The Vault at Carter Vintage Guitars is a 1,700 sq ft private event space in the heart of the Gulch surrounded by hundreds of rare and historic instruments. Exposed white brick, hardwood floors, and walls lined with vintage Gibsons, Fenders, and Martins. It’s a setting that does something most Nashville event venues can’t: it gives your guests something to talk about.
Most Nashville event venues charge extra for the basics. At The Vault, every rental includes private use of the full space, setup and breakdown time, a dedicated on-site venue manager, and janitorial service. For larger events, The Vault and Carter Vintage Guitars’ main showroom can also be combined into one seamless full-buyout venue.
Enjoy access to the full 1,700 sq ft space.
Our team is on-site for the duration of your event to handle the details so you don’t have to.
Seating 80 or hosting 100+ standing, the space flexes to fit any format—corporate offsite, private dinner, or full brand activation.
What separates The Vault from other Nashville event venues isn’t just the space, it’s what’s inside it. Give your guests access to the guitars, the stories, and the people behind the collection, experiences you won’t find at any other Nashville event venue.
Handle and play 3–5 vintage instruments with expert commentary.
A private storytelling walkthrough of our most prized instruments.
Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our repair workshop.
Acoustic set by a Nashville-based artist. 20–30 minutes.
Curated tasting with trusted Nashville beverage partners.
Guided yoga, meditation, or sound healing sessions.
CVG leather straps, picks, coffee, or branded gift bags.
Professional content creation for brand marketing.
606 8th Ave. S., Suite 201, Nashville, TN 37203 in the Gulch, above the Carter Vintage Guitars showroom.
Up to 80 guests for a seated dinner, or 100+ for standing and reception formats depending on layout.
Corporate offsites, client dinners, brand activations, listening sessions, product launches, private celebrations, and intimate performances. If you’re not sure whether your event is a good fit, reach out and we’ll let you know.
We’re flexible on event timing and can accommodate most schedules. For after-hours events, additional staffing (including security) may be required. For load-in and load-out, we prefer these to take place before 10:00 AM or after 6:00 PM to avoid disruption to the main showroom.
We recommend booking at least one month in advance to allow ample time for planning. That said, we can often accommodate shorter timelines depending on availability.
All external vendors are coordinated through our Senior Events Coordinator, who will guide you through options from our preferred partners across catering, bar, florals, and AV.
The Vault has a kitchen available for food prep. We don’t provide catering directly but can connect you with trusted partners, or you’re welcome to bring your own.
Yes. For larger events, The Vault and Carter Vintage Guitars’ main showroom can be combined into one full-buyout venue. Reach out for combined pricing.
The full rental amount is due upon execution of the agreement. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 14 days prior to the event date. If the agreement is executed within two weeks of the event, full payment is required at signing.
50% at booking, with the remaining balance due 30 days before your event.
Guitar interaction options are available through our event extras. Standard rentals include the guitars as part of the ambient setting guests can admire them but not handle them without a booked experience.
Food and beverage, additional furniture rentals, talent, security, and staffing are not included in the base rate. All of these are available on request, just let us know what you need when you inquire.
