Top Tennessee Art & Culture Classes

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!

Hit the dance floor with confidence while visiting Nashville with the skills you pick up at this line dance lesson for beginners. Learn the basic steps in just an hour with this fun but informative workshop so you can jump into any honky tonk dance party in Music City and show off your moves at home. Record your lesson on your phone with the provided tripods for a refresher before your next night on the town.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Step into the vibrant world of Latin dance with Salsa and Bachata lessons at Nashville Palace. Led by professional dancer Elizabeth Mooney, these sessions cater to both beginners and seasoned dancers, ensuring everyone finds their rhythm. Each Monday from 7-9 PM, immerse yourself in the infectious energy of these dances, where no partner is required. Unleash your inner dancer and enjoy a fun evening surrounded by fellow enthusiasts.

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.

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.

Begin your adventure with a beginner-friendly hike through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As you walk, your guide will share fascinating stories about the park's history and help you identify plants, including those used by the Cherokee for medicinal purposes. After the hike, set up your painting station and learn to capture the beauty of your surroundings with acrylic paint. Whether it’s a waterfall, a historic cabin, the "troll" bridge, or a sunset vista, your guide will lead you through a step-by-step painting lesson suitable for beginners or the experienced painter. Depending on the time of year, we can try to find elk in North Carolina or witness the magic of rare synchronous lightning bugs. With all painting supplies provided and a forgiving medium like acrylic paint, you can relax and enjoy the creative process.

Craft a signature scent in Nashville's unique Fragrance 101 class at Tijon. This hands-on experience invites you to explore your creativity by blending an unlimited variety of oils to create your personalized perfume or cologne from scratch. With guidance from expert instructors, you’ll learn about the art of fragrance layering—capturing top, middle, and base notes to design the perfect aroma that reflects your personality. It's a delightful way to express yourself while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Nashville.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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’.