Hatch Show Print: is it worth it?
Our score, honest verdict, what it costs, how to avoid the crowds, and what to do instead if it is not for you.
Our verdict: worth it for design and music-poster fans
If you like print, design or old-school posters, Hatch is one of the most unusual stops in Nashville. Tours run daily and last about an hour. The hands-on sessions cost more, so decide whether you want to watch or make something.
Hands-on sessions are $75. The tour price was not on the official pages we opened, so this is provisional.
Small groups and a niche attraction.
A working 1879 letterpress shop that made posters for generations of country acts.
Downtown, with online booking.
Who should go, and who should skip it
- You like design, printing or music history
- You want a hands-on activity
- You want a free stop (browse the shop instead)
To compare, read our review of Country Music Hall of Fame, RCA Studio B tour and Nashville Farmers' Market.
Better alternatives and what pairs well
MUSEUMPhoto: Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0Country Music Hall of Fame
A large downtown museum on the history of country music, open daily and the home base for Historic RCA Studio B tours.
MUSICPhoto: Adinda Uneputty, CC BY-SA 2.0RCA Studio B tour
A guided tour of the historic recording studio where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison and Waylon Jennings recorded, sold with Country Music Hall of Fame admission.
Nashville Farmers' Market
A market house with restaurants and shops, plus outdoor farm sheds selling produce.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hatch Show Print?
Per its official site, a working letterpress print shop since 1879 that makes posters and prints with vintage type and hand-carved imagery. It is part of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum family.
Where is it?
224 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203.
When are tours?
Tours take place daily between 10 AM and 4 PM and last approximately one hour. It is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
