Chaffin's Barn Theatre

Over the years, Chaffin’s Barn earned a reputation for its warm, friendly atmosphere, serving up familiar musicals, comedies and the occasional original work, along with special children’s programming during the holidays. But as Nashville’s first professional dinner theater, it also provided countless opportunities for young performers. The list of actors who have graced Chaffin’s stage reads like a who's-who of local favourites — including Lane Davies, the late David Compton, Brian Russell, Mike Montgomery, Martha Wilkinson and more. Tony and Emmy Award-winner Cherry Jones had her first professional gig at the Barn. And influential filmmaker Robert Altman also spent some time there, filming a particularly memorable scene for his 1975 classic Nashville.