Description
The Chute was more than just a bar. Nestled in the back corner of a mixed use complex on 8th Ave S. (now home to ML Rose) The Chute contained six different themed bars inside of it. Sanctuary for karaoke, Falls for hanging on the patio, Stirrup for sing-alongs at the piano bar, Rainbow for drag performances, Round-Up for country and western styles and Eagle for leather and pool interests. It provided a myriad of entertainment options and, more importantly, it served as a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ in a city that has been historically unkind to gay bars.
Opened in the early 1980s and continuously operating until it’s closure in 2007, The Chute held the title for longest operating gay bar in Nashville. It was the home base for the Smoky Mountain Rodeo Association, the Music City Bears and The Conductors leather club. It was, in a word, legendary.
All profits from the sale of this tee will go to Nashville Launch Pad; a non-profit dedicated to creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth. Learn more at www.nashvillelaunchpad.com.
Shirt Details
- Made with a medium-heavy fabric blend of 50% cotton and 50% polyester (8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²)), this sweatshirt feels cozy and is the perfect choice for those colder months.
- The classic fit along with the crew neckline deliver a comfy wearing experience with a clean-cut style. Meanwhile, the double-needle stitching at the shoulder, armhole, neck, waistband, and cuff seams add top-tier durability.
- Say goodbye to itchiness thanks to the gray, pearlized tear-away label.
- Made using 100% ethically grown US cotton. Gildan is also a proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol ensuring ethical and sustainable means of production. The blank tee’s dyes are OEKO-TEX-certified dyes with low environmental impact.
- Fabric blends: Heather Sport colors – 60% polyester, 40% cotton
