In both cities, fans of dancing and clubbing will also find a nice range of gay nightlife options. Both cities have sizable GLBT communities, are steeped in American music lore, and have noteworthy restaurant scenes – not just barbecue and Southern fare, which is legitimately outstanding in these parts, but sophisticated contemporary cuisine. Although they’re the two largest cities of a decidedly conservative state, Memphis and especially Nashville have developed into popular destinations among gay and lesbian travelers in recent years.
