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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

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Location

Music Row occupies 16th and 17th Avenues South from West End Avenue south to Edgehill Avenue, approximately 1.5 miles south of Broadway.

Open Music Row in Google Maps →36.1455° N, 86.7960° W · ZIP 37203, 37212

Character

Predominantly commercial/office. Limited residential; the district is a working industry zone with some restaurant and cafe support businesses.

History

Music Row's recording industry identity dates to the late 1950s when producer Chet Atkins and the 'Nashville Sound' transformed the city into the dominant recording center for country music. By the 1960s, the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, and Elvis Presley were all recording on the Row.

Schools

Elementary
Eakin Elementary School
MNPS
Middle
John Trotwood Moore Middle School
MNPS
High
Hillsboro High School
MNPS

Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators.

Nearby Retail & Dining

  • Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival venues — Annual April festival using Music Row and surrounding venues (On-site)
  • Various Music Row cafes and delis — Support businesses serving the industry office corridor (On corridor)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • VUMC Hospital (1.5 mi north)
  • Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital (1 mi north)
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