A partnership between Rock Lititz and Merus, the new rehearsal and production facility has welcomed its first clients.
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Rock Nashville is located less than 10 miles from downtown Nashville in Whites Creek Pike, facilities include a 55+-acre campus with studios ranging from 600 sq-ft to 2,100 sq-ft. The full-size arena and amphitheater can accommodate lighting rigs up to 80'. Buildings totaling 610,000 sq-ft include a 375,000 sq-ft soundtrack facility and studios and storage for professional lighting, special effects, and transportation. Crew support includes a cafe, barbershop, and spa.
Key Features of Rock Nashville:
Large-Scale Rehearsal Facilities – Two arena- and amphitheater-sized rehearsal spaces designed to support full-scale tour production
Production Studios – 13 state-of-the-art band and production studios of varying sizes, serving both emerging and established artist
Industry Vendor Hub – Space for more than 30 companies specializing in audio, lighting, transportation, special effects, and crew support, along with lifestyle services including a café, barbershop, spa, medical concierge, and more
Community & Collaboration – Shared resources including backline rental, artist relations offices, and collaborative workspaces designed to foster creativity and connection across the live entertainment ecosystem
The campus is home to an impressive group of industry-leading tenants, reflecting the full ecosystem of live touring and production, including: 4Wall; Alclair Audio; Alcorn; AVLX; Axis Security; Backstage Barber Productions; The Blackbird Academy; Clair Global; Clear All Visuals; Co-Pilot; Diablo; DigiCo (Audiotonix); Dunlop; E1FX; Fishman; Fuse; JBL; LR Baggs; Neuro Tour; PRS Guitars; Pyrotecnico; Road Radios; RockForce; Rock Medical; Sennheiser; Shure; Stage Call; TAG; TAIT / Gallagher; Takamine; Taylor Guitars; The RockIt Company; Tyler Truss; and Yamaha.
Beyond providing world-class infrastructure, Rock Nashville is expected to play a meaningful role in Nashville’s economic growth. The campus employs approximately 50 local staff members, with an additional 500 on-site employees from partner vendors, including Clair Global, Gallagher, and The RockIt Company. The facility will also support between 200 and 400 temporary local workers daily, such as labor crews, runners, and seamstresses, as well as an estimated 200 to 400 touring crew members.
With its strategic location in the Whites Creek neighborhood and a design centered on innovation and efficiency, Rock Nashville is now fully operational and positioned to serve as a cornerstone for touring production in Music City and beyond.