Bluebird Cafe
36.10212, -86.81693
Description
Amy Kurland opened the Bluebird Cafe on June 4th, 1982. It was originally purchased by her father, Sheldon "Shelly" Kurland (1928-2010), a violinist and session musician. While the cafe was originally meant just to be a restaurant, it quickly expanded to become a music venue and host a writer's group. It has been continuously running ever since.
Title Bluebird Cafe
Creator Nashville Historical Foundation
Author Amelie Andalle, MTSU; 2025
Date 1982
Address 4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
Type Building
Coverage Area 3
Source Amy Kurland
Contributor Sheldon Kurland
Subject Post-World War II; New Nashville; Entertainment; Events; Food; Music; Neighborhood; Recreation
Keywords Buildings, Green Hills, American Cuisine, Music Industry, Country Music, Singer-Songwriter, Film Location, Bluebird Cafe
Rights CC BY-NC 4.0