World-class orchestral performances inside one of America's most acoustically perfect concert halls, right downtown Nashville.
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One Symphony Place sits at the edge of downtown Nashville, and the moment you step through its limestone doors, the city's noise disappears. The Schermerhorn Symphony Center opened in 2006 and was rebuilt after the 2010 flood with even more care than before, a fact regulars will mention unprompted. The hall's acoustic design draws comparisons to the great European concert houses, and nearly 3,700 reviewers have given it a 4.9-star rating, which is almost unheard of for a venue this size.
The room itself rewards exploration. Sit behind the orchestra at least once. The sightlines from those seats reveal how the musicians interact with each other and with the conductor in ways the front of the house simply can't show you. Natural light pours through the clerestory windows during daytime rehearsals and afternoon concerts, making the Laura Turner Concert Hall feel alive in a way that most indoor venues never manage.
The Nashville Symphony has called this building home since opening night, and the staff have built the kind of institutional memory that turns first-time visitors into regulars. Patrons who attend frequently find that box office and front-of-house teams begin to recognize them by name, a small detail that says everything about how this organization treats the people who show up.
The Schermerhorn presents a full season of Nashville Symphony classical and pops concerts, film-with-orchestra events, and holiday programming. The How to Train Your Dragon screening with live symphony accompaniment is just one example of the cinematic concert series that brings film scores to life in a way a home theater never could. Educational concerts for school groups run throughout the academic year, and the symphony's community engagement calendar extends well beyond the main stage.
Beyond performances, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center is one of Nashville's most sought-after event venues. The Founders Room and surrounding spaces host corporate galas, fundraisers, and weddings with full catering coordination and the building's landmark architecture as a backdrop. Daytime box office hours run Monday through Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, making ticket purchases and event inquiries easy to handle in person any day of the week.
Season subscriptions offer the best seat selection and significant savings over single-ticket prices, and the symphony's gift shop carries recordings, scores, and curated merchandise for anyone who wants to bring a piece of the experience home.
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The box office is open Monday through Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. You can also purchase tickets online at nashvillesymphony.org at any time.
The hall is located at 1 Symphony Place in downtown Nashville, TN 37201, just steps from the Bridgestone Arena and the Cumberland River waterfront.
Yes. The hall was designed so that every seat has strong acoustics. The section behind the orchestra is a favorite among regulars for its unique perspective on the musicians and is often priced more affordably than front orchestra seats.
Absolutely. The cinematic concert series has featured films like How to Train Your Dragon performed live with full orchestra accompaniment. If you plan to attend a film concert, choose seats with a clear view of the screen, as some side sections have obstructed sightlines for the projected image.
Yes. The venue hosts corporate events, galas, and weddings. The Founders Room and other spaces within the building are available for private rental. Contact the events team through nashvillesymphony.org for availability and pricing.
Season subscriptions are available and offer priority seat selection along with savings compared to single-ticket prices. Subscribers also receive advance notice of special events and added flexibility for exchanging tickets.
Yes. The symphony presents educational concerts for school groups and family-friendly programming throughout the year. Pops concerts and film-with-orchestra events are excellent entry points for first-time visitors of any age.
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