11 Fun Team Building Ideas in Nashville

On the hunt for unique team building ideas in Nashville? We have you covered, then! Nashville is one of the region’s cultural and creative hubs, making it a great place for local teams and visitors alike to take part in team building activities in and around the city. From the world’s top country music venues to scenic mountains and rivers, there’s enough in Nashville to keep your team busy for weeks.

But if you prefer to create your own team building ideas and just need a cool place to have it, then rely on Peerspace. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, we have hundreds of hidden gem spaces in Nashville that you and your team can enjoy. You can also hit the town with one of the ideas below and relax after at a sensational Peerspace venue.

Plus, when you book a Peerspace, you can count on your venue’s local host to maximize your booking. Contact them with any questions or requests and they will do their best to enhance your space to suit your needs.

Ahead, we’ve put together this list of our 11 favorite team building ideas in Nashville to get you started. But don’t stop there. Browse Peerspace to find a range of unique venues to host your product launch, company photoshoot, and other team-building outings! 

1. Create a unique team outing at a Peerspace venue

Renting a Peerspace venue is one of the most versatile team-building ideas in Nashville. You can use our handy platform to discover and book venues that make all your events special, both personal and professional.

It’s easy to find a unique local venue that suits your team’s taste, with spaces offering a variety of amenities to help you create a memorable experience.

So what types of Nashville team building-worthy venues can you book on Peerspace? Here are some of our favorites:

• This first-floor private meeting venue in Germantown with meeting rooms and indoor and outdoor space in a beautiful, historic setting
• This luxury McKissack Park home with Music City icon murals, a rooftop with 360-degree views, and a theater room with a 150-inch screen
• Sky Garden, a lush multi-tier rooftop garden in Talbot’s Corner with indoor and outdoor space
• This downtown art gallery with tables and chairs, flat-screen monitors, lounge chairs, two bars, a kitchen, and outdoor space
• The Rowing Room in East Nashville with a conference table for 12, a whiteboard, a TV, a lounge, an outdoor area with a grill, and a dog-friendly ambiance
• This rustic bar in Sylvan Park with seating, WiFi, food and drinks, a screen, a kitchen, and breakout space

You get the picture! Peerspace offers you access to a variety of spaces available to rent by the hour. Since the venues are available to rent from local hosts, you’ll be able to customize them to your heart’s content. Just contact your venue’s local host for help booking a caterer, professional photographer, workshop facilitator, or anything else you need!

2. Hit the targets at Bad Axe Throwing Nashville

An axe-throwing contest can make for a great team outing for teams that enjoy a little friendly competition. Bad Axe is home to Nashville’s most popular axe-throwing joint.

You and your team can get in on the fun by renting out the venue for a group event of up to 88 people. You’ll have access to a private lane and targets (or the whole venue, depending on your group size), as well as a personal instructor to give some pointers to help improve your aim.

3. Record your own theme song with the Sound Kitchen

Nashville may be known for its country music scene, but you don’t have to be a star to write and record your own songs here. You and your team can be recording artists for a day by attending a team-building workshop at the Sound Kitchen.

Professional musicians will lead you in small groups through the process of writing a song about your company’s motto or mission. The workshop includes food and drinks to keep your team satisfied while you enjoy the music. Some of the best-known pop, rock, and country musicians have performed here, so you will all be part of an incredible musical legacy!

Peerspace is also at hand to help you plan your personal events! To that end, check out these fun Nashville birthday ideas.

4. Throw a painting party with Dabble Events

Get your paintbrush ready for a team-building workshop with Dabble Events. They offer a fun mix of painting classes, cooking classes, and tours to get your team working together and exploring their creative side.

Book an event at their downtown Nashville studio or host them at your office or Peerspace venue for a fun standalone activity. You can even choose a cook-and-paint event, in which you’ll complete an 8×10 painting while waiting for your meal to be ready!

5. Hit the track with K1 Speed

Go-karting is a surefire way to feel like a kid again, no matter your age. Bring that excitement to your team when you book some time at K1 Speed.

It’s a huge indoor track designed to challenge you and your coworkers as you put the pedal to the metal in your electric go-kart. Enhance your team building event by utilizing the on-site meeting rooms before noshing down on tasty grub at the Paddock lounge and restaurant. Either way, it will be a team building day your group will never forget.

6. Ride the zip lines at AdventureWorks

Take your team to new heights with the outdoor activities at AdventureWorks, including zip lines, bridges, and other ropes course challenges.

You can also customize your team-building workshop based on a program focused on leadership development, Myers-Briggs assessments, and more. Or, choose from other options, such as a kayak quest or an urban scavenger hunt. You and your team are sure to create heart-pumping memories that will last a lifetime!

7. Explore virtual reality at Digital Worlds VR

A virtual reality team building experience is a great activity for any time of year. At Digital Worlds VR, you can choose from a variety of games to play, including puzzle games, role-playing games, and more.

If you rent the full venue for your private event, you’ll even have access to seven VR stations and a seating area to watch while your colleagues play. This is also a fun team building idea in Nashville for small to mid-sized teams looking for a high-tech, interactive experience!

8. Solve the clues at the Escape Game Nashville

If virtual reality isn’t your thing, solve the clues at Escape Game Nashville. Here, you and your team will have just one hour to solve a prison break, a museum heist, or one of the venue’s other puzzles. These rooms are cleverly designed so that you have an immersive experience that requires you to work together to win the game.

Book ahead to reserve the venue for your group, and be sure to debrief afterward to discuss how you can apply these skills at the office.

9. Take a cooking class with Chef JoAnna

Nothing brings a team together like a gourmet meal that you’ve put together yourself, and Chef JoAnna is the perfect guide to lead you through the process. She offers both cooperative and competitive cooking lessons, such as designing deserts, pairing food and wine, and more.

Or, try the “Be SENSE-ational! workshop,” in which you’ll break up into groups to taste new flavors and describe them to each other. You can host the event at your office or Peerspace venue. For instance, why not rent this custom-designed earthy modern home in Hillsboro-Belmont? It boasts a gorgeous modern kitchen and several high-end features.

For when it’s time to get back to work, here’s where to rent coworking space by the hour in Nashville!

10. Go on a bike tour with the Nashville Pedal Tavern

Bike tours are a fun way to explore a new city or to see your home turf in a new way. For an even more exciting adventure, board the Nashville Pedal Tavern for a BYOB outing on a 15-seat bike! Choose from tours through downtown, the Broadway district, and more.

This is a fun day or nighttime activity that can take the place of a typical happy hour outing. Tours last around 90 minutes, and you can book more than one bike to accommodate larger groups of people. Be sure to pack your cooler and make a reservation for a tasty restaurant after all that pedaling!

11. Play volleyball at the SandBar Nashville

Nashville isn’t exactly known for its beaches, but that doesn’t have to stop you from having fun in the sand. Book a team-building workshop at the SandBar, where you can build sandcastles, do yoga, play beach volleyball, and more.

This is a great way to take off your shoes and enjoy the sun on a hot summer’s day — and cool off with a fresh coconut cocktail.

Bonus: Join a Make Nashville maker class

Our final suggestion for the top team building ideas in Nashville is to join Make Nashville and create something with your own hands. The studio provides you and your crew with the space, the supplies, and knowhow and lets you loose to craft your own goodies.

Classes include pottery, metal fabrication, sewing, 3D printing, and so much more. Decide in advance with your team what sounds the most fun and sign up! You will definitely be in for a unique night with lots of laughs and perhaps a new skill or two under your belt.

Peerspace brings team building ideas in Nashville to life

Nashville’s central location makes it a great starting point for all of your team-building outings. If you’re looking for a gathering space for your team building ideas in Nashville in the city or a rural retreat outside of town, browse the listings on Peerspace.

With hundreds of options, you’re sure to find the perfect event space for you. You can filter your results by location, group size, and event type. And remember, your chosen venue’s helpful local host is always at hand to help in any way you need.

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