The Schermerhorn Symphony Center of Nashville, Tennessee

If you are planning to visit Nashville, Tennessee anytime in the near future, you will definitely want to make a stop at the new star in Music City, in the form of the beautiful Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Occupying a full city block of downtown Nashville, the Schermerhorn joins the ranks of other highly acclaimed facilities in Music City, including the historic Ryman Auditorium and the famous Grand Ole Opry.

This beautiful state-of-the-art facility is named after the late Kenneth Schermerhorn who led the Nashville Symphony Orchestra for 22 years. The widely acclaimed Nashville Symphony performs more than 100 concerts each season. They also provide music for the spectacular fireworks show each year on July 4th, which is said to be one of the best fireworks shows in the country.

The unique "shoebox design" of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center was inspired by several 19th Century European symphony halls. The concert hall seats more than 1800 people and features 30 soundproof windows which allow for natural lighting in the concert hall. Seats are distributed over 3 levels and the concert hall provides excellent natural acoustics. The hall also features a custom built concert organ which was made by Schoenstein & Co. of San Francisco.

One of the most amazing features of The Schermerhorn Symphony Center is the convertible seating system. The seats in the concert hall can be converted into a 5,700 square foot ballroom floor. A specially designed motorized system lowers rows of seats beneath the surface of the ballroom floor to a storage space. This provides great versatility for a variety of venues at the Schermerhorn.

The Schermerhorn also houses the Mike Curb Family Music Education Hall which promotes music education to children, parents and teachers in Music City.

The building also has a public garden which faces the Hall of Fame Park and is open to the public throughout the day and during concerts.

This world class symphony center also offers some world class food. The facility contains a huge kitchen and catering facility on the lower level. They are equipped to serve up to 2000 guests with anything from simple fare to a 5 course gourmet meal.

Located in the East lobby is the Arpeggio which features a 4 course buffet of appetizers, soups, entrees and desserts. The gourmet dinner buffet changes with each concert. Doors open 2 hours before each concert.

Located in the West lobby is the Cafe' which offers an a la carte bistro-style menu. They offer a variety of sandwiches and salads for just $5.00 each, as well as "Furthermores" which are potato chips, cookies, brownies, muffins and scones ranging from $1.50 to $2.50 each. And they offer Seattle's Best Coffees and Espresso Drinks ranging from $2.00 to $4.50 each. The Cafe is open 2 hours prior to concerts.

The Schermerhorn Symphony Center has added much to the downtown entertainment offered in Nashville, Tenneessee.

For Information:
One Symphony Place
Nashville, TN 37201-2031
Phone: 615.687.6500
Fax: 615.687.6505
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Monday-Friday)

To purchase tickets:
The Nashville Symphony Box Office
One Symphony Place
Nashville, TN 37201-2031
Phone: 615.687.6400
Fax: 615.687.6402
Normal Window and Phone Hours:
Monday - Friday - 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.