--- title: "Music Row" url: https://www.herenashville.com/music-row/ date: 2026-07-11T21:00:39+00:00 modified: 2026-07-11T21:00:39+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Nashville" attribution: "HERE Nashville" --- # Music Row *Source: [HERE Nashville](https://www.herenashville.com/music-row/) — July 11, 2026 by * Davidson County · neighborhoods # Music Row Music Row is the commercial and creative heart of the American country music industry — 16th and 17th Avenues South packed with recording studios, label offices, and publishing houses. RCA Studio B (Elvis, Dolly Parton historic recordings) Sony/Universal/Warner Nashville label offices Country music publishing and management industry ### Quick Facts ZIP37203, 37212 Categoryneighborhoods Platted1955 Main Corridor16th Avenue South and 17th Avenue South between West End Ave and Edgehill Ave CountyDavidson County ### At A Glance Walkability70/100 Commute7-10 minutes InterstateI-440 at Wedgewood; I-40 at Broadway VibeIndustry-focused, creative professional, low residential density Best ForMusic industry professionals, songwriters, A&R and management workers ### Got A Tip? News, real estate moves, or business happenings in Music Row? Send a tip — anonymous OK. 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