Make Nashville is a makerspace

It’s a creative community where you can bring your ideas into the real world through metal, wood, clay, plastic, chemistry, fabric, digital bits, and more.

For the low monthly fee of $75.00, our members have 24-hour access to 12,000 square feet of tools that professionals use – CNC machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, woodworking tools, an automobile lift, lathes, welders, sewing machines, ceramics wheels and kilns, tools for fine arts, darkroom gear, just to name a few.

Plus, many of our members are experts in the arts and equipment we provide. Whether in person or on Slack, they’re happy to share their knowledge and perhaps learn a new thing or two from you.

As a member, you get:

  • 24-hour secure, controlled access
  • Professional-level equipment and facilities
  • Expertise in abundance
  • Skill-building classes
  • Social events and group projects with like-minded people who have no fear of getting their hands dirty

Drop in for a tour during one of our bi-weekly Friday Night Open House events. We’d love to show you around!

WOODSHOP

Our well-equipped woodshop has the tools you need to make everything from cutting boards and furniture to musical instruments. Build your project with our SawStop table saw, bandsaws, planer, jointer, lathe, miter saw, numerous sanding machines, and more.

CNC AND LASER

Major upgrades are coming to our CNC and laser area! A brand new OMTech CO2 laser cutter/engraver is available for use now. Plus, our giant 7 x 15 foot CNC is getting ready for project-making with a new 10 horsepower spindle. We have some cool machines for smaller projects, too.

CERAMICS STUDIO

A Nashville gem, some of the best ceramic artists around call Make Nashville home – making their own creations, teaching classes, and sharing tips and techniques with fellow enthusiasts. You’ll find kilns, wheels, a slab roller, extruder, private shelving, and a generous assortment of throwing and hand-building tools. And yes, you can fire your greenware here at no additional cost.

AUTOSHOP

Perform regular maintenance, make simple repairs and save big bucks by working on your vehicle in Make’s auto shop. Access is easy with our drive-in ramp and 40-inch lift. Plus, a well-organized variety of tools is on-hand.

ELECTRONICS LAB

Our electronics lab houses equipment used to support our other shops as well as your projects. You’ll find soldering stations, oscilloscopes, DC power supplies, lots of components (both new and recycled), plus all the accessories needed for electronics assembly and tear down.

TEXTILE ARTS

Looking to make a trendy handbag or perhaps a sweater for your French Bulldog? You can make it in our Textile Arts Studio. You’ll find the expertise, the sewing machines, and the required bits and bobs necessary for stitching up your next haute couture costume or utilitarian repair.

DARKROOM

Welcome to Make’s red light district! Our darkroom is fully equipped with multiple enlargers, two sinks, film-loading room, tanks, reels, easels and more. Basic chemistry is also provided, and the darkroom is perfect for both beginners and experienced photographers. Classes coming soon.

METALSHOP

Our metal shop is changing and growing in capabilities. It will soon be back in operation with welding, lathes, mills, saws, grinders and other metal-working tools. Welding classes, a big favorite, will be returning soon.

3D PRINTING

Prototypes, functional parts, and, of course, toys – our 3D printing lab gives you access to the world of additive manufacturing. Print an existing model. Or, learn to design your own with our CAD modeling classes. 

HOW DO I JOIN?

To become a member, sign up in person by appointment or during our bi-weekly open house events.
The membership fee is $75, automatically billed in advance each month starting on the day you join. There is no long-term contract. You can cancel your membership at any time. However, there is no pro-rating for fractional months of membership.
To access makerspace resources, you must first attend mandatory orientations for the various functional areas you’ll be using. It’s not possible to sign up and immediately begin using the space. Check the Eventbrite schedule for upcoming orientations. If none are listed, contact us at info@makenashville.org to arrange one.

Steps to Join:

  1. Attend a Friday night open house or email info@makenashville.org to schedule a tour during business hours.
  2. Review and electronically sign our Liability Waiver.
  3. Review and electronically sign the New Member Onboarding Form.
  4. Provide a photo ID.
  5. Pay the first month’s membership fee. Your payment card will be billed monthly thereafter until you cancel.
  6. We’ll give you a red key fob to access the space. The key fob is only for you; don’t share it with others.
  7. Start making something cool.

Address: 620B Davidson Street | Nashville, TN 37213

Phone: 615-450-6253 | Email: info@makenashville.org

Make Nashville is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit