Hidden little spot in the heart of Cool Springs -- I never knew it even existed until last night!…read moreMy friends daughter was performing in a local kids production of Annie the musical, and it was hosted here. Easy and plentiful parking. Tiny concession stand area, and great stage and seating area. Very tight though! I would not want to be in any row except the front row as no space on the sides, only one single narrow middle row, so you are literally trapped like in an airplane trying to deplane. I'm not claustrophobic by any means, but this was a little tight for me. Aside from that -- fantastic venue! Can't wait for another show!

My daughter had an amazing experience participating in a 2 week intensive for Matilda at Expression…read morecity! The show was learned in 3 days and the students then fine tuned and had tech week. You would have thought the kids were practicing for weeks if not months. My daughter, Maddie enjoyed every single moment of her intensive and came home with new skills and happy everyday! The show was AMAZING! Don't hesitate to send your kids to Expression City!!!

A wonderful unique style of comedy in the Factory! Come alone or bring friends- this is a welcoming…read moreatmosphere ready to tickle your funny bone! Be prepared to laugh out loud! Small bar that offers beer, cocktails, panini sandwiches and snacks for pre show bites. We have a blast every time we come and can't wait to attend more shows!

Saturday, April 13, 2024 -- 2 of my friends and I decided (on a lark( to take an Improv Workshop…read morehosted by Chris Guerra and Oddity Improv. We were and are impressed! The workshop was funny, professional, easy to understand and participate in and we learned stuff!! We liked it so much we plan to go see their next show this coming Monday...and to look into signing up for classes! I highly recommend checking this out!

Since moving to Nashville a couple of years ago, I've attended three ballets performed by the…read moreNashville Ballet. And I've been blown away by all three. I know that ballet probably sounds old and stuffy and traditional to people, but let me go out on a limb here and say that the Nashville Ballet is pushing boundaries of what ballet is and can be and that their performances are among the best performance art experiences I've had in this city. Don't believe me? Let me try to convince you! My first ballet was Cinderella. It's a traditional ballet with music composed by Sergei Prokofiev. So what did Nashville Ballet's amazing artistic director Paul Vasterling do with it? He showcased men in the roles of the evil stepsisters - all three male dancers had to dance in pointe shoes for the first times in their careers. He made sure that the Cinderella in his version of the ballet was a strong character (not a damsel in distress). The ballet was a joy to watch. My second ballet was The Raven followed by Lizzie Borden (a double feature just time for Halloween). The Raven was a world premiere of a piece inspired by the Edgar Allen Poe poem, and Lizzie Borden examines (you guessed it) the double-murder case in Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1892. These probably aren't the ballets you picture when you hear "ballet." They were bold and original and interesting, and I was glued to my seat. Just this past weekend, I attended the Friday night performance of Superstitions and Seven Deadly Sins. Superstitions was a piece composed by a local composer, and the choreography was inspired by both ballet and hip hop/contemporary dance. It was powerful and beautiful. I can't begin to say enough about Seven Deadly Sins. Nashville singer-songwriter collective Ten Out of Tenn composed seven songs inspired by each of the seven deadly sins and performed them live on stage as the ballet was performed. Not only was the music amazing, it was a perfect accompaniment to the ballet's choreography. This is what art in Nashville can be when artists aren't kept in their boxes of classical music, country music, performance art, etc. This was Nashville's talent being used to its fullest potential: great dancers, great choreographer, amazing artistic director, great writers, great musicians. This was inspiring and amazing - and, I'm not kidding, I loved it so much I went again Saturday night. Next year I have tickets to attend Lucy Negro Redux - a world premiere and another performance made possible by talents that might not necessarily collaborate in a city without Paul Vasterling as the ballet's artistic director. Based on a book by a local poet about the "Dark Lady" in Shakespeare's sonnets and featuring an original score by Rhiannon Giddens with spoken word performed by the poet? I'm there. Even if ballet isn't your thing, maybe scroll through their season overview and see if anything strikes you as interesting. Nashville Ballet is always pushing boundaries and experimenting with ballet (but they do keep a few classics - The Nutcracker, for example - on the books for traditional ballet fans), and there might be something that inspires you to give ballet a second chance. The tickets are reasonably priced (less than many concerts in Nashville), and it's a fun night on the town/date night/girls' night to grab a fancy dinner and go to the ballet. I've loved each and every performance of the Nashville Ballet I've seen, so I'll definitely be keeping my eyes out for what they're up to for the 2019-2020 season!

The traditional offerings, such as The Nutcracker, are delightful and well-done. But what sets the…read moreNashville Ballet, and makes it world-class, are the commissioned, original works. Last year I experienced "Lucy Negro Redux," an amazing performance of the spoken word, original music, and amazing dance. This year it was "Attitude: Other Voice," an inventive beautiful work that explored gender and sexuality and gender roles. Nashville is not just "Music City." the Nashville Ballet is helping us become a city that celebrates dance as well.

Music City Roots is a hidden gem of the Middle Tennessee music scene. The live radio and music show…read moreis held in Liberty Hall, the largest venue inside of the Factory in Franklin. Seats are set up in rows by the stage theater-style and then they have food from Puckett's Grocery available for sale on a side area of the hall with tables and seating. There is also a cash bar which you can purchase beer, wine or mixed drinks. Upon arrival, they have a table setup to get you checked in if you have reserved tickets ($15) or if you are buying door tickets ($10). Considering that there are several artists for each show this is an amazing deal. We had reserved tickets which was nice to not have to worry about seating as our names were already on our seats. The show has co-hosts who will begin the show with a bit of banter and dialogue. In between acts they will interview the artists and allow them to answer several questions. The artists were selling some of their merchandise in the back of the hall as well so you had time to check that out. When we came the artists included Sunny Sweeney, the Rev. Peyton's Band and the Blackfoot Gypsies. If even one of these artists did a solo show they could have easily charged that amount alone. I was amazed that I was able to see Sunny here as she has done shows at the Grand Ole Opry before. She was absolutely incredible! This event is well-organized and I was so surprised at the quality of artists who participate in this radio show. It's a unique and fun experience that anyone would enjoy.

What a great place to check out a show! Music City Roots is an old throw back radio broadcast with…read more4 or 5 acts each playing about 30 minutes or so with interviews during set changes. We have seen great popular entertainers new and old. Just check out their webpage to see who all as been there and you will be amazed! Another great part of Music City Roots is seeing bands that you have never heard of before and becoming fans of them! Tickets are only $10 for general admission and 15 for reserved. But there is not a bad seat in the house. They only have one bar, I think, so the line can get kinda long. But no worries. They also have local restaurant that caters the event, but we have never ate there. This season it is Pucketts. I have heard great things about their food.

I can't talk about Smyrna's Malco Cinema without making one thing crystal clear from the very…read moreget... I have lovvvedddd, loved, loved, loved Malco's exterior esthetic from the moment I laid eyes on it! At night, the entire front-facing portion of the building is illuminated by what I refer to as multi-colored "tube lighting" (highly resembles that popular wall lighting you see a lot of in 50's-styled diners ‍). Anywho, the theater has been very well maintained in the 6-7+ years it's been open... always quite clean. Also, they recently installed some awesome seat upgrades. The upgrade includes full leather ('pleather') seating along with footrests that electronically extend/retract to each patron's liking! Love going to see movies here.

I normally don't leave negative reviews, but I felt this experience deserved to be addressed…read more My family and I came to see Toy Story, and before the movie even started, we noticed the auditorium had not been properly cleaned from the previous showing. There was popcorn and trash scattered throughout the floor, and several seats still had trash left in them from previous guests. As we entered the auditorium, the overall appearance was disappointing and unsanitary. What made the situation more frustrating was that I immediately notified an employee before our movie started. He acknowledged my concern and appeared to communicate it over a radio/talkie. Assuming someone would come address the issue before the previews ended, I returned to my seat. Unfortunately, no one ever came to clean the auditorium. For the price families pay for movie tickets, concessions, and the overall experience, basic cleanliness should be expected. I understand theaters can get busy, especially during popular movie releases, but an auditorium should be cleaned THOROUGHLY and prepared between showings. Guests should not have to sit among someone else's trash and spilled popcorn. The movie itself was enjoyable, but the condition of the theater took away from the experience. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and improves cleaning procedures between showings so future guests can enjoy a cleaner and more welcoming environment.

Talk about a super fun date night! If you've never been, add it to your must do list. Where to…read morestart?!?! The food...A nice spread, started with a nice salad, my wife and I had the chicken, potatoes, and asparagus (Cooked to perfection, might I add), and ended with some bomb tiramisu. The service is impeccable! From the bartender (best Old Fashioned I've ever had in Franklin), to the actors/actresses who were funny, kept the crowd engaged, and are excellent at their craft. Absolutely nothing to complain about. Like I said earlier, add it to your date night "bucket list"...

Great evening with the Dinner Detective. So much fun as a corporate event. Highly recommend it.read more

Date of visit: March 15, 2025…read more A smaller, neighborhood theatre that has some updates but is lacking in others, we visited the AMC Antioch 8 during a recent visit to Nashville. There were no kiosks that I could see and Jacob helped us at the box office. He was very friendly and got us on our way into the movie as quickly as possible. I was pleased to see that the theatre featured leather recliners, but less pleased when I found out that my seat didn't work... Patrons in the theatre respected the Movie Theatre Code and while bummed about the non-functioning seat, it was still better than the AMC back home. But another disappointment came in the form of no working soap dispenser in the restroom--though a large bottle of hand sanitizer was made available in lieu of the preferred method of cleansing your hands after using the restroom.

1st time back to this theater in quite awhile and I was pleasantly surprised…read more Ok, they have a bar - and while I did not order from there it was quite tempting. The concession stand was well stocked and had friendly employees. Theatre was spacious, reclining chairs and wait- heated seats. Bless my heart, I loved it. But the most satisfying thing was going to the restroom and it was Clean--- nothing stinky on the floor and they had hand soap and towels. Knock me out of the water.

On Saturday night, I attended an opera starring Belmont students and I was totally impressed. Not…read moreonly did I have any idea that the Troutt theater existed but the shows were relatively inexpensive (Free for Belmont students, $5 for anyone with a student ID, and $10-15 for the general public). The building itself is beautiful with marble floors and statues and the theater is small but comfortable with optimal seating throughout. There is even a balcony if you wish to sit above the crowd. I'd definitely check out another show!

A first-rate venue for its size. Not a bad seat in the house, great acoustics and lighting. Love…read morethe lobby and the access to the street and sidewalk on Belmont Blvd. We were very appreciative of how hospitable the staff was to the Salama theatre group.