Hatch Show Print Shop: Guided Tour

Hatch Show Print Shop Guided Tour

Step inside one of America's oldest working print shops and discover the craft that helped shape Nashville's music scene. The Hatch Show Print Shop has been creating letterpress posters since 1879, producing promotional materials for everyone from Elvis Presley to today's country stars. Your guided tour takes you through the working studio where vintage presses still produce the same handcrafted posters that made Nashville famous.

This one-hour experience combines history with hands-on learning. You'll see original woodblock letters, historic printing presses, and archived artwork spanning over a century of American music culture. The highlight is printing your own commemorative poster using traditional letterpress techniques under expert guidance. Located in the Country Music Hall of Fame building, this tour offers insight into how visual art helped country music reach audiences across America.

Perfect for music lovers, design enthusiasts, and anyone curious about Nashville's creative heritage, this tour reveals the stories behind the posters that defined an era. While exploring Nashville tours, consider pairing this experience with other Country Music Hall of Fame experiences to delve deeper into the city's musical legacy.

What is Included

• One-hour guided tour of the working print shop
• Hands-on letterpress printing activity
• Your own printed commemorative poster to take home
• Expert commentary on the shop's history and techniques
• Access to view original prints and vintage equipment

Good to Know

Tours last approximately one hour and are conducted in English. The shop is located at 222 Rep. John Lewis Way South and operates daily from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time as spaces are limited.

The facility is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all ages. Children must be supervised during the hands-on printing activity, and only approved materials can be used on the historic presses. Food and drink are not permitted in the print shop. Note that admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame museum is sold separately.

For those planning a comprehensive Nashville cultural experience, consider combining this tour with Nashville walking tours that explore the city's broader artistic and musical heritage beyond the famous honky-tonk scene.