-Entry & Smoking: Re-entry is allowed for guests 21 and over unless the show is all ages; all-ages shows do not allow re-entry. Smoking and vaping are not allowed inside.²
• Payment Options: Cannery Hall may operate on a cashless basis for on-site purchases. It’s best to have card or mobile payment methods handy.
• Prohibited Items: Weapons, outside food or drinks, illegal drugs, GoPros, iPads, tablets, selfie sticks, mace, glow sticks, backpacks, umbrellas, and large bags are not allowed.² Refer to the policy page for a complete list of prohibited items.
• Age Restrictions: Age requirements vary by show. Guests attending 18+ or 21+ events need a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID.² Check the event listings for event-specific age restriction information.

Review the Cannery Hall FAQ page before the show for the most up-to-date information on policies, including bag policies.

Cannery Hall sits just south of downtown Nashville, close to the city’s long-running country institutions, historic stages, and newer concert spaces.

• Grand Ole Opry: The Grand Ole Opry has featured country stars, rising artists, and legendary songwriters since its radio roots began in 1925.³ The Opry House has approximately 4,400 total seats across the main floor, mezzanine, and balcony.⁴
• Ryman Auditorium: Built in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman Auditorium has about 2,300 seats and served as the Grand Ole Opry’s home from 1943 to 1974.⁵
• The Pinnacle - Nashville: Located in Nashville Yards, The Pinnacle is a 4,500-capacity live music and event venue that hosts concerts, private events, galas, and large-scale productions.⁶

The Mil is located within Cannery Hall on the edge of The Gulch in Nashville. There are several transportation options for guests visiting the venue.

Public Transportation: WeGo Public Transit serves downtown Nashville, with nearby bus access around Lafayette Street, 8th Avenue South, and the Gulch area.

Driving: The Mil is located inside Cannery Hall at 1 Cannery Row, Nashville, TN 37203.² Parking is available at the paid lot next the venue, as well as in several lots and garages in the surrounding area.

Nearby parking options include:

• 821 Palmer Pl Parking: 821 Palmer Pl, Nashville, TN 37203
• LAZ Parking: 810 Lea Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

At The Mil, outside food and beverages are not allowed, but Cannery Hall bars stay open as long as possible during events.² For private bookings, Cannery Hall works with catering and event vendors through its preferred vendor list.²

The Mil is part of a building that has been revitalized several times, yet it has retained its place in Nashville music. Liberty Mills built the property as a flour mill in 1883; it later became a coffee mill in the 1930s and a Dale Foods Company processing plant in 1957.⁷

By 1981, the former cannery had reopened as The Cannery, a country-style restaurant and entertainment center.⁷ In the 1980s, it hosted country performers by day and rock and alternative touring acts at night, with Reba McEntire, George Strait, Patty Loveless, Hank Snow, Tammy Wynette, Crowded House, and Michelle Shocked among the artists that took the stage.⁷