Southern Illinois' only listening room provides a one-of-a-kind experience. Listen to hit songwriters as well as up-and-comers. Young and old - established and emerging. The Little Nashville Cafe brings the experience of Nashville to our own back yard. Founded by award-winning songwriter Aaron R. Smith, this venue was conceived as a place to bring the spirit and creativity of songwriting to southern Illinois through the vehicle of a venue. Grab something to eat or drink, and sit back and enjoy all that is good about music.