Find Filming locations for rent in Nashville, TN

About Nashville

Nashville is the country music capital of the world, but it’s not just for premiere singer-songwriters. Although the city is well known for honky tonk and bluegrass, pop stars like Taylor Swift live there still.

With a wide variety of places to film in, Nashville is more than a town with an open mic stage for country-strong singers. The death row-themed "Green Mile" was shot in and near Nashville, and the hometown of the 2012 TV show “Nashville,” which follows the lives of country music stars, was also created here.

Nashville is also a major business and economic area for the state. Its borders include a good mix of publishing, education, banking, technology, and other industries apart from music, film, and movie making. Neighborhoods like East Nashville are top filming locations and provide excellent backdrops for a Music City scene.

In the state's central region along the Cumberland River, the city's geography is hilly. The topographical features provide outdoor recreation opportunities, waterfront fun, and exceptional scenery for filming.

Spring and fall have the best weather, but all you need is a cozy fire in winter, and there’s never a bad time of year to be in Nashville, as the nearly 700,000 residents know.

Filming Options in Nashville

Nashville's reputation as the epicenter of country music and its associated music videos is strong, but filming in Nashville locations is very popular, and more professionals are taking advantage of it for a music video or film.

The companies in "Music City" are used to meeting the catering, rental, and transportation needs of a diverse set of industries and can handle anything thrown their way.

• Catering
  Southern comfort food meets eclectic style in this foody-friendly city. Foods that Nashville is famous for range from sweet tea to Jack Daniels whisky and southern barbeque to fried pickles. That being said, there will be something for everyone on your filming location in Nashville. Pick your caterer, order a spread, and prepare for a delightful feast.

• Furniture and Equipment Rentals
  It’s much easier to rent furniture and equipment at your stage location than to bring everything you need with you to the space. The furniture and equipment rental companies in Nashville can help you with small requests for an audio system or some wall art by local artists, as well as large requests for a complete living room with high ceilings or a street set.

• Transportation
  The best part of arriving in a new city is hopping into a private car and staring out the window, getting to know the new location as your driver safely delivers you to your destination. It’s a fun way to start to learn about the place and what makes it unique. The city has a large transportation infrastructure, in addition to private cars. The film crew and team can take advantage of the film project to explore the story of Nashville while setting up camp.

Filming Companies in Nashville

The filming companies in Nashville and East Nashville understand the movie and film industries and will do everything in their power to make your pictures successful. They can work with you from the shot to closing out your Music City and Music Row filming project after the final wrap.

• Ambrosia Catering Company
  Any trip to the South needs to include some southern barbeque, and Ambrosia Catering Company has some of the best barbeques you'll have in your life. They’ve also catered to over 500 music videos and television shows, so they truly get it. The staff at Ambrosia have hung out backstage with Tim McGraw, Dolly Parton, and others, so you know they won’t be star-struck at your filming. They will help you make it memorable with the best food you can find.

• Mayker Events
  Mayker Events specializes in beauty. They provide beautiful items that can set your music video or film space apart. The rental collection at Mayker includes furniture, stages, and textiles like rugs, tables, and chairs. Industry professionals receive preferred pricing in their planner program for Music Row projects.

• Emerald Luxury Transportation
  Emerald Luxury Transportation built its business around airport transfers and expanded to include corporate transportation and personal protection. Their fleet of vehicles and trained helpful professionals will get everyone on your film where they need to be safely and in style.

Pros and Cons of Nashville Filming Locations

There are pros and cons of filming in Nashville. If you want more reviews and less time filming for the big screen, take note of these advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages

• Scenic location
  The stunning beauty of the area makes it an attractive location for video shoots. Even the city itself is beautiful, from the skyline and East Nashville to the exposed brick residential areas. The Parthenon in Centennial Park makes a stunning backdrop night or day.

• Affordable
  For all its fame and accolades, it remains affordable to live, work, or book a hotel stay with high ceilings for a day, a week, or a month here. The companies you work with and the space you rent for your Nashville filming all have competitive rates that will help you stay on budget when you make films here.

• Nightlife and culture
  Street Coffee shops by day and nightclubs with live music in the evening offer a variety of opportunities to explore the nightlife and culture of the city. There are a ton of options, like the Bluebird Cafe and Tootsies, where you might see stars like Juliette Barnes, Rayna, Deacon Claybourne, or “Gunnar Scott” in downtown Nashville.

Disadvantages

• Seasonality
  The weather here is cold and snowy in the winter and hot and humid in the summer. The weather in the spring and fall is mild and enjoyable making it the perfect destination of course for those who want to film all kinds of weather.

• Limited public transportation
  Public transportation options here are limited. The Nashville International Airport and interstates are an easy departure point for the city, but most film production crew and visiting cast members to the city rely on private transportation for all their needs to and from filming locations.

• Competition
  No one will begin with the same project idea as you, but everyone knows that this is the place to be. As such, there is stiff competition for sound stages, big screens, filming locations, concert venues, and house and hotel bookings. Book your ideal spaces in popular places like Green Hills and The Ryman Auditorium well in advance to be sure you can use the ones you want.

Famous Locations in Nashville

• Radnor Lake State Natural Area
  One of the best places to see the region's unique topography is at Radnor Lake State Natural Area. The park is 1,368 acres and has a visitor center and education center. It’s a unique park because it offers a lot of wildlife viewing in an urban area. The lake trail is wheelchair accessible, and the popular 7.75 miles of trails are perfect for hiking, wildlife viewing, and filming your Disney-like movie.

• Ryman Auditorium
  A famous live music hub and top tour stop, the Ryman Auditorium is a must-see for county music fans, performers, and producers alike. This historic music site has hosted numerous country music acts and filming events since it was built in 1892, including The Johnny Cash Show TV show, Neil Young, Grand Ole Opry stars Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, and Patsy Cline. It is also popular for video shoots and photo shoots with many a music video featuring the auditorium in the background.

• Grand Ole Opry
  A visit to Nashville should include at least a stop at the Grand Ole Opry site and photos outside the building. If you have time, take in a house tour or show. The first radio broadcast was held here in 1925, and the biggest stars in country music have been wowing guests ever since. This site is also well-known for video shoots, photo shoots, and film projects.

• Bluebird Café
  Talented musicians and songwriters are featured prominently at the iconic Bluebird Café in Nashville. This recognizable restaurant is an excellent place to catch some candid shots, watch live music performances, conduct video shoots and photo shoots, and rub shoulders with some of the industry's biggest fans. Out of all the filming locations in Nashville, this cafe is the most recognizable.

• Johnny Cash Museum
  Love him or hate him, there is no denying the musical genius of Johnny Cash. Think of a visit to the museum as a way to expand your musical knowledge. Johnny Cash recorded over 1,500 songs during his career and is best known for the songs “Folsom Prison Blues” and “I Walk the Line.” His history is joined with Nashville's and with June Carter Cash, he became one of America's true superstars.