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222 5th Ave. South
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Nashville, TN 37203
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CountryMusicHallofFame.org
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, Inc., a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization by the state of Tennessee in 1964.
Wel2come2 To the Heart of Nashville
Inside our doors, creativity, elegance, and Southern hospitality flow freely, from the celebrated Hall of Fame Rotunda to our array of event spaces, ranging from expansive and awe-inducing to intimate and tuned for inspiration.
Just outside the Museum’s doors, Music City’s famous energy thrums. Across Fifth Avenue, conferences and summits bring the state-of-the-art Music City Center to life. A few blocks north, games and concerts draw fans to the Bridgestone Arena, and Nashville’s storied honky-tonk district calls visitors from around the globe for world-class live music and dining. From our spaces and our fine-tuned service to our setting in the heart of Downtown Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has what it takes to make your event a true Music City original.
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Less Waste MORE TO CELEBRATE
During your event, you’ll want not; we’ll waste not. A focus on sustainability and community drives the Museum’s materials management during everyday operations and special events alike. We donate all leftover food to the Nashville Rescue Mission and other organizations, where it goes to feed homeless and hungry Nashvillians. And all disposable food-service materials used here—from to-go containers to plates, cups, silverware, and paper goods—are 100% compostable.
Annually, those efforts result in: Nearly 15,000 pounds of food donated (enough to feed 10 adults for a full year) A savings of 227,000 kWh, enough electricity to power 21 households for a year More than 266,000 pounds of food and recycled goods diverted from local landfills
Honors AND ACCOLADES
We’re proud to have our sustainability efforts recognized through nationwide and statewide awards. Among the recent accolades the Museum has received: Tennessee Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Excellence in Materials Management Center for Nonprofit Management’s Piedmont Natural Gas Excellence in Sustainable Practices Award American Alliance of Museums’ Sustainability Excellence Award
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Event Hall 6 th FLOOR
10,000 Square Feet 600 Reception 648 Banquet 900 Theater 450 Classroom
6 th FLOOR
5,600 Square Feet 300 Reception 312 Banquet 405 Theater 216 Classroom
The Carlton Terrace 6 th FLOOR
6,000 Square Feet 150 Reception 168 Banquet 204 Theater
City National Bank Private Dining Room 6 th FLOOR
758 Square Feet 50 Reception 48 Banquet 60 Theater
2 nd – 4 th FLOORS 50 Reception 48 Banquet 776 Theater
Grand Foyer 4 th FLOOR
6,500 Square Feet 400 Reception 288 Banquet 408 Theater 180 Classroom
Curb Conservatory 1 st FLOOR
11,000 Square Feet 500 Reception 360 Banquet 550 Theater
Curb Courtyard 1 st FLOOR
2,800 Square Feet 200 Reception 168 Banquet 220 Theater
Hall of Fame Rotunda 2 nd FLOOR
4,500 Square Feet 300 Reception 216 Banquet 312 Theater
Ford Theater 1 st FLOOR
4,000 Square Feet 50 Reception 50 Banquet 213 Theater
4 th FLOOR
1,044 Square Feet 80 Reception 108 Banquet 120 Theater 63 Classroom
Bud Wendell & Steve Turner Boardroom 4 th FLOOR
1,400 Square Feet 41 U-Shape
5th Avenue
BOARDROOM
BMI HALL
4th FLOOR
FORD THEATER
HALL OF FAME ROTUNDA
2nd FLOOR
1st FLOOR
4th Avenue
Demonbreun Street
CURB COURTYARD
CURB CONSERVATORY
5th Avenue
GRAND FOYER
CARLTON TERRACE
HCA LOBBY PDR *
EVENT HALL
6th FLOOR
4th FLOOR
*City National Bank Private Dining Room
4th Avenue
Demonbreun Street
CMA THEATER
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Beyond Compare Unmatched views of the Nashville skyline, inside and out. A theater that’s suited for (and accustomed to) Nashville’s biggest stars. Inside the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, you’ll find spaces that are as visually arresting as they are versatile.
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Event Hall 10,000 Square Feet, 6 th Floor 600 Reception • 648 Banquet
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900 Theater
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450 Classroom
The Event Hall, with its soaring glass windows overlooking downtown, offers an unparalleled Nashville setting. The Event Hall provides an awe-inspiring space for receptions, dinners, general sessions, and trade shows.
PDR
EVENT HALL HCA LOBBY CARLTON TERRACE
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5,600 Square Feet, 6 th Floor 300 Reception • 312 Banquet
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405 Theater
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216 Classroom
Adjacent to both the Event Hall and Carlton Terrace, the HCA Lobby creates an ideal add-on for large events, accommodating registration, orientation, event overflow, and meet and greets. With space and style in abundance, the Lobby makes a standout stand-alone event location as well, with an airy elegance that suits exhibits, vendor shows, receptions, dinners, and more.
PDR EVENT HALL
HCA LOBBY CARLTON TERRACE
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The Carlton Terrace 6,000 Square Feet, 6 th Floor 150 Reception • 168 Banquet
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204 Theater
A welcoming rooftop venue adjacent to our Event Hall and HCA Lobby, the Carlton Terrace creates an idyllic setting for receptions, outdoor dinners, and weddings, as well as a unique venue for live music.
PDR EVENT HALL
HCA LOBBY CARLTON TERRACE
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City National Bank Private Dining Room 758 Square Feet, 6 th Floor 50 Reception • 48 Banquet
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60 Theater
VIP dinners, private lunches, and small executive meetings find a comfortable and personal home in our Private Dining Room (PDR), which features one of the Museum’s many magnificent views of the Downtown Nashville skyline. For large events centered in the adjacent Event Hall, HCA Lobby, or Carlton Terrace, the Dining Room can also serve as a convenient, charm-filled artist green room.
PDR
EVENT HALL HCA LOBBY CARLTON TERRACE
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2 nd – 4 th Floors 50 Reception • 48 Banquet
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776 Theater
Nestled in the heart of Music City, the state-of-the-art, 776-seat CMA Theater is a unique and sought-after Nashville venue for live performances. A highly versatile space, the Theater provides a first-class, functional setting for general sessions, sales meetings, television broadcasts, press conferences, and much more.
CMA THEATER
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Grand Foyer3 6,500 Square Feet, 4 th Floor 400 Reception • 288 Banquet
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408 Theater
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180 Classroom
A sun-drenched space adjacent to the Museum’s CMA Theater, the Grand Foyer provides a convenient and captivating setting for pre-concert receptions, as well as meeting registration, meal breaks, silent auctions, and trade shows.
GRAND FOYER
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Lig2ht Up The Night Meet and celebrate surrounded by country music history. Our guests host events inside the storied Hall of Fame Rotunda, where legends are honored; in the sonically pristine Ford Theater, where legends perform; and in the Curb Conservatory, which welcomes music lovers from the world over.
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Curb Conservatory 11,000 Square Feet, 1 st Floor 500 Reception • 360 Banquet
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550 Theater
The sun-dappled Curb Conservatory’s design centers on wood, stone, and water—essential elements that honor this unique American art form.
CURB COURTYARD
FORD THEATER
CURB CONSERVATORY
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Curb Courtyard 2,800 Square Feet, 1 st Floor 200 Reception • 168 Banquet
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220 Theater
The Curb Courtyard, set alongside the Museum’s main entrance, offers guests the refuge of a peaceful green space amid the steady hum of the city. Appropriate for any season, it can add an urban-idyllic atmosphere to any event.
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FORD THEATER
CURB CONSERVATORY
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Hall of Fame Rotunda 4,500 Square Feet, 2 nd Floor 300 Reception • 216 Banquet
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312 Theater
Country music’s legends live inside the Hall of Fame Rotunda, bronze plaques arranged in a never-ending circle to honor the artists, songwriters, musicians, and industry titans who shaped the art form’s history. Election to the Hall of Fame is country music’s highest award, and the Rotunda was designed as a soaring, majestic tribute to that accolade.
CURB COURTYARD HALL OF FAME ROTUNDA CURB CONSERVATORY
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Ford Theater 4,000 Square Feet, 1 st Floor 50 Reception • 50 Banquet
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213 Theater
The acoustic team behind New York City’s Lincoln Center also created the Museum’s Ford Theater—our original “living room.” This Nashville treasure has accommodated legendary performers, CEOs, and dignitaries, along with visiting and local organizations hosting breakouts and general sessions.
CURB COURTYARD
FORD THEATER
CURB CONSERVATORY
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Boardroom
BMI Hall
1,044 Square Feet, 4 th Floor 80 Reception • 108 Banquet
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120 Theater
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63 Classroom
The generous expanse of windows inside the BMI Hall bathes the space’s warm, cherry wood accents with natural light, and offers a dramatic view of the Downtown Nashville skyline.
Bud Wendell & Steve Turner Boardroom 1,400 Square Feet, 4 th Floor 41 U-Shape
Featuring a 65-foot, U-shaped granite table (and, like the adjacent BMI Hall, an exhilarating day-or-night view of the downtown skyline), our Board Room was built for inspiration, and provides it regularly for visiting organizations and Museum staff alike.
BOARDROOM
BMI HALL
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Tour the Museum The Museum’s expansive gallery spaces invite music fans of all ages to experience the universal appeal of country music—a unique American art form. We act as the stewards and guardians of more than 2.85 million treasured artifacts, and our self-guided tour is a walk through American history that carries visitors from the earliest folk traditions through to the music thrilling millions today.
Building Buyouts CAPACITY 3,000
Book a full building buyout of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and have exclusive access to the Museum, including the 10,000-square-foot Event Hall and CMA Theater, the legendary Curb Conservatory, the hallowed Hall of Fame Rotunda, the rooftop Carlton Terrace, and tours of the latest Museum exhibits!
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Service in Action
Our knowledgeable staff handles every event with care and Southern hospitality, starting with our comprehensive, stress-free planning approach and carrying through to every intricate, day-of detail. With Music City as our home and world-class creativity on call, we’re also uniquely equipped to create truly unforgettable events, from red-carpet arrivals to facilitating custom posters and keepsakes designed by the historic letterpress print shop, Hatch Show Print. SERVICES In-House Catering
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Custom Invitations and Commemorative Posters from Hatch Show Print
Red Carpet Arrival
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Ground Transportation
Décor and Specialty Lighting
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Full Audio-Visual Services
Valet and VIP Parking
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Keepsake Gifts
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Tenting
Security
Staging
We'll Book3 Your6 Entertainment3
Some of the world’s finest musicians and songwriters call Nashville home, and so do we. With so much talent to draw from, we’re able to access and offer A-list entertainment, day after day. Allow us to complement your event with worldclass performances rooted in any genre, and count on our in-house staff to make arrangements for all of your production needs.
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We Cater To The Crowd
An appreciation of world-class artistry extends beyond the exhibits at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Inside the kitchen, an award-winning culinary team crafts inventive, sophisticated fare, with an emphasis on locally grown ingredients and house-made preparation, all inspired by the same Southern culture that flavors the best country songs. From thoughtful food preparation to the beautiful presentation of your customized menu, we strive to offer inspired ideas and impeccable service, making even the largest event feel like an intimate dining experience.
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Hatch Show Print Established in 1879 and known as one of the legends of letterpress printing, Hatch Show Print has been crafting iconic show posters since the early days of country music, and is another historic property of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Artists from Roy Acuff and Hank Williams through to Kacey Musgraves and Jason Isbell have seen their names set and inked on paper through Hatch’s hand-cranked presses. Those who book an event at the Museum may also choose to have a custom event poster designed and printed in the Hatch Show Print shop, located inside our building. The legendary shop also offers guided tours and hands-on programs that illuminate its history, and classic posters and modern designs can also be purchased as keepsake gifts.
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Elvis with the Jordanaires, mid-1950s. Left to right: Gordon Stoker, Hoyt Hawkins, Neal Matthews Jr., Hugh Jarrett.
More than 35,000 songs were captured inside the Historic RCA Studio B, with over 1,000 becoming hits—including Roy Orbison’s “Only the Lonely,” Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You,” and many others. Located on Music Row, it is the oldest surviving recording studio in Nashville, and another historic property of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Today, visitors are invited to step inside the studio for a guided tour that places them right where stars, from Elvis Presley to the Everly Brothers, stood and sung a piece of history. Inquire about treating your guests to an exclusive tour of the studio, and an unforgettable experience at Historic RCA Studio B.
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