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<\/a>Nashville, TN has been known for generations as \u201cMusic City USA\u201d largely due to being the home of many famous recording studios, record companies and artists; there are 74 recording studios in operation within Nashville at last count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the 2020s, Nashville has seen a huge influx of businesses moving their headquarters and regional offices to the city. Because of this there has been a corresponding boom in building of apartments, condos, flats and single family homes. To amuse the growing population, Nashville\u2019s entertainment and night life has steadily expanded over the last decade with dozens of new destinations joining perennial favorites The Grand Old Opry<\/em> and The Ryman Auditorium<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pins Mechanical Co. Nashville<\/em><\/a> is a very new entertainment destination located in the heart of Nashville\u2019s ‘The Gulch’ historic district just south of downtown. The Gulch was originally home to Nashville\u2019s downtown railroad terminal with over 100 trains arriving and departing daily when it was at its peak. In the years following World War Two, The Gulch became a mostly neglected area with abandoned warehouses, buildings and slums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In recent years The Gulch and surrounding area has been reborn with ultra-modern high rise office, apartment and condo buildings either recently completed or in the final stages of construction. There is a great deal of entertainment and night life in The Gulch, including The Watermark<\/a><\/em> for luxury dining, The Yazoo Brewing Company<\/em><\/a>, Sambuca<\/em><\/a>, Ru Sans Sushi & Seafood<\/em><\/a> and Apricot Lane<\/em><\/a>. The Country Music Hall of Fame<\/em><\/a> is located in The Gulch and is walkable to or from Pins Mechanical<\/em>. Unique shopping can be found in The Gulch including the Two Old Hippies<\/a><\/em> and Ruckle & Rye<\/a><\/em> shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pins Mechanical Co.<\/em> fits perfectly into this newly upscale area with its industrial design and spacious, open layout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a number of ‘in-jokes’ such as their slogan which is \u201cWhen Life Gives You Balls, Play With Them\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other somewhat snarky adult jokes can be found, such as the neon sign pointing the way to the restroom which announces: \u201cHeeeere\u2019s Johnny!\u201d in tribute to the former host of TV\u2019s ‘The Tonight Show’. Almost everywhere you look there are little jokes and puns, such as the single step between two gaming areas marked \u201cLevel Up\u201d and \u201cLevel Down\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first game that visitors will encounter is a version of vertical ring toss at the entrance called ‘Hookie’. It helps to set the \u201clet\u2019s play\u201d feeling straight away. There are two games side-by-side and the instructions on how to play and score are posted nearby on a wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Found throughout the main floor are dozens of old school stand up console video games that can be played for 25 cents per game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually there are credits on each game so it is possible to spend many hours playing for free. There is also a console video game area with comfortable leather couches and large screen TVs for you to settle in and enjoy your favorite games. There is a considerable library of console games to choose from – just follow the directions to change the games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the back wall are the sixteen automatic ‘Duckpin’ alleys with computer scoring. Duckpin is said to have originated in the north-eastern United States in either Boston or Lowell Mass. depending on which account of history you subscribe to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Duckpin is similar to ten-pin bowling, but there are some differences; Duck pins are shorter and squatter, the ball used is smaller and does not have finger holes, and no special shoes are required to play. The duckpin lanes at PMCo<\/em> are shorter (‘mini duckpin’) and are not oiled like their ten-pin cousins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The lanes cost $5 per player per game which is similar to the cost of ten-pin games in the USA. I read that Pins Nashville have \u201ckids play free duckpin\u201d promotions from time-to-time. Keep an eye on their Facebook page if you are interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to the pandemic, Pins suspended their duckpin leagues but they are expected to return in the late-summer\/early-fall of 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Near the duckpin lanes are ping-pong (table tennis) games and bocce ball courts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bocce seems to be very popular these days in trendier places in the USA and is actually a great game for social interaction. These games are rented by the half hour ($6) or hour ($10).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The spacious patio area at Pins Mechanical Co.<\/em> has a number of games available such as Jumbo Jenga and ‘Patio Pong’ (sometimes known as ‘Garbage Ball’) using plastic trash bins and a very soft ball similar in texture to a nerf ball. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The patio games are FREE to play while the patio also has fire pits and comfortable seating for guests to stretch out and relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The patio area is dog-friendly and has water bowls available for your canine companions as well as a ‘wag bag’ of treats which is available for the asking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a bar area on the patio which has a shaved ice machine for adult versions of this warm weather treat. The June shaved ice special is the ‘rainbow’ shaved ice in honor of Pride Month. I tried one and they are both delicious and refreshing. They offer something called a ‘Pin Pop’ which is an adult version of a popsicle available in a half-dozen flavors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is another bar inside with a great selection of $10 specialty cocktails, 24 craft beers on tap (12 macro-brews available) and small-batch liquors. For those who prefer, $6 ‘Mocktails’ are available that are liquor free; and you can keep the glass!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pins Mechanical Co.<\/em> does not have a kitchen and as such does not offer food. Most nights of the week there is a food truck (or sometimes two) near the entrance where you can buy something on which to nosh and it is OK to carry-in your purchases. The food truck schedule can be found on the Pins Mechanical Co.<\/em> website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having said all of that, let\u2019s get to the Pinball Hall which is located in the heart of Pins Mechanical Co<\/em>. The Pinball Hall has stunningly beautiful artwork and graphics on the walls, floor and ceiling. It looks to me like something that a multi-billionaire would have built for his private game room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The lineup of pin-games is listed at the beginning of this review; games are either $1 or 50 cents per credit and have fairly generous free game and extra ball thresholds. Some of the games have dollar bill acceptors while others are quarters only. There is a change machine conveniently located nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All of the games that I played were in excellent shape and 100 percent of the features worked as they should. They have a technician on duty at all times so if any problem is encountered just flag down an employee in a pinstripe shirt for assistance. Tip: I found a few pinballs with credits on them or partially played games, so keep a watchful eye out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n I would suggest that the management consider booster stools in the Pinball Hall for children to use. This will avoid children dragging bar-stools into the pinball area. Pins Mechanical Co. Nashville<\/em> is a relatively new venue, so perhaps this will be an improvement for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Near the Pinball Hall are foosball (table soccer) games for 50 cents per game. I was told that they will have foosball leagues re-starting in the late summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>