Top Tennessee Art & Culture Classes

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to line dance, then this is the experience for you. Save time watching videos over and over again, and instead, get expert guidance from a teacher. The lesson is perfect for beginners, as it starts with the basic steps, and progresses to line dances that are well-known across the US. Best of all, at the end, a video is provided to take home with you, so you can practice in your own time.

Get your boots on and join an energetic 1-hour country line dance lesson led by a professional instructor at Nashville’s Country Fusion studio. Whether you're a total beginner or have a few steps under your belt, you’ll learn popular line dances, practice with music, and leave confident enough to hit a honky tonk. This class is fun, social, and perfect for groups, couples, or solo travelers looking for a Nashville-style experience.

Step into Nashville’s fragrance studio and become your own perfumer! In this immersive 90-minute mix & match workshop, you’ll blend aromatic notes and create a 55 ml bottle of custom perfume or cologne—all with expert guidance. Learn scent theory, sample signature bases, and craft a personal fragrance that reflects your style. You’ll leave not just with your own bottle but also a certificate of completion, perfuming workbook, atomizer, and a bit of Nashville charm to take home. Perfect for couples, friends, or solo travelers looking for a unique keepsake and creative experience in Music City.

Located in one of Nashville’s trendiest neighborhoods, Gulch location is perfect for visitors and locals alike. With its relaxed, self paced approach, this workshop offers a creative outlet for all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re planning a group activity, a date night, or just exploring Nashville, our DIY candle making workshop is a must try experience.

Discover the art of candle making at Paddywax Candle Bar in Nashville's vibrant Berry Hill. This hour-long, instructor-led workshop allows you to craft your own custom candle, selecting from a variety of vessels and seasonal fragrance blends. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as expert Chandlers guide you through the pouring process, all while sipping on your complimentary beverage. After pouring, explore the neighborhood or take advantage of 10% off all retail products. This creative experience is perfect for birthdays, date nights, or simply unleashing your artistic side!

Come away from your trip to Nashville with a new skill with this two-step and country swing dancing class. Learn the history of country dancing as you try out your new moves alongside your fellow country music-loving classmates. Don’t worry about your dancing ability; this class is designed to accommodate any skill level, even beginners.

Nashville is known as 'Music City', and the home of country music—which makes it the ideal place to visit a professional recording studio. No need to worry if your music knowledge is limited—there are over 20,000 backing tracks to choose from, so you can sing along to your favorite songs with a sound engineer to help you. During the recording session, family and friends can watch your performance through a window—making it a fun and entertaining experience for all.

Discover a variety of Tennessee's moonshine and wine distilleries on a half-day tour from Sevierville. Your guide shares the history of moonshine and prohibition, tastings of wine and moonshine, and details about local breweries and distilleries. Visit multiple moonshine distilleries and wineries, in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge, and enjoy tastings at each venue.

Prepare to get wet on an exciting Smoky Mountain rafting adventure down the Pigeon River. Even if it’s your first time, grab a paddle and navigate dozens of class I and II rapids that offer plenty of splashes and thrills but are perfect for beginners. The closest rafting to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, this 2-hour afternoon trip makes a great addition to any Smoky Mountain family vacation.

The Nash Bach Bash is designed to recognize your bride or groom. It's a celebratory party atmosphere as much as it is a fun line dance lesson. You'll dance, you'll party, you'll scoot your boots and love every second. Your bride will receive a souvenir wristlet to remember the experience. The dances taught are typically beginner level and easy to learn. The instruction is mixed with jokes and humor so it's light and fun which makes learning easier. There is plenty of time for photos or videos throughout the event so you can remember the amazing time you had with your friends and family. Phone tripods are also provided if you'd like to record your group performing the dances and looking fire!

Souvenirs are already a great way to capture the fond memories of a trip, but creating your own makes the experience even more memorable. On this private smelting crafting experience, head to a local workshop to learn how to melt and pour metal, creating your own ingots and coins in the style of pirate doubloons, Star Wars imperial credits, and much more.

No need to travel far to take this thrilling Pigeon River white-water rafting tour, which departs from a central location right by Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg—one of the closest put-ins in the area. As the lengthiest rafting trip on the Pigeon River, this excursion is perfect for thrill seekers, while a guide on every raft makes it appropriate for rafters of all experience levels.

Unleash your confidence and groove to a new rhythm in Nashville with this beginner-friendly pole dance class at Country Fusion. Over one energetic hour, you’ll learn foundational techniques—floor work, spins, and basic pole vocabulary—from a professional instructor in a supportive, small-group setting (max 6). No experience is necessary; equipment and sanitation are provided. Great for solo travelers, groups, or anyone curious to try something bold and fun in Music City.

Learn from a professional dancer and instructor in a private setting. Great area to take your new dance moves out at the local honky tonks in the area. Nashville is known as Music City and it’s difficult not to tap your toes to the city’s nonstop live music shows. Learn how to dance like a local during this dance lesson. Your instructor will teach you the moves for two step and country swing dancing, the styles used at local honky tonk dance venues. Practice the basics to use in town and continue taking lessons via Zoom if desired.

Elevate your wellness and confidence with The Love Shack, a unique blend of pole fitness and guided meditation in Nashville. In this 1.5-hour session, you’ll move through a dynamic workout focusing on strength, grace, and body awareness, then wind down with a calming meditation to center your mind and spirit. Whether you're a beginner or have danced before, this experience is fun, empowering, and perfect for travelers seeking something both active and rejuvenating in Music City.

Take to the water for an adrenaline-fueled whitewater rafting adventure along the Upper Pigeon River. Enjoy spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains as you paddle through the gorge, tackle more than a dozen thrilling Class III and IV rapids such as ‘Snapdragon’ and ‘Powerhouse’, and perhaps jump in to cool off with a swim.

This is a fun and luxurious way to get a whistle-stop tour of Nashville’s top sights. Instead of being stuck in traffic, ascend into the sky in a helicopter and see the best of Music City from above. Along the way, listen to commentary about the sights you pass and fly over lots of key city landmarks in a short space of time—such as the Ryman Auditorium, Tennessee State Capital, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Get a new perspective on Chattanooga with a rafting adventure tour on the Middle Ocoee River. After a safety demonstration, set off on a white water rafting excursion through the scenic Cherokee National Forest. Experience class III and IV rapids as you descend the river gorge. Paddle through the rapids during this exhilarating river adventure.

The Ocoee River is one of the most popular destinations for whitewater rafting in Tennessee and flows through the heart of the Cherokee National Forest. On this tour, you’ll get a full day on the water, with full instruction and lunch included. Get your adrenaline pumping as you tackle Class III and IV rapids, admire the views as you cruise downstream, and raft down part of the ‘Olympic section’.

Discover a truly hands-on experience in the heart of Nashville with our VIP Charm Bar experience on Music Row. Choose from over 200 unique charms to design your own custom necklace, bracelet, or accessory with the guidance of our friendly team. Perfect for groups, special celebrations, or anyone looking for a personalized keepsake, this workshop combines creativity, fun, and Nashville flair. Each guest leaves with a custom piece of jewelry and memories to match.

Located near the Grand Ole Opry! Learn the top line dances being danced in Nashville! Private lesson to go over all steps, songs, dances, correct form and technique as well as posture. Learn from a professionally trained dancer and performer from NY. All styles taught. Good for anyone! You can take videos of the class when done to practice. The lesson will get you ready to go out at night to practice your moves.

Many leave Nashville with dreams of penning and recording their own hit tune but with this private hands-on music studio experience, you can take yours home with you. Join a professional musician in a cozy home studio in West Nashville before writing a short poem or song, finding a melody together, and recording an acoustic demo for you to take away on MP3.

Save time watching tutorial videos and learn how to line dance the authentic way—at a dance studio in Nashville. No need to worry about embarrassing yourself in front of others—this is a completely private class with just your group and the teacher. Learn how to do up to three different line dances to country music and pop with step-by-step instructions to suit your experience level.