320 KSF Studio Complex Debuts Near Nashville

An aerial view of Worldwide Stages campus. Image courtesy of Worldwide Stages LLC

Worldwide Stages LLC has opened a 38-acre, 320,000-square-foot complex for music, film and broadcast production in Spring Hill, Tenn., just south of Music City, better known as Nashville, Tenn.

Located at 5000 Northfield Lane, the site is the former headquarters of Saturn, a General Motors brand that was disbanded in 2010. The property was purchased by the City of Spring Hill in 2017 and was originally planned to be used for a new police headquarters, city hall and library, according to the Nashville Post.

WWS later purchased the site from the city, although the sale was delayed by several years due to the pandemic. The company completely renovated the property, investing millions of dollars. Today, the complex includes tour rehearsal facilities for musical stars and production space for diverse content creators to produce live-streaming events, music videos, commercials, television series and feature films.

READ ALSO: Developing LA’s Next Generation of Studios

WWS is already planning to expand at the site by adding more soundstages in response to industry demand. The company will also be investigating bringing its luxury-branded facilities to other entertainment-centric cities.

Bob Raines, executive director of the Tennessee Entertainment Commission, said in a prepared statement that the opening of the complex signals Tennessee’s growth and competitiveness in the entertainment sector on both local and national levels. He added that the complex will not only leverage the state’s internationally renowned music industry but also service the influx of television and motion picture professionals interested in producing the next generation of entertainment content.

A luxury entertainment campus

Kelly Frey, WWS’ CEO & president, said in prepared remarks that the complex was designed to feel more like a five-star hotel with soundstages and production space rather than an industrial warehouse soundstage. He pointed out that WWS wanted to create a luxurious safe haven for A-list entertainers that is also a functional production space.

One of the highlights is a speakeasy with a vintage 1920s solid wood bar that can be used for meetings, events or just to relax on-site. The campus also features thousands of square feet of luxurious production facilities, green rooms and professionally decorated artist studios and gathering spaces.

Other highlights include:

• Private 70-seat theater with audio equipment ideal for screening dailies or performing;
• On-site medical and security personnel supported by campus-wide facial recognition, software-driven access and other cutting-edge technology;
• Acres of private parking for personnel and production equipment;
• Easy access to major interstates in the area.