Nashville, October 17, 2025
News Summary
Nashville is set to introduce Rock Nashville, a groundbreaking live music rehearsal campus aimed at redefining the local entertainment scene. Scheduled to open in late 2025, this expansive 55-acre facility will provide state-of-the-art rehearsal spaces, production studios, and a vendor hub for over 30 companies in the live entertainment sector. With amenities designed to support artists and staff, Rock Nashville is poised to enhance the city’s status as a prominent music hotspot while creating hundreds of employment opportunities.
Nashville is set to welcome Rock Nashville—a groundbreaking live music rehearsal campus poised to redefine the entertainment landscape in the region. Expected to open in late 2025, this state-of-the-art facility aims to foster creativity and collaboration among artists and industry professionals.
Spanning 55 acres and encompassing 610,000 square feet, Rock Nashville will be located on Whites Creek Pike, conveniently situated less than 10 miles from Downtown Nashville. This campus is a first of its kind in the area, focusing specifically on live music rehearsal and production.
Rock Nashville is a collaborative effort involving Rock Lititz and Merus, with Soundcheck Studios serving as an anchor tenant on the campus. The facility includes two large-scale rehearsal spaces designed for full tour rehearsals, alongside 13 state-of-the-art production studios of varying sizes. These studios are expected to cater to a wide array of needs within the live entertainment sector.
In addition to rehearsal and production spaces, Rock Nashville will feature an on-site vendor hub that will house over 30 companies specializing in different aspects of live entertainment, including audio, lighting, transportation, and special effects. This centralized location is intended to streamline resources and improve workflow for artists and production crews.
Additional amenities at Rock Nashville will include a café, barbershop, spa, and medical concierge services to support the well-being of artists and staff. Approximately 50 local staff members will be employed directly at Rock Nashville, with an additional 500 daily employees from partner vendors such as Clair, Gallagher, and Rock It expected to work on-site.
During daily operations, between 200 and 400 temporary local workers will be engaged, along with another 200-400 touring crew members to assist with various tasks. This infrastructure is built to encourage collaboration and shared training and development, which is emphasized by the leadership team overseeing Rock Nashville.
The strategic location of the campus, combined with its innovative design, is aimed at equipping artists and crews with the necessary resources for live shows, ultimately enhancing Nashville’s reputation as a prominent music hotspot.
As the opening date approaches, training for employees is already underway, ensuring that Rock Nashville will be ready to support the thriving live music scene upon its launch in late 2025.
Key Features of Rock Nashville
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Less than 10 miles from Downtown Nashville |
| Total Size | 55 acres; 610,000 square feet |
| Main Tenants | Soundcheck Studios |
| Rehearsal Spaces | Two large-scale rehearsal spaces |
| Production Studios | 13 state-of-the-art studios of varying sizes |
| On-site Vendor Hub | Over 30 companies in live entertainment |
| Employment | 50 local staff; 500 daily employees from partner vendors |
| Temporary Workers | 200-400 temporary local workers; 200-400 touring crew members |
| Amenities | Café, barbershop, spa, medical concierge |
FAQ
When is Rock Nashville expected to open?
Rock Nashville is expected to open in late 2025.
What is the total size of the Rock Nashville facility?
The facility spans 55 acres and comprises 610,000 square feet.
What types of spaces will be available at Rock Nashville?
Key facilities will include two large-scale rehearsal spaces designed for full tour rehearsals and 13 state-of-the-art production studios of differing sizes.
How many local staff members will be employed at Rock Nashville?
Approximately 50 local staff members will be employed directly at Rock Nashville.
What additional amenities will Rock Nashville include?
Additional amenities will include a café, barbershop, spa, and medical concierge.
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Additional Resources
- Music Row: Rock Nashville to Open This Fall
- Wikipedia: Nashville
- WKRN: Rock Nashville Eyes Early 2026 Opening Date
- Google Search: Rock Nashville
- Wilson County Source: Rock Nashville to Open 55 Acre Space for Live Production
- Google Scholar: Live Music Production
- Rolling Stone: Kaitlin Butts and Tyler Halverson Writers Room
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Live Music
- Axios: Rock Nashville Located in Whites Creek
- Google News: Nashville Music Scene
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