Letterpress Tour: Create Your Own Poster in Nashville
4.3
61 Ratings
Nashville

Immerse yourself in the history of letterpress printing on this 60-minute guided tour of Hatch Show Print in Nashville. Take home a commemorative poster and redeem your voucher at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hatch Show Print - 1-hour Guided Tour of the Hatch Show Print in downtown Nashville
What's Included
  • Create and take home your own commemorative souvenir poster
  • 1-Hour Guided Tour of the iconic Hatch Show Letterpress Print Shop
What's Not Included
  • Admission to Country Music Hall of Fame is not included with this tour (tour located inside museum)
Additional Information

Join this one-hour guided tour to explore the fascinating history of letterpress printing and its connection to Nashville’s past. At the conclusion of your visit, you’ll receive a commemorative poster to share with your family and friends. Redeem your voucher at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Arrive before 11am for the best chance of tour…

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Location
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Rep. John Lewis Way South
Hatch Show Print Studio is located at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Please redeem your voucher at the Museum prior to your tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(61 Ratings)
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Jonathan_m
Jan 2, 2026
This wasn’t much of a... - This wasn’t much of a tour but an excellent history lesson. You meet up outside of the gift shop and collect a sticker. You are then taken to their classroom where you get a wonderful lesson in printing and the Hatch itself. Once the class is over you are taken out into the lobby and shown the working from outside where anyone walking the lobby could see. The print you get to make is a small poster that is premade and you only get to add one predetermined item. For the price, it was worth the hour.
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Jim_w
Nov 16, 2025
Great tour - You will learn about the history of the print shop and its importance to the music world. You will make your own print to take home but it is based on their template, you won’t customize one. The educators are terrific. If you go on a weekday you can observe printers carving, mixing, and printing. And you get 10% off at the gift shop (they’ll ship for you if you do not want to carry your posters home)
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17melindak
Nov 13, 2025
Such a fun time for screen print nerds or otherwise curious folks. - This is so worth it if you're interested in screenwriting and/or concert posters. You get to make a souvenir print and you also get a discount in the shop which has SO MANY great pieces.
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M8383
Nov 2, 2025
Great experience; will return again! - This was such a great experience, especially if you are a design nerd. I had seen a few reviews mentioning limits with the printing process; however, when I asked to do a selective inking of the default block, they were totally enthusiastic. You just need to bring a little creativity. :) I attached a photo of my souvenir poster; I inked only the parts of the sign that spelled “HAUNT,” leaving ghost prints of the other letters. It ended up being the perfect keepsake from our Halloween week visit. Huge thanks to Rosa for making the experience so fun; I am already excited to try one of the block parties for a more in-depth letterpress session.
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Lisa_t
Oct 8, 2025
Upper case & lower case! ❤️ - They DO make them like they used to. A lovely demo and overview of this famous letterpress shop still in operation. Then chance to roll a third layer on a historical piece of equipment is so fun!
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Cheryljm4175me
Jul 16, 2025
Keep Rosa! - Rosa was an amazing storyteller. So enjoyed the tour! Being a native to Nashville it was so interesting and informative.
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Rater10
Jul 15, 2025
Best part Country Music Hall of Fame - This was a very fun tour. The guides did a tremendous job keeping everyone engaged and interested. It easily held my 11 year old's interest! It's interesting to learn the history of print - they've kept everything from their inception, so they are a museum (no idea how everything fits in that small print shop!) Even though the souvenir poster is not customized, it's still really interesting to see and feel the machine and come home with a poster. Would recommend!!
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Edward_a
Jul 9, 2025
Art, Music & History - The tour was an interesting blend of art, music and history. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it; even our teenaged kids said it was good.
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Wandering_lovebirds
Jun 28, 2025
Hidden Gem Full of History & Creativity - The Hatch Show Print Tour is an absolute gem! We were blown away by how enlightening and fun it was. This isn’t just a tour, it’s a dive into a living piece of American printing history. The guides were engaging, the stories were fascinating, and getting a handmade souvenir print to take home? Total bonus! This tour showcases an art form that's rare and deeply rooted in music and cultural history. Don’t miss it: it’s a must-do in Nashville!
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Tevin_d
Nov 29, 2024
Fun - It was very interesting and cool to see. Love making own poster. Lots of information about the business.
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