RCA Studio A

RCA Studio A is a recording facility on Music Row in Nashville, located in a three-story building with office spaces and recording areas. The largest recording room in the city spans about 40 by 80 feet and retains its original equipment from decades of use.

Chet Atkins, Owen Bradley, and Harold Bradley founded the studio in 1964 to expand Nashville's recording capacity. The project came during a period when the music industry was growing rapidly and needed new facilities.

The name reflects RCA Records, the label that originally operated it and connected this place to country music production. Visitors see the original recording booths and mixing consoles that shaped Nashville's musical identity.

Visitors can join guided tours to see the recording process and observe the preserved original architecture and technical equipment. Weekdays typically offer a quieter experience with fewer groups moving through the facility.

The studio faced demolition in 2014 but was saved through the efforts of musicians and philanthropists. This rescue campaign ultimately led to its recognition in the National Register of Historic Places.

Location: Nashville

Inception: 1964

Founders: Chet Atkins, Owen Bradley, Harold Bradley

GPS coordinates: 36.14960,-86.79300

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42