Hatch Show Print
Hatch Show Print
Duration: 1 hour
1 hour
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Explore a working letterpress studio inside the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum where Nashville’s visual identity has been shaped since 1879.
You get to watch a live demonstration that reveals how handset type and carved blocks become bold, collectible posters.
Walk among presses, wood type, and imagery that have promoted Opry stars and touring artists for generations on a guided tour that gives you printshop access.
Upgrade to include Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum admission for a deeper dive into American music history.
Guided letterpress tour
Print shop access
Letterpress demonstration
Create and take home your own souvenir poster
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum general admission (as per option selected)
Food and beverages
Gratuity
Country Music Hall of Fame building in Nashville at dusk.
Authentic letterpress tour inside Nashville’s historic Hatch Show Print with live demonstration.
Getting started
Arrive at Hatch Show Print, located inside the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Your host will welcome you and lead the group into the working shop for a brief orientation before the demonstration.
What to expect
Founded in 1879, the shop helped define Music City’s poster style, promoting Opry greats and touring icons across the South. Today it remains a working studio, preserving the craft of handset type and carved imagery.
Features
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Guided letterpress tour: Learn how movable type, inks, and presses come together to create striking show posters.
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Print shop access: See historic presses, wood type drawers, and imagery that continue to inform new designs.
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Live demonstration: Watch the process from inking to impression, bringing a finished poster to life before your eyes.
Visitors exploring exhibits at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Country Music Hall of Fame gallery with exhibits and posters in Nashville.
Country Music Hall of Fame building in Nashville at dusk.
Visitors exploring exhibits at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Country Music Hall of Fame gallery with exhibits and posters in Nashville.
Visitors viewing exhibits on the second floor of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee.
What to bring
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Bring along a valid photo ID.
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Keep your mobile voucher handy at the entrance for a smooth entry.
Additional information
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The print shop is located inside the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in downtown Nashville.
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Museum admission is available as an optional add-on.
Tom Petty exhibit with stage outfits and guitar at Country Music Hall of Fame.
Interior of Country Music Hall of Fame with dining area and modern architecture.
Visitors viewing exhibits on the second floor of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tom Petty exhibit with stage outfits and guitar at Country Music Hall of Fame.
Interior of Country Music Hall of Fame with dining area and modern architecture.
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